Say forever my little girl
with a dance song list
that has your back!
Choosing the perfect song for this daddy-daughter dance isn’t an easy task. We know how hard it is to capture years of love, laughter, funny moment, & shared dreams in a few precious minutes.
Today we’re going to help you find music choices that are uniquely you. This list is comprised of the most heartwarming and soul touching father-daughter dance songs! Each note & lyric becomes a brushstroke on the canvas you will paint with your memories.
we spent 3 weeks analyzing planning forms from 5,000 weddings we’ve DJed
This is the BEST list with over 225 dad & bride dance songs that we used at actual weddings over the last 20 years! It is made from father-daughter songs growing up, sentimental lyrics, & fun dances from hard rock to modern & upbeat!
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Before dad gives away his little girl, let’s get started by analyzing each category of music. Click our table of contents below for quick access to the perfect soundtrack to twirl on the dance floor.
✔️ This blog post is your backstage pass to the ultimate father-daughter dance playlist.
Say forever my little girl
with a dance song list
that has your back!
Choosing the perfect song for this daddy-daughter dance isn’t an easy task. We know how hard it is to capture years of love, laughter, funny moments, & shared dreams in a few precious minutes.
Today we’re going to help you find music choices that are uniquely you. This list is comprised of the most heartwarming & soul touching father-daughter dance songs! Each note & lyric becomes a brushstroke on the canvas you will paint with your memories.
we spent 3 weeks analyzing planning forms from 5,000 weddings we’ve DJed
This is the BEST list with over 225 dad & bride dance songs that we used at actual weddings over the last 20 years! It is made from father-daughter songs growing up, sentimental lyrics, & fun dances from hard rock to modern & upbeat!
Song Rating System
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🥇 Best Song Choice
-
🥈 Most Popular Runner Up
-
🥉 Good Dance Alternative
-
🔥 Top DJs Choice
-
🤣 Humorous/Funny
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Before dad gives away his little girl, let’s get started by analyzing each category of music. Click our table of contents below for quick access to the perfect soundtrack to twirl on the dance floor.
✔️ This blog post is your backstage pass to the ultimate father-daughter dance playlist.
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Best Father Daughter Dance Songs: Top 200+ List
— A Brief Intro
🔥 Best Father Daughter Songs
😭 Sentimental Father Daughter Songs
🌟 Unique Father-Daughter Dance Songs
🤠 Country Songs About Daughters
🆕 Modern Father Daughter Dance Songs
🎸 Rock Father Daughter Dance Songs
🎉 Fun Father Daughter Dance Songs
🎵 Upbeat Father Daughter Dance Songs
🎧 R&B Father Daughter Dance Songs
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Best Father Daughter Dance Songs: Top 200+ List
— A Brief Intro
🔥 Best Father Daughter Songs
😭 Sentimental Father Daughter Songs
🌟 Unique Father-Daughter Dance Songs
🤠 Country Songs About Daughters
🆕 Modern Father Daughter Dance Songs
🎸 Rock Father Daughter Dance Songs
🎉 Fun Father Daughter Dance Songs
🎵 Upbeat Father Daughter Dance Songs
🎧 R&B Father Daughter Dance Songs
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The choice of song is like selecting the perfect wine for a celebration—complex, personal, and a touch of nostalgia. It’s the sweet harmony of sentimentality and rhythm that sets the mood.
Now, onto the playlist that will turn the dance floor into a sentimental time capsule. From the soulful crooning of Otis Redding in “That’s How Strong My Love Is” to the poetic elegance of Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me To The Moon,” this curated list is a symphony of love.
