Songs for My Daughter: Find One by Moment, From Mom or Dad, and Vibe
Looking for a song for my daughter? SongGiftly gives you a free playlist of 61 songs for daughters, sorted by moment: newborn and lullaby, growing up, her birthday, graduation and her wedding. Filter by who it is from (mom or dad), vibe and genre, with the artist and year on every track. Open any song as a Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube search, heart your picks, then copy the list or send her a link.
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- Artist and year on every song
- From Mom or Dad
- Newborn to wedding day
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Newborn & lullaby
13 songsGentle songs for a baby girl, the nursery and bedtime.
Isn't She Lovely
Stevie Wonder1976
Stevie Wonder’s joyful song about his newborn daughter, Aisha. Pure happiness for a new dad.
- About a daughter
- R&B & Soul
- Pop
Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
Billy Joel1993
Inspired by his young daughter, Alexa Ray: a gentle bedtime promise that he will always be with her.
- About a daughter
- Pop
For My Daughter
Kane Brown2019
Released days after his first daughter was born: a young dad’s letter to his baby girl.
- About a daughter
- Country
Child of Mine
Carole King1970
A tender piano song from a parent to a child who will find her own way. Right from day one.
- Folk & Acoustic
- Pop
Daughter
Sleeping at Last2015
A soft piano letter from a father to his baby girl, with all the hopes he has for her.
- About a daughter
- Folk & Acoustic
- Pop
You Are My Sunshine
Jimmie Davis1940
The lullaby generations of parents have sung. Easy to sing to her every night.
- Country
What a Wonderful World
Louis Armstrong1967
Armstrong’s slow, warm look at the good in the world. A favorite first song for a new baby.
- Jazz & Standards
Gracie
Ben Folds2005
Ben Folds named it for his daughter: a quiet song about a girl who will always have part of him.
- About a daughter
- Pop
- Folk & Acoustic
Daddy’s Little Girl
The Mills Brothers1950
A 1950 harmony classic about a little girl who is her dad’s whole world. Still played at weddings.
- About a daughter
- Jazz & Standards
Lullaby (Wiegenlied), Op. 49 No. 4
Johannes Brahms1868
Better known as Brahms’ Lullaby, first published in 1868. The classic music-box tune for the nursery.
- Classical
Dear Theodosia
Leslie Odom Jr. & Lin-Manuel Miranda2015
From Hamilton: two new fathers sing to a daughter and a son about the world they hope to hand them.
- About a daughter
- Film & Stage
My Girl
The Temptations1964
A love song first, but so many dads sing it to a baby girl that it belongs here.
- R&B & Soul
You Are the Sunshine of My Life
Stevie Wonder1972
Light, warm and happy, for the little girl who brightens every room.
- R&B & Soul
- Pop
Growing up
27 songsWatching her grow, and the hopes you want her to keep.
Child of Mine
Carole King1970
A tender piano song from a parent to a child who will find her own way. Right from day one.
- Folk & Acoustic
- Pop
Gracie
Ben Folds2005
Ben Folds named it for his daughter: a quiet song about a girl who will always have part of him.
- About a daughter
- Pop
- Folk & Acoustic
Daughters
John Mayer2003
A plea to parents to be good to their girls, because it shapes who they love later. Gentle and serious.
- About a daughter
- Pop
- Folk & Acoustic
In My Daughter's Eyes
Martina McBride2003
A mother on how her daughter makes her a braver, better person. The classic from mom.
- About a daughter
- Country
Slipping Through My Fingers
ABBA1981
A mother watching her schoolgirl daughter leave each morning, and the years with her. Sung again in Mamma Mia!
- About a daughter
- Pop
There Goes My Life
Kenny Chesney2003
A young man’s plans fall apart when a baby girl arrives, until she becomes his whole life.
- About a daughter
- Country
It Won't Be Like This for Long
Darius Rucker2008
A dad holding on to each stage, from the crib to the first day of school, because each one goes fast.
- About a daughter
- Country
My Little Girl
Tim McGraw2006
Tim McGraw, a father of three girls, on watching his daughter grow. A father-daughter dance favorite.
- About a daughter
- Country
Cinderella
Steven Curtis Chapman2007
A dad who learns to say yes to one more dance with his little girl, before the clock runs out.
- About a daughter
- Pop
Just Fishin'
Trace Adkins2011
A dad and his little girl at the lake. She thinks it is about the fish; he knows better.
- About a daughter
- Country
Never Grow Up
Taylor Swift2010
A soft acoustic wish for a little one to stay small a while longer.
