The Best Sister Brother Songs 2022

Updated on June 8, 2022 | Written by Matthew Campbell

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.

Methodology

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

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

 

 
Are there brother and sister songs? Of course. Here is a list of our favorite sister brother songs.

Our Top 7 Sister Brother Songs

1. “Brothers & Sisters” by Coldplay
2. “Come Dancing” by Kinks
3. “Sister” by Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
4. “Orange Sky” by Alexi Murdoch
5. “Dance Little Sister” by Rolling Stones
6. “Your Guardian Angel” by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
7. “Hey Brother” by Avicii

Listen to Sister-Brother Songs

Sister Brother Songs

If a special song is not known between the bride and her brother, we suggest our top sister brother songs below.

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Indie Sister Brother Songs

Rainbow Connection – JJ Heller
2022, Folk

What’s so amazing
That keeps us star gazing
And what do we think we might see
Someday we’ll find it
That Rainbow Connection

Brother – Kodaline
2017, Indie

And if you were drowned at sea
I’d give you my lungs so you could breathe
I’ve got you brother

Brother, Sister – Beta Radio
2011, Indie

Brother brother, sister sister
Mother father, how I love you

Sister to a Brother – Rob Finlay
2011, Indie

Sister to your brother
Lover to another
Now you’ll go
Hold out your hand as you pass through the door
I won’t stand in your way anymore

Orange Sky – Alexi Murdoch
2002, Indie

And I had a dream I
Stood beneath an orange sky
With my sister standing by

Mudfootball – Jack Johnson
2001, Indie

We used to laugh a lot
But only because we thought
That everything good always would remain
Nothing’s gonna change there’s no need to complain

Rock Sister Brother Songs

Mr. Blue Sky – Weezer
2019, Rock

Sun is shinin’ in the sky
There ain’t a cloud in sight
It’s stopped rainin’ everybody’s in the play
And don’t you know
It’s a beautiful new day

My Brother Taught Me How to Swim – Passion Pit
2015, Alt. Rock

My brother taught me how to give
He spilt his love until it stretches too thin
Oh how I wanna be like him

Brothers and Sisters – Twin Atlantic
2014, Rock

I’m talking to my brothers and sisters
I miss the conversations between us
There’s nothing wrong with being a dreamer
So where are you now?

Sister – Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
2010, Rock

Sister, I hear you laugh
My heart fills full up
Keep me please

My Big Sister – Barenaked Ladies
2008, Rock

I like my big sister
But I don’t wanna wear her coat
Maybe black, it may fit perfect
But you and I both know, it’s a girls coat

Your Guardian Angel – Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
2007, Rock

I will never let you fall
I’ll stand up with you forever
I’ll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven

My Best Friend – Weezer
2007, Rock

Because I speak sincerely
And I mean it when I tell you that I need you
You’re my best friend
And I love you

Keep Holding On – Avril Lavigne
2006, Rock

There’s nothing you can say, nothing you can do
There’s no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holdin’ on
‘Cause you know we’ll make it through

Jungle Gym – Jack Johnson feat. G. Love
2006, Rock

Flying kites way up high into the blue sky
We can take a ride
Just you and I
It’s a jungle gym

Who Says You Can’t Go Home – Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles
2005, Rock

You take the home from the boy
But not the boy from his home
These are my streets, the only life I’ve ever known
Who says you can’t go home?

Boss of Me – They Might Be Giants
2001, Alt. Rock

Yes, no, maybe
I don’t know
Can you repeat the question?
You’re not the boss of me now

We Are Going to Be Friends – White Stripes
2001, Rock

Tonight I’ll dream, while I’m in bed
When silly thoughts go through my head
About the bugs and alphabet
And when I wake tomorrow, I’ll bet
That you and I will walk together again

Brothers & Sisters – Coldplay
1999, Rock

Brothers and sisters unite
It’s the time of your lives

You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins
1999, Rock

Yes, you’ll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more

I’ll Be There for You – The Rembrandts
1995, Rock

I’ll be there for you
(When the rain starts to pour)
I’ll be there for you
(Like I’ve been there before)

