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8 Best Funeral Songs and Hymns For Daughter
The immeasurable loss of a daughter leaves families grappling with a myriad of emotions. Music can provide a comforting backdrop for both mourning and remembrance. This page curates a selection of funeral songs, striving to capture the essence of the special relationship between parent and daughter during this difficult time.
Below shows the following songs on the page: Daughters, I Loved Her First, My Little Girl, Butterfly Kisses, Cinderella, In My Daughter's Eyes, Father and Daughter, You Raise Me Up.
Below shows the following songs on the page: Daughters, I Loved Her First, My Little Girl, Butterfly Kisses, Cinderella, In My Daughter's Eyes, Father and Daughter, You Raise Me Up.
1) Daughters
Song Written by John Mayer
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2) I Loved Her First
Song Written by Heartland
Look at the two of you dancing that way
Lost in the moment and each other's face
So much in love, you're alone in this place
Like there's nobody else in the world
I was enough for her not long ago
I was her number one, she told me so
And she still means the world to me
Just so you know, so be careful when you hold my girl
Time changes everything, life must go on
And I'm not gonna stand in your way
I loved her first, I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But it's still hard to give her away
I loved her first
How could that beautiful woman with you
Be the same freckle-faced kid that I knew?
The one that I read all those fairy tales to
And tucked into bed all those nights
And I knew the first time I saw you with her
It was only a matter of time
I loved her first, I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But it's still hard to give her away
I loved her first
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
Someday you might know what I'm going through
When a miracle smiles up at you
I loved her first
Lost in the moment and each other's face
So much in love, you're alone in this place
Like there's nobody else in the world
I was enough for her not long ago
I was her number one, she told me so
And she still means the world to me
Just so you know, so be careful when you hold my girl
Time changes everything, life must go on
And I'm not gonna stand in your way
I loved her first, I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But it's still hard to give her away
I loved her first
How could that beautiful woman with you
Be the same freckle-faced kid that I knew?
The one that I read all those fairy tales to
And tucked into bed all those nights
And I knew the first time I saw you with her
It was only a matter of time
I loved her first, I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But it's still hard to give her away
I loved her first
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
Someday you might know what I'm going through
When a miracle smiles up at you
I loved her first
3) My Little Girl
Song Written by Tim McGraw
Gotta hold on easy as I let you go
Gonna tell you how much I love you, though you think you already know
I remember I thought you looked like an angel wrapped in pink, so soft and warm
You've had me wrapped around your finger since the day you were born
You're beautiful, baby, from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on, take on this whole world
But to me, you know you'll always be my little girl
When you were in trouble, that crooked little smile could melt my heart of stone
Now look at you, I've turned around and you've almost grown
Sometimes when you're asleep, I whisper "I love you" in the moonlight at your door
As I walk away, I hear you say, "Daddy, love you more"
You're beautiful, baby, from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on, take on this whole world
But to me, you know you'll always be my little girl
Someday, some boy will come and ask me for your hand
But I won't say yes to him unless I know, he's the half
That makes you whole, he has a poet's soul, and the heart of a man's man
I know he'll say that he's in love
But between you and me, he won't be good enough
You're beautiful, baby, from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on, take on this whole world
But to me, you know you'll always be my little girl
[Spoken:]
Somewhere between the make-believe and the blue jean angel
Between the tiny heartbeats, hidden beneath Barbie dolls and soccer balls
Through kindergarten graduations and ballet recitals
And the whispered "I love you's" at bedtime
You've become my world
You're beautiful, baby, from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on, take on this whole world
But to me, you know you'll always be my little girl
My little girl
Gonna tell you how much I love you, though you think you already know
I remember I thought you looked like an angel wrapped in pink, so soft and warm
You've had me wrapped around your finger since the day you were born
You're beautiful, baby, from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on, take on this whole world
But to me, you know you'll always be my little girl
When you were in trouble, that crooked little smile could melt my heart of stone
Now look at you, I've turned around and you've almost grown
Sometimes when you're asleep, I whisper "I love you" in the moonlight at your door
As I walk away, I hear you say, "Daddy, love you more"
You're beautiful, baby, from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on, take on this whole world
But to me, you know you'll always be my little girl
Someday, some boy will come and ask me for your hand
But I won't say yes to him unless I know, he's the half
That makes you whole, he has a poet's soul, and the heart of a man's man
I know he'll say that he's in love
But between you and me, he won't be good enough
You're beautiful, baby, from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on, take on this whole world
But to me, you know you'll always be my little girl
[Spoken:]
Somewhere between the make-believe and the blue jean angel
Between the tiny heartbeats, hidden beneath Barbie dolls and soccer balls
Through kindergarten graduations and ballet recitals
And the whispered "I love you's" at bedtime
You've become my world
You're beautiful, baby, from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on, take on this whole world
But to me, you know you'll always be my little girl
My little girl
4) Butterfly Kisses
Song Written by 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;
sticking 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 16 today
She's looking like her mama a little more everyday
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;
sticking 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.
