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.

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)
Song | Artist | Key | BPM |
---|---|---|---|
You Can Let Go | Crystal Shawanda | 9B | 69 |
He Didn't Have to Be | Brad Paisley | 11B | 73 |
Never Alone | Jim Brickman, Lady A | 10B | 82 |
You'll Always Be My Hero | Ashley Marina | 11A | 83 |
Count on Me | Bruno Mars | 8B | 89 |
One Call Away | Charlie Puth | 3B | 91 |
You've Got a Friend | James Taylor | 11B | 92 |
Humble And Kind | Tim McGraw | 1B | 101 |
Sweet Pea | Amos Lee | 1B | 102 |
Isn't She Lovely | Stevie Wonder | 12A | 119 |
You're My Best Friend - Remastered 2011 | Queen | 8B | 119 |
Hero | Mariah Carey | 11B | 120 |
Time to Let Me Go | Quixotic Sound, Sophia Kaloustian | 10B | 124 |
Gracie | Ben Folds | 11B | 124 |
Forever Now | Michael Bublé | 10B | 132 |
My Wish | Rascal Flatts | 12B | 136 |
I Loved Her First | Heartland | 12B | 137 |
You Don't Have To Let Go | Jessica Simpson | 10B | 139 |
Step by Step | Brandon Davis | 4B | 142 |
My Boy (My Girl Version) | Elvie Shane | 11B | 144 |
It Won't Be Like This For Long | Darius Rucker | 12B | 144 |
My Little Girl | Tim McGraw | 8B | 145 |
Then They Do - With String Intro | Trace Adkins | 6B | 150 |
I Hope You Dance | Lee Ann Womack | 6A | 151 |
Story Of Love | Bon Jovi | 10A | 155 |
Call My Name | Lukas Graham | 6B | 166 |
Beautiful Memory | Scott Keo | 4B | 178 |
*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.