1.  Landslide — Fleetwood Mac 🔥
2.  Landslide — The Chicks
3.  I’ll Stand By You — The Pretenders
4.  Because You Loved Me — Celine Dion 🥇
5.  Wonderful Tonight — Eric Clapton
6.  The Way You Look Tonight — Frank Sinatra
7.  Your Song — Elton John
8.  In My Life — The Beatles 🥈
9.  Unforgettable — Natalie Cole
10.  Stand By Me — Ben E King
11.  Time of Your Life — Paul Anka
12.  I Turn To You — Christina Aguilera
13.  Over the Rainbow — Israel KamakawiwoÊ»ole 🥈
14.  Home — Michael Buble
15.  That’s How Strong My Love Is — Otis Redding 🔥
16.  She’s Got a Way — Billy Joel
17.  Always On My Mind — Willie Nelson
18.  I’ll Be There — The Jackson 5
19.  Tiny Dancer — Elton John
20.  Fly Me To The Moon — Frank Sinatra 🥉
21.  Wildflowers — Tom Petty 🥉
22.  All You Need Is Love — The Beatles
23.  What A Wonderful World — Louie Armstrong 🥇
24.  Into The Mystic — Van Morrison
25.  True Colors — Eva Cassidy
 Best Lyrics We Love
I’m everything I am, because you loved me ~ Celine Dion
The choice of song is like selecting the perfect wine for a celebration—complex, personal, and a touch of nostalgia. It’s the sweet harmony of sentimentality and rhythm that sets the mood.
Now, onto the playlist that will turn the dance floor into a sentimental time capsule. From the soulful crooning of Otis Redding in “That’s How Strong My Love Is” to the poetic elegance of Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me To The Moon,” this curated list is a symphony of love.
1.  Landslide — Fleetwood Mac 🔥
2.  Landslide — The Chicks
3.  I’ll Stand By You — The Pretenders
4.  Because You Loved Me — Celine Dion 🥇
5.  Wonderful Tonight — Eric Clapton
6.  The Way You Look Tonight — Frank Sinatra
7.  Your Song — Elton John
8.  In My Life — The Beatles 🥈
9.  Unforgettable — Natalie Cole
10.  Stand By Me — Ben E King
11.  Time of Your Life — Paul Anka
12.  I Turn To You — Christina Aguilera
13.  Over the Rainbow — Israel KamakawiwoÊ»ole 🥈
14.  Home — Michael Buble
15.  That’s How Strong My Love Is — Otis Redding 🔥
16.  She’s Got a Way — Billy Joel
17.  Always On My Mind — Willie Nelson
18.  I’ll Be There — The Jackson 5
19.  Tiny Dancer — Elton John
20.  Fly Me To The Moon — Frank Sinatra 🥉
21.  Wildflowers — Tom Petty 🥉
22.  All You Need Is Love — The Beatles
23.  What A Wonderful World — Louie Armstrong 🥇
24.  Into The Mystic — Van Morrison
25.  True Colors — Eva Cassidy
 Best Lyrics We Love
I’m everything I am, because you loved me ~ Celine Dion
26.  Child of Mine — Carol King
27.  Butterfly Kisses — Bob Carlisle 🥇
28.  It’s For My Dad — Nancy Sinatra
29.  Make You Feel My Love — Adele 🔥
30.  My Father’s Eyes — Amy Grant 🥉
31.  Wind Beneath My Wings — Bette Midler 🥈
32.  How You’ve Grown — 10,000 Maniacs
33.  Fathers & Daughters — Michael Bolton
34.  Anytime You Need A Friend — Mariah Carey
35.  You Are My Sunshine — Johnny Cash
36.  A Song for My Daughter — Ray Allaire
