The Best Money Dance Songs – Dollar Dance 2022
Updated on April 12, 2022 | Written by Matthew Campbell
“It takes money, (Dollar bill y’all, dollar bill y’all)” to go on a honeymoon, if you pardon the quote from Jimmy Spicer.
But that doesn’t mean that the dollar dance is bad. It’s a fun way to celebrate the wedding couple and to get some extra face time with the bride and groom.
So, what’s the best song to play? We got you.
What’s the Money Dance?
The dollar dance or money dance at a wedding reception is a bit controversial in our American culture.
The concept behind the money dance is that the men pay for the opportunity to dance with the bride and the women pay for the opportunity to dance with the groom.
The money is typically saved for the wedding couple’s honeymoon.
This tradition is a fun way to get one-on-one time during the wedding reception with the bride and groom.
The good thing is that it works for same-sex couples, too. Generally, people line up to dance part of the song and dollar bills are either pinned to the dress or there is a bag.
Our Top 10 Money Dance Songs
- “Millionaire” by Chris Stapleton
- “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
- “From The Ground Up” by Dan + Shay
- “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King
- “If I Had $1,000,000” by Barenaked Ladies
- “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith
- “I’ll Be There” by Jackson 5
- “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
- “With A Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles
- “Kiss the Bride” by Elton John
The Best Money Dance Songs: The List
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 money dance songs for a special dance.
Every couple’s music tastes are different.
Thus, we selected money dance songs that include many different genres.
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R&B Money Dance Songs
Home – Johnny Gill feat. Kevon Edmonds
2019, R&B
No matter where we go, no matter where we go
Whenever you’re next to me
Feels like home
Enough – Fantasia
2019, R&B
You can give me your time
And I’ll always ask for more
‘Cause forever just ain’t long enough
Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor feat. John Legend
2015, R&B
I’m gonna hold you
Like I’m saying goodbye wherever we’re standing
I won’t take you for granted ’cause we’ll never know when
All Of Me – John Legend
2013, R&B
I’ll give my all to you
You’re my end and my beginnin’
Even when I lose, I’m winnin’
I Need A Dollar – Aloe Blacc
2010, R&B
It’s been a long old trouble long old troublesome road
And I’m looking for somebody come and help me carry this load
I need a dollar dollar, a dollar that’s what I need
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
2008, R&B
I could make you happy, make your dreams come true
Nothing that I wouldn’t do
Back At One – Brian McKnight
1999, R&B
Never would’ve made it very far
‘Cause you know, you’ve got the keys to my heart
All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo
1997, R&B
All my life
I prayed for someone like you
And I thank God
That I
That I finally found you
Count On Me – Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans
1996, R&B
Call on me, I will be there
Don’t be afraid
Please believe me when I say
Count on me
End of the Road – Boyz II Men
1992, R&B
Although we’ve come
To the end of the road
Still I can’t let go
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
1992, R&B
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you’ve dreamed of
I’ll Be There – Mariah Carey
1992, R&B
Togetherness, well it’s all I’m after
Just call my name, and I’ll be there
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
1976, R&B
Isn’t she pretty?
Truly the angel’s best
I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
1970, R&B
I’ll be your strength
I’ll keep holdin’ on
My Girl – The Temptations
1965, R&B
I don’t need no money, fortune, or fame
I’ve got all the riches baby one man can claim
Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
1965, R&B
I need your love
God speed your love to me
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
1961, R&B
Oh, I won’t be afraid
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me
At Last – Etta James
1960, R&B
At last
My love has come along
Country Money Dance Songs
Buy Dirt – Jordan Davis, Luke Bryan
2021, Country
Buy dirt
Find the one you can’t live without
Get a ring, let your knee hit the ground
Do what you love but call it work
Doing Life With Me – Eric Church
2020, Country
You’re my faith in the grace ever sunrise brings
Every big, every little in the every day things
Mom and Daddy’s Money – Adam Doleac
2018, Country
They looked out for me ’till I didn’t need
Mom and daddy’s money
Speechless – Dan + Shay
2018, Country
Every time you walk into the room
I’m speechless
Butterflies – Kacey Musgraves
2018, Country
Now I remember what it feels like to fly
You give me butterflies
Millionaire – Chris Stapleton
2017, Country
When my pocket’s are empty and my cupboard is bare
I still feel like a millionaire
Heaven – Kane Brown
2017, Country
‘Cause, I don’t know how, I don’t know how heaven, heaven
Could be better than this
Most People Are Good – Luke Bryan
2017, Country
I believe most people are good
And most Mama’s oughta qualify for sainthood
From The Ground Up – Dan + Shay
2016, Country
We’ll give all that we have
And we’ll build this love from the ground up
Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw
2016, Country
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
2015, Country
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
2015, Country
You’re a saint, you’re a goddess, the cutest, the hottest, a masterpiece
It’s too good to be true, nothing better than you
I Don’t Dance – Lee Brice
2014, Country
‘Cause you took these two left feet
And waltzed away with my heart
Wanted – Hunter Hayes
2012, Country
You’re more than everything I need
You’re all I ever wanted
God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton
2011, Country
There are no words here left to say, it’s true
God gave me you
Why Don’t We Just Dance – Josh Turner
2009, Country
Bouncing off the wall,
Floating on air,
Baby, why don’t we just dance?
