The Perfect Moving Day Playlist For Every Type of Move

Without a doubt, moving can be one of the most stressful experiences in life. The process of relocating to a new home means time spent planning and packing – when you would rather be doing just about anything else. We hear ya. Which is why we’re attempting to liven up your moving experience. After all, if you’re stuck inside the house with nothing but cardboard boxes and bubble wrap to keep you company, you’re going to need something to keep you from going crazy. And that “something” is your ultimate moving day playlist.

Not only will listening to the right tunes keep you entertained but it will also reduce overall moving related stress. Don’t believe me? Just ask science! According to psychcentral.com, “the soothing power of music… can be an extremely effective stress management tool.” Research has proven time and time again that listening to music affects our brains in powerful ways. The effects include reducing blood pressure, decreasing stress hormones and slowing heart rates. Basically, listening to music while moving to a new home will help you chill the heck out. That way you can focus all of your attention on the important tasks at hand – and not on the overwhelmingly long list of things to do before you move.

So grab your speakers and take a listen to these fitting songs (below) while you pack, plan and move into your new home.

Songs for moving across the country

Willie Nelson – On the Road Again

Green Day – Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)

Rascall Flatts – Life Is a Highway

Sheryl Crow – Every Day is a Winding Road

Bob Dylan – Like a Rolling Stone

The Mowgli’s – San Francisco

The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go

Ray Charles – Hit the Road Jack

Supergrass – Alright

Lady Antebellum – Goodbye Town

Songs for moving for a new job

Rusted Root – Send Me On My Way

Huey Lewis & The News – Workin’ for a Livin

Pink – Raise Your Glass

The Clash – Career Opportunities

The Beatles – A Hard Days Night

Curtis Mayfield – Move On Up

Ja’Net DuBois – Movin’ On Up

Donna Summer – She Works Hard for the Money

Bruce Springsteen – Working on the Highway

Pharrell Williams – Happy

Daft Punk – Get Lucky

Bachman-Turner Overdrive – Takin’ Care of Business

Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream

Wiz Khalifa – Work Hard, Play Hard

Journey – Don’t Stop Believin

Talking Heads – Found a Job

Dolly Parton – 9 to 5

Michael Jackson – Working Day and Night

Songs for moving out after a breakup

Beyonce – Irreplaceable

Justin Timberlake – Cry Me a River

Jason Derulo – Ridin’ Solo

Lady Antebellum – Love Don’t Live Here

Icona Pop – I Love It

Kelly Clarkson – Since You Been Gone

Destiny’s Child – Survivor

Rachel Platten – Fight Song

Katy Perry – Part of Me

Taylor Swift – Begin Again

Paul Simon – 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover

All-American Rejects – Move Along

Rihanna – Take a Bow

Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way

La Roux – Bulletproof

Billy Joel – Movin’ Out

Bens Fold – Landed

Modest Mouse – Float On

Frou Frou – Let Go

Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive

Songs for moving back to your hometown

John Denver – Take Me Home

Philips Philips – Home

Flo Rida – My House

John Mellencamp – Small Town

LCD Soundsystem – All My Friends

Bon Jovi – Who Says You Can’t Go Home

Miranda Lambert – The House That Built Me

Ray Charles – Georgia on My Mind

Katy Perry – California Girls

Led Zeppelin – Going to California

Alabama – Song of the South

Gladys Knight – Midnight Train to Georgia

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama

Kenny Chesney – Where I Grew Up

Robert Johnson – Sweet Home Chicago

Frank Sinatra – New York, New York

Simon & Garfunkel – Homeward Bound

Alabama – Sweet Home Alabama

Brooks & Dunn – Red Dirt Road

Alan Jackson – Gone Country

Marc Cohn – Walking in Memphis

Billy Joel – New York State of Mind

Jay Z and Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind

OneRepublic – Come Home

Michael Bublé – Home

Other songs to listen to when moving

Dave Matthews Band – Where Are You Going

David Bowie – Changes

The La’s – There She Goes

Paolo Nutini – New Shoes

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Freebird

Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

Del Amitri – Roll to Me

The Strokes – Someday

James Blunt – Postcards

Pitbull, Ne-Yo – Time of Our Lives

Who is Fancy – Goodbye

Kelly Clarkson – Already Gone

Augustana – Boston

Keane – Somewhere Only We Know

The Clash – London Calling

American Authors – Best Day of My Life

Now that you have your moving playlist, it’s time to figure out how you’re going to move! To find a reputable and reliable moving company in your area, check out Moving.com’s extensive network of licensed and insured movers. While you’re at it, let us provide you with the best tools to keep your move organized as you start this next chapter. Here’s our list of necessary moving and packing tools. Good luck and happy moving!