37.  The Wonder of You — Elvis Presley
38.  My Father’s Eyes — Eric Clapton
39.  When My Little Girl Is Smiling — The Drifters
40.  For My Daughter — Kane Brown
41.  Always Be Your Baby — Natalie Grant
42.  Stealing Cinderella — Chuck Wicks 🥇
43.  Cinderella Steven — Curtis Chapman
44.  When You Say Nothing At All — Alison Krauss 🥉
45.  You Raise Me Up — Josh Groban 🔥
46.  The Prayer — Andrea Bocelli & Céline Dion
47.  Walk With You — Edwin McCain
48.  In My Daughter’s Eyes — Martina McBride
49.  Daddy Dance With Me — Krystal Keith
50.  Daughters — John Mayer 🥈
 Sentimental Lyrics We Love
She’ll change her name today, she’ll make a promise, and I’ll give her away ~ Bob Carlisle
26.  Child of Mine — Carol King
27.  Butterfly Kisses — Bob Carlisle 🥇
28.  It’s For My Dad — Nancy Sinatra
29.  Make You Feel My Love — Adele 🔥
30.  My Father’s Eyes — Amy Grant 🥉
31.  Wind Beneath My Wings — Bette Midler 🥈
32.  How You’ve Grown — 10,000 Maniacs
33.  Fathers & Daughters — Michael Bolton
34.  Anytime You Need A Friend — Mariah Carey
35.  You Are My Sunshine — Johnny Cash
36.  A Song for My Daughter — Ray Allaire
37.  The Wonder of You — Elvis Presley
38.  My Father’s Eyes — Eric Clapton
39.  When My Little Girl Is Smiling — The Drifters
40.  For My Daughter — Kane Brown
41.  Always Be Your Baby — Natalie Grant
42.  Stealing Cinderella — Chuck Wicks 🥇
43.  Cinderella Steven — Curtis Chapman
44.  When You Say Nothing At All — Alison Krauss 🥉
45.  You Raise Me Up — Josh Groban 🔥
46.  The Prayer — Andrea Bocelli & Céline Dion
47.  Walk With You — Edwin McCain
48.  In My Daughter’s Eyes — Martina McBride
49.  Daddy Dance With Me — Krystal Keith
50.  Daughters — John Mayer 🥈
 Sentimental Lyrics We Love
She’ll change her name today, she’ll make a promise, and I’ll give her away ~ Bob Carlisle
51.  Three Little Birds — Bob Marley 🥇
52.  Tongue Tied — Grouplove 🔥
53.  Sweet Child Of Mine — Luna
54.  The Greatest — Sia
55.  Foster The People — Houdini
56.  To Sir With Love — Lulu
57.  Wagon Wheel — Darius Rucker 🥈
58.  It’s Not Unusual — Tom Jones 🔥🤣
59.  Sweet Caroline — Neil Diamond
60.  Hooked On A Feeling — Blue Swede
61.  Got You Babe — Sonny & Cher
62.  Two Princes — Spin Doctors
63.  You Can Call Me Al — Paul Simon
64.  Friends in Low Places — Garth Brooks
65.  Family Tradition — Hank Williams Jr.
66.  Boots Are Made For Walking — Nancy Sinatra
67.  I’ll Be There For You — The Rembrants 🥉
68.  To Know Him Is To Love Him — Amy Winehouse
69.  Papá, Quiero Decirte — Lali Torres
70.  Kind & Generous — Natalie Merchant
71.  Let Her Cry — Hootie & The Blowfish
72.  I Will Walk With You — John Fogerty
73.  Nothing Can Change This Love — Sam Cooke
74.  Your Mama Don’t Dance — Loggings & Messina
75.  Anything by the Vitamin String Quartet
 Unique Lyrics We Love
I’ll be there for you, when the rain starts to pour, I’ll be there for you, like I’ve been there before ~ The Rembrandts
