27 November Songs and Songs About November, from November Rain to Thanksgiving

What is the most famous song about November?

"November Rain" by Guns N' Roses is the most famous song with November in the title, a nine-minute power ballad with one of rock's most famous music videos. For the month's mood, "Autumn Leaves" by Nat King Cole and "Harvest Moon" by Neil Young are favorites, and "Over the River and Through the Wood" is the classic Thanksgiving song.

Songs with November in the title

1. "November Rain", Guns N' Roses: the epic 1992 power ballad.
2. "November", Tyler, the Creator: a nostalgic song about wanting to go back to a happier time.
3. "November Has Come", Gorillaz: a laid-back track featuring MF DOOM.
4. "November Blue", The Avett Brothers: a gentle, wistful folk song.
5. "November", Max Richter: a dramatic piece for violin and strings.

Late autumn songs for November

6. "Autumn Leaves", Nat King Cole: the classic song about falling leaves and lost love.
7. "Harvest Moon", Neil Young: a slow dance under the autumn moon.
8. "Shine On, Harvest Moon", Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth: a 1908 favorite.
9. "Moondance", Van Morrison: a jazzy song for a crisp autumn night.
10. "Forever Autumn", Justin Hayward: a sad, beautiful song about the season.
11. "Autumn Almanac", The Kinks: a picture of English autumn life.
12. "Autumn Sweater", Yo La Tengo: a quiet indie favorite.

Thanksgiving songs

13. "Over the River and Through the Wood", traditional: the trip to grandmother's house.
14. "We Gather Together", traditional hymn: a Thanksgiving church favorite.
15. "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come", Henry Alford: a harvest hymn.
16. "The Thanksgiving Song", Adam Sandler: a silly song first performed on Saturday Night Live.
17. "Alice's Restaurant", Arlo Guthrie: an 18-minute story many radio stations play every Thanksgiving.
18. "Thanksgiving Theme", Vince Guaraldi: from A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.
19. "Little Birdie", Vince Guaraldi: also from A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.
20. "Home for the Holidays", Perry Como: the song of the busiest travel week of the year.

Veterans Day songs

21. "Some Gave All", Billy Ray Cyrus: a tribute to those who served.
22. "American Soldier", Toby Keith: about the everyday life of a soldier.
23. "God Bless the U.S.A.", Lee Greenwood: the patriotic anthem.

Cozy songs for a November night

24. "Banana Pancakes", Jack Johnson: a song about staying in on a rainy day.
25. "Fire and Rain", James Taylor: a quiet, reflective classic.
26. "Holocene", Bon Iver: soft and wintry.
27. "Pink Moon", Nick Drake: a short, gentle song for a dark evening.

Why do November songs feel so moody?

November is when the days get short and the trees go bare, so songs about it tend to be reflective: about memories, change and holding on to warmth. At the same time, Thanksgiving makes it a month of gratitude and family, which is why a November playlist can move from a sad rock ballad to a cheerful holiday song.

Songs for the end of daylight saving time

In early November, the clocks fall back an hour across most of the United States, and the evenings suddenly get dark before dinner. Quiet songs like "Pink Moon", "Holocene" and "Forever Autumn" suit those early sunsets, while "Banana Pancakes" makes the long evenings feel cozy instead of gloomy.

Songs for Friendsgiving

For a Friendsgiving with roommates, coworkers or old friends, mix the funny Thanksgiving songs with party favorites. Start with "The Thanksgiving Song" while everyone arrives, play the Charlie Brown music during dinner and finish with a singalong. For a toast to the people around the table, see our thank you songs.

Songs for a November wedding

For a late autumn wedding, "Harvest Moon" and "Moondance" make lovely first dances, "Autumn Leaves" fits the cocktail hour and "Shine On, Harvest Moon" is a sweet surprise for the older guests. See our first dance songs for more ideas.

November songs for kids and classrooms

For a preschool or elementary class, November themes include fall leaves, turkeys, Thanksgiving and being thankful. "Over the River and Through the Wood" is easy to learn, and simple counting songs about turkeys are classroom favorites. See our Thanksgiving songs for more ideas.

Songs for November birthdays

For a November birthday, a cozy playlist of autumn songs makes a great backdrop for a dinner party, and "November Rain" is a fun dramatic pick for a karaoke night. For a gift that is about them, see our guide to a personalized birthday song.

More songs for the season

For the start of the season, see our fall songs, and for Veterans Day on November 11, our full list of Veterans Day songs. When December arrives, our best Christmas songs take over.

A song to say thank you this November

November is the month of gratitude. A personalized song can thank a parent, a partner or a friend for everything they do, with their name in the chorus and the memories you share in the verses. Play it at the Thanksgiving table or send it on their birthday.

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