100 Anniversary Songs By Music Style + Lyric Quotes (2022)

Updated on August 29, 2022 | Written by Matthew Campbell

Honoring couples celebrating anniversaries is an act of hospitality at the wedding reception.

Which anniversary songs are best for the wedding reception and won’t distract you too much?

One way to celebrate anniversaries at your wedding reception is to invite all of the married couples to the dance floor.

Then, remove couples by groups of 5 years at a time from the current year. Once you get to 40 years, remove couples one year at a time until you find the couple that has been married the longest.

The wedding DJ would then play the anniversary song of your choosing to honor the longest-married couple with a special dance. You can even have a special gift set aside for this couple.

Methodology

We’ve talked to wedding couples through social groups and analyzed hundreds of wedding DJs’ playlists across the U.S. that provide reception music. We selected a list just for you of the most popular and unique anniversary songs for a special dance or dedication.

Every couple’s music tastes are different. Thus, we selected anniversary songs that include many different genres.

 

 

Our Top 10 Wedding Anniversary Songs for Saying “Happy Anniversary”

1. “Happy Anniversary” by Kelly Morrison – How can a song so new end up at the top of the list? This is a song sung by Kelly who has one of those raspy, memorable voices. This song is one of the feel-good songs that just makes everyone want to dance!
2. “Anniversary Waltz” by Eddy Howard – For generations that have been around for many years, they will appreciate this classic song from 1950. Be sure you know how to waltz before playing this one though.
3. “You’re Still The One” by Shania Twain – Another song stating how much you still mean to each other after all these years together.
4. “100 Years” by Five For Fighting – A song about growing up until you are 100 years old and in the end “And I’m just dreaming counting the ways to where you are.”
5. “When I’m Sixty-Four” by The Beatles – A love story about a man growing old with his lover.
6. “Anniversary” by Tony Toni Tone – This R&B song will be a mainstay on many couples’ lists celebrating an anniversary.
7. “You Decorated My Life” by Kenny Rogers – This song is a great love song story.
8. “Just The Two Of Us” by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers – A great jazz tune with Bill Withers singing “We can make it if we try.”
9. “Still The One” by Orleans – A classic rock love song proving how much you still mean to one another after all these years together.
10. “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole – A great R&B love song celebrating an eternal love for one another.

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The Best Anniversary Songs

Whether you want to have a special anniversary dance song at your wedding, want to dedicate a song to your significant other on your anniversary, or looking for songs to play at an anniversary party, here are our top anniversary-themed songs.

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R&B Anniversary Songs

Our Song – Tank
2019, R&B

We can get through, it’s been worth the fight, yeah
So this is our song

Beautiful (You Are so Beautiful to Me) – Old Skool Gang
2018, R&B

You are so wonderful
To me
You are so beautiful
To me

You & I – Avant feat. KeKe Wyatt
2013, R&B

You and I
Together for always
Baby I,
Breathe every single breath for you baby

Stay With You – John Legend
2004, R&B

I will stay by your side
And I know we’ll be alright
I will stay with you

Still In Love – Lionel Richie
1996, R&B

You’re every song I want to sing
My joy, my everything
I’m, I’m, I’m, I’m, I’m still in love with you

Anniversary – Tony! Toni! Toné!
1993, R&B

It’s our anniversary
Made for you and me

Saving Forever For You – Shanice
1992, R&B

Look inside my heart
Love is all you’ll see
I’m loving you forever, baby

Forever My Lady – Jodeci
1991, R&B

Tell me where would I go
Life would have no meaning
And I pray that you will always stay with me

Tonight, I Celebrate My Love – Peabo Bryson And Roberta Flack
1983, R&B

Tonight there’ll be no distance between us
What I want most to do, is to get close to you
Tonight I celebrate my love for you

Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
1981, R&B

Forever
I’ll hold you close in my arms
I can’t resist your charms

Just The Two Of Us – Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers
1981, R&B

Building them castles in the sky
Just the two of us
You and I

Celebration – Kool and The Gang
1980, R&B

There’s a party goin’ on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years

Happy Anniversary – Ray, Goodman & Brown
1980, R&B

‘Cause I made my resolution
This is my own constitution
To love you more and more each day

This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
1975, R&B

You’ve given me the thrill of a lifetime
And made me believe you’ve got more thrills to spare
This will be an everlasting love

You’re The First, The Last, My Everything – Barry White
1974, R&B

We’ve got it together baby
Ahh, the first, my last, my everything
And the answer to all my dreams

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
1973, R&B

You are the apple of my eye (love has joined us)
Forever you’ll stay in my heart

Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
1972, R&B

Ooh baby
Let’s, let’s stay together (Together)
Loving you whether, whether
Times are good or bad, happy or sad

