Which Beyoncé song features the repeated lyric phrase “all the single ladies”?

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Beyoncé’s song featuring the repeated phrase “all the single ladies” is “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).”

The song was released in 2008 as the second single from Beyoncé’s third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. Its production uses a strong dance-pop and R&B framework, while the lyrics address commitment, independence, and the expectations surrounding a romantic relationship.

The black-and-white music video became as important to the song’s identity as the recording itself. Directed by Jake Nava, it features Beyoncé and two dancers performing tightly synchronized choreography, including the move popularly known as the “Single Ladies” dance. The video became a major source of online remixes and imitations.

At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2010, the song won three awards, including Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song. It is sometimes shortened in conversation to “Single Ladies,” but the full official title includes “(Put a Ring on It).

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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