Masterpieces about fathers: songs about dads to listen to together as a parent and child
What kind of person is your father to you?
A workaholic, clumsy and quiet, someone with lots of hobbies and a great sense of fun, strict but truly kind at heart… There are so many people in the world we call “Dad,” and I believe each of us has our own image of what a father is.
As we grow from children into adults and reach life’s milestones, we come to recognize just how great our fathers are.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs that express newfound gratitude, unspoken feelings toward fathers, and pieces that sing about a father’s character.
Feel free to use these for Father’s Day gifts or to sing at karaoke as a present!
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- [Emotional Song] A classic wishing for a child’s growth — a love song dedicated to my child
- [Family Song] A gratitude song that lets you feel the importance of family.
- [Bereavement Song] To you whom I can no longer meet... Tear-jerking songs about death
- [Songs of Bereavement] Songs about losing someone dear. Tracks to listen to while thinking of a loved one.
- [Thank You] A song for grandpa and grandma: a classic that makes you want to express your gratitude
- [Parenting Song] A song dedicated to moms and dads working hard at childcare
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- A classic song that sings of gratitude to one’s parents. Thank you, Dad and Mom!
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- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
A classic song about fathers. Songs about dads to listen to with your kids (51–60)
in a blue suitFujiyama Ichirō
Husbands, here’s a song that lets you look back on youthful memories with your wives: Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Aoi Sebiro de” (In a Blue Suit), released in 1937.
It’s a poignant piece that captures the frustrating feeling of being unable to take that final step on a date with the woman you love, even as your feelings continue to grow stronger.
For couples who became husband and wife after going through such a bittersweet period, it’s a tune you can sing while fondly saying, “We had times like that, didn’t we?” This Father’s Day, try singing it while thinking of your beloved husband or wife, from your own point of view.
A small nutdōyō
The children’s song “Chiisana Ki no Mi” (A Little Nut) sings about autumn memories with one’s father.
It is based on a piece composed by the French composer Georges Bizet, and it became popular in Japan after being broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta in 1971.
The lyrics, which depict casual memories with a father and the sudden recollection of striking words, carry a touch of poignancy.
Many older adults, too, likely have various memories of their fathers.
Singing it on Father’s Day might be a lovely way to recall a wide range of father-related memories through the seasons.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced classic Japanese songs about fathers.
Did you find the “song for Dad” you were looking for? There were plenty of perfect songs for expressing gratitude or your feelings to your father—on Father’s Day each year, on his birthday, or at a once-in-a-lifetime wedding—as well as timeless tracks you’ll want to listen to while thinking of your dad.
Make the most of them in various situations, and be sure to make your time with your father truly special.