51.  Three Little Birds — Bob Marley 🥇
52.  Tongue Tied — Grouplove 🔥
53.  Sweet Child Of Mine — Luna
54.  The Greatest — Sia
55.  Foster The People — Houdini
56.  To Sir With Love — Lulu
57.  Wagon Wheel — Darius Rucker 🥈
58.  It’s Not Unusual — Tom Jones 🔥🤣
59.  Sweet Caroline — Neil Diamond
60.  Hooked On A Feeling — Blue Swede
61.  Got You Babe — Sonny & Cher
62.  Two Princes — Spin Doctors
63.  You Can Call Me Al — Paul Simon
64.  Friends in Low Places — Garth Brooks
65.  Family Tradition — Hank Williams Jr.
66.  Boots Are Made For Walking — Nancy Sinatra
67.  I’ll Be There For You — The Rembrants 🥉
68.  To Know Him Is To Love Him — Amy Winehouse
69.  Papá, Quiero Decirte — Lali Torres
70.  Kind & Generous — Natalie Merchant
71.  Let Her Cry — Hootie & The Blowfish
72.  I Will Walk With You — John Fogerty
73.  Nothing Can Change This Love — Sam Cooke
74.  Your Mama Don’t Dance — Loggings & Messina
75.  Anything by the Vitamin String Quartet
 Unique Lyrics We Love
I’ll be there for you, when the rain starts to pour, I’ll be there for you, like I’ve been there before ~ The Rembrandts
76.  My Little Girl — Tim McGraw
77.  I’ll Be Your Man — Zac Brown Band
78.  I Loved Her First — Heartland 🥇
79.  My Wish — Rascal Flatts 🥈
80.  Dancing Forever — Old Dominion
81.  I Don’t Dance — Lee Brice 🔥
82.  Won’t Be Like This for Long — Darius Rucker 🥈
83.  It’s a Great Day to Be Alive — Travis Tritt
84.  There Goes My Life — Kenny Chesney
85.  You’re Gonna Miss This — Trace Adkins
86.  Here For You — Neil Young
87.  Don’t Blink — Kenny Chesney 🥇
88.  I Hope You Dance — Lee Ann Womack 🥉
89.  Dance With My Daughter — Jason Blaine
90.  I Won’t Let Go — Rascal Flatts
91.  He Didn’t Have to Be — Brad Paisley
92.  God Gave Me You — Blake Shelton 🥉
93.  It’s Your Song — Garth Brooks
94.  Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) — The Chicks
95.  Little Miss Magic — Jimmy Buffett
96.  My Father’s Daughter — Jewel & Dolly Parton
97.  Then They Do — Trace Adkins
98.  Never Alone — Lady A
99.  Teach Your Children — Crosby, Stills, Nash 🔥
100.  There You’ll Be — Faith Hill
101.  The Best Day — Taylor Swift
 Country Lyrics We Love
I knew the love of a father runs deep, and I prayed that she’d find you someday, but it’s still hard to give her away, I loved her first ~ Heartland
76.  My Little Girl — Tim McGraw
77.  I’ll Be Your Man — Zac Brown Band
78.  I Loved Her First — Heartland 🥇
79.  My Wish — Rascal Flatts 🥈
80.  Dancing Forever — Old Dominion
81.  I Don’t Dance — Lee Brice 🔥
82.  Won’t Be Like This for Long — Darius Rucker 🥈
83.  It’s a Great Day to Be Alive — Travis Tritt
84.  There Goes My Life — Kenny Chesney
85.  You’re Gonna Miss This — Trace Adkins
86.  Here For You — Neil Young
87.  Don’t Blink — Kenny Chesney 🥇
88.  I Hope You Dance — Lee Ann Womack 🥉
89.  Dance With My Daughter — Jason Blaine
90.  I Won’t Let Go — Rascal Flatts
91.  He Didn’t Have to Be — Brad Paisley
92.  God Gave Me You — Blake Shelton 🥉
93.  It’s Your Song — Garth Brooks
94.  Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) — The Chicks
95.  Little Miss Magic — Jimmy Buffett
96.  My Father’s Daughter — Jewel & Dolly Parton
97.  Then They Do — Trace Adkins
98.  Never Alone — Lady A
99.  Teach Your Children — Crosby, Stills, Nash 🔥
100.  There You’ll Be — Faith Hill
101.  The Best Day — Taylor Swift
 Country Lyrics We Love
I knew the love of a father runs deep, and I prayed that she’d find you someday, but it’s still hard to give her away, I loved her first ~ Heartland
102.  First Man — Camila Cabello 🥈
103.  One Call Away — Charlie Puth
104.  Happy & Sad — Kacey Musgraves
105.  Hold My Girl — George Ezra
106.  Never Grow Up — Taylor Swift
107.  Like My Father — Jax
108.  Butterfly Fly Away — Miley Cyrus
109.  Constellations — Jack Johnson
110.  Winter — Tori Amos