Whatever It Is – Zac Brown Band
2009, Country
There just somethin’ about the woman makes my heart go haywire
And she’s gonna be my wife
Lost In This Moment – Big & Rich
2007, Country
Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you
My Wish – Rascal Flatts
2006, Country
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small
She’s Everything – Brad Paisley
2005, Country
And she’s everything I ever wanted
And everything I need
Bless The Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
2004, Country
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
Wrapped Around – Brad Paisley
2001, Country
‘Cause I’ve been wrapped around her finger
Since the first time we went out
I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
2000, Country
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
I hope you dance
Amazed – Lonestar
1999, Country
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
1990, Country
‘Cause I’ve got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
I Cross My Heart – George Strait
1992, Country
In all the world
You’ll never find
A love as true as mine
Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
1981, Country
And I’m so glad I’ve stayed
Right here with you
Through the years
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
Stand By Your Man – Tammy Wynette
1968, Country
Stand by your man
And show the world you love him
Rock Money Dance Songs
Rich Girl – Gwen Stefani & Eve
2004, Alternative Rock
All the riches baby, won’t mean anything
Don’t need no other baby
Your lovin’ is better than gold, and I know
I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
1998, Rock
And I just want to stay with you
In this moment forever
I’ll Be – Edwin McCain
1998, Rock
And I’ll be better when I’m older
I’ll be the greatest fan of your life
If I Had $1,000,000 – Barenaked Ladies
1996, Rock
If I had a million dollars I’d buy your love
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
1991, Rock
You know it’s true
Everything I do
Oh
I do it for you
Money For Nothing – Dire Straits
1985, Rock
That ain’t workin’, that’s the way you do it
Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free
Heaven – Bryan Adams
1984, Rock
And love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
Faithfully – Journey
1983, Rock
Oh girl, you stand by me
I’m forever yours, faithfully
Fins – Jimmy Buffett
1979, Rock
You got fins to the left, fins to the right
And you’re the only girl in town
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
1977, Rock
Then the wonder of it all is that you just don’t realize
How much I love you
Take The Money And Run – The Steve Miller Band
1976, Rock
Hoo-hoo-hoo, go on, take the money and run
Go on, take the money and run
Money – Pink Floyd
1973, Rock
Money, it’s a crime
Share it fairly but don’t take a slice of my pie
Peaceful Easy Feeling – Eagles
1972, Rock
And I know you won’t let me down
‘Cause I’m already standin’
On the ground
Colour My World – Chicago
1970, Rock
Color my world with hope of loving you
With A Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker
1969, Rock
Don’t you know I’m gonna make it with my friends?
With A Little Help From My Friends – The Beatles
1967, Rock
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
1967, Rock
In the misty morning fog with
Our, our hearts a-thumping and you
My brown-eyed girl
Pop Money Dance Songs
Falling Like The Stars – James Arthur
2019, Pop
And I’m not scared to say those words
With you I’m safe, we’re fallin’ like the stars, fallin’ in love
The Only One – Music Travel Love
2019, Pop
Baby I swear, ’till my days on this earth are done
You’re the only one
Could I Love You Any More – Reneé Dominique feat. Jason Mraz
2019, Pop
Finding you is like a miracle
Only this wonder remains
Could I love you any more?
