100 Best Last Dance Songs Romantic to Fun
Updated on February 1, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
Last dance songs close out the reception and signal that it’s time for your guests to leave.
They are a great way to bookend your wedding reception from the first dance to the last.
This will help everyone remember the night — especially the two of you.

You will enjoy a list of the most popular and unique last dance songs to end your reception.
Every couple’s music tastes are different. Thus, we selected the last dance songs that include many different eras and music styles.
Let’s start with the most popular right now.
My Top 10 Last Dance Songs
- “(I’ve Had The) Time Of My Life” by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
- “Closing Time” by Semisonic
- “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey
- “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” by Elle King & Miranda Lambert
- “Bye Bye Bye” by N’Sync
- “Never Let You Go” Jason Derulo, Shouse
- “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
- “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers
- “One Last Dance” by John Legend
- “The Horses” by Daryl Braithwaite
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What are popular last dance songs by genre?
Rock
Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home) – Elle King & Miranda Lambert
Released in 2021, Genre: Alt. Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
So don’t you wait up tonight
Don’t worry, I’ll be fine
Baby, I’m drunk, and I don’t wanna go home, yeah
Dance Real Close – Jessie Payo
Lovable Lyrics:
Shut up and kiss me, I’m talking too much
Dance to the record like they wrote it for us
Best Day Of My Life – American Authors
Lovable Lyrics:
I’m never gonna look back
Woah, never gonna give it up
No, just don’t wake me now
This is gonna be the best day of my life
Marry Me – Train
Lovable Lyrics:
Together can never be close enough for me
Feel like I am close enough to you
You wear white and I’ll wear out the words I love you
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
Lovable Lyrics:
But it’s just the price I pay, destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes, ’cause I’m Mr. Brightside
I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
Lovable Lyrics:
I don’t want to close my eyes
I don’t want to fall asleep
‘Cause I’d miss you, babe
And I don’t want to miss a thing
Closing Time – Semisonic
Lovable Lyrics:
Closing time, time for you to go out
To the places you will be from
I know who I want to take me home
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) – Green Day
Lovable Lyrics:
It’s something unpredictable
But in the end is right
I hope you had the time of your life
Send Me On My Way – Rusted Root
Lovable Lyrics:
I would like to hold my little hand
And we will run, we will, we will crawl
Send me on my way
Love Of A Lifetime – Firehouse
Lovable Lyrics:
I finally found the love of a lifetime
A love to last my whole life through
It’s The End Of The World As We Know It – R.E.M.
Lovable Lyrics:
It’s the end of the world as we know it
It’s the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine
Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
Lovable Lyrics:
Take my hand, we’ll make it I swear
Woah, livin’ on a prayer
Take Me Home Tonight – Eddie Money
Lovable Lyrics:
Take me home tonight
I don’t want to let you go ’til you see the light
Take me home tonight
Africa – Toto
Lovable Lyrics:
It’s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There’s nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Lovable Lyrics:
Don’t stop believin’
Hold on to that feelin’
You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
Lovable Lyrics:
And you shook me all night long
Yeah, you shook me all night long
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
Lovable Lyrics:
‘Cause I’m having a good time
(Don’t stop me now)
Yes, I’m havin’ a good time
I don’t want to stop at all
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Lovable Lyrics:
I feel wonderful because I see the love light in your eyes
Then the wonder of it all is that you just don’t realize
How much I love you
Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac
Lovable Lyrics:
Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow
Don’t stop, it’ll soon be here
It’ll be better than before
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
Lovable Lyrics:
Goodbye, everybody, I’ve got to go
Gotta leave you all behind and face the truth
Piano Man – Billy Joel
Lovable Lyrics:
Sing us the song you’re the piano man
Sing us a song tonight
Well we’re all in the mood for a melody
And you’ve got us feelin’ alright
American Pie – Don McLean
Lovable Lyrics:
So, bye-bye, Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry
And them good ol’ boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Lovable Lyrics:
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Sweet Caroline
I believe they never could
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
Lovable Lyrics:
All you need is love, love
Love is all you need
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
Lovable Lyrics:
Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can”t help falling in love with you
This list is all about the last dance. Be sure to pick your first dance song as a married couple.
Want the NEW and TRENDING songs for romance and fun?
