Wedding Music: 65 Father-Daughter Dance Songs

Cooper Carras

There's a lot to look forward to when your wedding day arrives: uniting with loved ones, saying "I do," enjoying good food. For some, one of the most special moments is the father-daughter dance — a heartwarming tradition that requires the perfect song. Of course, the ideal tune depends on the pair. While some father-daughter duos might sway to Natalie and Nat King Cole's classic "Unforgettable," others might find Johnny Cash's sweet symphony "You Are My Sunshine" more fitting for their spotlight dance. There are plenty more musical options, so we've rounded up some of the best tracks suitable for the touching occasion. Selecting the melody isn't an easy task, but here's hoping that you find the one among our 60+ suggestions.

“Right By You (For Luna)” by John Legend

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“Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw

02

“Glory” by JAY-Z feat. Blue Ivy

03

“Butterfly Away” by Billy Ray Cyrus feat. Miley Cyrus

04

“Hermoso Cariño (En Vivo)” by Vicente Fernández

05

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole

06

"The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra

07

"When We Were Young" by Adele

08

"Sweet Pea" by Amos Lee

09

"Sweet Child O' Mine" by Taken By Trees

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"You Are My Sunshine" by Johnny Cash

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"When You Need Me" by Bruce Springsteen

12

"Lost Stars" by Adam Levine

13

"Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac

14

"Make You Feel My Love" by Adele

15

"Here For You" by Neil Young

16

"I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack

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"Gracie" by Ben Folds

18

"I Just Called to Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder

19

"I Turn to You" by Christina Aguilera

20

"The Wonder of You" by Elvis Presley

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"(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams

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"Daughter" by Loudon Wainwright III

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"Unforgettable" by Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole

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"How You've Grown" by 10,000 Maniacs

25

"What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong

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"Through the Years" by Kenny Rogers

27

"Across the Universe" by Rufus Wainwright

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"You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker

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"When You're Smiling" by Louis Armstrong

30

"Only You" by The Platters

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"Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars

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"Ready, Set, Don't Go" by Billy Ray Cyrus

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"My Darling" by Wilco

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"Father and Daughter" by Paul Simon

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"Tiny Dancer" by Elton John

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"Blessed" by Elton John

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"The Best Is Yet to Come" by Michael Bublé

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"My Girl" by The Temptations

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"You're the Inspiration" by Chicago

40

"Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder

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"Wild World" by Cat Stevens

42

"Your Song" by Elton John

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"Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion

44

"Ballerina Girl" by Lionel Richie

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"Have I Told You Lately" by Van Morrison

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"I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5

47

"Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" by Billy Joel

48

"Constellations" by Jack Johnson

49

"When You Wish Upon a Star" by Linda Ronstadt

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"We're All in The Dance" by Feist

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"Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle

52

"In My Life" by The Beatles

53

"You Are" by Lionel Richie

54

"I'll Stand by You" by The Pretenders

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"Something in the Way She Moves" by James Taylor

56

"Little Miss Magic" by Jimmy Buffett

57

"Just the Way You Are" by Billy Joel

58

"Forever Young" by Alphaville

59

"Wildflowers" by Tom Petty

60

"I Wish You Love" by Dean Martin

61

"Feels Like Home" by Randy Newman

62

"You Are the Sunshine of My Life" by Stevie Wonder

63

"I Will" by The Beatles

"How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You" by Marvin Gaye

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