Stand By Me – Ben E King
1961, R&B

I won’t cry, I won’t cry
No, I won’t shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

Country Anniversary Songs

That’s How Love Is Made – The War and Treaty
2022, Country

That ain’t how love is made
It’s all or nothing
Gotta give to get something
That’s what it takes
That’s how love is made

Through The Years – Rascal Flatts
2020, Country

Through the years, through all the good and bad
I knew how much we had
I’ve always been so glad to be with you

Love You Like I Used To – Russell Dickerson
2020, Country

I don’t love you like I used to
This gets better every time you kiss me like this
It’s stronger the longer I’m with you

Our Song – Willie Nelson
2020, Country

You make it all alright
When everything’s wrong
And this is our song

You’re Still The One – King Calaway
2019, Country

You’re still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You’re still the one I kiss goodnight

Can’t Remember Never Loving You – Ian Janes
2018, Country

It’s like you’ve been the only one for all my life
Like I’ve never looked into another’s eyes
The only hand I’ve ever held on to
No, I can’t remember never loving you

The Rest of Our Life – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
2017, Country

If my waistline grows, I’ll be fine
Even if time takes its toll
We’ll stay young for the rest of our lives

From The Ground Up – Dan + Shay
2016, Country

Beside you I’ll stand through the good and the bad
We’ll give all that we have
And we’ll build this love from the ground up

Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
2015, Country

Or if I never get to see the Eiffel Tower at night
Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand
Baby, I could die a happy man

Forever And For Always – Shania Twain
2003, Country

‘Cause I’m keepin’ you forever and for always
We will be together all of our days
Wanna wake up every mornin’ to your sweet face
Always

Two People Fell In Love – Brad Paisley
2001, Country

Every single choice we make
Every breath we get to take
Is all because two people fell in love

When I Said I Do – Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black
1999, Country

When I said I do, I meant that I will
Til’ the end of all time
Be faithful and true, devoted to you

My Kind Of Woman / My Kind Of Man – Patty Loveless and Vince Gill
1999, Country

You’re my kind of woman, you’re my kind of man
A match made in Heaven by God’s gentle hands

You’re Still The One – Shania Twain
1998, Country

You’re still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You’re still the one I want for life

You Just Get Better All The Time – Tim McGraw
1997, Country

And just today I heard you read my mind
That kind of magic is so hard to find
You just get better all the time

Grow Old With Me – Mary Chapin Carpenter
1995, Country

Grow old along with me
The best is yet to be
When our time has come
We will be as one

Anniversary Song – Cowboy Junkies
1993, Country

And now every morning there’s a cup of coffee
And I wear your ring

I’d Love You All Over Again – Alan Jackson
1991, Country

If tomorrow I found one more chance to begin
I’d love you all over again

Forever And Ever, Amen – Randy Travis
1987, Country

Oh, baby, I’m gonna love you forever
Forever and ever amen

You And I – Eddie Rabbitt & Crystal Gayle
1982, Country

And I know in time
We’ll build the dreams we treasure
We’ll be all right just you and I

Could I Have This Dance – Anne Murray
1980, Country

Could I have this dance, for the rest of my life
Could you be my partner, every night

You Decorated My Life – Kenny Rogers
1979, Country

And you decorated my life
By paintin’ your love all over my heart

Honeymoon Feelin’ – Roy Clark
1974, Country

I still get that honeymoon feeling
After all these years my heart goes reeling
Every time you touch me it’s the living end

A Thing Called Love – Johnny Cash
1972, Country

Can’t see it with your eyes, hold it in your hands
Like the rules that govern our land
Strong enough to rule the heart of every man, this thing called love

Rock Anniversary Songs

Anniversary – Duran Duran
2021, Rock

Anniversary Celebrate Anniversary
It’s our time

Happy Anniversary – Kelly Morrison
2009, Rock

Happy Anniversary
Another year of you and me
Happy Anniversary
You and me in love

After All These Years – Journey
2008, Rock

After all these years
You stood by me the days and nights that I was gone
After all these years
You sacrificed, believed in me, and you stood strong

100 Years – Five For Fighting
2003, Rock

I’m ninety-nine for a moment
And dying for just another moment
And I’m just dreaming
Counting the ways to where you are

Yellow – Coldplay
2000, Rock

Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn in to something beautiful
Do you know
You know I love you so

I Could Not Ask For More – Edwin McCain
1999, Rock

Looking in your eyes
Seeing all I need
Everything you are
Is everything to me

Always – Bon Jovi
1994, Rock

‘Til the heavens burst and the words don’t rhyme
And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind
And I’ll love you, always

Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart

1993, Rock

There’s a love that’s divine
And it’s yours and it’s mine
Like the sun

More Than Words – Extreme
1991, Rock

More than words
Is all I ever needed you to show
Then you wouldn’t have to say
That you love me
‘Cause I’d already know

Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison
1989, Rock

You fill my heart with gladness
Take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that’s what you do

Forever Young – Rod Stewart
1988, Rock

Build a stairway to heaven with a prince or a vagabond
And may you never love in vain
And in my heart you will remain

Sea Of Love – The Honeydrippers
1985, Rock

Come with me, my love
To the sea, the sea of love
I want to tell you just how much I love you

Biggest Part Of Me – Ambrosia
1980, Rock

(Forever) For me there’s nothing better
You’re the biggest part of me

I Love You – Climax Blues Band
1980, Rock

If ever a man had it all
It would have to be me
And, oooh, I love you

All My Life – America
1979, Rock

All my life, I will carry you through
All my life, between each hour of the passing days
I will stay with you

You Take My Breath Away – Rex Smith
1979, Rock

You take my breath away
And I don’t know what to say
Cause you take my breath away

Happy Anniversary – Little River Band
1977, Rock
NOTE: This song speaks about a guy wishing his ex-wife happy anniversay!

I’m so happy for you baby
Now that you’ve found somebody new
I see it in your eyes, Lord it’s no surprise
What he can do for you

Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
1977, Rock

She helps me to bed
And then I tell her, as I turn out the light
I say, “My darling, you are wonderful tonight”

Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
1977, Rock

And this I promise from the heart
I couldn’t love you any better
I love you just the way you are

You Make Loving Fun – Fleetwood Mac
1977, Rock

It would be different and you know it will
You, you make loving fun
And I don’t have to tell you but you’re the only one

Still The One – Orleans
1976, Rock

You’re still the one that makes me laugh
Still the one that’s my better half
We’re still having fun, and you’re still the one

You’re My Best Friend – Queen
1976, Rock

In rain or shine, you’ve stood by me girl
I’m happy at home (happy at home)
You’re my best friend

We’ve Only Just Begun – Carpenters
1970, Rock

Watching the signs along the way
Talkin’ it over, just the two of us
Workin’ together day to day
Together

When I’m Sixty-Four – The Beatles
1967, Rock

Doing the garden, digging the weeds
Who could ask for more
Will you still need me, will you still feed me
When I’m sixty-four

Here, There and Everywhere – The Beatles

1966, Rock

I want her everywhere
And if she’s beside me
I know I need never care
But to love her is to need her everywhere

In My Life – The Beatles
1965, Rock

For people and things that went before
I know I’ll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more

Folk Anniversary Songs

As Time Goes By – Anna Nalick
2019, Folk

A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by

Just to Say I Love You – Michael Franti & Spearhead
2018, Folk

And I’ve been holding back on all these tears now
But the way I feel will never change
And I’ve been searching for words so perfect
Trying to find a better way
Just to say I love you

Swept Away – Avett Brothers
2004, Folk

Well, life is ever changing but I
Can always find a constant and comfort in your love
With your heart my soul is bound

Pop Anniversary Songs

Love You Still (abcdefu romantic version) – Tyler Shaw
2022, Pop

Love you, I’ll be here
I will never disappear
Said forever, I swear
So I will be there

You’re Still The One – Teddy Swims
2020, Pop

They said, “I bet They’ll never make it”
But just look at us holding on
We’re still together, still going strong

Always Remember Us This Way – Lady Gaga
2018, Pop

But all I really know
You’re where I wanna go
The part of me that’s you will never die

99 Years – Josh Groban (Duet with Jennifer Nettles)
2018, Pop

Live every day hoping
That when we feel broken
Our scars make us golden
Still choose you and I

Perfect – Ed Sheeran with Beyonce
2017, Pop

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

You Are The Reason – Calum Scott
2017, Pop

I’d climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you

I Was Made for Loving You – Tori Kelly feat. Ed Sheeran
2015, Pop

Even though we may be hopeless hearts just passing through
Every bone screaming I don’t know what we should do
All I know is, darling, I was made for loving you

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
2014, Pop

Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart

Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
2010, Pop

And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
‘Cause girl, you’re amazing
Just the way you are

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
2008, Pop

It cannot wait, I’m sure
There’s no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I’m yours

The Best is Yet to Come – Michael Buble
2007, Pop

The best is yet to come, and baby won’t it be fine
The best is yet to come, come the day you’re mine

A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson
2002, Pop

Well, I may be dreamin’
But ’til I awake
Can’t we make this dream last forever?
And I’ll cherish all the love we share

