Father Daughter Dance Song Ideas

[DJ Craig]

Here are a few suggestions for the Father/Daughter Dance. Many of them can be used for Mother/Son as well.

At the bottom of the list is a link to a player where you can sample the songs in their entirety. Happy Hunting!


1. "I Loved Her First"- Heartland


2. "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life"- Stevie Wonder


3. "When You Wish Upon A Star"- Billy Joel


4. "My Little Girl"- Tim McGraw


5. "You're Gonna Miss This"- Trace Adkins


6. "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You"- James Taylor


7. "I Hope You Danced"- Lee Ann Womack


8. "You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You"- Dean Martin


9. "Landslide"- Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac


10. "Time To Say Goodbye"- Andrea Bocelli


11. "My Girl"- The Temptations


12. "Unforgettable"- Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole


13. "Father And Daughter"- Paul Simon


14. "Because You Loved Me"- Celine Dion


15. "Stand By Me"- Ben E. King


16. "The Way You Look Tonight"- Frank Sinatra


17. "Stand By Me"- Ben E. King


18. "That's My Job"- Conway Twitty


19. "Daughters"- John Mayer


20. "Lullabye"- Billy Joel


21. "The Long And Winding Road"- The Beatles


22. "Sunrise Sunset"- Fiddler On The Roof


Sample And Listen To Father Daughter Dance Song Ideas Here

Wedding DJ

[feb-bride]

I used "To Sir With Love" for my father/daughter dance.

Honestly, I don't like the song "Daughters" by John Mayer. I really don't want my dad singing about me turning into a lover. Yuck.

Originally Posted by feb-bride

Honestly, I don't like the song "Daughters" by John Mayer. I really don't want my dad singing about me turning into a lover. Yuck.

If I remember correctly, it's also about a dad who walks out on his daughter. Not particularly an uplifting song for a father-daughter dance.

[FuturemrsDietrich]

what are your suggestions about having 2 father daughter dances? I have a step father that is very much part of my life and my biological father that is eh. I want to include both of them but I dont want to bore the guest or have it uncomfortable for anyone. Whats your take?

[DJ Craig]

I've had brides in this situation decide to pick an appropriate song and dance with each Dad for half of it.

You could also prearrange for one or both of them to "automatically" cut in with you once your first dance is over, as part of open dancing time. This is kind of stealthy and may not work for everyone.

Another alternative is to start the dancing with Dad #1, after a minute change the song and have your first dance with the Groom. Then dance with Dad #2 for a minute or so. This may be less awkward for all involved.

Please let us know what happens!

Wedding DJ

[Brandonsgirl]

Thanks for the list...there are some that I'd never heard of and I was actually looking around for options today so thanks!

[FuturemrsDietrich]

Thanks for the ideas!! I just am having problems picking songs ya no. My father and I have never had that "daddys little girl" type relationship. By time my step dad came into the picture I was older so I am still undecided on the songs!!!

[MarcyOne]

My contribution to the list. This is not only for daughter and father, I'm just thinking of adding some for the reception songs. I have lot's in mind but all I can share is this 50 list.

•1. ’All My life’ - Kci & Jojo

•2. ‘Amazed’ - Lonestar

•3. ‘Angels’ - Robbie Williams

•4. ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ - Elvis Presley

•5. ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’ - Andy Williams

•6. ‘Close To You’ - Carpenters

•7. ‘Crazy For You’ - Madonna

•8. ‘Endless Love’ - Diana Ross and Lionel Ritchie

•9. ‘Eternal Flame’ - The Bangles

•10. ‘Every Breath You Take’ - The Police

•11. ‘Evergreen’ - Will Young

•12. ‘Everything I Do’ - Brian Adams

•13. ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ - Frank Sinatra

•14. ‘From This Moment On’ - Shania Twain

•15. ‘Get Here’ - Oleta Adams

•16. ‘Groovy Kind Of Love’ - Phil Collins

•17. ‘Have I Told You Lately?’ - Rod Stewart

•18. ‘Hero’ - Enrique Iglesias

•19. ‘How Deep Is Your Love’ - Take That

•20. ‘I Just Can’t Stop Loving You’ - Michael Jackson

•21. ‘In My Life’ - The Beatles

•22. ‘It Had To Be You’ - Harry Connick Jr

•23. ‘I Will Always Love You’ - Whitney Houston

•24. ‘Let There Be Love’ - Frank Sinatra

•25. ‘Love Is All Around’ - Wet Wet Wet

•26. ‘Love Me Tender’ - Elvis Presley

•27. ‘Move Closer’ - Phyllis Nelson

•28. ‘More Than Words’ - Extreme

•29. ‘My Girl’ - Temptations

•30. ‘Over The Rainbow’ - Eva Cassidy

•31. ‘She’ - Elvis Costello

•32. ‘She’s The One’ - Robbie Williams

•33. ‘Show Me Heaven’ - Maria McKee

•34. ‘Stand By Me’ - Ben E King

•35. ‘The Scientist’ - Coldplay

•36. ‘Three Times A Lady’ - Commodores

•37. ‘Truly Madly Deeply’ - Savage Garden

•38. ‘Unchained Melody’ - The Righteous Brothers

•39. ‘Unforgettable’ - Nat King Cole

•40. ‘Up Where We Belong’ - Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes

•41. ‘What A Wonderful World’ - Louis Armstrong

•42. ‘When A Man Loves A Woman’ - Percy Sledge

•43. ‘When You Say Nothing At All’ - Ronan Keating

•44. ‘Wonderful Tonight’ - Eric Clapton

•45. ‘Wonderwall’ - Oasis

•46. ‘Yellow’ - Coldplay

•47. ‘You’re Beautiful’ - James Blunt

•48. ‘You’re The First, The Last, My Everything’ - Barry White

•49. ‘Your Song’ - Elton John

•50. ‘You Do Something To Me’ - Paul Weller

[DJ Craig]

That's quite a list, thanks!

I like the choice of "You Do Something to Me" by Paul Weller.

[ChristySue]

We're using "Stealing Cinderella" by Chuck Wicks.

[Danu]

great site with lots of ideas http://myweddingmusical.com

[CB&BB2010]

Mine will be "Daddy's Girl" by Red Sovine

We haven't always been that close either & I considered "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" but I didn't like the way it slowed down in the middle of the song.

"Daddy's Girl" was a favorite of mine when I was about 8 & at that time was closer to him (even tho I lived w/gr.parents at the time--he was on the road a lot.) Once my grandmother helped me call a radio station to request it for his birthday. So I listened to it recently & thought "yeah, it's got to be this one." He won't know what song until it's played.

[feb-bride]

Sorry, but I would not use Every Breath You Take by the Police. The song is about a stalker. Yikes!

[DJ Craig]

Yeah but it's Sting as the stalker. If you have to be stalked, who better than him?

[NovemberGal]

Originally Posted by DJ Craig

Yeah but it's Sting as the stalker. If you have to be stalked, who better than him?

very good point!