Best Sister Songs for Weddings 2022

Updated on June 8, 2022 | Written by Matthew Campbell

Most sisters grow up close to one another — though they may have argued about bathroom time or stealing one another’s clothes (or boyfriends).

Sisters help one another in hard times and celebrate in good times.

Your sister is just as important to you now that you’re a bride, as she was during your childhood — maybe more. So, why not honor her?

What is a bride-sister song?

As a bride, you may want to offer a bride-sister song to dedicate to your sister and your special relationship. Your sister may want to do the same.

Bride-sister songs are songs that speak to the relationship between you and your sister or sisters.

Choosing the right song is important because your wedding day is important.

Select a song that has special meaning between you as sisters. Our top 50 sister songs below should help jog your memory or inspire you to find one.

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 songs for a special dance or dedication.

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

 

 

Our Top 10 Sister Songs for Brides

1. “I Got You” by Leona Lewis
2. “Sister” by K.Flay
3. “Best Friend” by Aaliyah feat Missy Elliott
4. “Girls Need Girls” by Sophia Scott
5. “Girl On Fire” by Alicia Keys
6. “My Sister” by Reba McEntire
7. “Diamonds” by Rihanna
8. “This One’s For The Girls” by Martina McBride
9. “When You Need It” by Tenille Townes, Wrabel
10. “My Sister Rose” by 10,000 Maniacs

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Special Sister Songs for Sisters and About Sisters

Without further ado, here is our curated list of the best bride-sister songs. Don’t worry, they’re not all tear-jerkers like “Wind Beneath My Wings.” We also have “This Girl is on Fire” and “Bad Girls.”

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Rock Sister Songs

Look For The Good – Jason Mraz
2020, Rock

Look for the good in everything
Look for the people who will set your soul free
It always seems impossible until it’s done

Dear Sister – The Pretty Reckless
2014, Alt. Rock

Dear sister can you help me lie?
I’ve told the truth so many years
And no one seems to want to hear it

The Mother We Share – Chvrches
2013, Rock

Come in misery where you can seem as old as your omens
And the mother we share will never keep your proud head from falling

Sister – Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
2010, Rock

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

Hey, Soul Sister – Train
2009, Rock

Hey, soul sister
Ain’t that Mr. Mister on the radio, stereo
The way you move ain’t fair, you know

Sisters – The Puppini Sisters
2007, Alt. Rock

There were never such devoted sisters
Never had to have a chaperon, no sir
I’m here to keep my eye on her

Best Days – Graham Colton
2007, Alt. Rock

There’s always something tomorrow
So I say let’s make the best of tonight
Here comes the rest of our lives

Better Together – Jack Johnson
2005, Rock

It’s not always easy and sometimes life can be deceiving
I’ll tell you one thing, it’s always better when we’re together

Sister Blister – Alanis Morissette
2002, Rock

We may not even like each other
We may not be hugely anti-men
But such a cost to dishonor a sister

I’ll be There For You – The Rembrandts
1995, Rock

It’s like you’re always stuck in second gear
When it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month
Or even your year, but
I’ll be there for 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

I’ll Stand By You -The Pretenders
1994, Rock

When you’re standing at the crossroads
And don’t know which path to choose
Let me come along
‘Cause even if you’re wrong
I’ll stand by youv

My Sister Rose – 10,000 Maniacs
1987, Rock

Sister Rose take your mother’s place
Trade your home and your maiden name
For a list of vows and a veil of lace made a wife of you today

Sisters Of The Moon – Fleetwood Mac
1979, Rock

She asked me
Be my sister, sister of the moon
Some call her sister of the moon
Some say illusions are her game

Sister Golden Hair – America
1975, Rock

Well, I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you, sister golden hair surprise
And I just can’t live without you, can’t you see it in my eyes?

Oh, Sister – Bob Dylan
1975, Rock

Oh, sister, when I come to knock on your door
Don’t turn away, you’ll create sorrow

Older Sister – Carly Simon
1974, Rock

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

Dance Little Sister – The Rolling Stones
1974, Rock

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

Two Sisters – The Kinks
1967, Rock

Percilla saw her little children
And then decided she was better off
Than the wayward lass that her sister had been
No longer jealous of her sister

R&B Sister Songs

Best Friend – Saweetie feat. Doja Cat
2021, R&B

That my best friend, she a real bad b****
Got her own money, she ‘on’t need no n**’
On the dance floor, she had two, three drinks
Now she twerkin’, she throw it out and come back in

Formation – Beyoncé
2016, R&B

Sometimes I go off (I go off), I go hard (I go hard)
Take what’s mine (take what’s mine), I’m a star (I’m a star)
Cause I slay (slay), I slay (hey), I slay (okay), I slay (okay)

