Father-Daughter Dance Songs: Tailored to Your Relationship
Updated on October 26, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
When picking out the song to dance the father-daughter wedding dance, you must consider the following 3 factors:
- Does the song have a special meaning to both of you?
- Does the song’s meaning describe your relationship?
- What is the tempo of the song (fast or slow) to determine the style of dance that fits best?
Read on to learn more about each one.
New Father and Daughter Songs
- “When God Made You My Father” by Riley Roth (Country – 2022)
- “Good Hands” by Kylie Morgan (Country – 2022)
- “Good Hands” by Johnny and Heidi (Country – 2022)
- “Daddy’s Girl” by Channing Gillespie (Christian – 2022)
- “Daughter” by Ben Rector (Pop – 2022)
- “Moments into Memories” by Will Dempsey (Country – 2022)
- “Tell Me Twice” by Chayce Beckham (Country – 2022)
- “Like My Father” by Jax (Pop – 2021)
- “She’s Somebody’s Daughter” by Drew Baldridge (Country – 2021)
- “You’ll Always Be My Baby” by Alan Jackson (Country – 2021)
Trending Father-Daughter Dance Songs
- “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw
- “I Loved Her First” by Heartland
- “My Girl” by Temptations
- “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle
- “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
- “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
- “This Dance” by Scott Thomas Laughridge
- “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
- “Stealing Cinderella” by Chuck Wicks
- “Cinderella” by Steven Chapman Curtis
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Dad-Daughter Dance Songs by Special Bond
Songs Written for a Dad-Daughter Wedding Dance
- This Dance – Scott Thomas Laughridge
- Dance With My Daughter – Jason Blaine
- Father Daughter Dance – Craig Cardiff
- Never Give You Away – Greg Stielstra Productions
- Beautiful Memory – Scott Keo
Dad’s Love For His Daughter
- You’ll Always Be My Baby – Alan Jackson
- My Little Girl – Tim McGraw
- I Loved Her First – Heartland
- Walk With You – Edwin McCain
- The Man Who Loves You the Most – Zac Brown Band
- Moments into Memories – Will Dempsey
- Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
- Your Daddy Loves You – Gil Scott-Heron
- Daddy’s Girl – Channing Gillespie
- Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman
Girl’s Love For Her Dad
- When God Made You My Father – Riley Roth
- Good Hands – Johnny and Heidi
- Dads and Daughters – MaRynn Taylor
- Daddy’s Little Girl – The Shires
- Daddy Dance With Me – Krystal Keith
Putting Dad in High Regard
- Like My Father – Jax
- Half the Man – Jennifer Smestad
- First Man – Camila Cabello
- Like My Daddy – LeNasia Tyson
- You’ll Always Be My Hero – Ashley Marina
- Not All Heroes Wear Capes – Owl City
Dads and Daughters Being There For Each Other
- Good Hands – Kylie Morgan
- She’s Somebody’s Daughter (The Wedding Version) – Drew Baldridge
- Call My Name – Lukas Graham
- Never Alone – Jim Brickman Feat. Lady Antebellum
- Your Joy – Chrisette Michele
- You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins
- There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
- One Call Away – Charlie Puth
- I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
- Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Unexpected & Fun About Dads and Daughters
- Your Mama Don’t Dance – Loggins & Messina
- My Girl – Temptations
- Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
- Sweet Pea – Amos Lee
- Shining Star – The Manhattans
- You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
Father and Daughter Are Friends
- You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor
- You’re My Best Friend – Queen
- In My Life – Beatles
Daddy’s Dedication To Daughter For The Future
- Forever Young – Rod Stewart
- Find Your Wings – Mark Harris
- Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw
- My Wish – Rascal Flatts
- Wildflowers – Tom Petty
A Daughter’s Dedication To Her Dad She’s Grown Up
- You Can Let Go – Crystal Shawanda
- Ready, Set, Don’t Go – Billy Ray Cyrus feat. Miley Cyrus
- There Goes My Life – Kenny Chesney
- Time to Let Me Go – Quixotic Sound
- You’re A Big Girl Now – The Stylistics
Songs for Every Father & Daughter
- Lovely Day – Bill Withers
- Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
- What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
- Teach Your Children – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
- I’m Happy Just To Dance With You – Beatles
- Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Songs For A Single Dad and Daughter Dance
- For My Daughter – Kane Brown
- Babyfather – Sade
- Rich Man – Little Big Town
Songs For A Stepdad and Stepdaughter Dance
- Step by Step – Brandon Davis
- My Boy (My Girl Version) – Elvie Shane
(See more stepdad and stepdaughter songs)
Bride and Father-In-Law Dance
- I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
- Family Affair – Mary J. Blige
- Family Is Family – Kacey Musgraves
(See more songs for a bride to dance with her father-in-law)
Bride and Grandpa Dance
- Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days) – The Judds
- Grandpas Baby Girl – Terry Wagenschutz
- Grandpa Told Me So – Kenny Chesney
Bride and Brother Dance
- Brothers & Sisters – Coldplay
- Come Dancing – Kinks
- Sister to a Brother – Rob Finlay
(See more songs about sisters and brothers growing up)
Rock Father-Daughter Dance Tracks
- Story Of Love – Bon Jovi
- Walk With You – Edwin McCain
- Gracie – Ben Folds
- Daughters – John Mayer
- Sweet Child O’ Mine – Sheryl Crow
- Wildflowers – Tom Petty
- Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
- Forever Young – Rod Stewart
- Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
Tip
Do you have a stepdad and looking for a stepdad and stepdaughter song? Check out our list of stepdad and stepdaughter songs for a dance at your wedding.