Sister – Nixons
1995, Rock

Sister I see you
Dancing on the stage
Of memory
Sister I miss you

Wildflowers – Tom Petty
1994, Rock

You belong among the wildflowers
You belong in a boat out at sea
You belong with your love on your arm
You belong somewhere you feel free

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
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray

My Sister – Juliana Hatfield Three
1993, Rock

I hate my sister, she’s such a bitch
She acts as if she doesn’t even know that I exist
But I would do anything to let her know I care

Look at Little Sister – Stevie Ray Vaughan
1985, Rock

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Look at little sister
Yeah, hey, hey, hey
Look at little sister

Sister Christian – Night Ranger
1983, Rock

You’re motoring
What’s your price for flight
In finding mister right
You’ll be alright tonight

White Wedding – Billy Idol
1982, Rock

Hey little sister, who’s your superman
Hey little sister, shotgun
It’s a nice day to start again
It’s a nice day for a white wedding

Songbird – Fleetwood Mac
1977, Rock

And the songbirds are singing,
Like they know the score
And I love you, I love you, I love you

Mr. Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra
1977, Rock

Hey there Mr. Blue
We’re so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do
Everybody smiles at you

American Girl – Tom Petty
1976, Rock

Take it easy, baby
Make it last all night (Make it last all night)
She was an American girl

Oh, Sister – Bob Dylan
1976, Rock

Oh, sister, when I come to knock on your door
Don’t turn away, you’ll create sorrow
Time is an ocean but it ends at the shore
You may not see me tomorrow

You’re My Best Friend – Queen
1976, Rock

Oh, you’re the best friend that I ever had
I’ve been with you such a long time
You’re my sunshine and I want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really love you

Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
1975, Rock

But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I’m getting older too

Dance Little Sister – Rolling Stones
1974, Rock

I said dance, dance, little sister, dance
Dance, little sister, dance

You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor
1971, Rock

Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I’ll be there
You’ve got a friend

Into the Mystic – Van Morrison
1970, Rock

When that fog horn blows
You know I will be coming home
Yeah, when that fog horn whistle blows

He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother The Hollies
1969, Rock

For I know
He would not encumber me
He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother

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

R&B Sister Brother Songs

Girl on Fire – Alicia Keys
2012, R&B

She got her head in the clouds
And she’s not backing down
This girl is on fire

Just Fine – Mary J. Blige
2007, R&B

Get the best out of life, treat yourself to something new
Keep your head up high
In yourself, believe in you, believe in me

It Don’t Have to Change – John Legend feat. The Stephens Family
2004, R&B

And I wanna go back
To playing basketball and football games
I wanna go back
To yesterday but it’s not the same

I’m Your Angel – R. Kelly duet with Celine Dion
1998, R&B

I’ll be your shoulder when you cry
I hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel

Count On Me – Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans
1996, R&B

Count on me through thick and thin
Our friendship that will never end
When you are weak I will be strong
Helping you to carry on

Best Friend – Brandy
1995, R&B

Friends may come, and friends may go
But you should know that
That I’ve got your back, it’s automatic

Brother Sister – Brand New Heavies
1994, R&B

Stand up my brother sister
Hold on to the real things that matter
‘Cause no one’s gonna hand ’em to you
On a silver platter

Sister – Prince
1980, R&B

Oh, sister
Don’t put me on the street again
Oh, sister
I just want to be your friend

Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
1976, R&B

Isn’t she lovely?
Isn’t she wonderful?
Isn’t she precious?

When We Grow Up – Diana Ross
1973, R&B

When we grow up, will I be pretty?
Will you be big and strong?
Will I wear dresses that show off my knees?
Will you wear trousers twice as long?

