The Most Romantic Valentine's Day Songs of All Time

When you can't find the right words to tell your partner how much they mean to you, music can often times string together lyrics into a form of poetry that perfectly captures your feelings. Love songs in particular can put you in your feels anytime of the year, and perhaps even more so on Valentine's Day. Whether you are celebrating February 14 with your significant other, a longtime partner or a group of friends, these best Valentine's Day songs range in genre from classic R&B love ballads to upbeat pop tunes from the 2000s. And, of course, we've included a few sad love songs because those lyrics always hit, even if you have found "The One."

Whether you already have a Valentine's Day playlist in the works, you would be remiss to not include these songs by Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston, Adele and Taylor Swift (to name just a few). You can blast rock n' roll love songs at a Valentine's Day party with friends or write your favorite lyric in a Valentine's Day card for your partner.

Here are the best Valentine's Day songs of all time to listen to — whether it's over a romantic dinner or on the dance floor.