Incredible – James Tw
2019, Pop
But dancing like it’s our own stage
My love, I just wanna say that you look incredible tonight
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
2017, Pop
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don’t deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight
24K Magic – Bruno Mars
2016, Pop
Pop pop, it’s show time (show time)
Show time (show time)
Guess who’s back again?
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
2014, Pop
‘Cause honey your soul can never grow old, it’s evergreen
Baby your smile’s forever in my mind and memory
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
2011, Pop
I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
2010, Pop
‘Cause girl, you’re amazing
Just the way you are
Party In The U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus
2009, Pop
I got my hands up, they’re playin’ my song
They know I’m gonna be okay
Yeah, it’s a party in the U.S.A.
Everything – Michael Buble
2007, Jazz Pop
It’s you, it’s you, you make me sing
You’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything
Save The Last Dance For Me – Michael Buble
2006, Pop
‘Cause don’t forget who’s taking you home
And in whose arms you’re gonna be
Save the last dance for me
Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
2002, Pop
Come away with me
And I’ll never stop loving you
This I Promise You – N Sync
2000, Pop
This is a battle we’ve won
And with this vow
Forever has now begun
Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
1997, Pop
I’ll be your dream, I’ll be your wish, I’ll be your fantasy
I’ll be your hope, I’ll be your love, be everything that you need
Can You Feel The Love – Elton John
1994, Pop
And can you feel the love tonight?
It is where we are
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
1987, Pop
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Material Girl – Madonna
1984, Pop
Some boys romance
Some boys slow dance
That’s all right with me
Kiss the Bride – Elton John
1983, Pop
Don’t say I do
Say bye, bye, bye
And let me kiss the bride
That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick
1982, Pop
In good times and bad times
I’ll be on your side forever more
That’s what friends are for
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
1967, Pop
I see friends shaking hands
Saying how do you do
They’re really saying
I love you
I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher
1965, Pop
But at least I’m sure of all the things we got
Babe
I got you babe
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
1964, Pop
Keep that breathless charm
Won’t you please arrange it? Cause I love you
Just the way you look tonight
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
1961, Pop
Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can”t help falling in love with you
Mack The Knife – Bobby Darin
1959, Pop
And someone’s sneakin’ ’round the corner
Could that someone be Mack the Knife?
Chances Are – Johnny Mathis
1957, Pop
Guess you feel you’ll always be the one and only one for me
And if you think you could
Well, chances are your chances are awfully good
That’s Amore – Dean Martin
1953, Pop
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet
You’re in love
Other Money Dance Songs
You Changed Everything – This Wild Life
2019, Indie
‘Cause my world was craving for a girl, just came and changed my ways
You changed everything
Billionaire – Travie McCoy feat. Bruno Mars
2010, Reggae
I swear the world better prepare (for what?)
For when I’m a billionaire
Money Maker – Ludacris feat. Pharrell
2006, Hip Hop
You know I got it
If you want it, come get it
Stand next to this money
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
1990, World
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow way up high
And the dream that you dare to
Bust A Move – Young MC
1989, Hip Hop
Come sit next to me, you fine fellow!”
You run over there without a second to lose
And what comes next? hey, bust a move!
Friends – Michael W. Smith
1983, Christian
And friends are friends forever
If the Lord’s the Lord of them
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – James Taylor
1975, Folk
Feels so fine
How sweet it is to be loved by you
You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor
1971, Folk
All you have to do is call
And I’ll be there
You’ve got a friend
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
1964, Jazz
Two in love can make it, take my heart and please don’t break it
Love was made for me and you
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Do We Need A Dollar Dance At Our Wedding?
We talked about the dollar dance in our post “60 Songs To Avoid at Your Wedding“. Suffice it to say, that this decision is up to you and how you want to approach your wedding ceremony. If it is a huge part of your culture, then do it.
The dollar dance doesn’t have to have the word “dollar” in it. It doesn’t even have to be slow. We have a ton of songs like “Brown Eyed Girl” that are fun dancing songs and even “I Will Always Love You” on the list that’s nice and slow. Make sure to talk to your wedding planner and DJ to find the best song — or songs — for this special time.
Do you see any that we missed? Comment on the post with the song you suggest along with the one it should replace.
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