On This Day – David Pomeranz
2001, Pop

Here I stand, take my hand
And I will honor every word that I say
On this day

Anniversary Song – Eva Cassidy
2000, Pop

So sing with me softly
As the day turns to night
And later I’ll dream of paradise with you
I love you and good night

Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
1997, Pop

I wanna bathe with you in the sea
I want to live like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me

As Long As You Love Me – Backstreet Boys
1997, Pop

I don’t care who you are
Where you’re from, what you did
As long as you love me

Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
1996, Pop

I’ll be waiting for you
Here inside my heart
I’m the one who wants to love you more

(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
1987, Pop

I’ve had the time of my life
No, I never felt this way before
Yes, I swear, it’s the truth
And I owe it all to you

How Deep Is Your Love – Bee Gees
1977, Pop

‘Cause we’re living in a world of fools
Breaking us down when they all should let us be
We belong to you and me

Love Will Keep Us Together – Captain & Tennille
1975, Pop

I will be there to share forever
Love will keep us together
I said it before and I’ll say it again while others pretend
I need you now and I’ll need you then

Times Of Your Life – Paul Anka
1975, Pop

Collect the dreams you dream today
Remember, will you remember
The times of your life?

Your Song – Elton John
1970, Pop

I hope you don’t mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you’re in the world

Please Love Me Forever – Bobby Vinton
1967, Pop

Oh, I’ll love you forever
Can’t forget you ever
Our love was meant to be
Please don’t stop loving me

I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher
1965, Pop

They say our love won’t pay the rent
Before it’s earned, our money’s all been spent
I guess that’s so, we don’t have a pot
But at least I’m sure of all the things we got

Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
1965, Pop

I need your love
I need your love
God speed your love to me

Jazz Anniversary Songs

It Had To Be You – Harry Connick Jr.
1991, Jazz

With all your faults I love you still
Baby, it had to be you, wonderful you
It had to be you

My Way – Frank Sinatra
1969, Jazz

Each careful step along the byway
And more, much, much more
I did it, I did it my way

L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
1965, Jazz

L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can

The Best Is Yet To Come – Frank Sinatra
1964, Jazz

The best is yet to come, and babe, won’t it be fine?
The best is yet to come, come the day you’re mine

How to honor your parents and grandparents at your wedding?

If the wedding couple decides to only honor their parents or grandparents, we recommend selecting a song that symbolizes their history of love together. The anniversary song does not have to be one of the songs on our list. In fact, you could play the song from their first dance as the anniversary song. How special would that be?

If you wish to provide a special gift to wedding couples at your wedding — such as parents and grandparents — we have provided a list of the traditional wedding anniversary symbols below just to make it that much more personable to each couple.

Why celebrate other anniversaries at your wedding?

Just as you ask people for advice for the wedding couple, celebrating other couples encourages the newlyweds. Also, weddings are about celebrating love. Honoring others brings honor to your new life together and creates memories to last a lifetime — not just for the wedding couple.

What is the anniversary dance at a wedding?

The anniversary dance begins by gathering all of the married couples onto the dance floor. Then, remove couples from the dance floor by the number of years married starting with the newest married. Then, determine the longest-married couple by elimination by single years. The longest married couple is then given a gift like a boutonniere and a corsage or special gift from the wedding couple. The highlight is when all couples are again invited back on the dance floor for a special anniversary dance in token to the couple that has been married the longest.

What is an anniversary for couples?

An anniversary is a date celebrated as a married couple as the day they said “I Do” and made their marriage official. Whether the couple chose to elope, get married through a drive-through chapel, or have a ceremony in front of family and friends, it is a day of celebration.

Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gift Symbols

• 1st Anniversary – Paper
• 2nd Anniversary – Cotton
• 3rd Anniversary – Leather
• 4th Anniversary – Fruit and Flowers
• 5th Anniversary – Wood
• 6th Anniversary – Sugar
• 7th Anniversary – Copper and Wool
• 8th Anniversary – Bronze
• 9th Anniversary – Pottery
• 10th Anniversary – Tin
• 15th Anniversary – Crystal
• 20th Anniversary – China
• 25th Anniversary – Silver
• 30th Anniversary – Pearl
• 35th Anniversary – Coral
• 40th Anniversary – Ruby
• 45th Anniversary – Sapphire
• 50th Anniversary – Gold
• 55th Anniversary – Emerald
• 60th Anniversary – Diamond

 

Play a special song for an anniversary party

Special parties for anniversaries are fun, too. Just remember that if you are a young couple celebrating 5 or 10 years together, we would suggest anniversary songs that propose a message that there are better years to come such as “We’ve Only Just Begun” by the Carpenters and “Grow Old With Me” by Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Similar song lists for further reading:

• Wedding Songs the Year you were Married
• Love Playlists to dedicate a Song
• Songs listed by Era

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