These Sweet Mother-Daughter Songs Will Melt Both Your Hearts

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There are few bonds as special in life as the one between a mother and daughter. This Mother's Day, celebrate that loving relationship with a playlist of heartfelt mother-daughter songs. Whether you send her a link or sing a rendition yourself (if that's your cup of tea!), she'll be touched by the power of these lyrics and mother-daughter messages. The sweet tunes on this list are all about the unconditional love between a mother and child, so they're perfect for sharing with anyone who is just like a parent to you, even if they're not related by blood.

These songs by influential artists including Bette Midler, Beyoncé, and Celine Dion help express just what you might be feeling. So, when you're busy writing up that Mother's Day card or drafting up your Mother's Day Instagram captions, you can use them for your reference. These songs perfectly capture how you feel about her or how you feel about being a mom. Reba McEntire sings about watching your little one grow up, while the Spice Girls celebrate all the ways Mom supported them over the years. Make a curated playlist to accompany the day, along with a few picks of the best Mother's Day movies. These songs about moms and daughters will make you feel all warm and fuzzy right away.

"You Are My Sunshine" - Elizabeth Mitchell

How many mothers have sung this sweet lullaby to their babies? It's the perfect song to send Mom back to those lovely newborn nights.

"Butterfly Fly Away" - Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

Say thank you to Mom for all the big and small things she did for you growing up with this sweet song from father-daughter duo Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus.

"Loves Me Like A Rock" - Paul Simon

With lyrics like “Oh, my mama loves me, she loves me/She get down on her knees and hug me," this gospel-infused song will have you both feeling the love.

"The Best Day (Taylor’s Version)" - Taylor Swift

This nostalgic tune will make you both reminisce about all those magical mother-daughter days you've spent together through the years.

"You're My Best Friend" - Queen

For anyone who counts their mama as their BFF, there's this enduring friendship anthem by Queen.

"Mom" - Meghan Trainor

My mom is better than yours! That's the message behind this cheeky song that celebrates moms the way only Meghan Trainor knows how.

"Like My Mother Does" - Lauren Alaina

Like mother, like daughter. Anyone who's got their mother's laugh, spirit, and temper (😂) will love this touching country song.

"There You'll Be" - Faith Hill

Whether your mom is still with you or not, this soaring power ballad celebrates her unwavering love for you.

"By Your Side" - Sade

Sade sang of loving someone through all of their ups and downs— you know, just like Mom loves you!–in this mellow but moving song.

"Have I Told You Lately" - Rod Stewart

If you haven't told your mom you love her lately, now is the time— and this is the song. ❤️

"Promise" - Tori Amos

Tori Amos and her daughter graced us with this heartfelt duet. It acts as a promise to be there for each other no matter what.

"I'll Be There" - The Jackson 5

Mother-daughter pairs will relate to the unconditional love that pours out of these lyrics.

"Wind Beneath My Wings" - Bette Midler

Initially written as a love song, Bette Midler made this song her own when she re-recorded it for the movie Beaches. The song's lyrics describe a reassuring hero and will make any mom feel special.

A Mother Like You

Daughters, if you're looking for the perfect Mother's Day song, this is it.

"Mother" - Sugarland

Guitarist Kristian Bush's mom passed away when she was 55. Sugarland released this tribute on April 27, 2018, on what would have been her 73rd birthday.

"Because You Loved Me" - Celine Dion

Celine Dion gives thanks to a loved one who has been her pillar through hard times. One can easily attribute this as an ode their mother: "You gave me faith 'cause you believed. I'm everything I am because you loved me."

"Mother" - Ashanti

Ashanti sings about the many ways mothers teach us and inspire us in her 2008 track.

"Where You Lead, I Will Follow" - Carole King

You probably recognize this Carole King tune from the Gilmore Girls theme song, making it the ultimate mother-daughter anthem.

"Mama" - Spice Girls

The Spice Girls sing about looking back as an adult on all the ways your mom was there for you growing up.

"Never Grow Up" - Taylor Swift

If you have a little one, this Taylor Swift tune will remind you to hold fast to these memories of growing up.

"Mama Said" - The Shirelles

The Shirelles sing about how Mom is always right in this classic '60s Motown hit.

"Shiny" - Sara Bareilles

Sara Bareilles wrote this song for her mom, how her magic shines through in everything she does.

"Blue" - Beyoncé

Beyoncé reflects on what it's like to be a mother in this 2014 single, wishing that it would last forever. Her daughter Blue makes an appearance in both the song and music video!

"Mama's Song" - Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood sings this song to her mom, about finding the right person to spend her life with.

"In My Daughter's Eyes" - Martina McBride

If you're a mom, this song will speak to the impenetrable bond with your child, how you see who you want to be in their eyes.

"Oh Mother" - Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera says she wrote this song for her mother, thanking her for saving them from an abusive situation and raising her as a single mom.

"Landslide" - Fleetwood Mac

This iconic song is all about growing, changing, and reflecting on yourself, making it appropriate for any mother-daughter duo who have faced a lot of change over the years.

"Isn't She Lovely" - Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder celebrates the birth of his daughter Aisha Morris on this upbeat track that even features audio of her at the end.

"Blended Family (What You Do For Love)" - Alicia Keys

Anyone who grew up in a blended family or built their own will relate to this Alicia Keys song about she and husband Swizz Beatz's family.

"The One Thing" - Shakira

Even though Shakira wrote this song for her son Milan, it's still a perfect mother-daughter tune about a mom's unconditional love.

"Sweetest Devotion" - Adele

Adele also sings about her son on this 2015 track. But its message about motherhood is relatable for any mom out there.

"You're Gonna Be" - Reba McEntire

Any moms might shed a tear listening to Reba's song that's all about watching your kid grow up through all the ups and downs.

"Mother" - Kacey Musgraves

If you and your mom live far away from each other, you'll relate to this Kacey Musgraves song about missing your mom, especially when you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders.

"Slipping Through My Fingers" - ABBA

Familiar with the bittersweetness of your little girl growing up? That's what this ABBA song is all about, as they're slipping through your fingers all the time.

"You Can't Lose Me" - Faith Hill

This song reflects on how your mom was always there for you growing up—and even after you've grown up.

"I Hope You Dance" - Lee Ann Womack

You can't listen to this ballad about motherhood with a dry eye. It's about wishing that your kids go out and experience all that life has to offer.

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