Pop
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Teddy Swims
Lovable Lyrics:
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin’ anything to roll the dice
Just one more time
Today Was A Fairytale (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift
Lovable Lyrics:
You’ve got a smile
Takes me to another planet
Every move you make everything you say is right
Today was a fairytale
Bang! – AJR
Lovable Lyrics:
Everybody come hang (come hang)
Let’s go out with a bang
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Incredible – James TW
Lovable Lyrics:
It’s getting late, wish we could stay like this forever
Dancing ’till both our feet ache
My love, nothing can break these arms
Memories – Maroon 5
Lovable Lyrics:
Toast to the ones here today
Toast to the ones that we lost on the way
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Lovable Lyrics:
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don’t deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight
Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
Lovable Lyrics:
I know I needed you
But I never showed
But I wanna stay with you until we’re grey and old
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
Lovable Lyrics:
‘Cause uptown funk gon’ give it to you
Saturday night and we in the spot
Don’t believe me just watch (come on)
A Sky Full of Stars – Coldplay
Lovable Lyrics:
‘Cause you’re a sky, you’re a sky full of stars
Such a heavenly view
You’re such a heavenly view
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Lovable Lyrics:
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart
I’m thinking out loud
That maybe we found love right where we are
Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
Lovable Lyrics:
This woman is my destiny
She said oh oh oh
Shut up and dance with me
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Lovable Lyrics:
Darling, don’t be afraid
I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Lovable Lyrics:
Is it the look in your eyes or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares, baby, I think I wanna marry you
Save The Last Dance For Me – Michael Buble
Lovable Lyrics:
And don’t forget who’s takin’ you home
And in whose arms you’re gonna be
So darling, save the last dance for me
Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
Lovable Lyrics:
Come away with me and we’ll kiss
On a mountaintop
Come away with me
And I’ll never stop loving you
Bye Bye Bye – N Sync
Lovable Lyrics:
I know that I can’t take no more
It ain’t no lie
I want to see you out that door
Baby bye bye bye
The Horses – Daryl Braithwaite
Released in 1990, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
That’s the way it’s gonna be, little darlin’
We’ll be riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin’
And if you fall I’ll pick you up
(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
Lovable Lyrics:
Now I’ve had the time of my life
No, I never felt like this before
Yes I swear, it’s the truth
And I owe it all to you
Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
Lovable Lyrics:
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
Lovable Lyrics:
If I can make it there
I’ll make it practically anywhere
It’s up to you
New York, New York
Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye – Steam
Lovable Lyrics:
So dog-gone willin’, so kiss him
(I wanna see you kiss him, I wanna see you kiss him)
Go on and kiss him goodbye
My Way – Frank Sinatra
Lovable Lyrics:
Each careful step along the byway
And more, much, much more
I did it, I did it my way
The last dance can be a romantic moment. If you want to end on a high note, there are many songs to choose from here. You can also see our list of party songs for singing and dancing too.
Country
The Best Is Yet To Come – Drake White
Released in 2018, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
But we’re just gettin’ started
It’s gonna be a long, long run
Oh, the best is yet to come
In Case You Didn’t Know – Brett Young
Released in 2017, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
In case you didn’t know
Baby, I’m crazy ’bout you
And I would be lyin’ if I said
That I could live this life without you
From The Ground Up – Dan + Shay
Released in 2016, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
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
Today – Brad Paisley
Released in 2016, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
Bring on tomorrow
Because the memory of a day like today
Can get your through the rest of your life
Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
Released in 2015, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand
Baby, I could die a happy man
I Don’t Dance – Lee Brice
Released in 2014, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
Spinnin’ you ’round and ’round in circles
It ain’t my style, but I don’t care
I’d do anything with you anywhere
I Don’t Want This Night To End – Luke Bryan
Released in 2011, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
And I don’t know what road we’re on
Or where we’ve been
From starin’ at you, girl
All I know is I don’t want this night to end
Then – Brad Paisley
Released in 2009, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
We’ll look back someday, at this moment that we’re in
And I’ll look at you and say
And I thought I loved you then
Makin’ Plans – Miranda Lambert
Released in 2009, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
But you know me like the back of your hand
I’m your girl and you’re my man
And we’re makin’ plans
You’re Still The One – Shania Twain
Released in 1998, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
They said, “I bet they’ll never make it”
But just look at us holding on
We’re still together, still going strong
Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
Released in 1990, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
‘Cause I’ve got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
And I’ll be okay
Could I Have This Dance – Anne Murray
Released in 1980, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
Could I have this dance, for the rest of my life
Could you be my partner, every night
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
Released in 1971, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
The last dance song ends the reception. The high note that begins the reception is the introduction of the newlyweds. See a list of wedding grand entrance and introduction songs.
