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

Table of Contents:

• Sister-Brother Songs
• Indie Sister-Brother Songs
• Rock Sister-Brother Songs
• R&B Sister-Brother Songs
• Pop Sister-Brother Songs
• Country Sister-Brother Songs
• Miscellaneous Sister-Brother Songs
• Sister-Brother Songs Spotify Playlist
• Questions about Sister-Brother Songs

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: June 24, 2021

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Indie Sister Brother Songs

Kodaline – Brother
2017, Indie

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

Beta Radio – Brother, Sister
2011, Indie

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

Rob Finlay – Sister to a Brother
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

Alexi Murdoch – Orange Sky
2002, Indie

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

Jack Johnson – Mudfootball
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

Twin Atlantic – Brothers and Sisters
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?

Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds – Sister
2010, Rock

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

Barenaked Ladies – My Big Sister
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

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus – Your Guardian Angel
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

White Stripes – We Are Going to Be Friends
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

Coldplay – Brothers & Sisters
1999, Rock

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

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

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

Nixons – Sister
1995, Rock

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

Tom Petty – Wildflowers
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

Rod Stewart – Have I Told You Lately
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

Juliana Hatfield Three – My Sister
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

Night Ranger – Sister Christian
1983, Rock

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

Billy Idol – White Wedding
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

Bob Dylan – Oh, Sister
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

Queen – You’re My Best Friend
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

Fleetwood Mac – Landslide
1975, Rock

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

Rolling Stones – Dance Little Sister
1974, Rock

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

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

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

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

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

Beatles – In My Life
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

John Legend feat. The Stephens Family – It Don’t Have to Change
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

Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans – Count On Me
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

Brandy – Best Friend
1995, R&B

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

Brand New Heavies – Brother Sister
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

Prince – Sister
1980, R&B

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

Diana Ross – When We Grow Up
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?

Bill Withers – Lean On Me
1972, R&B

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

Marvin Gaye – What’s Happening Brother
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

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

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

Ben E King – Stand By Me
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

Nat King Cole – Unforgettable
1952, R&B

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

Pop Sister Brother Songs

Bruno Mars – Count On Me
2011, Pop

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

Lydia Luce – Love You True (String Sessions)
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

Molly Kate Kestner – Footprints
2017, Pop

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

Rachel Platten – Better Place
2015, Pop

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

Suzanne Vega – Brother Mine
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

Phineas and Ferb – Little Brothers
2009, Pop

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

Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus – I Learned From You
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

Mariah Carey – Hero
1993, Pop

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

Marc Cohn – Perfect Love
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

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

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

Kinks – Come Dancing
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

Partridge Family – Come On Get Happy
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

Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World
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

Lady A – American Honey
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

Rascal Flatts – My Wish
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

Carrie Underwood – Whenever You Remember
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

Faith Hill – There You’ll Be
2001, Country

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

Lee Ann Womack – I Hope You Dance
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

Randy Newman – You’ve Got A Friend in Me
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

Keith Whitley and Earl Thomas Connally – Brotherly Love
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

Kenny Rogers – Through The Years
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

Miscellaneous Sister Brother Songs

Howie D – Pollyanna’s Shadow
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

Flo Rida – All My Life
2015, Hip Hop

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

Avicii – Hey Brother
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

Barbara Streisand – Memory
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

Kermit the Frog – Rainbow Connection
1979, Vocal

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

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

Similar song lists for further reading:

• Sister songs
• Brother songs
• Father-Daughter dance songs

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.

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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