How to Choose the Perfect Stepdad-Daughter Dance Song

As a wedding DJ with years of experience and music knowledge, below is a curated list of my favorite songs to play for stepdads & stepdaughters.

See a list of the top songs for a stepdad and stepdaughter dance at a wedding grouped by the type of relationship. A wedding couple can have a special dance with their stepdad during the reception.

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Quick Tips

Select a song that fits your relationship. If you are dancing, consider:
1. The tempo of the song – do you want a fun uptempo song or a slow dance and
2. The song length – a DJ can mix a shorter version if you don’t wish to dance the complete three to four minutes.

Songs By Theme

About Stepdads

Songs about being a stepdad from the stepdad’s perspective or the child’s perspective.

  • Step by Step – Brandon Davis
  • My Boy (My Girl Version)– Elvie Shane
  • He Didn’t Have To Be – Brad Paisley

Daughters Growing Up

Songs that talk about a man watching and loving his daughter grow up. The songs are not talking about a love between a father and daughter but rather more generic.

  • Story Of Love – Bon Jovi
  • Then They Do – Trace Adkins
  • It Won’t Be Like This For Long – Darius Rucker
  • Gracie – Ben Folds

A Loving Dad-Daughter Relationship

If the stepdad and stepdaughter had a loving relationship, consider these songs.

  • Sweet Pea – Amos Lee
  • My Little Girl – Tim McGraw
  • I Loved Her First – Heartland
  • Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
  • Beautiful Memory – Scott Keo

Wishing Your Stepdaughter The Best

If a stepdad wants to send well wishes to the newlyweds with a song, listen to these selections.

  • Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw
  • My Wish – Rascal Flatts
  • I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack

Songs About Being There

Songs about being there if you ever need me is a special song dedication from a stepdad to his stepdaughter.

  • Call My Name – Lukas Graham
  • You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor
  • You’re My Best Friend – Queen
  • One Call Away – Charlie Puth
  • Never Alone – Jim Brickman Feat. Lady Antebellum
  • Count On Me – Bruno Mars

Songs About Letting Go

Songs about a stepdad letting his stepdaughter go and letting her start her new life as a married woman.

  • Time to Let Me Go – Quixotic Sound
  • You Can Let Go – Crystal Shawanda
  • You Don’t Have to Let Go – Jessica Simpson

Songs About Superhero Dads

Songs from the stepdaughter’s perspective of putting her stepdad on a pedestal.

  • You’ll Always Be My Hero – Ashley Marina
  • Hero – Mariah Carey

Gender-inclusive Songs

Nongender-specific songs to choose for a special moment at your wedding reception for a stepdad.

  • Forever Now – Michael Bublé

Stepdad Songs to Skip

Be sure to listen and know the lyrics of the songs. This is really important. Many songs listed on stepdad song lists are about a relationship between a loving couple and not a parent figure and a child relationship.

  • “Through The Years” by Kenny Rogers
  • “Every Breath You Take” by The Police
  • “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

DJs! Plan a Stepdad and Daughter Song by BPM and Key

(Click on the Song, Artist, Key and BPM table columns for sorting)

SongArtistKeyBPM
You Can Let GoCrystal Shawanda9B69
He Didn't Have to BeBrad Paisley11B73
Never AloneJim Brickman, Lady A10B82
You'll Always Be My HeroAshley Marina11A83
Count on MeBruno Mars8B89
One Call AwayCharlie Puth3B91
You've Got a FriendJames Taylor11B92
Humble And KindTim McGraw1B101
Sweet PeaAmos Lee1B102
Isn't She LovelyStevie Wonder12A119
You're My Best Friend - Remastered 2011Queen8B119
HeroMariah Carey11B120
Time to Let Me GoQuixotic Sound, Sophia Kaloustian10B124
GracieBen Folds11B124
Forever NowMichael Bublé10B132
My WishRascal Flatts12B136
I Loved Her FirstHeartland12B137
You Don't Have To Let GoJessica Simpson10B139
Step by StepBrandon Davis4B142
My Boy (My Girl Version)Elvie Shane11B144
It Won't Be Like This For LongDarius Rucker12B144
My Little GirlTim McGraw8B145
Then They Do - With String IntroTrace Adkins6B150
I Hope You DanceLee Ann Womack6A151
Story Of LoveBon Jovi10A155
Call My NameLukas Graham6B166
Beautiful MemoryScott Keo4B178

*BPM and key pulled from SongData.io

Spotify Stepdad-Stepdaughter Playlist

Do you have a favorite Stepdad & Stepdaughter song? Please share your song below in the comments.

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