Top 10 Best Gavin DeGraw Songs

With his rich, soulful voice and ability to craft songs that feel deeply personal yet universally relatable, Gavin DeGraw has become a mainstay in pop-rock and adult contemporary music. His songs are filled with raw emotion, from anthems of self-discovery to heart-wrenching ballads about love and loss.

This list celebrates some of his best work, as chosen by fans. Each song brings something special to the table, showcasing DeGraw's knack for blending catchy hooks with meaningful storytelling.
The Top Ten
I Don't Want to Be

This song has captured my heart for the last 10 to 15 years and will never die inside me.

My brother used to play this a lot when he was younger, back in the golden days of music, before rap destroyed some of my relationships.

Every time I hear Gavin's voice, I think of my dad because he sounds just like Gavin.

This song sparked his career. He wanted to do his own thing, and singing was it. That's why he wrote this song. It actually means something to him. It's not just any song.

This song is absolutely amazing! I mainly know it because of One Tree Hill, but Gavin is such an amazing artist, and this is a great song.

Not Over You

I absolutely love this song! I'm listening to it right now! Gavin has such a way with words that I can't really relate to, but I can only listen to his golden voice over and over again!

I think it is an awesome song, but the video gets a little too close to the girl a few times.

Another favorite of mine.

Thank you, Gavin, for leading me to enjoy your work and songs.

Chariot

This seriously needs to be higher! This is my favorite Gavin DeGraw song!

Seriously the best Gavin DeGraw song! I love this song so much!

What?! Tenth? That doesn't make sense. Wake up, people.

In Love with a Girl

I love this song so much. Being an African-American female, I get the weirdest looks while singing along in public, whenever or wherever.

My favorite - it's so sweet and catchy. Although, he doesn't seem to have any good reasons for loving her in the song.

This was the first Gavin DeGraw song I heard (way back in 2008), and I was instantly hooked. This is my number one pick.

We Belong Together
Soldier

My second favorite song by Gavin, and it will likely always be. Nothing beats I Don't Want to Be, in my opinion.

By the way, this song became my obsession for a short time due to the Super Bowl (don't say that's weird).

It even inspired me to stay strong in school because these are the words of a stressed and washed-up 11th grader.

Plain and simple, it's just a beautifully produced song with a powerful meaning!

Great song. First song I heard by him, and I got instantly hooked.

Sweeter

Edgy, bold, and truthful. Straightforward, and the tune is impeccable. A song that MUST be heard! Simply amazing.

Awesome song! Hear it on XM radio in your vehicle, and despite driving, your torso is grooving!

Radiation

A perfect song for the audience, and there are few people who can capture the audience like Gavin! Love this one!

Follow Through
Best I Ever Had

I absolutely love this song. It really needs to be higher on the list!

The Newcomers

? Something Worth Saving
? Sets the City on Fire
The Contenders
Belief

I absolutely love this song. It is so good that he really should have released it as a single.

Cheated on Me
Fire

I wonder how this song made it to the top 24. I believe it should at least be in the top 10.

Definitely should be higher, in my opinion! Great song!

The reason why this song is ranked so low is because it's relatively new.

She Holds a Key
Make a Move

This is new, so many people might not know about it. It's a good song - not one of the finest, but good.

We Both Know

Perfect song. I agree. It's a theme to the Safe Haven movie. I remember my life in that movie, and this song makes me strong.

Perfect song! Gavin's excellence, combined with her voice, makes it amazing.

She Sets the City on Fire

This girl turns a guy's heart into a fire in the town, making him fall in love and seek a connection to get married. This is a song for that.

Where You Are
Brother
Meaning
Just Friends
Run Every Time
Candy
Who's Gonna Save Us
You Got Me
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