60 Best Sister Brother Songs
Did your big brother make a big impact on your life? Maybe he was your protector. He might even be your twin. Your childhood is full of memories together and you want to honor your relationship. Choosing a sister-brother song at your wedding honors a lifetime of memories.
What is a Sister-Brother Song?
A sister-brother song is a special song between a bride and her brother. We recommend that you select a song that has special meaning between both you and your brother. This could be a sister-brother dance, a slideshow, or when he walks down the aisle. It all depends on what you would like to do as the wedding couple.
“It seems like every set of siblings has some sort of family dance, whether it moves they choreographed as kids or a song you love to rock out to in the kitchen when you’re all home for Thanksgiving. Make sure your tune of choice gets played during the reception, and ask your brothers to join you in the middle of the dance floor to bust a move.” Jaimie Mackey
How do I include my brother at my wedding?
Maybe your brother doesn’t want to dance. That’s okay, too. You can include your brother in your wedding party. Many wedding couples are breaking traditional gender roles such as bridesmaids and groomsmen. So your brother can definitely be the bride’s best man.
If your brother is shy, he can be an usher or officiant. Talk to your wedding coordinator and future husband. You don’t want surprises, though, the day of.
“We’ve frequently seen siblings cast as program attendants, guest book hosts, ushers and junior-status bridesmaids and groomsmen (when much younger) – but there are several meaningful ways in which siblings can contribute to your day.” Marquette Avenue Events
Is it normal for the groom’s sister to be a bridesmaid?
It’s up to you but remember that your children may be playing together in the future, reminds Aviva Samuels in a Brides.com article. Including your sister-in-law at the wedding is a decision that should be made by you as the wedding couple. If your future husband and his sister are very close, a sister-brother song could replace the mother dancing with the groom.
Remember, this is your celebration. Talk about the options with each other and your professional wedding planner.
A Sister-Brother Song Should Hold Meaning
Sister-brother songs are special when the bride has a special relationship with her brother. In addition, if a bride’s parents have passed away, it would be a special gesture to have a sister-brother dance to replace the father-daughter dance. If the bride has multiple brothers, the selected song can play as the bride starts dancing with the oldest brother. Then, the younger brothers can cut-in as the song plays.
Similar song lists for further reading:
Sister Brother Songs
If a special song is not known between the bride and her brother, we suggest our top 60 sister brother songs below.
Sister Brother song list curated by Matthew Campbell
Last Updated: Jannuary 4, 2021
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| Song | Amazon Link | |
|---|---|---|
| Alexi Murdoch Orange Sky 2002, Folk |  | |
| Avicii Hey Brother 2013, Dance | | |
| Barbara Streisand Memory 1981, Broadway | | |
| Barenaked Ladies My Big Sister 2008, Rock | | |
| Beatles In My Life 1965, Rock | | |
| Ben E King Stand By Me 1961, Soul | | |
| Beta Radio Brother, Sister 2011, Folk | | |
| Bill Withers Lean On Me 1972, Soul | | |
| Billy Idol White Wedding 1982, Rock | | |
| Bob Dylan Oh, Sister 1976, Rock | | |
| Brand New Heavies Brother Sister 1994, R&B | | |
| Brandy Best Friend 1995, R&B | | |
| Bruno Mars Count On Me 2011, Pop | | |
| Carrie Underwood Whenever You Remember 2005, Country | | |
| Coldplay Brothers & Sisters 1999, Rock | | |
| Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Sister 2010, Rock | | |
| Diana Ross When We Grow Up 1973, R&B | | |
| Faith Hill There You’ll Be 2001, Country | | |
| Fleetwood Mac Landslide 1975, Rock | | |
| Flo Rida All My Life 2015, Hip Hop | | |
| Hollies He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother 1969, Rock | | |
| Howie D Pollyanna's Shadow 2019, Children's Music | | |
| Jack Johnson Mudfootball 2001, Folk Rock | | |
| James Taylor You’ve Got A Friend 1971, Rock | | |
| John Legend feat. The Stephens Family It Don’t Have to Change 2004, R&B | | |
| Juliana Hatfield Three My Sister 1993, Rock | | |
| Keith Whitley and Earl Thomas Connally Brotherly Love 1991, Country | | |
| Kenny Rogers Through The Years 1981, Country | | |
| Kermit the Frog Rainbow Connection 1979, Vocal | | |
| Kinks Come Dancing 1982, Pop | | |
| Kodaline Brother 2017, Indie | | |
| Lady Antebellum American Honey 2010, Country | | |
| Lee Ann Womack I Hope You Dance 2000, Country | | |
| Louis Armstrong What A Wonderful World 1967, Pop | | |
| Lydia Luce Love You True (String Sessions) 2020, Pop | | |
| Marc Cohn Perfect Love 1991, Pop | | |
| Mariah Carey Hero 1993, Pop | | |
| Marvin Gaye What's Happening Brother 1971, R&B | | |
| Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus I Learned From You 2006, Country Pop | | |
| Molly Kate Kestner Footprints 2017, Pop | | |
| Nat King Cole I Wish You Love 1966, Jazz | | |
| Nat King Cole Unforgettable 1952, Jazz | | |
| Night Ranger Sister Christian 1983, Rock | | |
| Nixons Sister 1995, Rock | | |