Lean On Me – Bill Withers
1972, R&B

Lean on me
When you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on

What’s Happening Brother – Marvin Gaye
1971, R&B

And tell me friend, how in the world have you been?
Tell me, what’s out and I want to know what’s in
What’s the deal man
What’s happening? Tell me brother

I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
1969, R&B

I’ll reach out my hand to you
I’ll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I’ll be there

I Wish You Love – Nat King Cole
1966, R&B

I wish you health
But more than wealth
I wish you love

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

Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
1952, R&B

Unforgettable
In every way
And forever more
That’s how you’ll stay

Pop Sister Brother Songs

Count On Me – Bruno Mars
2011, Pop

You can count on me like one, two, three
I’ll be there

Love You True (String Sessions) – Lydia Luce
2020, Pop

I will swim the seas for you
And the darkest depths of blue
All I need is you
To swim the seas for me

Have It All – Jason Mraz
2018, Pop

You don’t need money, you got a free pass
Here’s to the fact that I’ll be sad without you
I want you to have it all

Sweet Creature – Harry Styles
2017, Pop

Sweet creature, sweet creature
Wherever I go, you bring me home
Sweet creature, sweet creature
When I run out of road, you bring me home

Footprints – Molly Kate Kestner
2017, Pop

But if you’re lost and feeling broken
Through and through
You can follow the footprints I left for you

CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! – Justin Timberlake
2016, Pop

Nothing I can see but you when you dance, dance, dance
A feeling good, good, creeping up on you
So just dance, dance, dance, come on

Better Place – Rachel Platten
2015, Pop

There’s a song in my heart, I feel like I belong
It’s a better place since you came along

Happy – Pharrell Williams
2013, Pop

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I’m happy)

Brother Mine – Suzanne Vega
2012, Pop

Now maybe I shouldn’t yell
’cause I know you’re just a kid
But I can’t always tell
What’s on your mind, half of the time, brother mine

You’re Still You – Josh Groban
2010, Pop

One truth always stays the same
You’re still you
After all, you’re still you

Little Brothers – Phineas and Ferb
2009, Pop

Even when you break my toys
You will always be my
Little brothers

I Learned From You – Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus
2006, Pop

I learned from you that I do not crumble
I learned that strength is something you choose
All of the reasons to keep on believing
There’s no question, that’s a lesson I learned from you

Hero – Mariah Carey
1993, Pop

Look inside you and be strong
And you’ll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you

Perfect Love – Marc Cohn
1991, Pop

And all around them the little voices were singing
It’s a small world after all
Yes it is, it’s a small world after all

Sister Moon – Sting
1987, Pop

Sister Moon, will be my guide
In your blue, blue shadows, I would hide
All good people, asleep tonight

Dance Little Sister – Terence Trent D’Arby
1987, Pop

Dance little sister
Don’t give up today
Hang on ’till tomorrow

Come Dancing – Kinks
1982, Pop

Come dancing
That’s how they did it when I was just a kid
And when they said “come dancing”
My sister always did

Dancing Queen – ABBA
1976, Pop

With a bit of rock music
Everything is fine
You’re in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen

Older Sister – Carly Simon
1974, Pop

Oh but to be,
I’d like to be,
Just once to be
My older sister

Come On Get Happy – Partridge Family
1970s, Pop

Travelin’ along there’s a song that we’re singin’
Come on get happy
A whole lotta lovin’ is what we’ll be bringin’
We’ll make you happy

What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
1967, Pop

I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world

Country Sister Brother Songs

When You Need It – Tenille Townes feat. Wrabel
2022, Country

Sometimes a friend is all we’re needing
And I’ll be there when you need it
I’ll be there, when you need it

Sister Oh Sister – Rodney Crowell & Mary Karr feat. Rosanne Cash
2012, Country

Sister, oh, sister
The whole house in shambles
You stood straight as a bean
You made a whole team
Out of me and you

American Honey – Lady A
2010, Country

Callin’ out my name like a long lost friend
Oh I miss those days as the years go by
Oh nothing’s sweeter than summertime

My Wish – Rascal Flatts
2006, Country

And while you’re out there getting where you’re getting to
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too
Yeah, this, is my wish

Don’t Forget to Remember Me – Carrie Underwood
2005, Country

And tell Meemaw that I miss her
Yeah, I should give her a call
And make sure you tell Daddy
That I’m still his little girl

