Songs for mom

What are the best songs about mom?

The best songs about mom include The Best Day by Taylor Swift, Mama’s Song by Carrie Underwood and Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton. They come from both sides: children thanking their moms and moms watching their kids grow up.

1. 01Mama Liked the RosesElvis PresleyA gentle, old-fashioned memory of a mother and her garden.
2. 02The Best DayTaylor Swift · 2008Written as a gift for her own mom, looking back on childhood days together.
3. 03Mama's SongCarrie UnderwoodA daughter telling her mom she’s found someone good. Lovely for weddings.
4. 04MamaSpice Girls · 1997A thank-you from grown daughters who finally understand.
5. 05Coat of Many ColorsDolly Parton · 1971A mother sewing a coat from rags, and the love stitched into it.
6. 06MotherKacey Musgraves · 2018A short, quiet thought about missing your mom.
7. 07Dear Mama2Pac · 1995A raw tribute to a mother who held on through everything. Explicit lyrics.
8. 08Slipping Through My FingersABBA · 1981Sung from a mother’s side, watching a daughter grow up too fast.
9. 09In My Daughter's EyesMartina McBrideA mother on what she sees in her daughter.
10. 10Mother Like MineThe Band PerryGratitude for a mom who was always there.
11. 11MomMeghan TrainorPlayful and proud: nobody’s mom beats hers.
12. 12LandslideFleetwood Mac · 1975About getting older and change. A favourite between mothers and daughters.

What are good mother–son dance songs?

Good mother–son dance songs include Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Because You Loved Me by Céline Dion and You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban. For the wedding dance, check the length of your pick: some, like Simple Man, run close to six minutes, and you can always fade it early.

13. 13Simple ManLynyrd Skynyrd · 1973A mother’s advice to her son. A popular mother–son dance for rock families.
14. 14Because You Loved MeCéline Dion · 1996Thanking the person who believed in you.
15. 15You Raise Me UpJosh Groban · 2003Builds slowly. A dance that ends in tears, the good kind.
16. 16What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong · 1967Short and gentle, easy to dance to without practising.
17. 17Stand by MeBen E. King · 1961Steady and familiar. A safe, warm pick.
18. 18Forever YoungRod Stewart · 1988A parent’s blessing for a grown child.
19. 19I Hope You DanceLee Ann Womack · 2000Wishes for a child’s life. Often chosen for mother–son dances.
20. 20My WishRascal FlattsEverything a parent hopes for their kid.
21. 21Humble and KindTim McGrawAdvice passed from parent to child.
22. 22You've Got a FriendJames Taylor · 1971Gentle reassurance that she’s always there.
23. 23Wind Beneath My WingsBette MidlerFor the mom who did the heavy lifting behind the scenes.
24. 24In My LifeThe Beatles · 1965Short and fond. A quiet choice for a mother–son dance.

What songs are good for mom's birthday or Mother's Day?

Upbeat songs suit mom’s birthday or Mother’s Day, like Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder, Mamma Mia by ABBA and Respect by Aretha Franklin. They’re for a mom who’d rather dance than cry.

25. 25Isn't She LovelyStevie Wonder · 1976Joyful and bouncy. Fine for a birthday breakfast.
26. 26Mamma MiaABBA · 1975Not about mothers at all, but she’ll laugh at the title and sing anyway.
27. 27RespectAretha Franklin · 1967For the mom who runs the house and wants it acknowledged.
28. 28Girls Just Want to Have FunCyndi LauperFor a birthday mix and a mom who still goes out dancing.
29. 29Mama Told Me (Not to Come)Three Dog Night · 1970A wink at all the advice she gave you.
30. 30I'm Every WomanChaka Khan · 1978Big, brassy and confident. Turn it up.
31. 31SuperwomanAlicia KeysFor the mom who does it all and is tired.
32. 32Dancing QueenABBA · 1976If she loves ABBA, she needs two.
33. 33Lovely DayBill WithersWarm and steady, for a slow Mother’s Day morning.

What songs are good for a mom's memorial?

Gentle songs for a mom’s memorial include Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran, Angel by Sarah McLachlan and You’ll Be in My Heart by Phil Collins, for a service, a graveside or a quiet drive. Our full list of funeral and celebration of life songs has more, grouped by moment in the service.

34. 34Supermarket FlowersEd Sheeran · 2017Sung from the side of a family that has just lost its mother. Very tender.
35. 35Dancing in the SkyDani and LizzyImagining a loved one at peace and dancing.
36. 36AngelSarah McLachlanPiano and voice, gentle and consoling.
37. 37See You AgainCarrie UnderwoodHopeful country ballad about meeting again.
38. 38You'll Be in My HeartPhil Collins · 1999A promise of closeness that works in both directions.
39. 39Over the RainbowIsrael Kamakawiwo'oleSoft ukulele and a peaceful voice.
40. 40Amazing GraceJudy Collins · 1970For moms of faith. Clear and calm.

Which songs for mom suit which occasion?

For mom’s birthday, start with Dancing Queen; for Mother’s Day, The Best Day; for a wedding dance, Simple Man; for a memorial, Supermarket Flowers.

How do you make a CD for mom?

To make a CD for mom, pick 18 to 22 songs, order them and print a cover and tracklist. A playlist link gets lost in her messages; a CD sits in the car and gets played.

• Pick 18 to 22 songs. Our guide to how many songs fit on a CD explains the 80-minute limit, and the playlist length calculator checks your list.
• Put them in order: a song she’ll recognise first, the most personal one last. Our mixtape guide has more on sequencing.
• Print a cover and tracklist with our free CD case template. A family photo on the front goes a long way.
• Decide on clean or explicit versions. Nearly everything here is clean; Dear Mama is the exception.

Don’t have a burner? We’ll burn your playlist for mom to a custom CD with your photo as the cover and post it to you.

Making one for dad too? See our songs for dad. For grandmothers, our gifts for grandparents covers building a CD of the songs from her era.