| Partridge Family Come On Get Happy 1970s, Pop | | |
| Phil Collins You’ll Be In My Heart 1999, Rock | | |
| Phineas and Ferb Little Brothers 2009, Pop | | |
| Prince Sister 1980, R&B | | |
| Queen You’re My Best Friend 1976, Rock | | |
| Rachel Platten Better Place 2015, Pop | | |
| Randy Newman You’ve Got A Friend in Me 1996, Country | | |
| Rascal Flatts My Wish 2006, Country | | |
| Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Your Guardian Angel 2007, Rock | | |
| Rob Finlay Sister to a Brother 2011, Folk | | |
| Rod Stewart Have I Told You Lately 1993, Rock | | |
| Rolling Stones Dance Little Sister 1974, Rock | | |
| Suzanne Vega Brother Mine 2012, Pop | | |
| Terence Trent D’Arby Dance Little Sister 1987, Pop | | |
| Tom Petty Wildflowers 1994, Rock | | |
| Twin Atlantic Brothers and Sisters 2014, Rock | | |
| White Stripes We Are Going to Be Friends 2001, Rock | | |
| Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans Count On Me 1996, R&B | | |
Here is a song that was sung by a sister to her brother at his wedding:
As a bonus, here is a Sangeet brother-sister song:
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So my mother passed away a couple months ago & my brother is getting married soon. I have the honor of representing our mother & I will be dancing with him in place of her. I am having trouble finding the perfect song for this moment.
Hi Victoria. Finding the perfect song without knowing you is an impossible task. That being said, I would first suggest selecting a song that has special meaning to you and your brother. Don’t worry about whether the song is fast or slow. Just make the moment what it should be – a special celebration between you. Next, you have to decide if you want a touching slow song or want to keep the mood light with a fun song. While I am not going to select a specific song, first think of your relationship with your brother and how you want to celebrate your love for each other, and if you wish to honor your Mom at the same time.
hi. my brother is turning 30 and i wanted to know what would be a beautiful song to sing for him from a sister to my brother. he n i and very close. please help. thanks
Hi Rebecca. First and foremost, pick a song that already means something between you. Was there a special song that highlights your past life moments? If not, check out Phil Collins – You’ll Be In My Heart.
I want to sing a song for my brother. I love him so much for me he is a God gifted person. What about Kodaline ‘BROTHER’? Please help me to choose a song for him. Oh, there is a information I want to tell you that my brother is a marine engineer.
Hi Shikha, we have a big list of sister brother songs but Kodaline’s is one of my favorites!
Hi I’m having a sweet 16 and I’m supposed to dance with my brother. I just don’t know what’s song would be great, growing up was difficult cause we would fight a lot but always still close. He was always my father figure because my dad wasn’t around and I look up to him, anyway I’m just confused on what song would be a good fit. We’re supposed to do like a waltz dance.
Hi Alona. First, I would suggest a song that means something to you and your brother. It does not have to be a waltz song. A song that means something to you both is more than trying to dance the perfect waltz. Check out Thank You – Bon Jovi if you must do the waltz.
Hi my sister is getting married and she wants me to sing. Since im only 14, do you have a any song suggestion that doesnt involve like too intimate lyrics or if they do can they be in third person? Thanks
Hi Chelsea, I would suggest finding a song that means a lot to your sister and fiance. This way it will mean that much more to everyone.
Hi my name is Jason. My sister is getting married in August 2018. She wants me and my brother to sing at her wedding. I want to sing something old and something new. Any idea would be great to do. (Like Florida Georgia Line future Backstreet Boys)
Hi Jason. Thanks for your question. What about any of the Sister Brother songs listed? DO any of them describe your relationship with your sister?
Brother Sister song by Berres Hammond ? Sister getting married and she loves Berres and I love Reggae
Hi Shawn. Thanks for the suggestion. We know Beres Hammond but not familiar with your exact song you like. Please let us know if you are able to find a reference to the song online. Thanks!
Hi my sister ‘s wedding would be next week and I have to sing a song . Any suggestions would be great.
Hi Rae. My Wish by Rascal Flatts is popular. You should also check out our list of Indie songs.
Hi does anyone have a suggestion for a song .my brother is getting married in oct and he ask me to pick a song .our mother passed away when he was only 9 so I raised him .I had picked a rascal flatts song but the bride’s mother chose the same song so I have to look for another song any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thank you so much
Hi Lucy. Since your previous song was Country, what about Whenever You Remember by Carrie Underwood.
Hi was wondering if you could help me. My dad died last year and I’m getting married next year. My brother is walking me down the aisle and instead if father daughter dance my brother and I are going to dance. What sing could you recommend? Thank you.