Whenever You Remember – Carrie Underwood
2005, Country

When all this world was there for us
We believed that we could touch the sky
Whenever you remember, I’ll be there

My Sister – Reba McEntire
2003, Country

I remember how we’d fight
And make up and laugh all night
Wish we were kids again
My sister, my friend

There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
2001, Country

I’ll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you’ll be

I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
2000, Country

Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance

Come Some Rainy Day – Wynonna
1997, Country

Come some rainy day
The first time I saw you
I knew I would love you

You’ve Got A Friend in Me – Randy Newman
1996, Country

There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for you
We stick together and see it through
‘Cause you’ve got a friend in me

Brotherly Love – Keith Whitley and Earl Thomas Connally
1991, Country

A love that time and miles can’t come between
We disagree but in the end
There will never be two closer friends

Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
1981, Country

I’ve loved the life we’ve made
And I’m so glad I’ve stayed
Right here with you
Through the years

Other Sister Brother Songs

Pollyanna’s Shadow – Howie D
2019, Children’s Music

You’re always stepping on my shoe strings
You’re always hanging with my friend and me
Ya got a dance to your own melody

Happier – Marshmello, Bastille
2018, EDM

I wanna raise your spirits
I want to see you smile but
Know that means I’ll have to leave

We Were Just Kids – Clean Bandit feat. Craig David & Kirsten Joy
2018, EDM

We were just kids
We had each other, you’re still with me
‘Cause you had my back, I had your back
You carry me

All My Life – Flo Rida
2015, Hip Hop

All my life and it all changed in one day
All my life it’s the moment I been waiting on

Hey Brother – Avicii
2013, Dance

Hey Brother, do you still believe in one another?
Hey Sister, do you still believe in love I wonder?
Ooooh if the sky comes falling down, for you
There’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do

Best Friends – Missy Elliott feat. Aaliyah
2009, Hip Hop

I’ll be there for you
In your time of need
You can lean on me
Come on
I’ll be there for you

Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
1990, World

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dreams that you dream of
Dreams really do come true

Memory – Barbara Streisand
1981, Broadway

I can dream of the old days
Life was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
Let the memory live again

Rainbow Connection – Kermit the Frog
1979, Vocal

Someday we’ll find it
The Rainbow Connection
The lovers, the dreamers and me

We Are Family – Sister Sledge
1979, Disco

We are family (hey, y’all)
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing (sing it to me)

Oh, Sister – Bob Dylan
1976, Folk

Oh, sister, am I not a brother to you
And one deserving of affection
And is our purpose not the same on this earth
To love and follow his direction

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, on the day of.

What song can I dedicate to my brother?

First, read the lyrics and determine if the song is meant to be from a sister or a brother to their brother. A song from a sister to her brother is “Come Dancing” by Kinks. If the song is from a brother to a brother then “Brother” by Kodaline is a good choice.

What is a song about siblings?

Some of the best songs about siblings include “Brothers & Sisters” by Coldplay, “My Sister” by Reba McEntire, and “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” by The Hollies.

Should a sister-brother song hold special 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.

Can your brother be your bridesmaid?

There is no official wedding rule saying your bridesmaids or wedding party members actually have to be men or women! Instead, nominate your brothers or siblings who aren’t women as bridesmen or bridal party members. The same goes for groomswomen!

Remember, this is your celebration. Talk about the options with each other and be happy with your decisions.

Should the bride’s brother be a groomsman?

Talk with your bride-to-be to see how important it is to her that you include her brother as a groomsman. If it would mean a great deal to her, or if she’s including your sister in her bridal party, it’s probably worth honoring her brother with the title of groomsman. If it is not important to her, you could always include him as an usher.

Do siblings walk down the aisle?

Typically during a wedding ceremony, the only members of the wedding party that walk down the aisle are the wedding couple, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl and ring bearer, and the parents and grandparents. However, you can have honorary family members walk down the aisle if you wish!

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:

Similar song lists for further reading:

• Sister songs
• Brother songs

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