Folk Father-Daughter Dance Hits
- Forever Young – Andrea von Kampen
- Father Daughter Dance – Craig Cardiff
- The Old Man & His Daughter – Kaitlin Huwe
- Promise You’ll Stay – Joshua Creek
- Daughter – Loudon Wainwright III
- Sweet Pea – Amos Lee
- Father And Daughter – Paul Simon
Tip
If you have selected a father-daughter dance, don’t forget about the groom! Plan a mother-son dance with a special song.
Country Father-Daughter Dance Tunes
What is a good father-daughter country song?
The best modern country father-daughter dance song is “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw from the movie Flicka. If your dad is more into classic country, a popular selection is “Daddy’s Hands” by Holly Dunn.
- Good Hands – Kylie Morgan
- Moments into Memories – Will Dempsey
- When God Made You My Father – Riley Roth
- Good Hands – Johnny and Heidi
- Tell Me Twice – Chayce Beckham
- You’ll Always Be My Baby (Written for Daughters’ Weddings) – Alan Jackson
- She’s Somebody’s Daughter (The Wedding Version) – Drew Baldridge
- Half the Man – Jennifer Smestad
- Prettiest Girl in the World – Logan Mize
- Dads and Daughters – MaRynn Taylor
- The Man Who Loves You the Most – Zac Brown Band
- For My Daughter – Kane Brown
- Dance With My Daughter – Jason Blaine
- Daddy’s Little Girl – The Shires
- Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw
- I’ll Be Your Man (Song For A Daughter) – Zac Brown Band
- Daddy – Abby Anderson
- You Can Let Go – Crystal Shawanda
- It Won’t Be Like This For Long – Darius Rucker
- Ready, Set, Don’t Go – Billy Ray Cyrus feat. Miley Cyrus
- Stealing Cinderella – Chuck Wicks
- I Loved Her First – Heartland
- My Wish – Rascal Flatts
- My Little Girl – Tim McGraw
- There Goes My Life – Kenny Chesney
- Then They Do – Trace Adkins
- There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
- I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
Tip
If your father will not be at your wedding, you can always choose to have your father-in-law step in for a dance. If you have a brother, you can also choose to have a brother-sister dance in place of the father-daughter dance.
Pop Father and Daughter Dance Favorites
- Daughter – Ben Rector
- Grow As We Go – Mat and Savanna Shaw, The Piano Guys
- Call My Name – Lukas Graham
- Like My Father – Jax
- We’re Gonna Miss These Days – Dave Barnes
- Time to Let Me Go – Quixotic Sound
- First Man – Camila Cabello
- You’ll Always Be My Hero – Ashley Marina
- Forever Now – Michael Bublé
- Beautiful Memory – Scott Keo
- This Dance – Scott Thomas Laughridge
- Not All Heroes Wear Capes – Owl City
- One Call Away – Charlie Puth
- Fathers & Daughters – Michael Bolton
- You’re My Hero – Wedding Music Central
- Never Alone – Jim Brickman Feat. Lady Antebellum
- You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
- A Song For My Daughter – Ray Allaire
- You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins
- Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
- Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
- Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
- Tiny Dancer – Elton John
- What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Tip
Dancing with your parents at your wedding may be important to you as the wedding couple. Another important dance is your first dance. This is the first dance as a married couple. See a list of songs by genre for a wedding couple’s first dance.
R&B Father Daughter Dance Hits
- Like My Daddy – Lenasia Tyson
- Right by You (For Luna) – John Legend
- Babyfather – Sade
- Your Joy – Chrisette Michele
- Footprints in the Sand – Leona Lewis
- Daddy – Beyonce
- Dance With My Father – Luther Vandross
- Wind Beneath My Wings – Eddie & Gerald LeVert
- Hero – Mariah Carey
- Unforgettable – Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole
- Ballerina Girl – Lionel Richie
- Shining Star – The Manhattans
- Lovely Day – Bill Withers
- Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
- Your Daddy Loves You – Gil Scott-Heron
- You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
- You’re A Big Girl Now – The Stylistics
- I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
- My Girl – The Temptations
- Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Christian Father and Daughter Dance Tracks
- Daddy’s Girl – Channing Gillespie
- Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman
- You’re My Little Girl – Go Fish
- Find Your Wings – Mark Harris
Tip
Sons also have close bonds with their dads. See a list of dad and son songs by genre.
Misc Father Daughter Songs
- My Father’s Daughter – Olivia Vedder, Eddie Vedder, Glen Hansard
- Letter To My Daughter – Quando Rondo
- Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
- Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
- The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
Do you have a favorite father-daughter dance song, not on our list? Please share it below so that we can add your song!
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Matthew (Matt) Campbell is the founder/editor of My Wedding Songs from his experience as a wedding DJ. He is the author of two wedding planners: ‘Wedding Songs Planner’ and ‘The Wedding Music Toolkit’. Matt is the host of the ‘Wedding Songs Podcast’. He shares music inspiration in his weekly newsletter the ‘Wedding MusicLetter’. His articles have been published on Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, and DJ Times. Matt resides in the wedding capital of the world – Las Vegas.