The song that means most to your dad is usually one already tied to him: the one he played in the car, the one from his wedding, the one he sings badly in the kitchen. If nothing comes to mind, "My Girl", "You Raise Me Up" and "Wind Beneath My Wings" are easy to sing and say thank you without being sad. Below are songs from a daughter, from a son, ones to sing together, Father's Day dates by country, and how to give him a song even if you don't sing. Tera Studio sings a whole song in your own voice from about a minute of your singing (2 minutes sounds more like you), and your first 2 songs are free: try it with your voice.
Key takeaways
- His own favourite song beats any list. Ask the family, or check what he plays.
- Read the words before you choose: some popular "dad songs" are about a father who is never there.
- Several father-daughter favourites are sung from the dad's side, so they suit a duet or a dance more than a solo from you.
- Our free key changer moves a song up or down by up to 6 semitones without changing its speed.
Songs for dad from a daughter
| Song | Recorded by | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| "My Girl" | The Temptations | Cheerful and easy; a favourite father-daughter dance |
| "Daddy's Little Girl" | The Mills Brothers | Short and old-fashioned in the best way |
| "You Raise Me Up" | Josh Groban | A thank-you that builds to a big last chorus; set the key for the top |
| "Wind Beneath My Wings" | Bette Midler | A thank-you song that works for any parent |
| "Butterfly Kisses" | Bob Carlisle | Sung from the father's side, so it suits a dance more than a solo |
Songs for dad from a son
| Song | Recorded by | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| "Father and Son" | Cat Stevens | A conversation between a father and a son; sing it as a duet with him |
| "Leader of the Band" | Dan Fogelberg | A son's thank-you to his father, gentle and slow |
| "Lean on Me" | Bill Withers | Easy for any voice, and everyone joins the chorus |
| "Just the Two of Us" | Will Smith | Mostly rapped, written for his son; a fun pick if your dad knows it |
"Cat's in the Cradle" (Harry Chapin) comes up on many lists, but it's about a father who's always too busy for his son. Most dads won't hear it as a compliment.
Songs to sing with your dad
"Father and Son" (Cat Stevens) is written for two voices. "Lean on Me" and "Stand by Me" (Ben E. King) are easy for two people who don't usually sing. Or pick his favourite and let him take the chorus.
When is Father's Day?
| Country | Father's Day |
|---|---|
| US, UK, Canada, India, Mexico, France | Third Sunday of June |
| Brazil | Second Sunday of August |
| Australia, New Zealand | First Sunday of September |
| Spain, Italy, Portugal | 19 March |
| Germany | Ascension Day, a Thursday 39 days after Easter Sunday |
| South Korea | Parents' Day, 8 May |
For his birthday, a song in your own voice is a good partner to the usual "Happy Birthday": see a birthday song in your own voice.
How to get ready
- Find your range. Sing a slow "aah" from your lowest to your highest comfortable note in our free vocal range test. It shows your lowest and highest notes and your voice type, and records nothing.
- Set the key. The free key changer raises or lowers a song file by up to 6 semitones, one at a time, keeping the speed the same. No sign-up, and the file never leaves your phone.
- Practise over the music only. The karaoke maker takes the singer out of a song in about 2 minutes, free with a free account (3 songs a day).
Give him the song in your own voice
If you live far away, or would never sing in front of him, send the song instead. Tera Studio sings the whole song in your own voice, over the original music, from about a minute of your singing, so he gets his favourite song sung by you, to play again. You don't have to sing well: the tune and timing come from the recording, and your minute only teaches the app what you sound like. Use a recording you have permission to transform, with one clear lead singer. If he's in another country, see a song gift for family back home.
Record your minute somewhere quiet. In October 2026, of 22 rated Tera Studio songs whose voice was recorded over steady background noise (a fan, air conditioning or traffic), 21 were rated Needs work.
Current price and limits
Every new account can make and hear 2 whole songs free, once per account, each up to 4 minutes, with no card. Downloads need a paid plan. Starter is $8.99 a month for 30 finished minutes (about 7 songs) and Creator is $19.99 a month for 90 minutes, or $89.99 and $189.99 paid yearly. Both include WAV and song-card video downloads, one guided correction per song and free re-downloads. Minutes refresh monthly without rollover, and they come back if a song fails on our side. Prices show in your currency where available; pricing and Stripe checkout confirm the total before you pay. See the refund policy.
Frequently asked questions
What song can I sing for my dad? His favourite song, if you know it. If not, "My Girl", "You Raise Me Up" or "Lean on Me" are easy to sing and say thank you.
What is a good song for dad from a daughter? "My Girl" is cheerful and easy, "Daddy's Little Girl" is short and sweet, and "You Raise Me Up" is a big thank-you for a stronger voice.
What is a good song for dad from a son? "Leader of the Band" is a son's thank-you to his father, and "Father and Son" works as a duet with him. "Lean on Me" is easy for anyone.
When is Father's Day? In the US, UK, Canada, India, Mexico and France it's the third Sunday of June. Brazil celebrates on the second Sunday of August, Australia and New Zealand on the first Sunday of September, and Spain, Italy and Portugal on 19 March.
How can I give my dad a song if I can't sing? Let Tera Studio sing it in your own voice: sing about a minute of anything, add his favourite song, and about 20 minutes later you have the whole song in your voice. Your first 2 songs are free to make and hear.