Father-daughter dance songs hold a special place in weddings, encapsulating emotions and memories. Here’s a compilation of 147 exceptional songs for your father-daughter dance, categorized by style and tempo.
Favorite Father-Daughter Songs:
- “Cinderella” by Steven Curtis Chapman
- “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle
- “Fathers & Daughters” by Boyce Avenue
- “Sweet Pea” by Amos Lee
- “How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You” by James Taylor
- “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole
- “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw
- “I Loved Her First” by Heartland
- “Never Grow Up” by Taylor Swift
- “Daddy’s Little Girl” by The Shires
- “Ballerina Girl” by Lionel Richie
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Music Travel Love
Slow Tempo Father-Daughter Wedding Dance Songs:
- “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
- “What A Wonderful World” by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole
- “Unforgettable” by Natalie Cole (Duet with Nat ‘King’ Cole)
- “When You Need Me” by Bruce Springsteen
- “Unforgettable” by Nat ‘King’ Cole
- “Times Of Your Life” by Paul Anka
- “Daddy’s Little Girl” by Michael Buble
- “Little Miss Magic” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Fathers and Daughters” by Michael Bolton
- “Always Be Your Baby” by Natalie Grant
- “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys
Medium/Upbeat Father-Daughter Wedding Dance Songs:
- “Daughter” by Loudon Wainwright III
- “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
- “Father and Daughter” by Paul Simon
- “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by Marvin Gaye
- “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra
- “My Girl” by The Temptations
- “Forever Young” by Rod Stewart
- “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
- “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
- “The Way You Look Tonight” by Adam Levine
- “Count On Me” by Bruno Mars
- “You’re My Best Friend” by Queen
- “There She Goes” by The Las
- “Changes” by Ozzy Osbourne & Kelly Osbourne
Country Songs For Your Father-Daughter Dance:
- “Just Fishin” by Trace Adkins
- “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw
- “I Loved Her First” by Heartland
- “In My Daughter’s Eyes” by Martina McBride
- “Dance With My Daughter” by Jason Blaine
- “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
- “I’ll Be Your Man (Song For A Daughter)” by Zac Brown Band
- “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” by Darius Rucker
- “Daddy” by Abby Anderson
- “Daddy Dance With Me” by Krystal Keith
- “Tough Little Boys” by Gary Allan
- “For My Daughter” by Kane Brown
- “Daddy’s Little Girl” by The Shires
- “There You’ll Be” by Faith Hill
- “When She Grows Up” by Craig Campbell
- “Always On My Mind” by Willie Nelson
Below are some of the honorable mentions that might give you a few additional ideas:
- “You Are The Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder
- “The Wonder of You” by Elvis Presley
- “A Wink and a Smile” by Harry Connick Jr.
- “The Best Day” by Taylor Swift
- “Hero” by Mariah Carey
- “Daddy” by Beyoncé
- “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac
- “She’s a Rainbow” by The Rolling Stones
- “Come Fly With Me” by Frank Sinatra
- “Wide Open Spaces” by The Dixie Chicks
- “Stealing Cinderella” by Chuck Wicks
- “Your Song” by Elton John
- “Constellations” by Jack Johnson
- “When My Little Girl Is Smiling” by The Drifters
- “Nothing Can Change This Love” by Sam Cooke
- “First Man” by Camila Cabello
- “Zoe Jane” by Staind
- “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker
- “Ain’t That Love” by Ray Charles
- “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley
- “You Got It” by Roy Orbison
- “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers
Acoustic Father-Daughter Dance Songs For A Wedding:
- “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by Music Travel Love
- “Butterfly Kisses” by Lauryn Evans
- “Stand By Me” by Music Travel Love (Ben E. King cover)
- “Cinderella” by Mass Anthem
- “My Wish/I Hope You Dance Mashup” by Lauryn Evans
- “Isn’t She Lovely” by Callum J Wright (Stevie Wonder cover)
- “Landslide” by Music Travel Love
- “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” by Lauryn Evans (Randy Newman cover)
- “Wonderful Tonight” by Boyce Avenue (Eric Clapton cover)
- “Stand By Me” by Boyce Avenue
In moments when your father can’t be there, consider these options:
- Opt for a mother-daughter dance instead.
- Dance with the person who walked you down the aisle or another important figure.
- Play your father’s favorite song and invite everyone to join the dance floor in celebration.
