Father-Daughter Wedding Song Suggestions With Lyrics

We put together a list for a meeting with a bride yesterday, so I thought I’d refine it post it. I’d been meaning to do such a post for a while anyway. I made a point to leave out some of the songs that you’ve seen on all the other lists and tried to include some more obscure choices.

I included links to the lyrics because face it, “Daughters” by John Mayer might seem like a good song to dance with your father to, but when you really read the lyrics, you might think twice. More song lists to come!

Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John
Daddy’s Little Girl – Michael Bolton
Do I Make You Proud – Taylor Hicks
Father and Daughter – Paul Simon
Gracie - Ben Folds
Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart/Van Morrison
Hero - Mariah Carey
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) – James Taylor
I’ll Stand By You – Pretenders/Carrie Underwood
In My Life – John Lennon
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Lullabye - Billy Joel
My Father’s Eyes – Amy Grant
My Girl – The Temptations
Sweet Child ‘O Mine – Guns N Roses or a nice Cheryl Crow version
The Rainbow Connection – Kermit the Frog
Take Good Care of My Baby – Bobby Vee, Beatles
Teach Your Children – Crosby Stills & Nash
That’s How Strong My Love Is – Otis Redding
Through the Years - Kenny Rogers
To Sir With Love – Lulu
Unforgettable - Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole
You Are so Beautiful - Joe Cocker
You Decorated My Life – Kenny Rogers
You Got It – Roy Orbison
You’ve Got a Friend – James Taylor


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6 Comments

  1. dj scott e jones 2009-03-16, 10:10 pm

    don’t forget about “Little Miss Magic” by Jimmy Buffett. That’s my favorite!

  2. Matt gazdak 2009-03-20, 5:45 pm

    My new favorite is Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman

  3. Kris 2009-05-15, 9:58 pm

    ive been looking for a rock type or better classic rock father/daughter dance song but i just found this song that is quite catchy and non cheesy and good. its called Daughter by Loudon Wainwright III but still trying to find a classic rock song for us since my dad loves his classic.

  4. Leigh A. Peterson 2009-05-18, 10:16 am

    Thanks Kris! Loudon’s “Daughter” was actually on this list, but I deleted it because it was so…different. But this is why client comments are so great; people have such varied tastes!

  5. Ra-Deon 2009-09-2, 9:22 am

    Another great one that many don’t know about is ‘Your Joy’ by Chrisette Michelle. A very beautiful tune that anyone would enjoy…

  6. Bella 2010-02-4, 4:07 pm

    Father Daughter Wedding Songs like “A Song for My Daughter” by Ray Allaire or Mikki Viereck might also be a good selection.

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