25 perfect songs for your Father-Daughter dance!

May 5, 2023

What greater joy for a father than to be able to walk his beloved daughter down the aisle on her wedding day! Then comes the traditional father-daughter dance; with all eyes on the bride and her proud daddy, what’s the perfect song to capture this moment? You’ll want a song that suits your relationship and highlights the sweet and sentimental value of this moment in time. We’ve listed 25 of our favorite songs (and a bonus playlist) for the perfect father daughter dance for you to remember for a life-time.

25 of the best Father-Daughter Dance Songs


  • Dance with my father - Luther Vandross (Our #1 Choice)
  • Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
  • Isn’t she lovely - Stevie Wonder
  • What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
  • Daddy - Beyonce
  • My Girl - The Temptations
  • Unforgettable - Nat King Cole ft. Natalie Cole
  • Right By You (For Luna) - John Legend
  • You've Got a Friend - James Taylor
  • Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
  • Daughters - John Mayer
  • Ballerina Girl - Lionel Richie
  • It’s For My Dad - Nancy Sinatra
  • Count on Me - Bruno Mars
  • Child of Mine - Carole King
  • Over the Rainbow - Judy Garland
  • When You Need Me - Bruce Springsteen
  • "How Sweet It Is," by James Taylor
  • Because you loved me - Celine Dion
  • Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
  • "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," by Stevie Wonder
  • Bless the Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
  • I loved her first - Heartland
  • "Sweet Child O' Mine," by Guns N' Roses
  • The wonder of you - Elvis Presley


We’ve created a playlist consisting of each song mentioned above for you to listen through as you narrow down your selections to the perfect father-daughter dance song.


Choosing the music for your wedding can be very overwhelming, but we’re here to help! Feel free to contact us to discuss song options as well as suitable bands needed to execute your vision. 

Feel free to reach us by phone or email with any questions.

music@theDNAproject.ca

1(800)568-6522