36 Songs About Grandchildren to Dedicate to a Grandson or Granddaughter

What is a good song for a grandchild?

"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts and "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack are the songs grandparents dedicate most: both are full of the hopes you have for a child's life. For a granddaughter, "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder is the favorite; for a grandson, "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" by John Lennon. For a new grandbaby, "You Are My Sunshine" is the lullaby most grandparents end up singing.

Songs from grandparents to grandchildren

1. "My Wish", Rascal Flatts: every hope for their future.
2. "I Hope You Dance", Lee Ann Womack: advice for a brave life.
3. "Humble and Kind", Tim McGraw: the values you want to pass on.
4. "Forever Young", Rod Stewart: a blessing for the years ahead.
5. "Don't Blink", Kenny Chesney: an old man's advice about how fast life goes.
6. "You're Gonna Miss This", Trace Adkins: enjoy every stage.
7. "Teach Your Children", Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: about generations learning from each other.
8. "Circle of Life", Elton John: from The Lion King, about life passing from one generation to the next.
9. "100 Years", Five for Fighting: a whole life, one age at a time.
10. "7 Years", Lukas Graham: growing up and growing old.

Songs for granddaughter

11. "Isn't She Lovely", Stevie Wonder: pure joy at a baby girl.
12. "Never Grow Up", Taylor Swift: wishing she could stay little.
13. "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)", Billy Joel: a promise to always be there.
14. "My Girl", The Temptations: the classic for a little girl.
15. "Dream a Little Dream of Me", The Mamas & the Papas: a gentle goodnight.
16. "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes", from Cinderella: for a granddaughter who loves princesses.
17. "You Are the Sunshine of My Life", Stevie Wonder: the light she brings.

Songs for grandson

18. "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)", John Lennon: a lullaby for a boy.
19. "Sweet Baby James", James Taylor: written for a baby nephew who was named after him.
20. "Danny's Song", Loggins and Messina: the joy of a new boy in the family.
21. "Boy", Lee Brice: advice for growing into a good man.
22. "Watching You", Rodney Atkins: a little boy copying the grown-ups.
23. "You've Got a Friend in Me", Randy Newman: a promise of friendship.
24. "Count on Me", Bruno Mars: you will always be there.

Lullabies for a new grandbaby

25. "You Are My Sunshine": the lullaby grandparents know by heart.
26. "Baby Mine", from Dumbo: tender and protective.
27. "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star": the first song many babies hear.
28. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: soft ukulele and big dreams.
29. "What a Wonderful World", Louis Armstrong: the world you want to show them.
30. "Edelweiss", from The Sound of Music: a gentle waltz.
31. "Brahms' Lullaby": the classic cradle song.

Fun songs to sing with your grandkids

32. "Do-Re-Mi", from The Sound of Music: a singalong for any age.
33. "Hakuna Matata", from The Lion King: no worries.
34. "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious", from Mary Poppins: a word to master together.
35. "Happy", Pharrell Williams: for a kitchen dance party.
36. "The Wheels on the Bus": for the youngest grandchildren.

Songs about grandchildren for new grandparents

Becoming a grandparent is its own kind of joy. For the baby shower or the first visit, "Isn't She Lovely", "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)", "What a Wonderful World" and "Circle of Life" mark the moment. A short video of the first meeting set to one of these songs quickly becomes a family treasure.

Songs for Grandparents Day

National Grandparents Day in the US falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day. It works both ways: grandparents can send a song to their grandchildren, and grandchildren can return the favor. For songs to dedicate to them, see our songs for Grandma and songs for Grandpa.

Songs for a grandchild's birthday

For a birthday, pair one fun song ("Happy", "Do-Re-Mi") with one song that says how proud you are ("My Wish", "I Hope You Dance"). Gift ideas for the day are in our guide to the best birthday gift for a grandson.

Songs for a grandchild's graduation or wedding

For big milestones, "I Hope You Dance", "Forever Young", "Don't Blink" and "You're Gonna Miss This" carry the advice grandparents want to give. If you are asked to share a few words at the party, a song can say the rest.

Songs for long-distance grandparents

If your grandchildren live far away, send a song with a short video message: "You Are My Sunshine" sung by you, a recording of a bedtime story or a song they can play before sleep. Many grandparents keep a "song of the month" tradition by video call.

A song written for your grandchild

A personalized song can say exactly what you want them to know: their name, the day they were born, the things you do together and the hopes you have for them. It becomes something they keep long after they have grown up. See our guide to a birthday song for a granddaughter and for a grandson.

How to create a song for your grandchild

1. Choose a style from 14 genres: acoustic, country, pop and more.
2. Add their name and what they call you.
3. Share three memories and the hopes you have for them.
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The full 3 to 4 minute song costs $24.99, or $29.99 for Premium with four full versions and editable lyrics. You get the MP3, a gift page and the lyrics as a PDF.

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