35 Funny Wake Up Songs to Get You Go-Going in the Morning

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Getting out the door in the morning can be tough! Even with a giant mug of coffee, finding that motivation to get up and go is a struggle. For us, turning on a little music does the trick. This list of funny wake up songs contains our favorite tunes that get our bodies moving – even on a Monday morning!

The next time you or your kids need a morning pick-me-up, just turn on one of these songs (easily found on YouTube or Spotify for free) and do a little dance while you pull on your socks and shoes!

Funny Wake Up Songs for Adults

Let’s be honest. Some mornings feel like a personal attack. If you’re the type of person who hits snooze three times before even opening one eye, these funny wake up songs for adults might be exactly what you need. They’re upbeat, goofy, and just annoying enough to get you moving before your coffee kicks in.

Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go by WHAM! – An oldie but goodie, this upbeat song has been waking people up since 1984. The title alone makes this one a perfect wake up song. It’s impossible not to smile when those opening notes start playing, and before you know it you’ll be singing along while searching for your other sock.

I’m Too Sexy by Right Said Fred – Nothing boosts confidence like awkwardly strutting to the coffee maker. I don’t know about you, but these are the positive affirmations I need to start my day!

Get Up Offa That Thing by James Brown – James Brown’s loud scream at the beginning of the song is quite a jolt first thing in the morning, but it’s hard not to get up offa that bed when that groove hits you. He doesn’t politely suggest that you wake up. He practically kicks the bedroom door open and demands it.

You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon – While this song really has nothing to do with waking up, it’s just a funny and fun song to listen to. If you’ve ever seen the music video, I’m sure you won’t be able to brush your teeth without pretending that your toothbrush is a musical instrument.

Banana Boat (Day-O) by Harry Belafonte – I don’t know about you, but I always picture Catharine O’Hara singing this song in the Beetlejuice movie. You can probably also guess that I start dancing like they do at the dinner party too, which makes this a great song to get me going in the morning!

Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede – Known as the Ally McBeal song to some, this is a song that you just can’t help but move to! The famous “ooga chaka” intro is just too catchy. Think of that dancing baby (or Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy) and start swaying your hips as you head to the shower.

TiK ToK by Kesha – Waking up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy… yeah that lyric didn’t age well. But the song is still a bop.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston – Another song that makes people dance. Only you have to dance with “somebody” – and that somebody is whoever is stuck in bed last!

I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers – After I wake up, I’ll be singing this song all day long!

Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – Not technically a wake up song, but the funky beat and playful lyrics make it nearly impossible to remain grumpy. “Whoo” your way out the door with this song playing. Don’t believe me, just watch!

Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley – Imagine getting Rickrolled by your own alarm clock every morning. That’s the kind of wakeup I’m here for tbh.

I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas – Start your day assuming it’s going to be a good day. Even if you’re headed to work on a Monday, this song helps sell the fantasy.

Yakety Sax by Boots Randolph – AKA the Benny Hill theme song. If this is your alarm, you instantly feel like you’re late for something important and need to run through the house at double speed.

Sunrise by Norah Jones – One of our less upbeat morning songs, Sunrise is great for a slow but cheery start to your day. It’s perfect for those lazy Sundays or those mornings when you’d rather ease into the day than sprint into it.

Check out these funny morning sayings for a laugh!

Funny Wake Up Songs for Teens

Waking up a teenager can feel like trying to revive someone from a hundred-year nap. These songs are upbeat, energetic, and just ridiculous enough to break through the morning zombie mode.

Can’t Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake – The title says it all… you can’t stop the feeling you get when this song comes on! This song practically bounces out of bed on its own. Good luck sitting still when you hear it!

Shake It Off by Taylor Swift – Perfect for teens who need a reminder that yesterday’s drama can stay in yesterday. We recommend they do all their shaking it off while they’re still in the shower, so they don’t get the floor all wet.