Girl On Fire – Alicia Keys
2012, R&B

Got our head in the clouds
And we’re not coming down
This girl is on fire

I Wish – Heather Headley
2009, R&B

I pray one day you’ll have a home, with arms stood open wide
And you’ll have someone who loves you, always by your side
And if you lose your will to try, I wish you wings to fly

My Same – Adele
2008, R&B

You’re so provocative, I’m so conservative
And you’re so adventurous, I’m so very cautious, combining
You think we wouldn’t
We do, but we do-do-do-do

Just Fine – Mary J. Blige
2007, R&B

Got my head on straight, I got my vibe right
I ain’t gonna let you kill it
You see I wouldn’t change my life, my life’s just
Fine

Superwoman – Alicia Keys
2007, R&B

And all my women, all my women sitting here trying
To come home before the sun
And all my sisters
Coming together
Say yes I will
Yes I can

Girl – Destiny’s Child
2004, R&B

Girl, I can tell you’ve been crying and you needing somebody to talk to
Girl, I can tell he’s been lying and pretending that he’s faithful and he loves you

Can’t Hold Us Down – Christina Aguilera
2003, R&B

So what do we do girls, shout out loud
Lettin ’em know were gonna stand our ground

Family Affair – Mary J. Blige
2001, R&B

Don’t need no hateration
Holleration in this dancery
Let’s get it percolatin’, while you’re waitin’
So just dance for me

Video – India.Arie
2001, R&B

I not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I’m wearing I will always be

Best Friend – Aaliyah feat Missy Elliott
1997, R&B

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

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

It’s hard to see the sunshine through the rain
I know sometimes it seems as it
It’s never gonna end
But you’ll get through it
Just don’t give in
‘Cause you can

Exhale (Shoop Shoop) – Whitney Houston
1995, R&B

Life never tells us, to wish you well
You’ll find your point when
You will exhale

Best Friend – Brandy
1994, R&B

Whether I lose or if I win
I know one thing that never changes
And that’s you as my best friend

What About Your Friends – TLC
1992, R&B

What about your friends?
Will they stand their ground?
Will they let you down? hey yay

Sister – Prince
1980, R&B

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

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

And when we grow up, do you think we’ll see
That I’m still like you and you’re still like me
I might be pretty; you might grow tall
But we don’t have to change at all

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

Pop Sister Songs

Perfect Skin – Olivia Lane
2019, Pop

But It Didn’t Take Your Fight
Then Your Scars Are Who You Are and Your Flaws Are Where You’ve Been
You’re Beautiful
You Don’t Have To Have Perfect Skin

Most Girls – Hailee Steinfeld
2017, Pop

Most girls, work hard, go far, we are unstoppable
Most girls, our fight to make every day
No two are the same
I wanna be like, I wanna be like most girls

Beautiful Thing – Grace VanderWaal
2016, Pop

Without you here, I am boring
Something inside you is triggering
It makes me myself

Seamless – Sabrina Carpenter
2015, Pop

You’re right by my side whenever I need you
Through the hardest times
I’ll be there for you

You Got Me – Gavin DeGraw
2014, Pop

When the tears take control
When the demons take over
Won’t be in this alone
You got me

True Sisters – Cast – Sofia the First
2013, Pop

A way to start a new
We may have found that this time round
Our friendship only grew

We Got the World – Icona Pop
2012, Pop

Saying must be high when we spreading love
But we’re just living life and we’ll never stop
We got the world

Diamonds – Rihanna
2012, Pop

We’re beautiful like diamonds in the sky
Shine bright like a diamond

Count On Me – Bruno Mars
2011, Pop

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

F**kin’ Perfect (Clean Radio Edit) – P!nk
2010, Pop

Pretty pretty please, if you ever, ever feel like you’re nothing
You’re fuckin’ perfect to me!

Time Of Our Lives – Tyrone Wells
2010, Pop

It’s hard to walk away
From the best of days
But if it has to end
I’m glad you have been my friend
In the time of our lives

I Got You – Leona Lewis
2009, Pop

And when you need a place to run to
For better for worse
I got you

Angel – Natasha Bedingfield
2008, Pop

Protect you from the pain
I’ll keep you safe from danger
You’ll never hurt again
I’ll be your A-N-G-E-L

Anything You Can Do – by Bernadette Peters & Tom Wopat
2008, Pop

Anything you can be, I can be greater
Sooner or later I’m greater than you
(No, you’re not) yes, I am

True Friend – Hannah Montana
2007, Pop

You’re a true friend
You’re here ’til the end
You pull me aside
When something ain’t right

