Songs for your brother
28 songs · Updated 4 October 2026
Brothers rarely say the soft thing out loud. A song can do it for you: sent on his birthday with no explanation, played in the slideshow at his wedding, or dropped into the group chat when he has had a bad week.
Every song here is a real recording, with a line on why it fits and when to use it. Some are about brothers, some are the songs you shouted along to in the back seat, and a few are for the moments when he needs to know you are there.
Songs about brothers
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For when he needs you
For a break-up, a lost job, an illness or a long stretch of not talking.
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Or have a song written about him
The bunk bed fights, the car you shared, the time he covered for you. Tell us a few of those stories and TunedForYou writes a song that could only be about your brother, with his name in it.
One we made, to hear what it sounds like
2:25My Hero, My Dad
For Dad From Mike
"You taught me how to stand up tall To get back up whenever I fall Dad, you're my hero through it all Happy birthday to the greatest..."
You tell us about them, we write and sing it, and you hear a preview before you decide.
Road trips and the back seat
The songs you fought over, then both sang.
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For his wedding, a new baby or a big birthday
Songs for the speech, the slideshow or the card.
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How to choose
Keep the message short
Most brothers do not want a speech. A song and one line ("this was on the radio the day you crashed Dad's car") says plenty.
Use the song you shared
The album you both wore out, the band you saw together, the song your parents played every Sunday. Shared history beats anything on a chart.
For a wedding, think about length
A best man slideshow runs about three to four minutes. Pick one song that fits the whole thing, or two: one funny, one that lands the ending.
Funny is allowed
If your relationship runs on insults, a joke song with a sincere note underneath it will mean more than a straight ballad.
Questions people ask
What is a good song to dedicate to my brother?
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by The Hollies is the classic. "Brother" by NEEDTOBREATHE and "Hey Brother" by Avicii are more recent favourites. A song from your own shared past usually means the most.
What song can I play for my brother at his wedding?
"Forever Young" by Rod Stewart, "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts or "Stand by Me" work well for a best man slideshow or a toast. Keep it to one song if the slideshow is under four minutes.
What song should I send my brother when he is struggling?
"I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5, "Fix You" by Coldplay or "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers, with a short message saying you are around.
What is a good birthday song for a brother?
Something you both shouted along to as kids, or a fun pick like "Mr. Brightside" or "The Boys Are Back in Town". For a milestone birthday, "Glory Days" is a fond look back.
Can I get a song written about my brother?
Yes. TunedForYou writes a personal song from the memories you share, with his name and your stories in it. You hear a preview before you decide to keep it.
More song lists
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Or have a song written about him
Their name, your stories, the things only the two of you would get. Written and sung for them.
Write a song for my brother