Father’s Day Songs in Western Music: Ranking [2026]
I think Father’s Day is a chance to say things we usually can’t tell our dads.
It might also be nice to try talking about things you don’t normally discuss.
I’ve gathered lots of songs that can make a Father’s Day like that a little more fun.
- [Thank you, as always] Western songs I want to give on Father's Day
- Top Tearjerker Western Songs Ranking [2026]
- Western songs themed around family — popular tracks and recommended songs
- Top Friendship Songs in Western Music [2026]
- “Thank you always”: English-language songs to give on Mother’s Day
- [Men] Easy-to-Sing Western Songs for Karaoke: Ranking [2026]
- Top Foreign Pop Songs of Gratitude [2026]
- Top Cry-Inducing Western Songs Ranking [2026]
- Ranking of Happy Western Songs [2026]
- [2026] Western songs expressing gratitude to parents: classic tracks dedicated to fathers and mothers
- Mother’s Day Songs in English: Ranking [2026]
- [2026] A roundup of classic and popular Western songs that depict the bond and love between parents and children
- Recommended Western Songs to Express Gratitude & Thanks [2026]
Father’s Day Songs in Western Music Ranking [2026] (41–50)
Things Dads DoThomas Rhett50rank/position
Thomas Rhett is a singer-songwriter active on the American country scene.
He grew up in a musical family where his father is also a famous singer.
The heartwarming song Things Dads Do, which he co-wrote with his father, Rhett Akins, was released in June 2021.
It humorously portrays the classic “dad behaviors” he couldn’t understand as a child, while singing about the depth of love you come to recognize once you become a parent yourself.
His gratitude to the father who always protected the family is expressed in down-to-earth words.
If it feels too embarrassing to say “thank you” in everyday life, why not use this song to share those feelings?
Father’s Day Songs in Western Music Ranking [2026] (51–60)
Daddy LessonsBeyoncé featuring Dixie Chicks51rank/position
Beyoncé has continued to reign as one of the most powerful female musicians of our time, achieving worldwide success both as a member of Destiny’s Child and as a solo artist.
It’s well known that she and her father, Mathew Knowles—who strictly trained her from a young age, managed her musically, and later parted ways with her in business—have a complex relationship.
This song, included on Beyoncé’s 2016 album Lemonade, is best known in its remix version featuring the popular female group the Dixie Chicks.
Despite its upbeat sound, the lyrics express Beyoncé’s complicated feelings toward her father as mentioned above—so dads who receive this song might find themselves a bit taken aback.
Sweet Baby JamesJames Taylor52rank/position
A gentle, lullaby-like song that tells the story of a young cowboy spending a lonely night in a valley.
It was James Taylor’s first single, released by Warner Bros.
Records.
The Dixie Chicks covered the song with Taylor at the September 2005 “Making” concert in honor of many victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Anything Like MeBrad Paisley53rank/position
A song Brad Paisley wrote about his sons, Huck and Jasper.
It portrays a father’s feelings as he worries yet hopes his sons will grow up to be like him.
Released as a single in 2010, it reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
My Fathers HouseBruce Springsteen54rank/position
Bruce Springsteen, the American rock musician known by the nickname “The Boss,” combines a classic, ’80s-evoking rock sound with elements of folk music—an appealing blend that suits his rugged persona worthy of the name.
His song “My Father’s House” is one of his works I especially recommend for Father’s Day.
Pay attention to the heartwarming lyrics that portray a strong bond and the gentle, calming sound.
Fathers Day SongAbochi55rank/position
Singer Abocchi, known for his gentle vocals, released a song themed around fathers called “Fathers Day Song.” As the title suggests, it’s perfectly suited for Father’s Day.
The lyrics express gratitude to fathers who always work hard for their families and celebrate Father’s Day.
It’s a relaxed, acoustic-style song, and since it’s short, it seems ideal for surprising someone by singing it together or using it as background music for videos.
Song For DadKeith Urban56rank/position
Keith Urban, born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, went on to achieve great success as a solo artist after moving to the United States.
With his handsome looks, smooth vocals, and solid guitar skills as his weapons, he’s highly acclaimed for a musical style that’s rooted in country yet unconstrained by genre.
It’s also well known that his wife is Nicole Kidman.
This song is included on Keith’s second album, Golden Road, released in 2002.
The melody is truly moving, delivering heartfelt lyrics expressing boundless love for his father over a sound that skillfully fuses country and pop.
If children who love their dad gave him a song like this, he might just be moved to tears!