Recommended songs to give on Father’s Day: tear-jerking, moving tracks.
Father’s Day is coming up in June.
Have you decided how you’re going to show your appreciation to your dad?
When it comes to Father’s Day gifts, yellow roses are the classic choice.
But many people might feel a bit shy about giving roses.
So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs to give on Father’s Day!
How about sending your gratitude—something that’s hard to express in words—through music instead?
If you’re looking for “songs to give on Father’s Day” or “songs to listen to with your dad,” be sure to check these out!
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- [Family Song] A gratitude song that lets you feel the importance of family.
- A classic song that sings of gratitude to one’s parents. Thank you, Dad and Mom!
- [Memorial Song] A moving classic and love song dedicated to a beloved person embarking on a journey to heaven
- [Emotional Song] A classic wishing for a child’s growth — a love song dedicated to my child
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- [Parenting Song] A song dedicated to moms and dads working hard at childcare
Recommended songs to give on Father’s Day: tear-jerking, moving tracks (31–40)
Because you are hereUru
This is a popular ballad by Uru, who steadily increased her recognition by continuously posting cover videos of various artists on YouTube.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Theseus no Fune” (Theseus’s Ship), a human history that depicts a miracle born from family bonds that connect across generations.
The words and smiles from loved ones and family are treasures that stay in our hearts forever, aren’t they? This is the kind of song that, whenever you remember that love, fills you with gratitude and makes you want to say thank you.
Listen to this song and try expressing your everyday appreciation to your father.
It’s okay to cry.Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto
A wonderful masterpiece that brings healing, empathy, and inspiration to all fathers who grit their teeth and endure the hardships of everyday life.
It’s a pure cheer song by today’s shining idols, expressing respect for the efforts and dedication of fathers who work themselves to the bone for their families.
far; distant; by farGReeeeN
Even when we’re far apart, the words my parents told me and our everyday memories strongly push me forward.
It’s a warm and gentle song filled with that feeling.
The gratitude toward my parents and the bond I feel in its magnitude are beautifully expressed in the song, and it really touches the heart.
The messages delivered in a conversational tone will undoubtedly make you feel a deep sense of appreciation for your parents.
Don’t cry, Dad.Kyūso Nekokami
Daughters who become increasingly distant as they enter adolescence.
This expresses the feelings and various thoughts of fathers who, despite that, make daily efforts to keep communicating.
Listening to this song will surely let you rediscover the image of children growing up and the clumsy yet warm everyday life of the parents who watch over them, leaving you with a feeling of happiness.
HOMEKiyama Yusaku
Yusaku Kiyama, whose talent was recognized after performing a cover song on a TV music show, began his singing career in 2008.
His debut single, “home,” became so popular that he appeared on the year-end NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The lyrics convey, from a father’s perspective, the tangible happiness of life with his children and the joy of watching them grow.
So, if a dad deliberately listens to this song on Father’s Day and recommends it to his son or daughter, he might just receive the gift of a song in return!
Recommended songs to give on Father’s Day: tear-jerking, moving tunes (41–50)
PaPaMAY’S
Lyrics that express feelings for a father who lives far away.
It’s a song by the male–female duo MAY’S, included on their fifth album, “Kissing,” released in 2014.
The warm melody and vocals are soothing.
It’s exactly the kind of song you’d call a Father’s Day anthem! If you sang it in front of your dad, he might just cry.
To my fatherZushi Sankyōdai
There are quite a few men who give up their dreams out of a sense of responsibility after having a child.
A message of gratitude to such a father—written from the perspective of a grown son who has come to understand his father’s deep love—also serves as a declaration of resolve between two men, expressing the wish that his own existence can become an even greater dream.