
Top 100 Father / Daughter Dance Song Ideas for 2021
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- Last Updated: 05th February 2021

A very special moment between the father and the bride, the Father / Daughter dance can be tricky to get right but hopefully the 100 song ideas below will kickstart some inspiration!
Although not quite as popular as the traditional 'First Dance', the Father & Daughter wedding song still holds a special meaning for both involved and is becoming more and more popular.
One distinction to be made is the context or lyrical context behind the chosen song, the love between a father and daughter is unique and therefore the song needs to reflect this. The songs below take this into consideration and have been carefully picked so they’ll be no awkward moments on the day.
Perhaps you’re also trying to find the perfect First Dance song but can’t seem to find 'The One'? Why not head over to our blog and check out our 100+ First Dance song ideas!
If you're looking for a live band to perform your special song, head on over to our wedding music bands section where you'll find a whole host of bands to choose from.
Classic & Popular Father / Daughter Dance Songs
Fathers & Daughters - Michael BoltonPlay
Isn’t She Lovely - Steve WonderPlay
Ain't That Love - Ray CharlesPlay
Nothing Can Change This Love - Sam CookePlay
Ballerina Girl - Lionel RitchiePlay
Three Little Birds - Bob MarleyPlay
Constellations - Jack JohnsonPlay
God Only Knows - The Beach BoysPlay
Forever Young - Bob DylanPlay
Fathers & Daughters - Paul SimonPlay
You Raise Me Up - Josh GrobanPlay
The Wonder Of You - Elvis PresleyPlay
Have I Told You Lately - Rod StewartPlay
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - James TaylorPlay
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank SinatraPlay
True Colors - Eva CassidyPlay
You Got It - Roy OrbisonPlay
Butterfly Kisses - Bob CarlisePlay
Lean On Me - Bill WithersPlay
Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette MidlerPlay
Stand By Me - Ben E. KingPlay
What a Wonderful World - Louis ArmstrongPlay
When My Little Girl Is Smiling - The DriftersPlay
Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill WithersPlay
Daughter - Loudon Wainwright IIIPlay
It’s For My Dad - Nancy & Frank SinatraPlay
My Girl - The TemptationsPlay
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie WonderPlay
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie ColePlay
Dance with My Father - Luther VandrossPlay
Modern Father & Daughter Wedding Songs
First Man - Camila CabelloPlay
One Call Away - Charlie PuthPlay
Make You Feel My Love - AdelePlay
Never Grow Up - Tailor SwiftPlay
Hold My Girl - George EzraPlay
I Love You So Much - DJ Khalid Ft. Chance The RapperPlay
Only One - Kanye West Ft. Paul McCartneyPlay
Right By You - John LegendPlay
Winter - Tori AmosPlay
Perfect - Ed SheeranPlay
Daddy - BeyoncéPlay
Your Song - Ellie GouldingPlay
Hero - Mariah CareyPlay
Glory ft. Blue - Jay ZPlay
Dance Like Your Daddy - Megan TrainorPlay
Gracie - Ben FoldsPlay
Count on Me - Bruno MarsPlay
Sweet Pea - Amos LeePlay
Love Me Now - John LegendPlay
Daddy’s Little Girl - Michael BubléPlay
Thank You - DidoPlay
Not All Heroes Where Capes - Owl CityPlay
Rock
Landslide - Fleetwood MacPlay
Sweet Child Of Mine - Guns and RosesPlay
Daughters - John MayerPlay
Forever Young - Rod StewartPlay
Wonderful Tonight - Eric ClaptonPlay
Brown Eyed Girl - Van MorrisonPlay
When You Need Me - Bruce SpringsteenPlay
Teach Your Children - Crosby, Stills, Young & NashPlay
You’re My Best Friend - QueenPlay
In My life - The BeatlesPlay
Wildflowers - Tom PettyPlay
Tupelo Honey - Van MorrisonPlay
My Father’s Eyes - Eric ClaptonPlay
I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing - AerosmithPlay
There She Goes - The LAsPlay
She’s a Rainbow - The Rolling StonesPlay
Time After Time - Cyndi LauperPlay
I’ll Stand By You - The PretendersPlay
You'll Be In My Heart - Phil CollinsPlay
How You’ve Grown - 10,000 ManiacsPlay
Two Steps Behind - Def LeppardPlay
Changes - Kelly & Ozzy OsbournePlay
I’ll Be There For You - The RembrandtsPlay
My Hero - Foo FightersPlay
Tiny Dancer - Elton JohnPlay
Thank You For Loving Me - Bon JoviPlay
Your Song - Elton JohnPlay
Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) - Billy JoelPlay
Country
My Little Girl - Tim McGrawPlay
Daddy’s Little Girl - The ShiresPlay
I’ll Be Your Man (Song For A Daughter) - Zac Brown BandPlay
My Wish - Rascal FlattsPlay
I Loved Her First - HeartlandPlay
It Won't Be Like This For Long - Darius RuckerPlay
There You’ll Be - Faith HillPlay
For My Daughter - Kane BrownPlay
God Gave Me You - Blake SheltonPlay
When She Grows Up - Craig CampbellPlay
Dance With My Daughter - Jason BlainePlay
Humble And Kind - Tim McGrawPlay
You Are My Sunshine - Jonny CashPlay
Daddy - Abby AndersonPlay
In My Daughter’s Eyes - Martina McBridePlay
Butterfly Fly Away - Hannah MontanaPlay
Even Though I’m Leaving - Luke CombsPlay
I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann WomackPlay
Always On My Mind - Willie NelsonPlay
When You Say Nothing At All - Alison KraussPlay
Did you find your perfect father daughter wedding dance?
Hopefully this list gave you some ideas to help in your search! The dad and daughter song has a bit more freedom and flexibility than a traditional first dance which tends to be a slow, more romantic affair. The father/daughter dance can indeed be slow and relaxed or on the flip-side, be upbeat and rocky - it’s entirely up to you! After all it’s your big day so you have the freedom to pick and choose exactly what you want.
More wedding Song ideas...
If you're looking for the perfect songs to compliment your wedding day, you're bound to need some inspiration to get you started. Head on over to our blog to find more wedding song ideas featuring the best wedding hymns and most popular last dance songs.