Top 100 Father / Daughter Dance Song Ideas for 2024
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- Updated: 03rd January 2024
A 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 increasingly 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, so the song needs to reflect this. With this in mind, we've carefully picked some of the very best wedding songs to ensure they'll be no awkward moments on your big day.
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Classic & Popular Father / Daughter Dance Songs
- Fathers & Daughters - Michael Bolton Play
- Isn’t She Lovely - Steve Wonder Play
- Ain't That Love - Ray Charles Play
- Nothing Can Change This Love - Sam Cooke Play
- Ballerina Girl - Lionel Ritchie Play
- Three Little Birds - Bob Marley Play
- Constellations - Jack Johnson Play
- God Only Knows - The Beach Boys Play
- Forever Young - Bob Dylan Play
- Fathers & Daughters - Paul Simon Play
- You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban Play
- The Wonder Of You - Elvis Presley Play
- Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart Play
- How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - James Taylor Play
- The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra Play
- True Colors - Eva Cassidy Play
- You Got It - Roy Orbison Play
- Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlise Play
- Lean On Me - Bill Withers Play
- Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler Play
- Stand By Me - Ben E. King Play
- What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong Play
- When My Little Girl Is Smiling - The Drifters Play
- Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers Play
- Daughter - Loudon Wainwright III Play
- It’s For My Dad - Nancy & Frank Sinatra Play
- My Girl - The Temptations Play
- You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder Play
- This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole Play
- Dance with My Father - Luther VandrossPlay
Modern Father & Daughter Wedding Songs
- First Man - Camila Cabello Play
- One Call Away - Charlie Puth Play
- Make You Feel My Love - Adele Play
- Never Grow Up - Tailor Swift Play
- Hold My Girl - George Ezra Play
- I Love You So Much Play
- Only One - Kanye West Ft. Paul McCartney Play
- Right By You Play
- Winter - Tori Amos Play
- Perfect - Ed Sheeran Play
- Daddy - Beyoncé Play
- Your Song - Ellie Goulding Play
- Hero - Mariah Carey Play
- Glory ft. Blue - Jay Z Play
- Dance Like Your Daddy - Megan Trainor Play
- Gracie - Ben Folds Play
- Count on Me - Bruno Mars Play
- Sweet Pea - Amos Lee Play
- Love Me Now - John Legend Play
- Daddy’s Little Girl - Michael Bublé Play
- Thank You - Dido Play
- Not All Heroes Where Capes - Owl City Play
- Defender - FlytePlay
Rock
- Landslide - Fleetwood Mac Play
- Sweet Child Of Mine - Guns and Roses Play
- Daughters - John Mayer Play
- Forever Young - Rod Stewart Play
- Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton Play
- Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison Play
- When You Need Me - Bruce Springsteen Play
- Teach Your Children - Crosby, Stills, Young & Nash Play
- You’re My Best Friend - Queen Play
- In My life - The Beatles Play
- Wildflowers - Tom Petty Play
- Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison Play
- My Father’s Eyes - Eric Clapton Play
- I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith Play
- There She Goes - The LAs Play
- She’s a Rainbow - The Rolling Stones Play
- Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper Play
- I’ll Stand By You - The Pretenders Play
- You'll Be In My Heart - Phil Collins Play
- How You’ve Grown - 10,000 Maniacs Play
- Two Steps Behind - Def Leppard Play
- Changes - Kelly & Ozzy Osbourne Play
- I’ll Be There For You - The Rembrandts Play
- My Hero - Foo Fighters Play
- Tiny Dancer - Elton John Play
- Thank You For Loving Me - Bon Jovi Play
- Your Song - Elton John Play
- Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) - Billy JoelPlay
Country
- My Little Girl - Tim McGraw Play
- Daddy’s Little Girl - The Shires Play
- I’ll Be Your Man (Song For A Daughter) - Zac Brown Band Play
- My Wish - Rascal Flatts Play
- I Loved Her First - Heartland Play
- It Won't Be Like This For Long - Darius Rucker Play
- There You’ll Be - Faith Hill Play
- For My Daughter - Kane Brown Play
- God Gave Me You - Blake Shelton Play
- When She Grows Up - Craig Campbell Play
- Dance With My Daughter - Jason Blaine Play
- Humble And Kind - Tim McGraw Play
- You Are My Sunshine - Jonny Cash Play
- Daddy - Abby Anderson Play
- In My Daughter’s Eyes - Martina McBride Play
- Butterfly Fly Away - Hannah Montana Play
- Even Though I’m Leaving - Luke Combs Play
- I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack Play
- Always On My Mind - Willie Nelson Play
- When You Say Nothing At All - Alison KraussPlay
Did you find your perfect father daughter wedding dance?
Hopefully, this list has given you some ideas to help your search! The Dad and daughter song has a little 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, upbeat and rocky - it's entirely up to you! After all, it's your big day, so you have the freedom to choose exactly what you want.
Click the link below to listen to our favourite father-daughter songs on Spotify.
More wedding song ideas
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.
For more wedding music ideas, head over to our 'wedding songs' section where you'll find articles such as best wedding hymns and popular last dance songs.