60 Must-Play Songs About Parents Ideas

Aside from the bride and groom, the most important guests at your wedding will likely be your parents. And while they may be used to playing a supporting role, they too deserve their moment to shine. What better way to honor your mom and dad than to dedicate a heartfelt song to them at your reception?

If you want to go the sentimental route, your guests will be sure to tear up when they hear Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings,” or Elton John sing “Can You Feel The Love Tonight.” But if your family is more the joking type, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s “Parents Just Don’t Understand” will have your guests in stitches.

From heart-wrenching tales of unconditional love to feel good classics, here are 60 songs to dedicate to parents at your wedding.

01of 60 “Because You Loved Me,” by Celine Dion Lyrics of Love: “You were my strength when I was weak/You were my voice when I couldn't speak”

02of 60 “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You),” by Marvin Gaye Lyrics of Love: “I needed someone to understand my ups and downs/And there you were”

03of 60 “Wind Beneath My Wings,” by Bette Midler Lyrics of Love: “You were content to let me shine, that's your way/You always walked a step behind”

04of 60 “Mama Said,” by The Shirelles Lyrics of Love: "Mama said there'll be days like this, there'll be days like this/My mama said"

05of 60 “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” by Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Lyrics of Love: “You know parents are the same/No matter time nor place”

06of 60 “I’ll Be There,” by The Jackson 5 Lyrics of Love: “I'll reach out my hand to you/I'll have faith in all you do”

07of 60 “My Father’s House,” by Bruce Springsteen Lyrics of Love: "My father's house shines hard and bright/It stands like a beacon calling me in the night”

08of 60 “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” by Marvin Gay featuring Tammi Terrell Lyrics of Love: “Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough/Ain't no valley low enough”

09of 60 “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” by Elton John Lyrics of Love: “And can you feel the love tonight?/It is where we are”

10of 60 “Dance With My Father,” by Luther Vandross Lyrics of Love: “I'd play a song that would never ever end/How I'd love, love, love to dance with my father again, ooh”

11of 60 “I Got You (I Feel Good),” by James Brown Lyrics of Love: “When I hold you in my arms/I know that I can't do no wrong”

12of 60 “What A Wonderful World,” by Louis Armstrong Lyrics of Love: “I see them bloom for me and you/And I think to myself what a wonderful world"

13of 60 “Song for My Dad,” by Keith Urban Lyrics of Love: "There were times I thought he was being just a little bit hard on me/But now I understand he was making me become the man he knew that I could be"

14of 60 “You Are My Sunshine,” by Johnny Cash Lyrics of Love: “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine/You make me happy when skies are gray”

15of 60 “God Only Knows,” by The Beach Boys Lyrics of Love: “I'll make you so sure about it/God only knows what I'd be without you”

16of 60 “Your Smiling Face,” by James Taylor Lyrics of Love: “Whenever I see your smiling face/I have to smile myself”

17of 60 “My Dad,” by Paul Peterson Lyrics of Love: “He isn't much in the eyes of the world, He'll never make history/No, he isn't much in the eyes of the world, But he is the world to me”

18of 60 “Your Joy,” by Chrisette Michele Lyrics of Love: "No one can compare to the way my eyes fit in yours/You'll always be my father, and I'll always be your joy"

19of 60 “Mama,” by the Spice Girls Lyrics of Love: "Back then I didn't know why you were misunderstood Mama/So now I see through your eyes all that you did was love"

20of 60 “The Best Day,” by Taylor Swift Lyrics of Love: “I grew up in a pretty house and I had space to run/And I had the best days with you"

21of 60 “Just The Way You Are,” by Billy Joel Lyrics of Love: “I took the good times, I'll take the bad times/I'll take you just the way you are”

22of 60 “A Song for Mama,” by Boyz II Men Lyrics of Love: “Whenever I was down/You were always there to comfort me”

23of 60 “Stand By Me,” by Ben E. King Lyrics of Love: “No I won't be afraid, no I-I-I won't be afraid/Just as long as the people come and stand by me”

24of 60 “Hey Mama,” by Kanye West Lyrics of Love: "See you're unbreakable, unmistakable, highly capable lady that's makin' loot/A livin' legend too, just look at what heaven do"

25of 60 “Don’t Stop Believin’,” by Journey Lyrics of Love: “Don't stop believin'/Hold on to the feelin'"

26of 60 “Daddy,” by Beyonce Lyrics of Love: “You've given me such security/No matter what mistakes I make you're there for me”

27of 60 “Landslide,” by Fleetwood Mac Lyrics of Love: “Well, I've been afraid of changin'/'Cause I've built my life around you”

28of 60 “Lovely Day,” by Bill Withers Lyrics of Love: “Then I look at you/And the world's alright with me”

