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.