All the precious time
Like the wind, the years go by.
Precious butterfly.
Spread your wings and fly.
She'll change her name today.
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."
She leaned over
Gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there,
Sticking 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 gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses...
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;
sticking 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 16 today
She's looking like her mama a little more everyday
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;
sticking 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.
All the precious time
Like the wind, the years go by.
Precious butterfly.
Spread your wings and fly.
She'll change her name today.
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."
She leaned over
Gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there,
Sticking 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 gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses...
5) Cinderella
Song Written by Steven Curtis Chapman
She spins and she sways to whatever song plays
Without a care in the world
And I'm sitting here wearing
The weight of the world on my shoulders
It's been a long day and there's still work to do
She's pulling at me saying, "Dad, I need you
There's a ball at the castle and I've been invited
And I need to practice my dancin'
Oh, please, daddy, please"
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
She says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressed
She wants to know if I approve of the dress
She says, "Dad, the prom is just one week away
And I need to practice my dancin'
Oh, please, daddy, please"
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh-oh-oh-oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
She will be gone
But she came home today with a ring on her hand
Just glowing and telling us all they had planned
She says, "Dad, the wedding's still six months away
But I need to practice my dancin'
Oh, please, daddy, please"
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh-oh-oh-oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
Without a care in the world
And I'm sitting here wearing
The weight of the world on my shoulders
It's been a long day and there's still work to do
She's pulling at me saying, "Dad, I need you
There's a ball at the castle and I've been invited
And I need to practice my dancin'
Oh, please, daddy, please"
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
She says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressed
She wants to know if I approve of the dress
She says, "Dad, the prom is just one week away
And I need to practice my dancin'
Oh, please, daddy, please"
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh-oh-oh-oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
She will be gone
But she came home today with a ring on her hand
Just glowing and telling us all they had planned
She says, "Dad, the wedding's still six months away
But I need to practice my dancin'
Oh, please, daddy, please"
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh-oh-oh-oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
6) In My Daughter's Eyes
Song Written by Martina McBride
In my daughter's eyes, I am a hero
I am strong and wise, and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes, everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light, and the world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me
Gives me strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes, I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone, I hope you see
How happy she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes
I am strong and wise, and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes, everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light, and the world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me
Gives me strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes, I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone, I hope you see
How happy she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes
7) Father and Daughter
Song Written by Paul Simon
If you leap awake in the mirror of a bad dream
And for a fraction of a second you can't remember where you are
Just open your window and follow your memory upstream
To the meadow in the mountain where we counted every falling star
I believe the light that shines on you will shine on you forever
And though I can't guarantee there's nothing scary hiding under your bed
I'm gonna stand guard like a postcard of a Golden Retriever
And never leave 'til I leave you with a sweet dream in your head
Trust your intuition, it's just like goin' fishin'
You cast your line and hope you get a bite
But you don't need to waste your time worryin' about the market place
Try to help the human race, strive for peace and grace, and dance the night away
Just do the best you can, and don't worry 'bout what the critics say
You're gonna dance with the father, the mother, the spirit, and the son
You're gonna dance with the father, the mother, the spirit, and the son
You're gonna dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance
And for a fraction of a second you can't remember where you are
Just open your window and follow your memory upstream
To the meadow in the mountain where we counted every falling star
I believe the light that shines on you will shine on you forever
And though I can't guarantee there's nothing scary hiding under your bed
I'm gonna stand guard like a postcard of a Golden Retriever
And never leave 'til I leave you with a sweet dream in your head
Trust your intuition, it's just like goin' fishin'
You cast your line and hope you get a bite
But you don't need to waste your time worryin' about the market place
Try to help the human race, strive for peace and grace, and dance the night away
Just do the best you can, and don't worry 'bout what the critics say
You're gonna dance with the father, the mother, the spirit, and the son
You're gonna dance with the father, the mother, the spirit, and the son
You're gonna dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance
8) You Raise Me Up
Song Written by Josh Groban
When I am down and, oh, my soul, so weary
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit awhile with me
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up to more than I can be
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit awhile with me
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up to more than I can be
Popular Songs
This section explores popular songs that are often chosen for funeral ceremonies.
Jerusalem
Remember Me
How Long Will I Love You
Bring Him Home
Abide With Me
The Carnival Is Over
Spirit In The Sky
Pie Jesu