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