father-daughter dance

The father-daughter dance is a touching tribute to your relationship with your dad and can also be a fun expression of your personalities. Depending on your wedding-day timeline, the father-daughter dance often takes place in between meal courses or following the bride and groom’s first dance; it can also be combined with the mother-son dance. After the parent dances, have your DJ or bandleader invite guests to join in to kick off the dance party.

Here’s a list of fun, classic, and sweet songs to help inspire your choice for your dad-and-daughter dance.

Country

• “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
• “In My Daughter's Eyes” by Martina McBride
• “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw
• “It’s For My Dad” by Nancy Sinatra
• “I Loved Her First” by Heartland
• “Just Fishin’” by Trace Adkins
• “You Are My Sunshine” by Johnny Cash
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Folk

• “Father and Daughter” by Paul Simon
• “Heart of Gold” by Neil Young
• “You've Got a Friend” by James Taylor
• “Wildflowers” by Tom Petty
• “Forever Young” by Joan Baez
• “Sunrise, Sunset” from Fiddler on the Roof
• "Daughter” by Loudon Wainwright III
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Jazz

• “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra
• “Unforgettable” by Natalie and Nat King Cole
• “The Best Is Yet To Come” by Michael Bublé
• “Here Comes The Sun” by Nina Simone
• “My Funny Valentine” by Frank Sinatra
• “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
• “My Mother’s Eyes” by Etta Jones
• “God Bless the Child” by Billie Holiday

Pop

• “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” by Elton John
• “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John
• “Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
• “Daughters” by John Mayer
• “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler
• “Forever Young” by Alphaville
• “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
• “I'll Stand by You” by The Pretenders
• “Sleep Walk” by Santo & Johnny
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R&B

• “I'll Be There” by The Jackson 5
• “Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross
• “Sugar Dumpling” by Sam Cooke
• “Daddy” by Beyoncé
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Rock

• “In My Life” by The Beatles
• “God Only Knows” by Beach Boys
• “Forever Young” by Rod Stewart
• “You'll Be In My Heart” by Phil Collins
• “When You Need Me” by Bruce Springsteen
• “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” by Bryan Adams
• “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison
• “Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac
• “Perfect Day” by Lou Reed
• “Walk With You” by Edwin McCain
• “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac
• “Thank You” by Led Zeppelin
• “Make Me Smile” by Chicago
• “Somebody’s Baby” by Jackson Browne
• “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top
• “Sweet Child O Mine” by Guns n Roses
• “She’s a Rainbow” by The Rolling Stones
• “Kind & Generous” by Natalie Merchant

Soul

• “Isn't She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
• “My Girl” by The Temptations
• “Can't Take That Away From Me” by Ella Fitzgerald
• “Nothing Can Change This Love” by Sam Cooke
• “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers
• “Sweet Pea” by Amos Lee