- Country
- Pop
You're Gonna Miss This
Trace Adkins2007
A girl in a hurry to grow up, and everyone telling her to slow down and enjoy it.
- Country
Father and Daughter
Paul Simon2002
Written for an animated film, sung like a promise to always watch over her. Bright and warm.
- About a daughter
- Folk & Acoustic
- Pop
Teenage Daughters
Martina McBride2011
A mom laughing about life with a teen who rolls her eyes at everything. Funny and true.
- About a daughter
- Country
Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy)
Rodney Atkins2006
A protective dad meets his daughter’s first date on the porch. A joke every dad of a teen girl enjoys.
- About a daughter
- Country
Turn Around
Harry Belafonte1959
A gentle 1959 folk song about how fast a little girl grows up and goes out the door.
- About a daughter
- Folk & Acoustic
Slow Down
Nichole Nordeman2015
A mother at the piano asking the years with her child to slow down. Soft and very honest.
Dear Daughter
Halestorm2015
Lzzy Hale’s rock ballad written as a letter of advice to a daughter about growing up strong.
- About a daughter
- Rock
Fifteen
Taylor Swift2008
Freshman year, first crushes and a best friend: a gentle look back at fifteen.
- Country
- Pop
Ready, Set, Don’t Go
Billy Ray Cyrus2007
A dad watching his girl get ready to leave home. Later re-recorded as a duet with his daughter Miley.
- About a daughter
- Country
Butterfly Fly Away
Miley Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus2009
A real father and daughter sing about letting her grow wings. From Hannah Montana: The Movie.
- Country
- Film & Stage
Wonder
Natalie Merchant1995
Upbeat 90s folk-pop about a girl who amazes everyone who meets her.
- Folk & Acoustic
- Pop
Beautiful
Christina Aguilera2002
A slow ballad about being beautiful no matter what anyone says. For the teen years.
Scars to Your Beautiful
Alessia Cara2015
A pop reminder that she does not need to change for anyone.
Rainbow
Kacey Musgraves2018
A soft piano song about the storm being over, for a daughter going through a hard stretch.
- Country
- Folk & Acoustic
How Far I’ll Go
Auliʻi Cravalho2016
Moana’s song about the pull of something bigger. For a daughter who wants to see the world.
- Film & Stage
- Pop
Let It Go
Idina Menzel2013
The Frozen anthem every little girl knows by heart. Made for loud living-room singing.
- Film & Stage
- Pop
Her birthday
9 songsFeel-good songs for her party, from the first candle to the sweet 16 and beyond.
Isn't She Lovely
Stevie Wonder1976
Stevie Wonder’s joyful song about his newborn daughter, Aisha. Pure happiness for a new dad.
- About a daughter
- R&B & Soul
- Pop
22
Taylor Swift2012
Carefree and silly, the obvious pick for her 22nd and fun at any age.
Sixteen Going on Seventeen
Charmian Carr & Daniel Truhitte1965
From The Sound of Music: a sweet nod to her sixteenth year.
- Film & Stage
Dancing Queen
ABBA1976
The disco classic about a 17-year-old who owns the dance floor.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Cyndi Lauper1983
An 80s anthem for a girl who wants to laugh, dance and do things her way.
Happy Birthday
Stevie Wonder1980
Written to push for a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, now the soul song at every party.
- R&B & Soul
Shake It Off
Taylor Swift2014
Bouncy and silly, about laughing off what other people say.
Happy
Pharrell Williams2013
From Despicable Me 2. Easy to dance to at any age.
- Pop
- R&B & Soul
Can't Stop the Feeling!
Justin Timberlake2016
From the Trolls movie. Little kids and grown-ups both know it.
Graduation & leaving home
16 songsThe cap and gown, the dorm room and the first big step out.
There Goes My Life
Kenny Chesney2003
A young man’s plans fall apart when a baby girl arrives, until she becomes his whole life.
- About a daughter
- Country
You're Gonna Miss This
Trace Adkins2007
A girl in a hurry to grow up, and everyone telling her to slow down and enjoy it.
- Country
Dear Daughter
Halestorm2015
Lzzy Hale’s rock ballad written as a letter of advice to a daughter about growing up strong.
- About a daughter
- Rock
Ready, Set, Don’t Go
Billy Ray Cyrus2007
A dad watching his girl get ready to leave home. Later re-recorded as a duet with his daughter Miley.
- About a daughter
- Country
Butterfly Fly Away
Miley Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus2009
A real father and daughter sing about letting her grow wings. From Hannah Montana: The Movie.
