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Here are the top 10 songs on YouTube with over a billion views. Interestingly, each of the top 10 videos are over at least 7 years old. Is there a secret formula these videos all had, or is it just a varied mix of mega hits?

10. Justin Bieber – Sorry

3.8B views at the time of writing.


9. Shakira – Waka Waka

4B views at the time of writing.


8. Katy Perry – Roar

4B views at the time of writing.


7. OneRepublic – Counting Stars

4B views at the time of writing.


6. Maroon 5 – Sugar

4.1B views at the time of writing.


5. PSY – Gangnam Style

5.2B at the time of writing.


4. Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk ft. Bruno Mars

6.93B views at the time of writing.


3. Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You

6.3B views at the time of writing.


2. Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth

6.3B views at the time of writing.


1. Luis Fonsi – Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee

8.5B views at the time of writing.