Money Dance Songs (Dollar Dance): Trending Hits to Cash In

Updated on June 20, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)

“It takes money, (Dollar bill y’all, dollar bill y’all)” to go on a honeymoon, if you pardon the quote from Jimmy Spicer.

But that doesn’t mean that the dollar dance is bad. It’s a fun way to celebrate the wedding couple and to get some extra face time with the bride and groom.

So, what’s the best song to play? We got you.

Top New Money Dance Songs

1. “Raised Up Right” by Riley Green (Country – 2023)
2. “Rich Man” by Little Big Town (Country – 2022)
3. “Doing Life With Me” by Eric Church (Country – 2022)
4. “Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis, Luke Bryan (Country – 2021)
5. “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Music Travel Love, Felix Irwan (Pop – 2021)
6. “Ring Pop” by Jax (Pop – 2021)
7. “Home” by Johnny Gill, Kevon Edmonds (R&B – 2019)
8. Falling Like The Stars – James Arthur (Pop – 2019)
9. Could I Love You Any More – Reneé Dominique, Jason Mraz (Pop – 2019)
10. Incredible – James Tw (Singer-Songwriter – 2019)

Top Trending Money Dance Songs

1. “Millionaire” by Chris Stapleton (Country – 2017)
2. “Why Don’t We Just Dance” by Josh Turner (Country – 2010)
3. “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder (R&B – 1976)
4. “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts (Pop – 2006)
5. “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King (R&B – 1962)
6. “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton (Country – 2015)
7. “Billionaire” by Travie McCoy feat. Bruno Mars (Pop – 2010)
8. “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith (Rock – 1998)
9. “From The Ground Up” by Dan + Shay (Country – 2016)
10. “Money Maker” by Ludacris feat. Pharrell (Hip Hop – 2006)

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Popular Dollar Dance Songs

You will enjoy a list of the most popular and unique money dance songs for a special dance.

Every couple’s music tastes are different. Thus, we selected money dance songs that include many different eras and music styles.

R&B Tracks

Home – Johnny Gill feat. Kevon Edmonds

The song “Home” by Johnny Gill and Kevon Edmonds was released in 2019 on Gill’s album Game Changer II. The song is a smooth R&B ballad about finding love and happiness in a new place.

The song reached number 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. It was also a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

“Home” would be a great song for a wedding money dance because it is a slow song, which is perfect for couples to dance to. The lyrics of the song are also appropriate for a wedding.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

No matter where we go, no matter where we go
Whenever you’re next to me
Feels like home

Enough – Fantasia

The song “Enough” by Fantasia was released in 2019 on her album Sketchbook. The song is an empowering anthem about finding strength and self-love. It has a catchy melody and powerful vocals that make it a perfect choice for a wedding reception.

The song reached number 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. It was also a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

“Enough” would be a great song for a wedding money dance because it is a slow song about empowerment and self-love. The lyrics of the song talk about finding strength and happiness within yourself.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You can give me your time
And I’ll always ask for more
‘Cause forever just ain’t long enough

Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor feat. John Legend

Released in 2015, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’m gonna hold you
Like I’m saying goodbye wherever we’re standing
I won’t take you for granted ’cause we’ll never know when

All Of Me – John Legend

Released in 2013, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’ll give my all to you
You’re my end and my beginnin’
Even when I lose, I’m winnin’

I Need A Dollar – Aloe Blacc

Released in 2010, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

It’s been a long old trouble long old troublesome road
And I’m looking for somebody come and help me carry this load
I need a dollar dollar, a dollar that’s what I need

Make You Feel My Love – Adele

Released in 2008, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I could make you happy, make your dreams come true
Nothing that I wouldn’t do

Back At One – Brian McKnight

Released in 1999, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Never would’ve made it very far
‘Cause you know, you’ve got the keys to my heart

All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo

Released in 1997, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

All my life
I prayed for someone like you
And I thank God
That I
That I finally found you

Count On Me – Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans

Released in 1996, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Call on me, I will be there
Don’t be afraid
Please believe me when I say
Count on me