On The Ride – Aly & AJ
2006, Pop

Never coming down from this mountain we’re on
The feeling’s so clear and it’s crazy up here
Life is amazing with you on the ride

You And Me – Rosie Thomas
2006, Pop

You and me
Me and you
There couldn’t be a better two

Shadow – Ashlee Simpson
2004, Pop

Mother, sister, father, sister, mother
Everything’s cool now
Mother, sister, father, sister, mother
Everything’s cool now
Oh, my life is good

For Good – Kristin Chenoweth & Idina Menzel
2003, Pop

It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you

Kind and Generous – Natalie Merchant
1998, Pop

I don’t know how you keep on giving
For your kindness, I’m in debt to you
And I never could have come this far without you

Spice Up Your Life – Spice Girls
1997, Pop

Shake it to the right
If ya know that you feel fine
Chicas to the front

Because Yo Loved Me – Celine Dion
1996, Pop

You gave me faith ’cause you believed
I’m everything I am
Because you loved me

You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Randy Newman
1995, Pop

Our friendship will never die
You’re gonna see it’s our destiny
You’ve got a friend in me

I Don’t Care – Shakespears Sister
1992, Pop

I don’t care if you act like a queen
I don’t care if you take it out on me
I’ve got 9 lives and I land on my feet
I don’t care

Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
1988, Pop

I can fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings

Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves – Aretha Franklin & Eurythmics
1985, Pop

Mothers, daughters
And their daughters too
Woman to woman
We’re singin’ with you

Girls Just Want to Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
1983, Pop

Oh girls just wanna have
That’s all they really want
Some fun

Bad Girls – Donna Summer
1979, Pop/Disco

Who they are
Like everybody else
They come from near and far
Bad girls

Are there brother and sister songs?

Yes! See our list of sister brother songs.

Country Sister Songs

When You Need It – Tenille Townes, Wrabel
2022, Masquerades

Call Your Sister – Taylor Edwards
2021, Country

You can call your sister
When it feels like no one understands
I’ll be your secret keeper
When you can’t tell mom or trust your friends

Girls Need Girls – Sophia Scott
2021, Country

And let you cry when there ain’t no reason
God knows this world’s hard enough
Girls need girls
Girls need girls like us

Sister – Mickey Guyton
2019, Country

Yeah, you’re my sister
I got your back on the long drunk stumble home
Sister, I’ll be your “Hell yeah!” when all you ever heard was “No”

Highwomen – The Highwomen
2019, Country

We are the daughters of the silent generations
You sent our hearts to die alone in foreign nations
It may return to us as tiny drops of rain
But we will still remain

Sanctuary – Nashville Cast feat. Charles Esten & Lennon & Maisy
2017, Country

We have together
Is our shelter from the rain
I will share the weight you carry
Let me be your sanctuary

Sorority Girl – Luke Bryan
2013, Country

Ooh don’t know what I’m gonna do around those
Zeta’s, Theta’s, Chi O’s and little Phi Mu’s

Sister Oh Sister – 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

Good Friend And A Glass Of Wine – LeAnn Rimes
2007, Country

I’d be happy to have a happy hour
When I’m tired and I’m fried it gets me right back on my feet
Any kind of red or white, a little sister time

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

Whenever You Remember – Carrie Underwood
2005, Country

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

My Sister – Reba McEntire
2005, Country

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

Comfort – Deb Talan
2003, Country

When your heart feels undone
May you always find an open hand
And take comfort wherever you can, you can, you can

This One’s For The Girls – Martina McBride
2003, Country

Who’ve wished upon a shooting star
You’re beautiful the way you are
This one’s for the girls

There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
2001, Country

In my dreams I’ll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there’ll always be a place for you
For all my life

I’ll Take Care of You – The Chicks
1998, Country

It’s never easy to get through
But when the laughter dies away
Then I’ll take care of you

Sister (I’d Choose You For My Friend) – Valerie DeLaCruz
1998, Country

Pure as gold, rare as a gem
If you weren’t my sister, I’d choose you for my friend

Come Some Rainy Day – Wynonna
1997, Country

Come some rainy day
How could I’ve known
That everything would change
Except the way I miss you

Sisters – Sweethearts Of The Rodeo
1991, Country

Together we will find
That this will stand the test of time
More than sisters, best of friends

Baby Sister – Dolly Parton
1968, Country

Baby sister, what a waste to see you in this place
I lose my mind from worrying over you

Indie Sister Songs

Hey, I’m Just like You – Tegan and Sara
2019, Indie

Racing through the streets till we fly
Gold-colored prisms alive (the light, the light)
Headstrong tonight