Happy by Pharrell Williams – This song is one we play super often because it just makes us feel so… HAPPY! It’s difficult to stay cranky when Pharrell is repeatedly reminding you to do the opposite.

Eye of the Tiger by Survivor – For the teen who treats getting ready for school like an Olympic event. It worked for Rocky Balboa, so it can work for them too. Get em, tiger!

On Top Of the World by Imagine Dragons – Don’t wait to smile. Don’t hold it in. Go ahead and wake up and get on top of the world!

Wake Me Up by Avicii – Wake you up when it’s all over? No way, man. Get up now!

I’m Shipping Up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys – Pretty sure this isn’t actually a morning song, but it’s so catchy that it will wake them up in no time! Fast-paced, loud, and impossible to ignore. Like musical caffeine.

Best Day of My Life by American Authors – Isn’t every day the best day of your life? The perfect song to put them in a great mood!

Wide Awake by Katy Perry – If you keep repeating it over and over, it’s bound to happen. Right? Right.

Lovely Day by Bill Withers – A smoother option for teens who prefer easing into the morning instead of being launched into it.

Bring Me to Life by Evanescense – The slow intro lets you ease into waking up with this song, but the music isn’t slow for long! As soon as that beat hits, they’ll be ready to wake up inside.

Morning Person by Shrek the Musical – For anyone who knows a human version of Donkey.

Funny Alarm Songs and Wake Up Songs for Kids

Some kids bounce out of bed at sunrise. Others act like they’ve entered a medically induced sleep coma. These funny wake up songs are perfect for making mornings a little less stressful and a lot more fun.

Mah Nà Mah Nà by The Muppets – This song is pure chaos. Nobody can hear it without smiling. Bonus points if you start singing it to annoy your children before school. (Or is that just me who does such things?)

Do You Want to Build a Snowman? from Frozen – Seriously, this is one of those funny wake up songs that was meant for kids but just never gets old to me!

I Like to Move It by will.i.am – Anyone who has ever seen Madagascar knows how catchy this tune is! I like to move it move it when this song comes on, and my kids can’t help but move it too!

The Hamster Dance Song – Peak early internet weirdness. Parents of a certain age (ahem) will immediately know exactly what this is.

Get Your Booty Out of Bed by Charity and the Jamband – This is a song for kids, but it works well for adults too! Get that booty out of bed and wiggle along.

Get Up, Quick, Move by Blake Rules and Netherfriends – Seriously y’all, this Kids Trap music is one of my new favorite things. I recommend listening to ALL of their songs, but this one is great for the morning. Follow along and move your body with the lyrics. You’ll be ready to take on the day!

The Chicken Dance – Surprisingly effective when played at maximum volume at 6:45 AM.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor by Mister Rogers – He made mornings bright when you were a kid, and he can still do it today. You might feel silly singing along with Mr. Rogers, but that’s kind of the point!

Peanut Butter Jelly Time by Buckwheat Boyz – One of the most absurd songs ever recorded. Which is precisely why it works.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens – Wake up those sleeping lions in a good mood with this well known tune. It’s even more effective if you do the “wiiiiiiiiiiiimoweh” as loudly as possible.

Good Morning Song by Pinkfong – Bright, cheerful, and energetic enough to start the day with a smile.

Who Let the Dogs Out by Baha Men – The opening bark alone is enough to wake half the household.

Raining Tacos – Completely ridiculous and that’s exactly why my kids love it. If tacos falling from the sky won’t get them out of bed, I’m not sure what will.

Everything Is Awesome from The LEGO Movie – A wildly optimistic song for mornings when you’re feeling anything but awesome. Honeyyyy, where are my paaaaantsss??

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves – One of the happiest songs ever recorded. Sunshine is a proven mood-booster, and starting your day walking on sunshine is a sure-fire way to get the day going on the right foot!

Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles – It’s alright, there’s the sun and a cup of coffee. It’s all you need. This one is a gentler option for slow mornings, especially on weekends.

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