End of the Road – Boyz II Men

Released in 1992, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Although we’ve come
To the end of the road
Still I can’t let go

I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston

Released in 1992, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you’ve dreamed of

I’ll Be There – Mariah Carey

Released in 1992, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Togetherness, well it’s all I’m after
Just call my name, and I’ll be there

Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

Released in 1976, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Isn’t she pretty?
Truly the angel’s best

I’ll Be There – Jackson 5

Released in 1970, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’ll be your strength
I’ll keep holdin’ on

My Girl – The Temptations

Released in 1965, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I don’t need no money, fortune, or fame
I’ve got all the riches baby one man can claim

Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers

Released in 1965, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I need your love
God speed your love to me

Stand By Me – Ben E. King

Released in 1961, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Oh, I won’t be afraid
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me

At Last – Etta James

Released in 1960, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

At last
My love has come along

If you have a money dance, typically couples will have the tosses. See our lists of songs for the wedding bouquet throw and songs for the wedding garter throw.

Country Hits

Rich Man – Little Big Town

Released in 2022, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Buy Dirt – Jordan Davis, Luke Bryan

Released in 2021, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Buy dirt
Find the one you can’t live without
Get a ring, let your knee hit the ground
Do what you love but call it work

Doing Life With Me – Eric Church

Released in 2020, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You’re my faith in the grace ever sunrise brings
Every big, every little in the every day things

Mom and Daddy’s Money – Adam Doleac

Released in 2018, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

They looked out for me ’till I didn’t need
Mom and daddy’s money

Speechless – Dan + Shay

Released in 2018, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Every time you walk into the room
I’m speechless

Butterflies – Kacey Musgraves

Released in 2018, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Now I remember what it feels like to fly
You give me butterflies

Millionaire – Chris Stapleton

Released in 2017, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

When my pocket’s are empty and my cupboard is bare
I still feel like a millionaire

Heaven – Kane Brown

Released in 2017, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause, I don’t know how, I don’t know how heaven, heaven
Could be better than this

Most People Are Good – Luke Bryan

Released in 2017, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I believe most people are good
And most Mama’s oughta qualify for sainthood

From The Ground Up – Dan + Shay

Released in 2016, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

We’ll give all that we have
And we’ll build this love from the ground up

Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw

Released in 2016, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind

Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton

Released in 2015, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine

Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett

Released in 2015, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You’re a saint, you’re a goddess, the cutest, the hottest, a masterpiece
It’s too good to be true, nothing better than you

I Don’t Dance – Lee Brice

Released in 2014, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause you took these two left feet
And waltzed away with my heart

God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton

Released in 2011, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

There are no words here left to say, it’s true
God gave me you

Why Don’t We Just Dance – Josh Turner

Released in 2009, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Bouncing off the wall,
Floating on air,
Baby, why don’t we just dance?

Whatever It Is – Zac Brown Band

Released in 2009, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

There just somethin’ about the woman makes my heart go haywire
And she’s gonna be my wife

Lost In This Moment – Big & Rich

Released in 2007, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you

My Wish – Rascal Flatts

Released in 2006, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small

She’s Everything – Brad Paisley

Released in 2005, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And she’s everything I ever wanted
And everything I need

Bless The Broken Road – Rascal Flatts

Released in 2004, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

Wrapped Around – Brad Paisley

Released in 2001, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause I’ve been wrapped around her finger
Since the first time we went out

I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack

Released in 2000, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
I hope you dance

Amazed – Lonestar

Released in 1999, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side

I Cross My Heart – George Strait

Released in 1992, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

In all the world
You’ll never find
A love as true as mine

Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks

Released in 1990, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause I’ve got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away

Through The Years – Kenny Rogers

Released in 1981, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And I’m so glad I’ve stayed
Right here with you
Through the years

Could I Have This Dance – Anne Murray

Released in 1980, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Could I have this dance
For the rest of my life
Could you be my partner
Every night

Stand By Your Man – Tammy Wynette

Released in 1968, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Stand by your man
And show the world you love him

Don’t forget to highlight your cutting of the wedding cake and feeding each other. See a list of popular wedding cake-cutting songs.

