218 Heartwarming Songs for the Perfect Father-Daughter Dance at Your Wedding

Nothing marks the special bond between a father and daughter like a dance at her wedding. As everyone gathers around to watch the two of them take center stage, it’s that magical moment that will stay with you and your dad forever—if you can get through it without sobbing into each other’s arms!

Whether you dream of grooving to some classic hits or swaying away with an easy-listening love song, selecting your perfect father-daughter dance music doesn’t have to be as daunting as it seems. To help make your search easier and provide a bit of musical inspiration for the heartwarming event, our list covers 218 songs tailored for all tastes from country solos to timeless jazz classics.

If the big day is fast approaching and you’re feeling overwhelmed by all of your choices, keep reading – these are guaranteed to warm hearts during any father-daughter party on the dance floor!

See also: Mother Son Dance Songs for Your Wedding

Pop Father-Daughter Dance Songs

Hold on to your heartstrings because our curated collection of Pop Father-Daughter Wedding Dance Songs is ready to tug at those emotions! These timeless tunes effortlessly blend heartfelt lyrics with catchy melodies, capturing the essence of that special bond between father and daughter.

Whether it’s a classic hit or a modern chart-topper, these pop gems are sure to create an unforgettable dance floor moment. So grab Dad’s hand, and let’s take a trip down memory lane with these swoon-worthy songs that’ll turn your wedding reception into a night you’ll both treasure forever.

1. Sweet Child O’ Mine – Taken By Trees
2. The Best Day – Taylor Swift
3. Daddy’s Hands – Holly Dunn
4. I’ll Always Be Your Baby – Alyssa Golden
5. Baby Don’t You Do It – Marvin Gaye
6. El Perdedor – Enrique Iglesias
7. Dance Like Yo Daddy – Meghan Trainor
8. Lloro Por Ti – Enrique Iglesias
9. I Turn to You – Christina Aguilera
10. My Girl – Us The Duo
11. One Call Away – Charlie Puth
12. Where You Lead – Carole King
13. Hero – Mariah Carey
14. He Didn’t Have to Be – Brad Paisley
15. I’ll Remember (Theme from the Motion Picture With Honors) – Madonna
16. No Me Queda Más – Selena
17. A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
18. Talking to the Moon – Bruno Mars
19. First Man – Camila Cabello
20. Always On My Mind – Willie Nelson
21. Because You Loved Me – Céline Dion
22. Never Grow Up – Taylor Swift
23. The Blower’s Daughter – Damien Rice
24. Sweet Pea – Amos Lee
25. You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Michael Bublé
26. It Won’t Be Like This For Long – Darius Rucker
27. Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
28. Daddy – Abby Anderson
29. Butterfly Fly Away – Miley Cyrus
30. Thank You – Dido
31. Dos Oruguitas – Sebastian Yatra
32. Because You Loved Me (Theme from “Up Close and Personal”) – Céline Dion
33. Anytime You Need a Friend – Mariah Carey
34. Daddy – Beyoncé
35. God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
36. Me Cuesta Tanto Olvidarte – Enrique Iglesias
37. Sea of Love – Cat Power
38. Happy – Pharrell Williams
39. Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
40. My Girl – The Temptations
41. Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
42. I Loved Her First – Heartland
43. You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
44. Sunrise Sunset (‘Fidler On the Roof’ Piano Accompaniment) [Professional Karaoke Backing Track] – London Vocal Academy
45. Songbird – Eva Cassidy

Rock Father-Daughter Dance Songs

When it comes to picking a song for a father daughter dance at a wedding, many people go for the slow and sentimental option. But why not switch things up and rock out with your dad instead?

We’ve compiled a list of the best rock songs for this special dance, and let me tell you, they will have you and your old man headbanging all night long. From classic hits like “She’s A Rainbow” by The The Rolling Stones to more mellow options like “Daddy’s Little Girl” by Michael Bolton, this playlist is sure to have something that will make your dad proud to be your rockstar!