- Country
- Film & Stage
My Wish
Rascal Flatts2006
A parent’s wish list for a child heading into the world. A graduation classic.
- Country
I Hope You Dance
Lee Ann Womack2000
Hopes for a child’s future in one gentle chorus. A favorite from moms at graduation and the wedding.
- Country
Unwritten
Natasha Bedingfield2004
A bright pop push to go write her own story. Good for the cap-and-gown photos.
The Climb
Miley Cyrus2009
About the journey mattering more than the finish line. A slideshow favorite.
- Pop
- Country
Brave
Sara Bareilles2013
A bright nudge to say what she means. For a daughter finding her voice.
Firework
Katy Perry2010
A big pop anthem about how much she has to show the world.
Roar
Katy Perry2013
The stomping pop song about standing up for yourself. Kids and teens both love it.
Fight Song
Rachel Platten2015
A piano build into a big chorus about believing in yourself.
Rise Up
Andra Day2015
A slow soul anthem about getting back up, again and again.
- R&B & Soul
Defying Gravity
Idina Menzel2003
From Wicked: the moment a young woman decides to fly on her own terms.
- Film & Stage
Landslide
Fleetwood Mac1975
A quiet song about change and getting older. Lovely under a slideshow of her years.
- Rock
- Folk & Acoustic
Her wedding
12 songsThe slideshow, the toast and the father-daughter dance.
Daddy’s Little Girl
The Mills Brothers1950
A 1950 harmony classic about a little girl who is her dad’s whole world. Still played at weddings.
- About a daughter
- Jazz & Standards
My Girl
The Temptations1964
A love song first, but so many dads sing it to a baby girl that it belongs here.
- R&B & Soul
Slipping Through My Fingers
ABBA1981
A mother watching her schoolgirl daughter leave each morning, and the years with her. Sung again in Mamma Mia!
- About a daughter
- Pop
My Little Girl
Tim McGraw2006
Tim McGraw, a father of three girls, on watching his daughter grow. A father-daughter dance favorite.
- About a daughter
- Country
Cinderella
Steven Curtis Chapman2007
A dad who learns to say yes to one more dance with his little girl, before the clock runs out.
- About a daughter
- Pop
Turn Around
Harry Belafonte1959
A gentle 1959 folk song about how fast a little girl grows up and goes out the door.
- About a daughter
- Folk & Acoustic
I Hope You Dance
Lee Ann Womack2000
Hopes for a child’s future in one gentle chorus. A favorite from moms at graduation and the wedding.
- Country
Butterfly Kisses
Bob Carlisle1997
A dad looks back from her childhood bedtime to her wedding day. The classic father-daughter tearjerker.
- About a daughter
- Pop
- Country
I Loved Her First
Heartland2006
A father talks to the groom about the girl he loved first. Short, direct and very hard to hear dry-eyed.
- About a daughter
- Country
Unforgettable
Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole1991
A daughter singing with her late father’s 1951 recording. A gentle wedding pick with a story.
- Jazz & Standards
Sunrise, Sunset
Zero Mostel & Maria Karnilova1964
From Fiddler on the Roof: two parents at their daughter’s wedding, wondering where the years went.
- Film & Stage
Landslide
Fleetwood Mac1975
A quiet song about change and getting older. Lovely under a slideshow of her years.
- Rock
- Folk & Acoustic
Find a Song for Your Daughter at Every Age
The song you rock a baby girl to sleep with is not the one you play when she drives off to college. Pick a moment tab and the playlist shows the songs that fit it, then narrow it to songs from mom or from dad, or to something empowering, sweet or funny. Every row has the artist, the year and one line on why it works, and a tag marks the songs written about a daughter.
- Five moment tabs, from newborn to her wedding day
- Filters for who it is from, vibe, genre and decade
- A tag on the songs written about a daughter
- Build your own list, reorder it, then copy it or share a link
Why Pick a Song for My Daughter Here
Made for the parent choosing it, not for an algorithm.
Picked for daughters
Songs for daughters that work from a parent to a little girl or a grown woman, each with a one-line reason it fits.
Sorted by moment
Newborn and lullaby, growing up, her birthday, graduation and her wedding each have a tab, so you start in the right place.
From Mom or from Dad
A song from her mom often sounds different from one sung by her dad. The From filter shows the ones that sound right coming from you.
Empowering picks
For the teen years and the big steps out, the Empowering filter collects songs about believing in herself.
Facts you can trust
Each artist and year is checked against public music data, so the song you send is the one you meant.