Rock Tunes

Rich Girl – Gwen Stefani & Eve

Released in 2004, Genre: Alternative Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

All the riches baby, won’t mean anything
Don’t need no other baby
Your lovin’ is better than gold, and I know

I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith

Released in 1998, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And I just want to stay with you
In this moment forever

I’ll Be – Edwin McCain

Released in 1998, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And I’ll be better when I’m older
I’ll be the greatest fan of your life

If I Had $1,000,000 – Barenaked Ladies

Released in 1996, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

If I had a million dollars I’d buy your love

(Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams

Released in 1991, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You know it’s true
Everything I do
Oh
I do it for you

Money For Nothing – Dire Straits

Released in 1985, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

That ain’t workin’, that’s the way you do it
Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

Heaven – Bryan Adams

Released in 1984, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart

Faithfully – Journey

Released in 1983, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Oh girl, you stand by me
I’m forever yours, faithfully

Fins – Jimmy Buffett

Released in 1979, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You got fins to the left, fins to the right
And you’re the only girl in town

Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

Released in 1977, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Then the wonder of it all is that you just don’t realize
How much I love you

Take The Money And Run – The Steve Miller Band

Released in 1976, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Hoo-hoo-hoo, go on, take the money and run
Go on, take the money and run

Money – Pink Floyd

Released in 1973, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Money, it’s a crime
Share it fairly but don’t take a slice of my pie

Peaceful Easy Feeling – Eagles

Released in 1972, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And I know you won’t let me down
‘Cause I’m already standin’
On the ground

Colour My World – Chicago

Released in 1970, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Color my world with hope of loving you

With A Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker

Released in 1969, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Don’t you know I’m gonna make it with my friends?

With A Little Help From My Friends – The Beatles

Released in 1967, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Released in 1967, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

In the misty morning fog with
Our, our hearts a-thumping and you
My brown-eyed girl

Formal dances are very important to your family. Decide early what ones to have early. Popular reception dances include the newlywed’s first dance, the bride’s dance with her dad, and the groom’s dance with his mom.

Pop Favorites

Falling Like The Stars – James Arthur

Released in 2019, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And I’m not scared to say those words
With you I’m safe, we’re fallin’ like the stars, fallin’ in love

The Only One – Music Travel Love

Released in 2019, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Baby I swear, ’till my days on this earth are done
You’re the only one

Could I Love You Any More – Reneé Dominique feat. Jason Mraz

Released in 2019, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Finding you is like a miracle
Only this wonder remains
Could I love you any more?

Incredible – James Tw

Released in 2019, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

But dancing like it’s our own stage
My love, I just wanna say that you look incredible tonight

Perfect – Ed Sheeran

Released in 2017, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don’t deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight

24K Magic – Bruno Mars

Released in 2016, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Pop pop, it’s show time (show time)
Show time (show time)
Guess who’s back again?

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

Released in 2014, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause honey your soul can never grow old, it’s evergreen
Baby your smile’s forever in my mind and memory

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

Released in 2011, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more

Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars

Released in 2010, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause girl, you’re amazing
Just the way you are

Party In The U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus

Released in 2009, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I got my hands up, they’re playin’ my song
They know I’m gonna be okay
Yeah, it’s a party in the U.S.A.