29of 60 “Family Affair,” by Mary J. Blige Lyrics of Love: “Let's get it crunk, we gon' have fun/Up on up in this dancerie”

30of 60 “I’ll Stand By You,” by The Pretenders Lyrics of Love: “Nothing you confess/Could make me love you less”

31of 60 “He Didn’t Have To Be,” by Brad Paisley Lyrics of Love: "Lookin' back, all I can say about all the things he did for me is/I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be"

32of 60 “The Best Day,” by George Strait Lyrics of Love: "Dad, this could be the best day of my life/I've been dreaming day and night about the fun we've had, just me and you doing what I've always wanted to”

33of 60 “We Are Family,” by Sister Sledge Lyrics of Love: “We are family/Get up everybody and sing”

34of 60 “Hero,” by Mariah Carey Lyrics of Love: “When I had you there/But then I let you go”

35of 60 “Through The Years,” by Kenny Rogers Lyrics of Love: “Through the years/You've never let me down”

36of 60 “You’re My Inspiration,” by Chicago Lyrics of Love: “You're the meaning in my life/You're the inspiration”

37of 60 “Dear Mama,” by 2Pac Lyrics of Love: "And there's no way I can pay you back/But my plan is to show you that I understand/You are appreciated"

38of 60 “The Wish,” by Bruce Springsteen Lyrics of Love: “And if it's a funny old world, mama, where a little boy's wishes come true/Well I got a few in my pocket and a special one just for you"

39of 60 “Father and Daughter,” by Paul Simon Lyrics of Love: “I believe the light that shines on you/Will shine on you forever”

40of 60 “You Raise Me Up,” by Josh Groban Lyrics of Love: “You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains/You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas”

41of 60 “Color Him Father,” by The Winstons Lyrics of Love: “Never a frown always a smile when he says to me 'How's my child?'/I think I'll color this man father/I think I'll color him love"

42of 60 “Mama’s Song,” by Carrie Underwood Lyrics of Love: “Mama, you taught me to do the right thing/So now you have to let your baby fly”

43of 60 “Father’s Eyes,” by Amy Grant Lyrics of Love: “When people look inside my life, I want to hear them say/She's got her father's eyes”

44of 60 “A Mother Like You,” by JJ Heller Lyrics of Love: “I know it won't always be easy/I hope I can love like you do”

45of 60 “Oh! My Papa,” by Eddie Fisher Lyrics of Love: “Oh, my pa-pa, to me he was so wonderful/Oh, my pa-pa, to me he was so good”

46of 60 “The Baby,” by Blake Shelton Lyrics of Love: "She'd laugh until she cried. I could do no wrong/She would always save me because I was her baby"

47of 60 “Kind and Generous,” by Natalie Merchant Lyrics of Love: “You've been so kind and generous/I don't know how you keep on giving”

48of 60 “Thank You,” by 33Miles Lyrics of Love: “Thank you for everything/thank you for loving me”

49of 60 “Always Be Your Baby,” by Natalie Grant Lyrics of Love: “Now I can stand on my own/But I know you'll never let go”

50of 60 “Mom,” by Megan Trainor Lyrics of Love: "Ain't nobody got a mom like mine/Her love's 'til the end, she's my best friend"

51of 60 “These Three Words,” by Stevie Wonder Lyrics of Love: “ "When was the last time that they heard you say/Mother or father, 'I love you?'"

52of 60 “Daddy’s Hands,” by Holly Dunn Lyrics of Love: “I remember daddy's hands how they held my mama tight/And patted my back for something done right”

53of 60 “Coat of Many Colors,” by Dolly Parton Lyrics of Love: "Momma sewed the rags together/sewin' every piece with love”

54of 60 “It’s for My Dad,” by Nancy Sinatra Lyrics of Love: “He always was a rock when I needed one/He gave me good advice when I needed some”

55of 60 “Have I Told You Lately,” by Rod Stewart Lyrics of Love: “Have I told you lately that I love you/Have I told you there's no one else above you”

56of 60 “Papa Don’t Take No Mess,” by James Brown Lyrics of Love: "Papa is the man who can understand how a man has to do whatever he can"

57of 60 “Mother,” by Ashanti Lyrics of Love: "You taught me strength, and you gave me guidance/ Whenever faith was lost you were there to find it"

58of 60 “I Learned From You,” by Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics of Love: “I learned from you that I do not crumble/I learned that strength is something you choose”

59of 60 "First Man" by Camilla Cabello Lyrics of Love: “You held me so tight, now someone else can/But you were the first man that really loved me”

60of 60 “Speechless,” by Alicia Keys Lyrics of Love: “I used to know all the words to say, I used to write all the poetry/But now you take my breath away”