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!
- Father’s Day Song Rankings [2026]
- Masterpieces about fathers: songs about dads to listen to together as a parent and child
- [For Senior Facilities] Recommended Songs to Give on Father's Day
- [Songs of Bereavement] Songs about losing someone dear. Tracks to listen to while thinking of a loved one.
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- [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
- Songs to gift for longevity celebrations: heartwarming classics and popular tunes about life
- [Thank you, as always] Western songs I want to give on Father's Day
- Tear-jerking masterpieces sung by male artists that I’d recommend to Gen Z
- [Parenting Song] A song dedicated to moms and dads working hard at childcare
Recommended songs to give on Father’s Day: tear-jerking, moving songs (1–10)
3090 ~Song of Love~LGMonkees
The lyrics convey warmth and tenderness, making it a masterpiece filled with vivid memories of my father from childhood.
Just as having a child can awaken feelings of gratitude toward one’s father, this is a wonderful song imbued with a deep sense of appreciation for a loved one.
like youDREAMS COME TRUE
A classic song about fathers by DREAMS COME TRUE, a group that represents J-pop.
Many people may recognize it since it was used in a Kanpo Life Insurance TV commercial.
As the title suggests, if someone said “Like You,” it would probably make any dad so happy he’d cry.
The lyrics are filled with the father’s personality and wonderful qualities, but if you were to sing this song to your own dad, you might make it even more special by changing the lyrics to reflect your father’s personality and the things that make him great!
Memories are beautifulAimer
This is a song written for Father’s Day by the much-talked-about singer-songwriter Aimer.
Speaking of Aimer, she’s a musician admired by other musicians—her album “daydream” featured production from numerous popular artists.
Did you know that the true origin of her music actually lies with her father? It’s said that Aimer was drawn into music under the influence of her father, who was a bassist.
This Father’s Day song she penned is sure to move you—read the lyrics, and you’ll undoubtedly be touched by the warm and beautiful feelings woven into it.
Song of ParentsGReeeeN
This song feels like carefully retracing and regretting, one by one, the memories of having saddened one’s parents, all the way back to childhood, and it’s depicted from a child’s perspective in which even the memories of fierce clashes during adolescence, with the passage of time, all turn into gratitude.
It’s a track that brings tears when you listen to it as a parent.
HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
It’s a wonderful classic that maximizes the feeling of love for a great father who works hard every day.
Every powerful, heartfelt lyric from the vocalist becomes a message that lets you relive the emotion and gratitude toward your parent, and it’s sure to leave a lasting impression.
Nobody’s HomeONE OK ROCK
This song is filled with thoughts for the singer’s parents.
It’s a track by ONE OK ROCK, a rock band active internationally.
It’s included on their fourth album, Niche Syndrome, released in 2010.
It serves as a message from vocalist Taka to his parents, singers Shinichi Mori and Masako Mori.
Its emotional sound is truly moving.
Consider gifting it to a rock-loving dad.
To DadAI
“To Dad” is an intimate, homely song by AI, truly a treasure of Japan’s R&B scene.
In Japan, it’s not easy to call your father “Papa,” right? If you haven’t heard it yet, just listen to it first.
The lyrics are packed with gratitude for fathers, and once you hear it, you’ll definitely want to tell your own father how thankful you are! If saying “thank you” feels embarrassing, you could even sing this song and give it as a gift.
By the way, AI’s middle name, Karina, means “cute.”