Everything – Michael Buble

Released in 2007, Genre: Jazz Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

It’s you, it’s you, you make me sing
You’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything

Save The Last Dance For Me – Michael Buble

Released in 2006, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause don’t forget who’s taking you home
And in whose arms you’re gonna be
Save the last dance for me

Come Away With Me – Norah Jones

Released in 2002, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Come away with me
And I’ll never stop loving you

This I Promise You – N Sync

Released in 2000, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

This is a battle we’ve won
And with this vow
Forever has now begun

Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden

Released in 1997, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’ll be your dream, I’ll be your wish, I’ll be your fantasy
I’ll be your hope, I’ll be your love, be everything that you need

Can You Feel The Love – Elton John

Released in 1994, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And can you feel the love tonight?
It is where we are

I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston

Released in 1987, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

Material Girl – Madonna

Released in 1984, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Some boys romance
Some boys slow dance
That’s all right with me

Kiss the Bride – Elton John

Released in 1983, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Don’t say I do
Say bye, bye, bye
And let me kiss the bride

That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick

Released in 1982, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

In good times and bad times
I’ll be on your side forever more
That’s what friends are for

What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

Released in 1967, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I see friends shaking hands
Saying how do you do
They’re really saying
I love you

I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher

Released in 1965, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

But at least I’m sure of all the things we got
Babe
I got you babe

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

Released in 1964, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Keep that breathless charm
Won’t you please arrange it? Cause I love you
Just the way you look tonight

Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley

Released in 1961, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can”t help falling in love with you

Mack The Knife – Bobby Darin

Released in 1959, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And someone’s sneakin’ ’round the corner
Could that someone be Mack the Knife?

That’s Amore – Dean Martin

Released in 1953, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet
You’re in love

The songs playing as guests arrive at the reception set the mood for the whole event. See a list of fun and romantic reception background songs.

Misc Genres

You Changed Everything – This Wild Life

Released in 2019, Genre: Indie

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause my world was craving for a girl, just came and changed my ways
You changed everything

Billionaire – Travie McCoy feat. Bruno Mars

Released in 2010, Genre: Reggae

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I swear the world better prepare (for what?)
For when I’m a billionaire

Money Maker – Ludacris feat. Pharrell

Released in 2006, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You know I got it
If you want it, come get it
Stand next to this money

Mo Money Mo Problems – The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Puff Daddy & Mase

Released in 1997, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I don’t know what they want from me
It’s like the more money we come across
The more problems we see

Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

Released in 1990, Genre: World

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Oh, somewhere over the rainbow way up high
And the dream that you dare to

Bust A Move – Young MC

Released in 1989, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Come sit next to me, you fine fellow!”
You run over there without a second to lose
And what comes next? hey, bust a move!

Friends – Michael W. Smith

Released in 1983, Genre: Christian

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And friends are friends forever
If the Lord’s the Lord of them

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – James Taylor

Released in 1975, Genre: Folk

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Feels so fine
How sweet it is to be loved by you

You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor

Released in 1971, Genre: Folk

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

All you have to do is call
And I’ll be there
You’ve got a friend

L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole

Released in 1964, Genre: Jazz

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Two in love can make it, take my heart and please don’t break it
Love was made for me and you

FAQs

What’s the money dance?

The dollar dance or money dance at a wedding reception is a bit controversial in our American culture.

The concept behind the money dance is that the men pay for the opportunity to dance with the bride and the women pay for the opportunity to dance with the groom.

The money is typically saved for the wedding couple’s honeymoon.

This tradition is a fun way to get one-on-one time during the wedding reception with the bride and groom.

The good thing is that it works for same-sex couples, too. Generally, people line up to dance to part of the song, and dollar bills are either pinned to the dress or there is a bag.

What is the difference between the honeymoon dance and the money dance/dollar dance?

There is no difference between the honeymoon dance and the dollar dance. However, the “honeymoon dance” doesn’t sound like you are begging for money. It is a dance to give you a little bit better honeymoon.

Do we need a dollar dance at our wedding?

We talked about the dollar dance in our list of do not play wedding songs. Suffice it to say, that this decision is up to you and how you want to approach your wedding ceremony. If it is a huge part of your culture, then do it.

The dollar dance doesn’t have to have the word “dollar” in it. It doesn’t even have to be slow. We have a ton of songs like “Brown Eyed Girl” that are fun dancing songs and even “I Will Always Love You” on the list that’s nice and slow. Make sure to talk to your wedding planner and DJ to find the best song — or songs — for this special time.

Do you see any that we missed? Comment on the post with the song you suggest along with the one it should replace.

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