1. Tupelo Honey – Van Morrison
2. I’ll Stand by You – Pretenders
3. Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
4. Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
5. To Make You Feel My Love – Bob Dylan
6. Fathers & Daughters – Michael Bolton
7. Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
8. Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) – Green Day
9. When You Need Me – Bruce Springsteen
10. Tiny Dancer – Elton John
11. Gracie – Ben Folds
12. Daddy’s Little Girl – Michael Bolton
13. You’re My Best Friend – Queen
14. Your Song – Elton John
15. Forever Young – Bob Dylan
16. Wildflowers – Tom Petty
17. I Lived – OneRepublic
18. You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins
19. Do You Believe in Magic? – The Lovin’ Spoonful
20. Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John
21. Vienna – Billy Joel
22. You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
23. I Will Walk With You – John Fogerty
24. Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) – Billy Joel
25. I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – Steven Curtis Chapman
26. Ready, Set, Don’t Go – Billy Ray Cyrus
27. You’ve Got a Friend – James Taylor
28. I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
29. Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
30. Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
31. Stand by Me – Ben E. King
32. She’s A Rainbow – The Rolling Stones
33. Love Of My Life – Queen
34. Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
35. My Girl – Eddie Kendricks
36. Need Your Lovin’ (Want You Back) – Marvin Gaye
37. My Father’s Eyes – Eric Clapton
38. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) – James Taylor
39. Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison
40. Tonight (with Tina Turner) – David Bowie
41. Always, In All Ways – Kenny Loggins
42. Father and Daughter – Paul Simon

Jazz & Soul Father-Daughter Dance Songs

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes because we’ve got a killer selection of jazz and soul songs for the father-daughter dance at your wedding.

We’ve curated a specially crafted playlist that will make sure your guests are tapping their feet and grooving along with you both. No more boring slow songs that put your daughter to sleep – we’re talking about lively beats that will have even the shyest dads showing off their fancy footwork.

After all, it’s not about perfection, it’s about having fun and creating memories that will last a lifetime!

1. Daughters – John Mayer
2. Constellations – Jack Johnson
3. Walk With You – Edwin McCain
4. I’ll Be – Edwin McCain
5. The Way You Look Tonight – Steve Tyrell
6. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
7. If I Could – Ray Charles
8. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – Marvin Gaye
9. You Send Me – Sam Cooke
10. Me And My Lonely Room – Marvin Gaye
11. Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
12. My Girl – The Temptations
13. Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
14. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye
15. As – Stevie Wonder
16. Ain’t That Love – Ray Charles
17. Love Is A Verb – John Mayer
18. I’ll Be There – The Jackson 5
19. Make You Feel My Love – Adele
20. Try It Baby – Marvin Gaye
21. Right By You (for Luna) – John Legend
22. Lean on Me – Bill Withers
23. Babyfather – Sade
24. You’re A Wonderful One – Marvin Gaye
25. Love Me Now – John Legend
26. One Of These Days – Marvin Gaye
27. Stop This Train – John Mayer
28. That’s How Strong My Love Is – Otis Redding

Country Father-Daughter Dance Songs

Get ready to put on your cowboy boots and grab your dad’s hand because we’ve got a line-up of country songs that are perfect for father-daughter dances at any wedding.

From touching ballads to upbeat tunes, our selection is sure to get everyone tapping their toes and shedding a tear or two. We’ve got songs that will transport you to the rolling hills of Tennessee and songs that will make you want to roll out your best two-step.

1. My Wish – Rascal Flatts
2. Landslide – The Chicks
3. There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
4. You Can Let Go – Crystal Shawanda
5. Daddy Dance With Me – Krystal Keith
6. Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw
7. Holding On to You – Miranda Lambert
8. A Father’s Love (The Only Way He Knew How) – Bucky Covington
9. Roots and Wings – Miranda Lambert
10. Dance With My Daughter – Jason Blaine
11. I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
12. The Man Who Loves You The Most – Zac Brown Band
13. Just Fishin’ – Trace Adkins
14. My Darling – Wilco
15. You Can Let Go Now Daddy – Patricia Maguire
16. Daddy Dance with Me – Krystal Keith
17. Don’t Blink – Kenny Chesney
18. You Are My Sunshine – Johnny Cash
19. Angels – Randy Travis
20. There Goes My Life – Kenny Chesney
21. All-American Girl – Carrie Underwood
22. Stealing Cinderella – Chuck Wicks
23. Prayed For You – Matt Stell
24. You’re Gonna Miss This – Trace Adkins
25. My Little Girl – Tim McGraw
26. God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton
27. When She Grows Up – Craig Campbell
28. I’ll Be Your Man (Song For A Daughter) – Zac Brown Band
29. How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls – George Strait
30. The Good Ones – Gabby Barrett
31. In My Daughter’s Eyes – Martina McBride
32. Daddy’s Little Girl – The Shires
33. Here for You – Neil Young
34. Then They Do – Trace Adkins
35. Tough Little Boys – Gary Allan
36. Stepping Closer To Your Heart – Marvin Gaye
37. Little Miss Magic – Jimmy Buffett
38. Maggie May Dreams – David “Ace” Cannon
39. If You Love Her – Forest Blakk
40. Half the Man – Jennifer Hart
41. Best Parts of Me – Will Dempsey
42. Be Good to Her – BEXAR

Nostalgia Father-Daughter Dance Songs

There’s just something about a father-daughter dance that gets me every time. Maybe it’s the sweet look on dad’s face as he spins his little girl around the dance floor. Or maybe it’s because I secretly wish my dad was that smooth on the dance floor.