R&B
One Last Dance – John Legend
Lovable Lyrics:
Oh, this moment gave us one more chance
Why don’t we hold it before the bar closes?
One last dance
Love On Top – Beyoncé
Lovable Lyrics:
You’re the one I can always call
When I need to make everything stop
Finally you put my love on top
All My Life – K-Ci & Jojo
Lovable Lyrics:
All my life
I prayed for someone like you
And I thank God
That I
That I finally found you
Save The Best For Last – Vanessa Williams
Lovable Lyrics:
Isn’t this world a crazy place?
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
Lovable Lyrics:
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers and Grover Washington, Jr.
Lovable Lyrics:
Just the two of us
Building them castles in the sky
Just the two of us
You and I
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Lovable Lyrics:
Found the love we shared in September
Only blue talk and love
Remember
True love we share today
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
Lovable Lyrics:
You’ve given me the thrill of a lifetime
And made me believe you’ve got more thrills to spare, oh!
This will be an everlasting love
Oh, yes it will now!
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Lovable Lyrics:
‘Cause baby, there ain’t no mountain high enough
Ain’t no valley low enough, ain’t no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
Lovable Lyrics:
Hit the road Jack and don’t you come back
No more, no more, no more, no more
Hit the road Jack and don’t you come back no more
My Girl – The Temptations
Lovable Lyrics:
I’ve got a sweeter song
Than the birds in the trees
Well, I guess you’d say
What can make me feel this way
My girl
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Lovable Lyrics:
I won’t cry, I won’t cry
No, I won’t shed a tear
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me
At Last – Etta James
Lovable Lyrics:
At last
My love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a song
Shout – The Isley Brothers
Lovable Lyrics:
You’ve been good to me, baby
Better than I’ve been to myself
Hey hey, and if you ever leave me
I don’t want nobody else
If you want to have a private moment at the end of the reception, see a list of popular slow dance songs too.
Folk
Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) – Ron Pope, The National Parks
Lovable Lyrics:
It’s something unpredictable
But in the end, it’s right
I hope you had the time of your life
Simply the Best – Noah Reid
Released in 2018, Genre: Folk
Lovable Lyrics:
You’re simply the best
Better than all the rest
Better than anyone
Anyone I ever met
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
Lovable Lyrics:
I belong with you, you belong with me
You’re my sweetheart
Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Lovable Lyrics:
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I’m with you
You Are The Best Thing – Ray Lamontagne
Lovable Lyrics:
We’ve come a long way, baby
You know, I hope and I pray that you believe me
When I say this love will never fade away
Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show
Lovable Lyrics:
So rock me mama like a wagon wheel
Rock me mama anyway you feel
Hey mama rock me
Other moments to set to music include the wedding cake cutting song, bride’s bouquet toss songs, and groom’s garter toss songs.
EDM & Dance
Never Let You Go – Jason Derulo, Shouse
Released in 2022, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
How am I supposed to go and live it
Comparing everybody to you?
