Top Father/Daughter Dance Songs
It’s your special day, and you know you’re going to emotionally lose it when your father walks you down the aisle. You’ll get a chance to reapply your makeup after the ceremony, there are pictures to be taken after all, but when it’s time for your father/daughter dance? All bets are off. In no particular order, we’ve compiled our top picks for teary-eyed father/daughter dance songs. This song choice is so very important! Take a misty look…
“What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong: Let’s just get this beautiful one out of the way. With Armstrong referencing children learning much more than he’ll ever know, that’s enough to make any girl realize how much Daddy has always wanted her to succeed. And with Armstrong’s unique, raspy voice and the slow tempo, this song is sure to be a hit with your guests.
“Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” Medley – Israel “Iz” Ka’ano’i Kamakawiwo’ole: This medley incorporates the previous song and is just as beautiful. Iz plays the ukulele in this medley and the Hawaiian atmosphere and Wizard of Oz feel in the song is perfect for a beach wedding or otherwise.
“Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel)” – Billy Joel: This is a lovely song that Billy Joel wrote for his young daughter. It would work best for an evening reception, but the lyrics show that this lullabye, his words of love, will keep going after everyone has passed on. The love between a father and his daughter always keeps going.
“Daughters” – John Mayer: This slow-ish, catchy song is a reminder that the love of dad (and mom) truly makes the daughter.
“Wind Beneath My Wings” – Bette Midler: This song is all about your wonderful support system in the form of another person. This song might have been written about a best friend, but it can totally resonate with a father/daughter relationship.
“Isn’t She Lovely” – Stevie Wonder: Can’t you imagine your father singing this song to you? Of course he sees you as lovely and beautiful!
“Your Song” – Elton John: “How wonderful life is, now you’re in the world.” Your father’s life has been wonderful since the day you were born. This song just summarizes that.
“Just the Way You Are” – Billy Joel: Billy Joel has now shown up twice on our list! “Don’t go changing,” right? Your father loves you for exactly who you are. This song would be a great testament to that.
“Daddy” – Beyonce: This is a little-known Beyonce track that was hidden in her debut album, Dangerously in Love. It’s sweet lyrics share all of her gratitude for her father, and it’s a bit of a jazzy slow song.
“The Things We’ve Handed Down” – Marc Cohn: Marc Cohn, of “Walking in Memphis” fame, sings about finding out that he will soon be a dad and wonders what his child will be like. It really speaks to all aspects of being a parent, including a parent’s reaction to those pesky teenage years.
Whatever song you choose, just remember that your dad will love it. He’ll just be happy to be holding his little girl in his arms.