And what better way to evoke all the warm and fuzzy feelings than with some good old-fashioned nostalgia? From “She’s Leaving Home” to “When You’re Smiling,” we’ve got you covered with the most heartwarming nostalgia songs that will have even the toughest of dads shedding a tear (or ten).

1. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
2. Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
3. I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher
4. What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
5. Daddy’s Little Girl – Al Martino
6. She’s Leaving Home – The Beatles
7. When My Little Girl Is Smiling – The Drifters
8. God Only Knows – Michael Bublé
9. The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
10. Forever Now – Michael Bublé
11. My Funny Valentine – Frank Sinatra
12. In My Life – The Beatles
13. I Am Your Child – Barry Manilow
14. When You’re Smiling – Louis Armstrong
15. Unforgettable – Natalie Cole
16. I Wish You Love – Frank Sinatra
17. I Will – The Beatles
18. Come Fly With Me – Frank Sinatra
19. Stairway To The Stars – Ella Fitzgerald
20. Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles

More Father Daughter Dance Song Ideas

If you still haven’t found your perfect Father Daughter dance song after browsing our lists above, then how about adding some flavor to your wedding reception with a variety of genres for your father-daughter dance.

We’ve got a variety of genres for you to choose from – whether you want to get funky with some disco, twirl around to a waltz, or even headbang to a rock ballad, we’ve got you covered.

Let your personalities shine and show off your fancy footwork. Who says your wedding reception has to be all formalities? Get loose and have some fun with your dad on the dance floor – it’s a memory you’ll cherish forever.

1. Here Comes the Bride – Dannie Marie
2. Fathers and Daughters – Kristin Chenoweth
3. Let Your Heart Sing – Katharine McPhee
4. Rainbow Connection – The Muppets
5. About A Girl – Nirvana
6. Waltz for Debby – Bill Evans
7. They Can’t Take That Away From Me – Ella Fitzgerald
8. Stand By Me – Matt Johnson
9. Isn’t She Lovely – Callum J Wright
10. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You – John Adams
11. Dance with My Father – Matt Johnson
12. You’re The Best Thing – The Style Council
13. Vals Del Amor – Joan Sebastian
14. Nunca Me Sueltes – Carolina Ross
15. Tu Sangre en Mi Cuerpo – Ángela Aguilar
16. Moon River – Frank Ocean
17. There She Goes – Sixpence None The Richer
18. You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Randy Newman
19. Father’s Eyes – Amy Grant
20. Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman
21. Always Be Your Baby – Natalie Grant
22. God Only Knows (feat. yMusic) – John Legend
23. Forever Young – Rod Stewart
24. Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart
25. It’s For My Dad – Nancy Sinatra
26. How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
27. Your Song – Ellie Goulding
28. No Good Without You – Marvin Gaye
29. Cecilia And The Satellite – Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
30. Chiquilla Bonita – Los Bukis
31. Kind & Generous – Natalie Merchant
32. Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
33. Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
34. One in a Million You – Larry Graham
35. Wild World – Yusuf / Cat Stevens
36. Dream Big – Ryan Shupe & The Rubberband
37. Dance With My Father – Luther Vandross
38. Birthday Cake – Dylan Conrique
39. NUMB – XXXTENTACION
40. Daughter – Loudon Wainwright III
41. Three Little Birds – Bob Marley & The Wailers

Conclusion

It’s always a special moment when it’s time for the father-daughter dance at a wedding, and this list of 218 heartwarming songs should make that moment extra unforgettable. Whether you’re both country music fans or fans of old classics, this list has something for every father-daughter duo looking to make the most of their big day.

No matter which song you choose, keep in mind that it’s about creating a moment for just the two of you to enjoy – one that will stay in your memory long after you take your last step on the dance floor. Put on your dancing shoes and let the music take over; it’ll be an awe-inspiring night!

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Ana Medea

Hello, dear, I’m Ana, your resident writer and mama extraordinaire here at magicaldayweddings.com. As a proud mother of two adorable kiddos, my life is like a crazy, beautiful whirlwind of diapers and doodles, and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

When I’m not busy with wedding writing, you can find me indulging in my hobbies of experimenting with different DIY crafts, from hand-painting custom wedding signs, to creating unique favors and decor from recycled materials.

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