111.  Strawberry Swing — Coldplay
112.  Let It Be Me — Ray LaMontagne
113.  Cecilia & the Satellite — Andrew McMahon
114.  Gracie — Ben Folds
115.  Your Song — Ellie Goulding 🥇🔥
116.  Dance Like Yo Daddy — Meghan Trainor
117.  Sweet Pea — Amos Lee 🥈
118.  100 Years — Five for Fighting 🔥
119.  Count On Me — Bruno Mars
120.  Daddy’s Little Girl — Michael Bublé
121.  Thank You — Dido
122.  What I Miss Most — Calum Scott
123.  Not All Heroes Wear Capes — Owl City
124.  Brightest Star — Lilly Hiatt
125.  Bubbly — Colbie Caillat 🥉
126.  Moon River — Frank Ocean
 Modern Lyrics We Love
I hope you don’t mind, that I put down in words, how wonderful life is, now you’re in the world ~ Ellie Goulding
102.  First Man — Camila Cabello 🥈
103.  One Call Away — Charlie Puth
104.  Happy & Sad — Kacey Musgraves
105.  Hold My Girl — George Ezra
106.  Never Grow Up — Taylor Swift
107.  Like My Father — Jax
108.  Butterfly Fly Away — Miley Cyrus
109.  Constellations — Jack Johnson
110.  Winter — Tori Amos
111.  Strawberry Swing — Coldplay
112.  Let It Be Me — Ray LaMontagne
113.  Cecilia & the Satellite — Andrew McMahon
114.  Gracie — Ben Folds
115.  Your Song — Ellie Goulding 🥇🔥
116.  Dance Like Yo Daddy — Meghan Trainor
117.  Sweet Pea — Amos Lee 🥈
118.  100 Years — Five for Fighting 🔥
119.  Count On Me — Bruno Mars
120.  Daddy’s Little Girl — Michael Bublé
121.  Thank You — Dido
122.  What I Miss Most — Calum Scott
123.  Not All Heroes Wear Capes — Owl City
124.  Brightest Star — Lilly Hiatt
125.  Bubbly — Colbie Caillat 🥉
126.  Moon River — Frank Ocean
 Modern Lyrics We Love
I hope you don’t mind, that I put down in words, how wonderful life is, now you’re in the world ~ Ellie Goulding
127.  Faithfully — Journey
128.  My Hero — Foo Fighters
129.  You Got It — Roy Orbison
130.  Zoe Jane — Staind
131.  Lullaby — Billy Joel 🥉
132.  My Darling — Wilco
133.  Thank You — Led Zeppelin 🔥
134.  2 Steps Behind — Def Leppard
135.  Just What I Needed — The Cars
136.  Forever Young — Rod Stewart 🥈
137.  She’s A Rainbow — The Rolling Stones
138.  When I See You Smile — Bad English
139.  When You Need Me — Bruce Springsteen
140.  Born to Be Wild — Steppenwolf 🔥
141.  I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing — Aerosmith
142.  Changes — Kelly & Ozzy Osbourne
143.  Thank You For Loving Me — Bon Jovi 🥉
144.  Tupelo Honey — Van Morrison 🥈
145.  Have I Told You Lately — Rod Stewart 🥉
146.  Daughter — Loudon Wainwright III
147.  Sweet Child Of Mine — Guns N Roses 🔥
148.  Time After Time — Cyndi Lauper
149.  Scarlet Begonias — Grateful Dead
150.  Home Sweet Home — Motley Crue 🔥
151.  You Are So Beautiful — Joe Cocker 🥇
 Rock Lyrics We Love
If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you, when mountains crumble to the sea, there will still be you and me ~ Led Zeppelin
127.  Faithfully — Journey
128.  My Hero — Foo Fighters
129.  You Got It — Roy Orbison
130.  Zoe Jane — Staind
131.  Lullaby — Billy Joel 🥉
132.  My Darling — Wilco
133.  Thank You — Led Zeppelin 🔥
134.  2 Steps Behind — Def Leppard
135.  Just What I Needed — The Cars
136.  Forever Young — Rod Stewart 🥈
137.  She’s A Rainbow — The Rolling Stones
138.  When I See You Smile — Bad English
139.  When You Need Me — Bruce Springsteen
140.  Born to Be Wild — Steppenwolf 🔥
141.  I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing — Aerosmith
142.  Changes — Kelly & Ozzy Osbourne
143.  Thank You For Loving Me — Bon Jovi 🥉
144.  Tupelo Honey — Van Morrison 🥈
145.  Have I Told You Lately — Rod Stewart 🥉
146.  Daughter — Loudon Wainwright III
147.  Sweet Child Of Mine — Guns N Roses 🔥
148.  Time After Time — Cyndi Lauper
149.  Scarlet Begonias — Grateful Dead
150.  Home Sweet Home — Motley Crue 🔥
151.  You Are So Beautiful — Joe Cocker 🥇
 Rock Lyrics We Love
