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25 Best Baby Shower Songs for the Perfect Playlist

Discover the best baby shower songs for a heartfelt, fun, and memorable playlist guests will love.

Updated May 27, 2026
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If you’re anything like me, you know the right music can make or break the mood of an event. I love creating playlists and being the go-to DJ whenever the moment calls for it. A baby shower is such a meaningful time to celebrate the mom-to-be and her little one on the way. That’s why I’ve put together this curated baby shower playlist with 25 of my favorite baby shower songs to help set the tone for a joyful, memorable day.

If you’re looking for baby shower playlist ideas that feel heartfelt, fun, and memorable, these songs are a great place to start.

Whether you’re planning a cozy brunch, a backyard shower, or a larger celebration with friends and family, the right music can create a fun and welcoming atmosphere from the moment guests arrive.

Best Baby Shower Songs to Add to Your Playlist

Whether you’re curating a feel-good baby shower playlist or looking for a few sweet and sentimental songs to celebrate the mom-to-be, this list has you covered.

1. Daughters – John Mayer

This is probably the first song that comes to mind when I think of babies, especially little girls. John Mayer is one of my favorite musicians, and I think this is such a precious tribute to daughters everywhere.

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2. Boy – Lee Brice

There are quite a few country songs about having children. I only picked my absolute favorites for this list, but it was definitely hard. “Boy” is a father addressing his new son, sharing the lessons he learned as a boy himself.

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3. It Won’t Be Like This For Long – Darius Rucker

If you’ve been through the newborn stage, you can fully relate to this song. Darius Rucker sings about not letting moments pass you by, even when they seem difficult. At the end of my pregnancy, I also played this song when I was past my due date and desperately ready to give birth. It helped me remember to cherish every last moment, since life was about to change forever.

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4. You Are The Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

This was my first dance song with my husband at our wedding. I have the lyrics on the wall in our bathroom. It’s such a meaningful song. I think it would be perfect for celebrating the special occasion of bringing a baby into the world.

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5. All American Girl – Carrie Underwood

This heartfelt song is about a father finding out he is having a girl. It talks about how he grows to love being a girl dad and how special it is.

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Country songs tend to capture the emotions that come with becoming a parent especially well, which makes them perfect additions to a baby shower playlist.

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6. Better Together – Jack Johnson

I adore this Jack Johnson song about someone else bringing out the best in you. A baby certainly does bring out great things in you as you become a mother.

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7. Anything Like Me – Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley’s song is about a father recounting his own childhood and preparing for what fatherhood may bring. There’s an old saying that kids eventually give you a taste of your own childhood, which I think this song perfectly encompasses.

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8. Your Song – Elton John

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. I have the lyrics to this song in my son’s nursery. Even before I was ever pregnant, I knew this song would somehow be a part of my future child’s room. It perfectly describes how beautiful life becomes when your baby joins your family.

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9. I Saw God Today – George Straight

George Strait’s tribute to the miracle of birth is a tear-jerker. I always get a little misty-eyed listening to George Strait tell the story of a father who just had his first child. A baby truly is a miracle, and this sweet song paints a beautiful picture of it.

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10. ily (I love you baby) – by Surf Mesa ft. Emilee

I discovered this newer song, and I think it’s so cute. It makes me think of the newborn stage when they sleep all the time and are just so peaceful.

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Mixing upbeat songs with more emotional tracks can help create a playlist that feels fun, meaningful, and easy for guests to enjoy throughout the shower.

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11. You’re Gonna Miss This – Trace Adkins

I commend you if you can get through this song without shedding a tear. Every time motherhood is hard, I hear the lyrics from this song in my head and try to remember that at some point, I will miss every single stage. The days are long, but the years are short, which is beautifully captured throughout this song.

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12. American Girl – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

A classic rock tune about an all-American girl. The chorus and upbeat rhythm make this one especially fun. It’s definitely one to sing along to.

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13. My Wish – Rascal Flatts

This song was on my senior ad in the yearbook in high school. I think these wishes are what all parents have for their children.

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14. You & Me – Dave Matthews Band

I love this song about all of the memories and experiences you’ll share together. It’s great to imagine that with your future baby.

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15. Make You Feel My Love – Adele

There are many versions of this same song, but I love Adele’s because she is a mother herself. It’s just a beautiful tune about how much you would go through to show those you love that you care about them.

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Some baby shower songs naturally bring out the emotions, while others help keep the celebration lighthearted and fun.

16. Never Grow Up – Taylor Swift

Don’t we all wish they would always stay little? I love this Taylor Swift song about trying to hold on to childhood and not rush growing up.

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17. Sweet Pea – Amos Lee

A playful tune about that special little person in your life. Such a sweet song.

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18. Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

This was the song I danced to with my father at my wedding. I love this upbeat tune.

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The best baby shower playlists usually include a mix of emotional songs, upbeat classics, and a few nostalgic favorites everyone recognizes.

19. Little Bitty Pretty One – Thurston Harris, The Sharps

Classic songs like this always bring great energy to a playlist. Songs from this era always bring such fun energy to a celebration. I think it is a perfect song for a baby shower.

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20. My Little Girl – Tim McGraw

This is a sentimental tune about a father’s love for his baby girl. I love that Tim McGraw is a girl dad in real life. He clearly knows a thing or two to sing about this.

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Classic songs often work especially well for baby showers because they appeal to guests across different generations.

Related: 100+ Best Songs for Your Birth Playlist

21. Baby Love – The Supremes

Love at first sight is sure to happen the moment you meet your new baby. This happy tune is a fun song to include during the celebration.

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22. Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses

This is more of a play on words, since the lyrics say ‘child,’ but it’s always a crowd-pleaser. You need some upbeat songs to balance out the emotional ones. You don’t want to cry the entire time.

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23. Love Without End, Amen – George Strait

George Strait is on here twice, but he has so many that would be great for this playlist. I actually had to narrow it down and exclude a few I like. I love that he talks about loving your baby forever, through every stage of life.

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24. Father and Daughter – Paul Simon

A sweet song about a father’s love for his daughter. Such a great classic song.

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25. My Girl – The Temptations

This upbeat classic always gets people singing along. Such a catchy chorus that will really get the party going.

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These baby shower songs are the perfect mix of heartfelt and fun, setting the tone for a celebration filled with love, laughter, and special memories. From timeless classics to modern favorites, there’s something here for every kind of shower.

The right baby shower music can help guests feel relaxed, connected, and ready to celebrate the mom-to-be. Press play, celebrate the moment, and enjoy every beat of this beautiful milestone.

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Megan is a wife and first-time mom of a baby boy based in East Texas. She attended the University of Arkansas and received a B.S.E. in Communication Disorders, followed by an M.S.E. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M-Texarkana. Megan is a former elementary and middle school teacher of 8 years turned stay at home mom and lifestyle blogger at When Pigs Fly. In her free time, you can find her riding her Peloton, curling up with a good book, cuddling her two dogs, or enjoying a glass of rosé.

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