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Songs for your husband

28 songs · Updated 4 October 2026

Most men will not ask for a song, and most will be quietly floored when they get one. The trick is picking something that sounds like your marriage rather than a greeting card.

This list is split by what you want to say: that you love him, that you are glad you stayed the course, that you miss him, or just that life with him is fun. Every song is a real recording, with a line on when to play it.

To dedicate to him

  1. 1

    You Are the Reason — Calum Scott, 2017

    Slow and earnest. For a husband who helped you through something hard.

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    Halo — Beyoncé, 2008

    Big and soaring. For saying he is what got you through.

  3. 3

    I Choose You — Sara Bareilles, 2014

    Bright and joyful. Lovely for a vow renewal or an anniversary card.

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    How Long Will I Love You — Ellie Goulding, 2013

    Gentle and simple: as long as stars are above you. Good for a quiet moment.

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    Crazy Love — Van Morrison, 1970

    Warm and soulful. For a husband who loves the old records.

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    Unconditionally — Katy Perry, 2013

    Love that does not depend on anything. For a husband who has seen you at your worst.

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    I Get to Love You — Ruelle, 2016

    Soft and grateful. A lot of brides walk down the aisle to it.

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    The Best — Tina Turner, 1989

    Simply the best. Loud, fun, and exactly what to play at his surprise party.

Years together

For anniversaries, especially the ones with a zero on the end.

  1. 9

    You're Still the One — Shania Twain, 1998

    They said it would not last. For couples who proved everyone wrong.

  2. 10

    From This Moment On — Shania Twain, 1998

    A wedding-vow duet. Lovely for renewing them.

  3. 11

    Making Memories of Us — Keith Urban, 2005

    A gentle list of promises for the long haul. For a country-loving husband.

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    Me and You — Kenny Chesney, 1996

    Everything changes around you but the two of you. For a long anniversary.

  5. 13

    Because You Loved Me — Celine Dion, 1996

    Thank you for standing by me. For a husband who carried the family through a hard time.

  6. 14

    This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) — Natalie Cole, 1975

    Happy, brassy and full of confidence about the years ahead.

  7. 15

    Endless Love — Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, 1981

    The big duet. Over the top in the best way for a silver or golden anniversary.

Or have a song written about him

How you met, his terrible jokes, the way he is with the kids. Tell us a few details and TunedForYou writes a song about him and your life together, with his name in it.

One we made, to hear what it sounds like

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Still The One

For My Husband From Maria

"Through all the years we've been together You're still my calm in stormy weather I fall in love with you each day In every single little way..."

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When he is away

Deployments, long shifts, work trips and the nights the bed is too big.

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    Ain't No Sunshine — Bill Withers, 1971

    Two minutes about missing him. Send it from the empty kitchen.

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    Lucky — Jason Mraz, 2008

    A duet about being in love across an ocean. For deployments and long contracts.

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    Come Away with Me — Norah Jones, 2002

    Soft and dreamy. For planning the trip you will take when he is home.

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    Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours — Stevie Wonder, 1970

    Upbeat and certain. For the day he flies back.

Happy at home

For a kitchen dance, a Saturday morning or no reason at all.

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    You're My Best Friend — Queen, 1975

    Written by John Deacon for his wife. For a husband who is also your favourite person to hang out with.

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    Our House — Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, 1970

    About an ordinary day at home being perfect. Put it on with the morning coffee.

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    Better Together — Jack Johnson, 2005

    Lazy, warm and easy to sway to. For a slow Sunday.

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    Love on Top — Beyoncé, 2011

    Joyful and impossible to sit still to. For when he is the best part of your week.

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    You Make My Dreams — Daryl Hall & John Oates, 1980

    Dance-around-the-kitchen energy. A happy one to send for no reason.

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    Like I'm Gonna Lose You — Meghan Trainor, 2015

    A reminder to love him like every day counts. Gentle, with John Legend on the second verse.

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    At Last — Etta James, 1960

    If it was your first dance, it is your anniversary song forever.

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    Stand by Your Man — Tammy Wynette, 1968

    The old country classic. Send it with a wink.

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    Fly Me to the Moon — Frank Sinatra, 1964

    Swinging and light. Good for a date night playlist.

How to choose

Do not overthink his taste

If he only listens to classic rock, a classic rock love song will mean more than a better ballad he would never play.

Explain it in one line

Many men will miss the meaning unless you point at it. "This is how I feel when you walk in from work" is enough.

Use it in the moment

Put it on in the car, at dinner or while you are cooking together. A song he hears with you lands harder than a link.

Revisit your wedding song

On an anniversary, your first dance song plus one song for the years since makes a lovely pair.

Questions people ask

What is the best song to dedicate to my husband?

"You're Still the One" by Shania Twain, "You Are the Reason" by Calum Scott and "I Choose You" by Sara Bareilles are popular choices. Your own wedding song is always right for an anniversary.

What song can I send my husband when he is away?

"Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers for missing him, and "Lucky" by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat for a long separation.

What is a good anniversary song for a husband?

"Making Memories of Us" by Keith Urban, "Me and You" by Kenny Chesney or "From This Moment On" by Shania Twain.

What is a fun song to dedicate to my husband?

"You're My Best Friend" by Queen, "The Best" by Tina Turner or "You Make My Dreams" by Hall & Oates.

Can I get a custom song written for my husband?

Yes. TunedForYou writes a personal song from the stories you share, with his name and your memories in it. You hear a preview before you pay.

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Or have a song written about him

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