Father's Day Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgZftrobqlg

give this a listen...it brings tears to my eyes EVERY time I hear it...even if it's more than once in a row... ;-)

Good Luck!!!

Leader of the Band, by Dan Fogleberg.......GREAT SONG that tells a touching story about is dad.

GOOD LUCK!!!

There is a beautiful song by Loudon Wainright from the movie Knocked Up. Google it and you can hear it, its kind of adult contemporary.

Daughter

Everything she sees
she says she wants.
Everything she says she wants
I see she gets.
That’s my daughter in the water
everything she owns I bought her
Everything she owns.
That’s my daughter in the water,
everything she knows I taught her.
Everything she knows.
Everything I say
she takes to heart.
Everything she takes
she takes apart.
That’s my daughter in the water
every time she fell I caught her.
Every time she fell.
That’s my daughter in the water,
I lost every time I fought her.
I lost every time.
Every time she blinks
she strikes somebody blind.
Everything she thinks
blows her tiny mind.
That’s my daughter in the water,
who’d have ever thought her?
Who’d have ever thought?
That’s my daughter in the water,
everything she knows I taught her.
Everything she knows

Father and Daughter by Paul Simon

Darius Rucker - It wont be like this for long

How about "Flower Parts" by Bob Schneider?

You have received a lot of good suggestions, although most would be better for a wedding. Since your girls are still young and not getter married maybe something like:

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Thank Heaven For Little Girls - From the musical Gigi
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
Daughters - John Mayer
How Sweet it is - James Taylor
Hero - Mariah Carey
You Are the Sunshine of my Life - Stevie Wonder
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Lean on Me - Bill Withers or Club Nuveau
She Love You - Beatles

I'm sure you will find the perfect song, what a great Fathers Day gift!! (I don't think you need to worry about copyright infringement as some one else suggested since you are purchasing the music and are using it for your own personal use and are not selling it.)

How about "My Girl" by the Four Tops, I think--could be the Temptations.

Cinderella by Stephen Curtis Chapman. it's totally the best song for daddy's of little girls.

A good one is "Daddy's Hands" I think it's sung by Martina McBride.You might also want to listen to "My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw it's also good.

Heartland - I loved her first.

My daughter made one using Walgreen's Photo Show...they have a song available with lyrics that are perfect for family photos.

When I searched it before, I think it was only available on Walgreens. Title "Enjoying Each Day" Artist "Single Track"

Some of the lyrics include:

"I never thought I was rich man, until I looked at what I have. Everything I wanted was always there in front of me. An object has no value, only people give them one."

Photo Show is a free program they offer for making video shows of your photos, with music.

I love "Daddy's Hands", not sure who it's by, but it's a country song. Very sweet. Makes me miss and love my Daddy everytime I hear it.

This is long because I copied the lyrics here so you wouldn't have to search for them. My vote is for "Butterfly Kisses" by Tim McGraw, but my Husband & Daughter love the song "My List (Brass Paperweight)" by Toby Keith (didn't copy this one out). Is your husband more into Rock music? If he likes Guns N Roses, then I vote for "Sweet Child of Mine". It's like "Butterfly Kisses" - a Daddy singing about his Little Girl.

****** Butterfly Kisses
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven and she's Daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all for..

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried"
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning and butterfly kisses at night

Sweet sixteen today
And she's lookin' like her mamma a little more every day
One part woman, the other part girl
To perfume and make-up, from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember...

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
"You know how much I love you, Daddy,
But if you don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time"
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses at night

Oh the precious times
Oh, like the wind the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly

She'll change her name today
and she'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bride room just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not sure,
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl"
And she leaned over...and gave me...

