36 Songs About Money, from Money, Money, Money to Bills, Bills, Bills

What is the most famous song about money?

"Money" by Pink Floyd, with its famous cash-register loop, and "Money (That's What I Want)", first a hit for Barrett Strong and later covered by The Beatles, are the most famous songs about money. "Money, Money, Money" by ABBA and "For the Love of Money" by The O'Jays are close behind.

Classic songs about money

1. "Money", Pink Floyd: the cash-register intro and the odd time signature.
2. "Money (That's What I Want)", Barrett Strong: Motown's first big hit, later covered by The Beatles.
3. "Money, Money, Money", ABBA: dreaming of a rich man's world.
4. "For the Love of Money", The O'Jays: the Philly soul warning.
5. "Money for Nothing", Dire Straits: the MTV-era classic.
6. "Taxman", The Beatles: George Harrison's complaint about British taxes.
7. "Take the Money and Run", Steve Miller Band: a story-song heist.
8. "Money Changes Everything", Cyndi Lauper: the 80s single.
9. "Pennies from Heaven", Bing Crosby: the Depression-era standard.

Songs about being rich

10. "Material Girl", Madonna: the 80s anthem.
11. "Rich Girl", Hall & Oates: their first number one.
12. "Rich Girl", Gwen Stefani featuring Eve: built on "If I Were a Rich Man".
13. "If I Were a Rich Man", from Fiddler on the Roof: Tevye's daydream.
14. "Billionaire", Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars: a dream list of riches.
15. "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend", Marilyn Monroe: the classic film number.
16. "7 rings", Ariana Grande: a modern shopping-spree anthem.
17. "Mercedes Benz", Janis Joplin: a tongue-in-cheek prayer.

Songs about being broke and working hard

18. "Sixteen Tons", Tennessee Ernie Ford: a coal miner's lament.
19. "Busted", Ray Charles: a soulful song about being out of money.
20. "9 to 5", Dolly Parton: the workplace anthem.
21. "She Works Hard for the Money", Donna Summer: a tribute to working women.
22. "Bills, Bills, Bills", Destiny's Child: the boyfriend who will not pay.
23. "Bills", LunchMoney Lewis: an upbeat song about making rent.
24. "Price Tag", Jessie J featuring B.o.B: a song about values over price tags.
25. "Thrift Shop", Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: bargain hunting as a flex.
26. "Working for the Weekend", Loverboy: the payday anthem.
27. "Royals", Lorde: unimpressed by luxury.

Hip-hop songs about money

28. "C.R.E.A.M.", Wu-Tang Clan: the classic about life in New York.
29. "Mo Money Mo Problems", The Notorious B.I.G.: the 1997 hit.
30. "Gold Digger", Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx: built on a Ray Charles sample.
31. "Money Trees", Kendrick Lamar: a reflective track from good kid, m.A.A.d city.
32. "Bank Account", 21 Savage: a modern hit.

Songs about what money cannot buy

33. "Can't Buy Me Love", The Beatles: the title says it all.
34. "Cheap Thrills", Sia: a good time without spending a cent.
35. "The Best Things in Life Are Free": the standard from the 1920s.
36. "All You Need Is Love", The Beatles: love over everything.

"Price Tag" and "Royals" make the same point for a new generation, and they pair well with these classics on a playlist about what really matters.

Country songs about money

Country music has always sung about money from the working side: "Sixteen Tons", "Busted" and "9 to 5" are country classics, and "Take This Job and Shove It" by Johnny Paycheck is the ultimate payday rebellion.

Songs about saving and spending

For a budgeting challenge or a thrift-store trip, "Thrift Shop", "Cheap Thrills" and "Price Tag" celebrate spending less, while "7 rings" and "Material Girl" are the shopping-spree side of the story.

Songs about money for a graduation

For a graduate heading into the working world, "Working for the Weekend", "9 to 5" and "Billionaire" add humor to a party playlist, while "Can't Buy Me Love" is a gentle reminder of what matters. For more, see our graduation songs.

Money songs for a money dance

At weddings with a money dance, "Money (That's What I Want)", "For the Love of Money" and "Money, Money, Money" are playful choices. For more, see our money dance songs.

Songs about money for a new job or payday

For a first paycheck, a new job or a promotion party, "Money, Money, Money", "Working for the Weekend", "9 to 5" and "Billionaire" keep things fun. For a retirement, see our retirement songs.

Why money is in so many songs

Money touches everything in life: love, work, freedom, worry and dreams. Some songs celebrate it, others complain about it and many insist it is not what matters most. That tension is why money songs show up in every genre, from Depression-era standards to hip-hop, and why the same theme can sound like a celebration in one decade and a protest in the next.

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