37 Foxtrot Songs To Dance At Weddings
With TV shows like Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, many ballroom dance styles, like the foxtrot, are mainstream.
One of the dance styles making a comeback is the foxtrot. The foxtrot consists of long, continuous fluent movements across the dance floor. The beats per minute range from about 120 to 136. However, songs are often remixed or can be manipulated with speed. There are different styles of the foxtrot which would also vary the styles of music.
If you are learning the foxtrot dance moves, be sure to communicate with your instructor the type of foxtrot you wish to dance.
The basic timing of a foxtrot dance is 4/4. Typically the foxtrot has rhythm steps of slow, slow, quick, quick (four steps). You can learn the basic foxtrot steps online.
Even though the Foxtrot debuted in the early 1900s doesn’t mean you have to have songs from the same era. Many modern songs can be played to dance the foxtrot. So let’s get started with our list of modern foxtrot songs.
Spotify Foxtrot Playlist
Popular Foxtrot Dance Songs
Adore You – Miley Cyrus
Released in 2014, Genre: Pop – 128 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
When you say you need me
Know I need you more
Boy I adore you
I adore you
Let It Go – Idina Menzel
Released in 2014, Genre: Pop – 68 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
It’s time to see what I can do
To test the limits and break through
No right, no wrong, no rules for me
I’m free
Say Something – A Great Big World With Christina Aguilera
Released in 2014, Genre: Pop – 126 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
And I’m sorry that I couldn’t get to you
And anywhere, I would have followed you
Oh-oh, say something, I’m giving up on you
Stay With Me – Sam Smith
Released in 2014, Genre: Pop – 85 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
Oh, won’t you stay with me?
‘Cause you’re all I need
This ain’t love, it’s clear to see
But darling, stay with me
I Choose You – Sara Bareilles
Released in 2014, Genre: Pop – 77 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
Tell the world that we finally got it all right
I choose you
I will become yours and you will become mine
I choose you
All Of Me – John Legend
Released in 2013, Genre: R&B – 63 BPM (Remix @ 130 BPM)
Lyrics to Dance:
You’re my end and my beginning
Even when I lose, I’m winning
‘Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you
Royals – Lorde
Released in 2013, Genre: Pop – 86 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash
We don’t care
We aren’t caught up in your love affair
Unconditionally – Katy Perry
Released in 2013, Genre: Pop – 129 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
There is no fear now
Let go and just be free
I will love you unconditionally
Best Day Of My Life – American Authors
Released in 2013, Genre: Pop – 100 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ife
Hey Ho – The Lumineers
Released in 2012, Genre: Rock – 79 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
I belong with you, you belong with me
You’re my sweetheart
I Do – Colbie Caillat
Released in 2011, Genre: Pop – 145 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
Ooh, can we be a family?
And when I’m 80 years old and I’m sitting next to you
And we’ll remember when we said
I do, I do, I do, do-do-do-do-do-do-do
It Will Rain – Bruno Mars
Released in 2011, Genre: Pop – 75 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
If I lose you, baby
Just like the clouds
My eyes will do the same if you walk away
Every day, it’ll rain
Just A Kiss – Lady A
Released in 2011, Genre: Country – 72 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
No, I don’t wanna mess this thing up
Someone Like You – Adele
Released in 2011, Genre: Pop – 68 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
“Don’t forget me, ” I beg
I remember you said
“Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead”
Drunk On You – Luke Bryan
Released in 2011, Genre: Country – 166 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
The best buzz I’m ever gonna find
Hey I’m a little drunk on you
And high on summertime
If I Die Young – The Band Perry
Released in 2010, Genre: Country – 69 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Glitter In The Air – P!nk
Released in 2010, Genre: Pop – 101 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
Have you ever fed a lover with just your hands?
Close your eyes and trust it, just trust it
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
Fire Flies – Owl City
Released in 2009, Genre: Pop – 90 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
‘Cause I’d get a thousand hugs
From ten thousand lightning bugs
As they tried to teach me how to dance
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Released in 2008, Genre: Rock – 151 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
I guess what I be saying is there ain’t no better reason
To rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons
It’s what we aim to do
Our name is our virtue
Gotta Be Somebody – Nickelback
Released in 2008, Genre: Rock – 116 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
‘Cause nobody wants to be the last one there
‘Cause everyone wants to feel like someone cares
Someone to love with my life in their hands
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Released in 2008, Genre: Rock – 138 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
Once you’d gone, there was never
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world
Take A Bow – Rihanna
Released in 2008, Genre: Pop – 82 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
That was quite a show
Very entertaining
But it’s over now
(But it’s over now)
Go on and take a bow
Love Story – Taylor Swift
Released in 2008, Genre: Country – 120 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
I love you and that’s all I really know
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
It’s a love story, baby, just say, “Yes”
Your Everything – Keith Urban
Released in 2007, Genre: Country – 134 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
All that you’ve been dreaming of and more, so much more
I want to be your everything
No One – Alicia Keys
Released in 2007, Genre: R&B – 92 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I’m feeling
No one, no one, no one
Love You I Do – Jennifer Hudson
Released in 2006, Genre: R&B – 117 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
I never could have known this would be
Oh, you and you alone, yeah, all for me
Lips Of An Angel – Hinder
Released in 2005, Genre: Rock – 66 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words, it makes me weak
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Released in 2005, Genre: Rock – 110 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
Yeah, we’ll look at the stars when we’re together
Well, it’s always better when we’re together
Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right – Billy Currington
Released in 2005, Genre: Country – 84 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
Don’t know what I did to earn a love like this, but baby I
Must be doin’ something right
I’m Beginning To See The Light – Kelly Rowland
Released in 2003, Genre: Pop – 132 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
I never made love by lantern-shine
Never saw rainbows in my wine
Now that your lips set a fire to mine
100 Years – Five For Fighting
Released in 2003, Genre: Rock – 121 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
I’m 99 for a moment
And dying for just another moment
And I’m just dreaming
Counting the ways to where you are
A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson
Released in 2002, Genre: Pop – 73 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
Oh, I can’t believe it’s happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Drift Away – Uncle Kracker
Released in 2002, Genre: Rock – 76 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
I wanna get lost in your Rock ‘n’ Roll
And drift away
Won’t you take me away?
The Way You Look Tonight – Michael Buble
Released in 2001, Genre: Jazz – 116 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
And your cheeks so soft
There is nothing for me but to love you
And the way you look tonight
Remind Me – Brad Paisley with Carrie Underwood
Released in 2001, Genre: Country – 71 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
So on fire, so in love
Way back when we couldn’t get enough
Remind me, remind me
Me and You – Kenny Chesney
Released in 1995, Genre: Country – 72 BPM
Lyrics to Dance:
All I have to you
Thank the stars above
That we share this love
Me and you
You can also find the music used for dances.
Similar song lists for further reading:
Songs for Foxtrot:
Baby You’ve Got What It Takes—Unknown
All I Do Is Dream Of You—Dean Martin
Excuse My French—Cato Emerald
Cheek To Cheek—Fred Astaire
Beyond The Sea—Bobby Darin
Also maybe…
In The Cold, Cold Night—Tracey Thorn
In These Shoes—Kirsty MacColl
Thank you Tom for sharing. A great list you provided. Future readers and I appreciate you.
FYI – Most of these songs are not Foxtrot rhythm, maybe try “1 step” rumbas or nightclub two step
Thank you for the feedback. Are there songs you categorize as Foxtrot songs you would recommend for weddings?
What an awesome list!! We are learning to Foxtrot after 20 years of marriage. Thanks
Thank you Robert. Yes, we love the list as well to dance the Foxtrot.