Sister – K.Flay
2019, Indie

I wanna be your friend
I wanna be your sister
‘Til the end, ’til the end

Lost Without You – Freya Ridings
2017, indie

This pain inside me
My world is crumbling
I should never have
Let you go
I think I’m lost without you

Sister – Angel Olsen
2016, indie

Everywhere I go
I can see your face
Alive and gone at once
Hey, that’s the way I see this place

You Are My Sister – by Antony And The Johnsons
2005, Indie

You are my sister
And I love you
May all of your dreams come true

Shed Your Skin – Indigo Girls
1997, Indie

The days grow longer
As we grow stronger
So she’d your skin baby let it rip

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

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

Other Sister Songs

My Sister – Shaybo And Jorja Smith
2021, Hip Hop

There’s money in this world to be made my sister
Yet, you’re sittin’ there cryin’ over a broke n****
He ripped your heart out, he left a hole in you

I Can’t Do It Alone – Catherine Zeta-Jones, Taye Diggs
2002, Jazz

My sister and I had an act that couldn’t flop
My sister and I were headed straight fo the top
My sister and I earned a thou a week at least

U.N.I.T.Y. – Queen Latifah
1993, Hip Hop

U.N.I.T.Y., U.N.I.T.Y. that’s a unity (Here we go, you gotta let him know)
(You go, come on, here we go)
U.N.I.T.Y., love a black woman from (You gotta let him know)

Miss Celie’s Blues (Sister) – Quincy Jones (Producer)
1986, Jazz

My sister
We sho’ ain’t got a whole lot of time
So shake your shimmy,
Sister
‘Cause honey the ‘shug
is feelin’ fine

Look at Little Sister – Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
1985, Blues

Shakin’ like a tree….rollin’ like a log
Shakin’ and a rollin’ now….that ain’t all
Hey hey hey….look at little sister

We Are Family – Sister Sledge
1976, Disco

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

You’ve Got a Friend – Carole King
1971, Folk

All you have to do is call
And I’ll be there
You’ve got a friend

What is a good song to dedicate to your little sister?

A good song celebrates your little sister as someone you trust, love, and a true friend. Good little sister songs include “Dance Little Sister” by The Rolling Stones and “Look at Little Sister” by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble.

What song should I dedicate to my older sister?

A good song celebrates your older sister as someone you trust, love, and a true friend. Good older sister songs include “Older Sister” by Carly Simon and “My Sister” by Reba McEntire.

How can I include my sister or the sister of the groom in the wedding?

The best way to honor your sister or the groom’s sister is to have her part of the wedding party as a bridesmaid or groomswoman. Depending on her age, you could also have her as the flower girl. Another option is to have per perform a ceremony reading.

When do we play the bride-sister song?

We recommend playing the song during the wedding reception so that everyone can participate in dancing to the song. But, if your sister is a musician, she might have written you a special song to play during the ceremony. We’ve seen a lot of talent in our days.

If you’d like to keep the moment private between you (as the bride) and your sister, play it during your wedding photos. Or while she is helping you with your gown. It makes a great photo opportunity.

What if I don’t have a sister?

Maybe you didn’t grow up with a sister. You could feel left out. Or your sister is estranged from you. Family estrangement seems to be on the trend, sadly. As with blended families. On the other hand, you may have discovered a long-lost sister, a half-sister, or you really bonded with your step-sister. Include them in your wedding celebration, by all means.

Your aunt may be very close to your age and filled that role in your life. And don’t forget about the besties. Sometimes childhood friends are closer than sisters. But be advised, that people have expectations during weddings that closely align with bloodlines than we would like to think. So, if you decide to include a sister song for a non-traditional role, talk about it with your spouse and wedding coordinator.

Sangeet and Sister Songs

Sisters gather to sing songs with and for the bride to go back to Punjabi culture. Singing jokes about your in-laws sound like a great way to start pre-wedding festivities and shake off some stress. This practice is part of the pre-ceremony festivities and, according to Lin & Jirsa, happens in the bride’s home or banquet hall.

Westerners could definitely take this tradition and incorporate it into their wedding receptions, especially as a group song with the bride, her sisters, and new sisters-in-law. The DJ could play the karaoke track or the sisters could all dance and sing along. Talk to your professional wedding planner and DJ for their advice on how this could be a fun part of your wedding. It would definitely make memories!

National Sisters Day and Weddings

Don’t forget about National Sisters Day, too. National Sisters Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday in August. So, if that is the day of your wedding, it would be extra special to honor your sister. If your sister passed away, you may want to honor her or avoid this day. It really depends on you and your future husband.

If you have a sister song we should add to the list, please do comment on it below.

Similar song lists for further reading:

• Sister-Brother Songs
• Brother songs
• Girls songs
• Girl Name Songs – Single Name

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