It’s undeniable: the bond between a father and his daughter is special and sacred ( hello… just think of George and Annie in Father of the Bride! ). Therefore, having the opportunity to share a Father/Daughter dance at her wedding, is often something a bride dreams about before she even meets her husband to be. For a father, this dance honors that special relationship, but also serves as the acknowledgement and acceptance of a new man in a his daughter’s life.
As the choice of this song carries so much significance, it’s easy to feel pressured to make it just perfect. Therefore, we’ve compiled a list of our all-time favorites, to help you choose the song that fits your relationship best.
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Father-Daughter Songs
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“My Girl” The Temptations
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“Daddy’s Little Girl” Michael Bolton or by Michael Buble
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“In My Daughters Eyes” Martina McBride
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“Into the Mystic” Van Morrison
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“I Loved Her First” Heartland
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“Wildflowers” Tom Petty
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“When you Need Me” Bruce Springsteen
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“Sweet Child Of Mine” Guns N Roses
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“Good Day Sunshine” The Beatles
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“Brown Eyed Girl” Van Morrison
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“Father’s Eyes” Amy Grant
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“Because You Loved Me” Celine Dion
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“Dance With My Father” Luther Vandross
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“Isn’t She Lovely” Stevie Wonder
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“You are so Beautiful” Joe Cocker
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“How sweet it is to be Loved by You” James Taylor
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“Daughter” Loudon Wainwright III
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“In My Life” The Beatles
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“You Send Me” Sam Cooke
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“The Way You Look Tonight” Steve Tyrell
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“Come Fly With Me” Frank Sinatra
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“Unforgettable” Nat King Cole
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“You Raise Me Up” Josh Groban
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“A Song for My Daughter” Ray Allaire
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“Father and Daughter” Paul Simon
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“Tenderness” Sam Cooke
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“I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” The Four Tops
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“This Will Be Our Year” The Zombies
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“My Wish” Rascal Flatts
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“Fly Me to The Moon” Frank Sinatra
- “You are The Sunshine of My Life” Stevie Wonder
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Be sure to check back next month for the list of our favorite Mother-Son songs!
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