If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you, when mountains crumble to the sea, there will still be you and me ~ Led Zeppelin
152.  Jump On It — Sir Mix A Lot
153.  Shout — Isley Brothers
154.  You’ll Be in My Heart — Phil Collins 🥉
155.  Get Up Off That Thing — James Brown 🔥
156.  Hey Ya — Outkast
157.  Uptown Funk — Bruno Mars 🥇
158.  Footloose — Kenny Loggins
159.  Dance With Me Tonight — Olly Murs
160.  Ain’t No Mountain High Enough — Marvin Gaye 🥇
161.  Twist & Shout — The Beatles
162.  I Lived — One Republic
163.  Let’s Groove — Earth Wind & Fire 🔥
164.  The Time (Dirty Bit) — Black Eyed Peas
165.  You Can’t Touch This — MC Hammer
166.  I Will Survive — Gloria Gaynor
167.  Happy — Pharrell
168.  I Wanna Dance with Somebody — Whitney Houston
169.  Don’t Stop Me Now — Queen 🔥
170.  Dancing Queen — ABBA
171.  Girls Just Wanna Have Fun — Cyndi Lauper
172.  Brown Eye Girl — Van Morrison 🥈
173.  You Can’t Hurry Love — The Supremes
174.  Sky Full of Stars — Coldplay
175.  Shut Up & Dance — Walk the Moon
176.  Let’s Go Crazy — Prince
 Fun Lyrics We Love
My arms will hold you, keep you safe & warm, this bond between us, can’t be broken, I will be here don’t you cry ~ Phil Collins
152.  Jump On It — Sir Mix A Lot
153.  Shout — Isley Brothers
154.  You’ll Be in My Heart — Phil Collins 🥉
155.  Get Up Off That Thing — James Brown 🔥
156.  Hey Ya — Outkast
157.  Uptown Funk — Bruno Mars 🥇
158.  Footloose — Kenny Loggins
159.  Dance With Me Tonight — Olly Murs
160.  Ain’t No Mountain High Enough — Marvin Gaye 🥇
161.  Twist & Shout — The Beatles
162.  I Lived — One Republic
163.  Let’s Groove — Earth Wind & Fire 🔥
164.  The Time (Dirty Bit) — Black Eyed Peas
165.  You Can’t Touch This — MC Hammer
166.  I Will Survive — Gloria Gaynor
167.  Happy — Pharrell
168.  I Wanna Dance with Somebody — Whitney Houston
169.  Don’t Stop Me Now — Queen 🔥
170.  Dancing Queen — ABBA
171.  Girls Just Wanna Have Fun — Cyndi Lauper
172.  Brown Eye Girl — Van Morrison 🥈
173.  You Can’t Hurry Love — The Supremes
174.  Sky Full of Stars — Coldplay
175.  Shut Up & Dance — Walk the Moon
176.  Let’s Go Crazy — Prince
 Fun Lyrics We Love
My arms will hold you, keep you safe & warm, this bond between us, can’t be broken, I will be here don’t you cry ~ Phil Collins
177.  We’ve Only Just Begun — The Carpenters
178.  Father & Daughter — Paul Simon
179.  My Girl — Temptations 🥇
180.  Here Comes The Sun — The Beatles
181.  How Sweet It Is — James Taylor 🥇
182.  Home — Edward Sharpe
183.  Do You Believe in Magic — The Lovin’ Spoonful
184.  The Sunshine of My Life — Stevie Wonder
185.  Love — Nat King Cole 🥈
186.  Just The Way You Are — Frank Sinatra
187.  Come Fly Away With Me — Frank Sinatra
188.  Love Me Now — John Legend
189.  God Only Knows — The Beach Boys
190.  Crazy Little Thing Called Love — Queen 🥉
191.  Dancing In The Moon Light — Top Loader
192.  You’ve Got a Friend — Randy Newman
193.  Just Fishin — Trace Adkins
194.  Some Beach — Blake Shelton
195.  You Send Me — Sam Cooke
196.  Chicken Fried — Zac Brown Band
197.  Let’s Dance — David Bowie
198.  Ring of Fire — Johnny Cash 🤣
199.  Isn’t She Lovely — Stevie Wonder 🥈
200.  American Girl — Tom Petty 🔥
201.  You’re My Best Friend — Queen
 Upbeat Lyrics We Love
She couldn’t help thinking, that there was a little more to life, somewhere else after all it was a great big world ~ Tom Petty
177.  We’ve Only Just Begun — The Carpenters
178.  Father & Daughter — Paul Simon
179.  My Girl — Temptations 🥇
180.  Here Comes The Sun — The Beatles
181.  How Sweet It Is — James Taylor 🥇
182.  Home — Edward Sharpe
183.  Do You Believe in Magic — The Lovin’ Spoonful
184.  The Sunshine of My Life — Stevie Wonder
185.  Love — Nat King Cole 🥈
186.  Just The Way You Are — Frank Sinatra
187.  Come Fly Away With Me — Frank Sinatra