Listen where you like
Links open a search on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube. No embedded player, no account, nothing to install.
How to Choose a Song for Your Daughter
Three steps from a full playlist to the one song for your daughter that says it.
- 1
Pick the moment
Tap the tab for where she is now: a new baby, growing up, a birthday, graduation or her wedding. Each tab shows how many songs it holds.
- 2
Narrow it down
Add From Mom or From Dad, a vibe and a genre she likes. Listen to a few with the links and heart the ones that sound like you.
- 3
Give it with a line
Share the link, copy the list into a card or play it at the party. Add one sentence of your own about why you chose it. That is what she keeps.
What the Songs for Daughters Playlist Can Do
A few features that make choosing and giving easy.
Moment tabs and From filters
Start with a moment, then tap Mom or Dad, Tearjerker, Empowering or Funny. Options in one row widen the list, rows together narrow it, and the counts update as you tap.
Try the filtersListen links on every song
Each track opens as a search on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube, so you can hear it first and play it from the app you already use.
Listen to a songName it and send it to her
Collect up to 100 picks, name the list and drag the tracks into order. Share a link that opens the same list on her phone, copy it as a numbered list or download a text file.
Start my listA song that is only about her
In the playlist, a card starts a song for your daughter written about her alone: her name, her first steps, the bedtime stories and the style she likes, ready in minutes.
See the playlistExample: Songs for a Daughter From Her Mom
Eight songs for daughters from the From Mom filter, which holds 10 in all.
1. "In My Daughter's Eyes", Martina McBride (2003). 2. "Child of Mine", Carole King (1970). 3. "Never Grow Up", Taylor Swift (2010). 4. "Slipping Through My Fingers", ABBA (1981). 5. "Teenage Daughters", Martina McBride (2011). 6. "Dear Daughter", Halestorm (2015). 7. "Slow Down", Nichole Nordeman (2015). 8. "I Hope You Dance", Lee Ann Womack (2000). It runs from the baby years through the school mornings, takes a laugh at the teen years, then ends with advice and a hope for the life ahead of her.
Ways to Give a Song for Your Daughter
The song matters, and so does the moment she hears it.
In a text or a card
Send the listen link with one sentence: when you first played it for her, or what made you think of her.
At bedtime, every night
A baby will not remember the song. You will. Pick one lullaby and make it hers, from the first night home.
Under a slideshow
For a sweet 16, a graduation party or the wedding. Check the music rules of the app you post on, since some mute copyrighted tracks.
On her wedding day
The tab for her wedding has songs for the slideshow and the toast. For the dance itself, see our father-daughter dance songs.
Which Song for Your Daughter Says It Best?
A famous song, a lullaby you sing yourself or a song written about her: each has its place.
| Which Song for Your Daughter Says It Best? | A famous song | A lullaby you sing | A custom song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Milestones and slideshows | Bedtime | The gift itself |
| Her name in it | If you add it | Sung in the song | |
| Your family stories | |||
| Written about her | |||
| Cost | Free to stream | Free | From $19.99 |
Songs for My Daughter by Moment
A taste of each tab and of the From filter. Every song is a real release, with the artist and year checked.
Newborn and lullaby
"Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder (1976), "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" by Billy Joel (1993), "For My Daughter" by Kane Brown (2019) and "You Are My Sunshine" by Jimmie Davis (1940).
Growing up
"Daughters" by John Mayer (2003), "It Won't Be Like This for Long" by Darius Rucker (2008), "Turn Around" by Harry Belafonte (1959) and "Wonder" by Natalie Merchant (1995).
Her birthday
"Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder (1976), "22" by Taylor Swift (2012), "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" from The Sound of Music (1965) and "Dancing Queen" by ABBA (1976). For more, see our birthday songs.
Graduation and leaving home
"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts (2006), "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus (2009), "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield (2004) and "Butterfly Fly Away" by Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus (2009).
From Mom
"In My Daughter's Eyes" by Martina McBride (2003), "Slipping Through My Fingers" by ABBA (1981), "Never Grow Up" by Taylor Swift (2010) and "Dear Daughter" by Halestorm (2015).
From Dad
"My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw (2006), "Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman (2007), "Gracie" by Ben Folds (2005) and "There Goes My Life" by Kenny Chesney (2003).
Make Her a Song of Her Own
Every song on this list was written for someone else's girl. A custom song for your daughter is written about yours: her name, the stories only your family knows and the style she loves, ready in minutes from $19.99. Start from the card in the playlist, or make it a custom birthday song for her big day.
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