Butterfly kisses with her mamma there
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle, Daddy, it's just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don't cry"
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses

I couldn't ask God for more
Man, this is what love is
I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses
******

****** Sweet Child of Mine
She's got a smile that it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories
Where everything
Was as fresh as the bright blue sky
Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I'd stare too long
I'd probably break down and cry

Sweet child o' mine
Sweet love of mine

She's got eyes of the bluest skies
As if they thought of rain
I hate to look into those eyes
And see an ounce of pain
Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place
Where as a child I'd hide
And pray for the thunder
And the rain
To quietly pass me by

Sweet child o' mine
Sweet love of mine

Where do we go
Where do we go now
Where do we go
Sweet child o' mine
******

I know you have Daughters, but here's one about a Daddy and his son, but girls learn so much from them, too. :) I'm sure we're not the only ones whose kids have doen the first part of this song :) I like your idea, too,an dhope you don't mind if I borrow your idea. Since I have a Daughter & a Son I'll use one song for each. This one is called "Watching You" by Rodney Atkins.

****** Watching You
Drivin’ through town just my boy and me
With a Happy Meal in his booster seat
Knowin’ that he couldn’t have the toy ‘til his nuggets were gone.
A green traffic light turned straight to red
I hit my brakes and mumbled under my breath.
His fries went a flyin’, and his orange drink covered his lap
Well, then my four year old said a four letter word
It started with “S” and I was concerned
So I said, “Son, now where’d you learn to talk like that?”

Chorus:
He said, "I’ve been watching you, Dad, ain’t that cool?
I’m your buckaroo, I wanna be like you.
And eat all my food and grow as tall as you are.
We got cowboy boots and camo pants
Yeah, we’re just alike, hey, ain’t we, dad?
I want to do everything you do.
So I’ve been watching you."

We got back home and I went to the barn
I bowed my head and I prayed real hard
Said, “Lord, please help me help my stupid self.”
Just this side of bedtime later that night
Turnin’ on my son’s Scooby-Doo nightlight.
He crawled out of bed and he got down on his knees.
He closed his little eyes, folded his little hands
Spoke to God like he was talkin’ to a friend.
And I said, “Son, now where’d you learn to pray like that?”

Chorus:
He said, "I’ve been watching you, Dad, ain’t that cool?
I’m your buckaroo, I want to be like you.
And eat all my food and grow as tall as you are.
We like fixin’ things and holding Momma’s hand
Yeah, we’re just alike, hey, ain’t we, Dad?
I want to do everything you do; so I’ve been watching you"

With tears in my eyes I wrapped him in a hug.
Said, “My little bear is growin’ up.”
And he said, “But when I’m big I’ll still know what to do.”

"‘Cause I’ve been watching you, Dad, ain’t that cool?
I’m your buckaroo, I want to be like you.
And eat all my food and grow as tall as you are.
By then I’ll be strong as Superman
We’ll be just alike, hey, won’t we, Dad,
When I can do everything you do.
‘cause I’ve been watchin’ you."
hey yeah
uh huh
******

what a wonderful world--Louie Armstrong

Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman is also a good song. You might try googling Bride and father's dance songs.

Butterfly Kisses always chokes me up!

I hope you dance- Lee Ann Womack

Butterfly Kisses- Bob Carlisle

Dance with my Father - Luther Vandross

Thats my job - Conway Twitty

Love without end Amen- George Strait

Hope this helps you!

it's actually illegal to use a prerecorded song and synch it to video without buying the sync rights and licensing the song. i'd have the kids sing something of their own.

The song "Butterfly Kisses" comes to mind. Of course it is from the perspective of a father toward his little girl, but it is very nostalgic and beautiful. Your slide show sounds great!

Google it. I was looking for a certain song for a similar reason and noticed a webpage that had a list of songs for a slideshow for Dads. I didn't note it because it wasn't what I was wanting - but I'm sure you can find it or one like it.

Chrissy Hind/ Pretenders...I'm not sure exactly where you would find the song.. "stand by you"....its all about (in my opinion) about standing by the one you love and never letting anything happen to that person. Simply the lines of "I'll stand by you, and, wont let anyone hurt you"...conveyed to me absolute love and commitment.
I think it came from a movie with Keanu Reeves in it...something about "A walk in the clouds"...
Its a good song, in my opinion. Whether a Mom to a Dad, or daughter to a Dad, or "anyone to anyone".