188.  Love Me Now — John Legend
189.  God Only Knows — The Beach Boys
190.  Crazy Little Thing Called Love — Queen 🥉
191.  Dancing In The Moon Light — Top Loader
192.  You’ve Got a Friend — Randy Newman
193.  Just Fishin — Trace Adkins
194.  Some Beach — Blake Shelton
195.  You Send Me — Sam Cooke
196.  Chicken Fried — Zac Brown Band
197.  Let’s Dance — David Bowie
198.  Ring of Fire — Johnny Cash 🤣
199.  Isn’t She Lovely — Stevie Wonder 🥈
200.  American Girl — Tom Petty 🔥
201.  You’re My Best Friend — Queen
 Upbeat Lyrics We Love
She couldn’t help thinking, that there was a little more to life, somewhere else after all it was a great big world ~ Tom Petty
202.  Doo Wop — Lauryn Hill 🔥
203.  Ribbon In The Sky — Stevie Wonder 🥉
204.  Ballerina Girl — Lionel Ritchie
205.  For You — Kenny Lattimore 🥉
206.  Lean On Me — Bill Withers
207.  Family Affair — Mary J Blige
208.  Here And Now — Luther Vandross 🥈
209.  Get On Up — Jodeci
210.  Daddy — Beyonce
211.  Dance With My Father — Luther Vandross 🥈
212.  Just The Two Of Us — Bill Withers
213.  Letter To My Daughter — Quando Rondo
214.  Blessed — Daniel Caesar
215.  By Your — Side Sade
216.  Hero — Mariah Carey
217.  Only One — Kanye West
218.  I Love You So Much — DJ Khalid
219.  Right By You — John Legend
220.  Blue — Beyonce & Blue Ivy
221.  Glory— Jay Z & Blue Ivy
222.  Before I Let Go — Frankie Beverly 🔥
223.  Before I Let Go — Beyoncé 🔥
224.  How Sweet It Is — Marvin Gaye
225.  Ain’t That Love — Ray Charles
226.  Halo — Beyonce 🥇
227.  Lovely Day — Bill Withers 🥇
 R&B Lyrics We Love
You made me happy, this you can bet, you stood right beside me, and I won’t forget, and I really love you, you should know ~ Frankie Beverly
We didn’t just pluck these daddy-daughter dance songs out of the blue; oh no, we took a deep dive into the DJ trenches, analyzing wedding planning forms from 5,000 weddings over three weeks. This is almost like giving you a PhD in dance floor magic!
This blog post can help you create the ultimate father-daughter dance playlist. Trust our rating system, ranging from the gold medal-winning to the “DJ’s Choice”.
If you’re ready to dance through the ages, from timeless classics to modern beats, buckle up because this playlist is not just a list—it’s a symphony of love, laughter, and maybe a dad joke or two. Cheers to the dad-daughter dance floor duet of a lifetime!
What are some popular father-daughter wedding dance songs?
Popular song choices are memorable and known by almost everyone. Song choices used by couples include Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, What A Wonderful World by Louie Armstrong, and Don’t Blink by Kenny Chesney.
What are the best classic father-daughter dance songs for weddings?
These song choices tend to be timeless masterpieces! Songs can be either new or old. This includes In My Life by The Beatles, Fly Me To The Moon by Frank Sinatra, and My Wish by Rascal Flatts.
Can you recommend some modern father-daughter dance songs for a wedding?
Modern songs do not sound dated. They can be used now or even decades from now. Some of the top choices include Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, Sweet Pea by Amos Lee, and Love by Nat King Cole.
What are some heartfelt father-daughter dance songs for a wedding?
These songs have meaningful lyrics that are appropriate for daddy daughter dances! Three good choices include Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle, I Loved Her First by Heartland, and Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross.
What are the top emotional father-daughter wedding dance songs?
These songs are guaranteed to create an emotional impact during your special dance! The top 3 songs are Make You Feel My Love by Adele, Won’t Be Like This for Long by Darius Rucker, and Your Song by Ellie Goulding.