No, I won’t forget you
Won’t forget you
Can’t Stop The Feeling! – Justin Timberlake
Released in 2016, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
I can’t stop the feeling
So just dance, dance, dance
Stole the Show – Kygo and Parson James
Released in 2022, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
So hold for the applause, oh
And wave out to the crowd, and take our final bow
Oh, it’s our time to go, but at least we stole the show
Get Lucky – Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams
Released in 2022, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
We’re up all night to get some
We’re up all night for good fun
We’re up all night to get lucky
Glad You Came – The Wanted
Released in 2011, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
The sun goes down, the stars come out
And all that counts is here and now
My universe will never be the same
I’m glad you came
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
Released in 2009, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
Let’s paint the town, we’ll shut it down
Let’s burn the roof and then we’ll do it again
Forever – Chris Brown
Released in 2008, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
‘Cause we only got one night
Double your pleasure
Double your fun
And dance forever ever ever
One More Time – Daft Punk
Released in 2000, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
One more time, we’re gonna celebrate
Oh yeah, alright, don’t stop the dancing
Disco
Celebration – Kool & the Gang
Released in 1980, Genre: Disco
Lovable Lyrics:
There’s a party goin’ on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years
So bring your good times and your laughter too
We’re gonna celebrate your party wlth you
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
Released in 1979, Genre: Disco
Lovable Lyrics:
We are family (hey, sing it to me)
I got all my sisters with me
We are family (oh, I can hear you now)
Get up everybody and sing
Last Dance – Donna Summer
Released in 1978, Genre: Disco
Lovable Lyrics:
So let’s dance, the Last Dance
Let’s dance, the Last Dance
Let’s dance, this Last Dance tonight
Other
The Best Is Yet to Come – Tom Walker
Released in 2022, Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Lovable Lyrics:
The best is yet to come
In life, I’ve made a few mistakes
But you were never one, my love
Closing Time – The Chardon Polka Band
Released in 2020, Genre: Polka
Lovable Lyrics:
Closing time, time for you to go out
To the places you will be from
Cha Cha Slide – DJ Casper
Released in 2017, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
Left foot, let’s stomp
Cha cha now y’all
Now it’s time to get funky
Our Love – Judah & the Lion
Released in 2013, Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Lovable Lyrics:
As I wait for you
And we’ll find the love
We’ve wanted so
And all come true
Young Forever – Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson
Released in 2010, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
Forever young
I wanna be forever young (yes)
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever and ever
Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
Released in 2007, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
To the left, to the left, to the left, to the left
Now kick, now kick, now kick, now kick
Now walk it by yourself, now walk it by yourself
Lose Yourself – Eminem
Released in 2002, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
You better lose yourself in the music
The moment, you own it, you better never let it go (Go)
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo
One Love / People Get Ready – Bob Marley
Released in 1977, Genre: Reggae
Lovable Lyrics:
So shall it be in the end (one heart)
All right! Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right
Let’s get together and feel all right
It Had To Be You – Tony Bennett
Lovable Lyrics:
For nobody else gave me a thrill
With all your faults I love you still
It had to be you
What should the last dance song of the wedding be?
The last dance song is a closing element to the perfect night. You basically have two choices for the tone of the last dance: slow or upbeat.
A slow song will help the guests key down from their sugar highs (cake, right?). It also signals that the party is over. (Please, leave, thanks for the presents.)
On the other hand, finishing the night with the last dance surrounded by your friends can be fun, too.
You can choose to end your wedding reception on a high note with an upbeat song that everyone will remember (and feel good about that gift they bought).
What is a good last song for a wedding?
There are two ways to end the night. One is with a bang with an upbeat party song like “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” or with the dance floor full of couples playing a romantic song like “At Last,” a classic by Etta James.
Remember, it’s your wedding so the choice is yours. Just be sure to pay attention to the lyrics.
Avoid breakup songs — even if they’re upbeat. “It Wasn’t Me” by Shaggy or “Mambo No 5” by Lou Bega maybe aren’t the best choices for the last dance.
Can we have a private last dance (secret last dance)?
Your last dance can be a private dance. The private last dance is when the DJ gently nudges guests out the door for an official send-off. The empty room only has the wedding couple, DJ, and photographer to capture the moment.
A private last dance is a good way to refocus on yourselves — the wedding couple. Talk to your professional wedding coordinator and DJ to choose a song that will set the tone for the night, the honeymoon, and the rest of your lives.
What music is played at the end of a wedding ceremony?
The song played at the end of a wedding is the recessional – the song that is playing as the wedding couple walks out after the first kiss. Your recessional could incorporate a few songs as the wedding party and guests leave. See our list of recessional songs to help guide you.
Should the last dance at a wedding be slow?
The last dance should include 2 songs. The first is a slow song to get all of the couples on the dance floor. Then, kick the music in high gear with a party song that will have everyone singing and dancing to end on a high note and be excited about the send-off.
How do you end a wedding reception?
Couples typically end their wedding reception with the last dance, slow song, or on a high note. Then, guests proceed outside the reception venue for a final send-off with bubbles, sparklers, or fireworks.
So, how do you end a perfect wedding reception? With the last dance, of course.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading through all of your suggestions and it is very helpful. Keep it up!!
Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton
Great song. We definitely have it on the list!
Coldplay – A Sky Full of Stars
Thanks David. Great song. We will add it to the list.
Color my world by Chicago
Thanks Kevin. Great song and we will add it to the list.