Songs for Grandma: the ones she knows and the ones about her
26 songs · Updated 27 September 2026
Grandmas tend to have a song for everything, and many of them go back further than we do. The best way to reach her is often through the music she knew at twenty.
This list has songs written about grandmothers, the standards of her youth, and a few that the grandkids can sing to her. Play them at a birthday lunch, during a visit, or on the drive to see her.
Songs about grandmothers
Written with a grandma in mind.
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The songs she danced to
Standards from her younger years. Put these on and watch her sing along.
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Or have one written about her
She has heard a lot of songs, but probably not one with her name and her stories in it. TunedForYou writes a personal song from what the family tells us: the kitchen, the sayings, the summers at her house. Here is one we wrote for a pair of grandparents.
One we made, to hear what it sounds like
3:19Stories You Tell
For Grandma & Grandpa From All Your Grandkids
"The stories that you tell us Of times long ago The wisdom that you share with us Helps our spirits grow..."
You tell us about them, we write and sing it, and you hear a preview before you decide.
Sweet songs from the grandkids
Simple songs children can sing to her, or play while they hug her.
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For the tender moments
For a milestone birthday toast or a visit when you want to say more than usual.
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How to choose
Ask what she danced to
Most grandmothers have a song from a dance hall, a wedding or the radio in their twenties. Ask her, then play it at her next birthday. It is often the best gift of the day.
Mind the volume and the speaker
Hearing changes with age. A small speaker close to her beats a loud one across the room, and songs with a clear voice and little background noise are easier to follow.
Let the grandkids perform
A wobbly version of "You Are My Sunshine" from the youngest grandchild, filmed on a phone, will get more replays than any recording.
Make her a playlist she can use
If she is not on Spotify, put ten songs on a CD or a simple speaker with one button. Label it with the grandkids’ names.
Questions people ask
What is a good song to dedicate to a grandmother?
"Grandma’s Hands" by Bill Withers is the classic. For something she already knows, try a standard from her youth like "Moon River" or "Unforgettable".
What song should I play for my grandma’s birthday?
Something she can sing along to, like "Que Sera, Sera" or "Sweet Caroline", then a slower one like "What a Wonderful World" for a toast or photos.
What songs can grandkids sing to their grandma?
"You Are My Sunshine" is easy for small children. "Three Little Birds" and "What a Wonderful World" are simple and cheerful too.
What song works for a grandma’s 90th birthday slideshow?
Slow songs with a gentle pace: "Forever Young", "What a Wonderful World" or "In My Life". Plan about five seconds per photo.
Can I get a song written about my grandma?
Yes. You tell us her stories and TunedForYou writes and produces a song about her that the family can play, download and share.
More song lists
Looking for a song written just for them? Custom songs for grandparents · Birthday songs · Anniversary songs
Or have one written about her
Their name, your stories, the things only the two of you would get. Written and sung for them.
Write a song for Grandma