202.  Doo Wop — Lauryn Hill 🔥
203.  Ribbon In The Sky — Stevie Wonder 🥉
204.  Ballerina Girl — Lionel Ritchie
205.  For You — Kenny Lattimore 🥉
206.  Lean On Me — Bill Withers
207.  Family Affair — Mary J Blige
208.  Here And Now — Luther Vandross 🥈
209.  Get On Up — Jodeci
210.  Daddy — Beyonce
211.  Dance With My Father — Luther Vandross 🥈
212.  Just The Two Of Us — Bill Withers
213.  Letter To My Daughter — Quando Rondo
214.  Blessed — Daniel Caesar
215.  By Your — Side Sade
216.  Hero — Mariah Carey
217.  Only One — Kanye West
218.  I Love You So Much — DJ Khalid
219.  Right By You — John Legend
220.  Blue — Beyonce & Blue Ivy
221.  Glory— Jay Z & Blue Ivy
222.  Before I Let Go — Frankie Beverly 🔥
223.  Before I Let Go — Beyoncé 🔥
224.  How Sweet It Is — Marvin Gaye
225.  Ain’t That Love — Ray Charles
226.  Halo — Beyonce 🥇
227.  Lovely Day — Bill Withers 🥇
 R&B Lyrics We Love
You made me happy, this you can bet, you stood right beside me, and I won’t forget, and I really love you, you should know ~ Frankie Beverly
We didn’t just choose these daddy-daughter dance songs out of the blue; oh no, we took a deep dive into the DJ trenches, analyzing wedding planning forms from 5,000 weddings over three weeks. This is almost like giving you a PhD in dance floor magic!
We hope these playlists help you create the ultimate father-daughter dance. Trust our rating system, it is there to help you quickly determine which song may or may not be a good fit.
You have to be ready to dance the night away… because this playlist is not just a list—it can be used to help pick other songs to be used during the dancing portion of your reception. Cheers to the dad-daughter dance floor duet of a lifetime!
What are some popular father-daughter wedding dance songs?
Popular song choices are memorable and known by almost everyone. Song choices used by couples include Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, What A Wonderful World by Louie Armstrong, and Don’t Blink by Kenny Chesney.
What are the best classic father-daughter dance songs for weddings?
These song choices tend to be timeless masterpieces! Songs can be either new or old. This includes In My Life by The Beatles, Fly Me To The Moon by Frank Sinatra, and My Wish by Rascal Flatts.
Can you recommend some modern father-daughter dance songs for a wedding?
Modern songs do not sound dated. They can be used now or even decades from now. Some of the top choices include Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, Sweet Pea by Amos Lee, and Love by Nat King Cole.
What are some heartfelt father-daughter dance songs for a wedding?
These songs have meaningful lyrics that are appropriate for daddy daughter dances! Three good choices include Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle, I Loved Her First by Heartland, and Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross.
What are the top emotional father-daughter wedding dance songs?
These songs are guaranteed to create an emotional impact during your special dance! The top 3 songs are Make You Feel My Love by Adele, Won’t Be Like This for Long by Darius Rucker, and Your Song by Ellie Goulding.
Founders Robert + Nicole Reno
With a combined (4) decades in the industry; we’ve trained hundreds, booked thousands, & partied with millions. Our first-hand experience allows us to empower others to succeed & be great… (read full bio)
Founders Robert + Nicole Reno
With a combined (4) decades in the industry; we’ve trained hundreds, booked thousands, & partied with millions. Our first-hand experience allows us to empower others to succeed & be great… (read full bio)
 Brad & Annika
  Cario, Nebraska
 Jennifer & Val
  Detroit, Michigan
 Jose Rocha
  Omaha, Nebraska
We saved $15,000 hiring Ship Our Wedding
I’m infatuated thank you hugs + kisses MWAH
We were amazed the uplights were really easy
Brad & Annika
Cario, Nebraska
We saved $15,000 hiring Ship Our Wedding
Jennifer & Val
Detroit, Michigan
I’m infatuated thank you hugs + kisses MWAH
Jose Rocha
Omaha, Nebraska
We were amazed the uplights were really easy
Brad & Annika
Cario, Nebraska
We saved $15,000 hiring Ship Our Wedding
Jennifer & Val
Detroit, Michigan
I’m infatuated thank you hugs + kisses MWAH
Jose Rocha
Omaha, Nebraska
We were amazed the uplights were really easy
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