Good Luck in your search,
Margaret

"Daddy's Hands" by Kathy Matthea

Daddy's Hand by Holly Dunn Great song or my little girl by tim mcgraw

How about the 10000 Maniacs Song "These are the Days"

Here are the lyrics.

These are days you'll remember.

Never before and never since, I promise,

will the whole world be warm as this.

And as you feel it, you'll know

it's true that you are blessed and lucky.

It's true that you are touched by something

that will grow and bloom in you.

These are days you'll remember.

When May is rushing over you

with desire to be part of the miracles you see in every hour.

You'll know

it's true that you are blessed and lucky.

It's true that you are touched by something

that will grow and bloom in you.

These are days.

These are the days you might fill with laughter until you break.

These days you might feel a shaft of light make its way across your face.

And when you do you'll know how it was meant to be.

See the signs and know their meaning.

It's true, you'll know how it was meant to be.

Hear the signs and know they're speaking to you, to you.

There is a song by Gary Allan that I am sure has alreay been suggested, but it is Tough Little Boys. Which is actually about a father and his daughter (the name can be a little misleading) It is one of my persoanl favs. You could also try Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle, Fathers and Daughters by Paul Simon. This si such a sweet project and I am sure he will love it!

God Bless,
S.

We have 2 girls and my husband loves drive by alan jackson

hi i love daddy's hands by
some of the words are:
I remember Daddy´s hands, folded silently in prayer.
And reaching out to hold me, when I had a nightmare.
You could read quite a story, in the callouses and lines.
Years of work and worry had left their mark behind.

I remember Daddy´s hands, how they held my Mama tight,
And patted my back, for something done right.
There are things that I´ve forgotten, that I loved about the man,
But I´ll always remember the love in Daddy´s hands.

Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin´.
Daddy´s hands, were hard as steel when I´d done wrong.
Daddy´s hands, weren´t always gentle
But I´ve come to understand.
There was always love in Daddy´s hands.

I remember Daddy´s hands, working 'til they bled.
Sacrificed unselfishly, just to keep us all fed.
If I could do things over, I´d live my life again.
And never take for granted the love in Daddy´s hands.

Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin´.
Daddy´s hands, were hard as steel when I´d done wrong.
Daddy´s hands, weren´t always gentle
But I´ve come to understand.
There was always love in Daddy´s hands.

Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin´.
Daddy´s hands, were hard as steel when I´d done wrong.
Daddy´s hands, weren´t always gentle
But I´ve come to understand.
There was always love...
In Daddy´s hands.

Little Miss Magic by Jimmy Buffet

What an awesome idea!! I'm stealing it!! BTW....'Daddy's Hands' (perfect song) is by The Judds. Thanks for the idea & good luck with your project.
H. B

Daddy's Little Girl or Butterfly Kisses

i just did this and i found the perfect song... it wont be like this for long by oh whats his name... he sings country now... the old hootie and the blow fish guy... its perfect

Definitely check out "The Man" by Dolly Parton. From the 1978 CD Heartbreaker. Available by download. Time - 3:18. It's a great choice. Happy Father's Day to all.

Warmly,
K.

Here are the lyrics but the tune and Dolly's delivery are superb. It will bring tears to your eyes, too.

"The Man"

I don't know why I like him, I just only know I do
I don't know why I trust him, I just know his heart is true
I don't know why he's more a man than any man I know
I don't know how I know the man's for real but I still know
The man is more than what meets the eye
He is worn and weary from life
He is rugged but he's got style
The man has got what matters inside

Weary, yes he must get weary but he doesn't say
But you can read between the lines that wind along his face
The man has got his memories that he hides inside his mind
And you can see the sadness in the eyes they hide behind

The man is more than what meets the eye
He is worn and weary from life
He is rugged but he's got style
The man has got what matters inside

Love him, yes I've always loved him and I always will
He holds a place in my heart no one else could ever fill
He's always been my hero, the best friend I've ever had
The man is something special and I'm proud that he's my dad

The man is more than what meets the eye
He is worn and weary from life
He is rugged but he's got style
The man has got what matters inside