“And David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the Lord, with songs and lyres and harps and tambourines and castanets and cymbals.” —2 Samuel 6:5 We put together this list of joyful praise and worship songs that you can use to engage enthusiasm in your worship set.

The 1980s laid the foundation for contemporary worship music, introducing timeless anthems that continue to inspire worshippers today. This collection of popular worship songs from the 80s reflects the era's impactful melodies and heartfelt lyrics that have resonated across generations. Whether reliving these classics or experiencing them anew, download chord charts, lead sheets, orchestrations, and multitracks to enrich your worship with these enduring favorites.