Hi Samantha. Listen to Sister by Dave Matthews Band, Lean On Me – Bill Withers, and Brothers & Sisters – Coldplay.
i want to sing a song for my brother as a memory reminder to him
Hi Saakshi. I like that you want to sing to your brother. It may be a good idea to pick a song that talks about the love between a couple instead of a song just between you and him.
Hello, I’m getting married and my older brother would like to sing at the wedding. He is walking me down the aisle and our dance will be to my wish by Rascal Flatts. Is there a song you have in mind he could sing to me and my new husband?
Hi Kirsten. It would help to know if you were thinking during the ceremony or at the reception. If at the ceremony, take a look at our unity candle songs as many would be great that talk about sharing your love together.
Hi, I’m having my Quinceanera in three days and I need a brother and sister song to dance with my brother to. We have a tough life but we’ve always stuck through it and stayed together. He’s always been my role model, being how I never really had a dad, he was my father-figure. Please help!
Hi Sophia. We always suggest selecting a song that has special meaning between both of you first – whether or not you think it is appropriate as both of you will get the meaning. Otherwise, You’ve Got A Friend In Me by Randy Newman (Toy Story) is a favorite of ours.
Hi I have a little sister and she wants to sing a song at my brothers wedding. I have no idea can you help me find a song for her
Hi Mattie. Without knowing how old your “little sister” is, a suggestion may be a love song from a popular animated movie or even the love song from Princess Bride – Mark Knopfler – Storybook Love.
Hi I’m looking for a song that my brother and I can dance to at my reception. We’ve had a pretty rough relationship growing up but are now rekindling our bond. He will be our minister for the wedding and is really trying his hardest to help up out and be there for me. Not really sure what song to choose since we’ve had a rocky relationship for so long. Please help! Oh and he will be dancing with me due to our dad not being there and we don’t talk to him. I want to surprise him with the dance.
Hi Veronica. We would recommend James Taylor – You’ve Got A Friend or Randy Newman – You’ve Got A Friend In Me. Good Luck and congrats!
I need a song were i tell my elder sister how much i care & lov for herher…??can u help me plz
Hi Pankaj. Many songs above are good. What about You’ve Got a Friend – James Taylor?
Wind beneath my wings sounds nice, but what about when you get to the part about being cold in my shadow, never have sunlight on your face…. Eek!? Not a good choice, IMO
Hi MommaWells. Thanks for your opinion. We will reevaluate if we should keep it on the list.
I am getting married and I want my big lol brother to walk me down and give me away and I need a song any ideas?
Hi Maggie. The list above make great sister brother songs to walk you down the isle.
Hi getting married need a sister and brother song I want an upbeat song 2015. Any suggestions?
Hi Angelica. I would suggest a song that is special between both of you first. Do you already have a special song that has special meaning between you that us upbeat?
My brother is getting married and I am the maid of honor, I wanted to find a song I can dance to with the groom/brother.
Hi Kaylee! The list above is perfect for you and your brother to dance to at his wedding.
I need a song about a older brother and younger sister bond!!!! I don’t really want an OLD song. We used to be close and I used to be able to tell him EVERYTHING…. We’ve been fighting a lot lately and I wanted to sing him this song at his 20th birthday in two day! I’m 14 and my brother is 20!!! Any ideas!!!
My brother passed away recently. He was my best friend, my other half, the person I love most in the world. I have been planning a brother sister dance with him for my wedding since I was a little girl. I was more excited about my brother sister dance than my father daughter dance honestly. Now I don’t know what to do. Somehow, I would like to make a tribute to him at my wedding. Any suggestions would be great.
Hi Keli. First, sorry for your loss. If there is any special song that you had between you and your brother would be my first recommendation. I remember a father daughter dance song as You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon because it was a special song between them as they “got it”. So, no matter what song was a special song between you would be the song I would recommend. Lastly, I would pick a song that represents the happy times, just as your wedding day. A suggestion could be The Greatest by Kenny Rogers – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K3DI07Ibb4.
Hi. Im looking for a song from a 10 year old brother to his 12 year old sister who he lost. At her birthday. I know its not marriage but im wondering. Thanks for helping.
Hi Kittu. First, I would start with our Memorial Songs. Second, I would recommend Michael Jackson – Gone Too Soon.
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Hi, My brother is 13 and half years older than me and I’m only 10. I need an upbeat brother sister song and I was wondering if Count Me In by Dove Cameron was an appropriate song to sing to my big brother at his wedding. Thank s for the help.
Hi Emily, Count Me In is a great love song. If you are dedicating the song to the bridal couple it would be great.
My brother is getting married and I would like to dedicate a song for him and his wife since I can’t be there. Thank you
I’m in the same boat, that’s what I need x
Hi Bonnie and Kim. A good dedication song would be I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack. Another is Perfect Love by Marc Cohn. Two suggestions to get you on your way.
Looking for a sister brother song. I’m getting married in July. My brother is taking the place of my father. Need song suggestions please
Hi Jessica, first I would suggest a special song that meant lots to you and your Dad as a special dedication. Next, I would select a song that means lots between you and your brother. Lastly, take a look at the song list above as songs like There You’ll by Faith Hill is great too.