Songs About Motherhood You Need On Your Playlist
Today’s post includes a long list of songs about motherhood you need on your playlist if you are a new mama, or mom in general. Or dad! I collected this list from my followers, so thank you for those of you that submitted them!
A lot of them encompass parenting (or life/love) in general, and most of them will bring a tear to your eye. Especially if you are newly postpartum, lol. #hormones
Here is the list, in no particular order!
songs about motherhood you need on your playlist
- Lullaby – The Chicks
- Keep You Safe – JJ Heller (basically all JJ Heller songs, honestly)
- Big Love, Small Moments – JJ Heller
- Never Grow Up – Taylor Swift
- My Heart – Niykee Heaton
- When You’re My Age – Lori McKenna
- Mothers – Thomas Finchum
- I Got You – Jack Johnson
- Godspeed – James Blake
- Grow – Kolby Koloff
- You’re Gonna Miss This – Trace Adkins
- Have It All – Jason Mraz
- As Sure As The Sun – Ellie Holcomb
- You Are Loved – Ellie Holcomb
- Wildflowers – Tom Petty
- Angel Baby – Rosie and The Originals
- Wonderfully Made – Ellie Holcomb
- How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
- You Cannot Lose My Love – Sara Groves
- Never In My Wildest Dreams – Dan Auerbach
- I Am Your Child – Barry Manilow
- Live Forever – Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors
- Slow Down – Nichole Nordeman
- Song For My Children – Dave Barnes
- Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) – Billy Joel
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
- All Around You – Sturgill Simpson
- Hourglass – Mindy Gledhill
- Little Miracle of Mine – Dana McKeon
- invisible string – Taylor Swift
- I Get To Be The One – JJ Heller
- It’s A Big World – Renee & Jeremy
- Forever Now – Michael Buble
- Prayed For You – Matt Stell
- Reason To Sing – All Sons & Daughters
- Rescue – Lauren Daigle
- The Bones – Maren Morris
- A Mother’s Prayer – Celine Dion
- Baby Mine – Betty Noyes
- Hand to Hold – JJ Heller
- Never Gonna Let You Down – Colbie Calliat
- It Won’t Be Like This For Long – Darius Rucker
- Wonder – Bethel Music & Amanda Lindsey Cook
- Blueberry – Johnny Stimson
- What I Never Knew I Always Wanted – Carrie Underwood
- Sweetest Devotion – Adele
- Mine – Ellie Holcomb and Drew Holcomb
- I Get To Love You – Ruelle
- Shine – Benjamin Francis Leftwich
- You’re Gonna Live Forever In Me – John Mayer
- Find Your Wings – Mark Harris
- Be Kind To Yourself – Andrew Peterson
- You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins
- Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) – The Chicks
- The Best Day – Taylor Swift
- Grow Old With Me – Tom Odell
- Freeze Frame Time – Brandon Rhyder
- Room For You – JOSEPH
- Find The Light – David Ramirez
- I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
- Brahms’ Lullaby – Jewel
- Sweet Dreams – Jewel
- Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star – Jewel
- Dreamer – Jewel
- Forever And A Day (Always) – Jewel
- Almond Eyes – Brandon Lake
- Put Your Head On My Shoulder – Paul Anka
- Cover Me In Sunshine – Pink and Willow Sage Hart
- True Colors – Anna Kendrick & Justin Timberlake
- Your Song – Elton John
- Let Them Be Little – Billy Dean
- Humble and Kind – Tim McGraw
- Love Like This – Ben Rector
- Come Home To You – Ian Munsick
- Look At Us Now – Dylan Scott
- The Early Days – Old Man Luedecke
- Life Changes – Thomas Rhett
- Remember You Young – Thomas Rhett
Songs For Girl Moms / Dads
- Lady – Brett Young
- For My Daughter – Kane Brown
- Gracie – Ben Folds
- To The Guys Who Date My Girls – Thomas Rhett
- Capri – Colbie Calliat
Songs for boy moms / dads
- Boy – Lee Brice
- Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) – John Lennon
- Boys Will Be Boys – Derek Johnson
- Mama’s Boy – Ryan Griffin
- Beautiful Boy – Ben Harper
- You Will Always Be My Son – Anthem Lights
I hope these songs about motherhood / parenthood / life bring you some joy and give you all the feels like they do for me! Being a mom is the absolute best thing ever, and sometimes you just want to listen to some feel good songs that perfectly describe being a mama. Even the hard days! They are all 100% worth it. <3
Shanna
