If you’re looking for some of the best Beatles songs for first dance. I’ve got you covered! For every music lover, The Beatles is an iconic band – with songs that are evergreen. Many of us have grown up listening to them because of our parents.
For fans, the romantic songs by this band are the first choice for a wedding song list. Here’s every ideal Beatles first dance song that will make your wedding day memorable.
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Top 20 Best Beatles First Dance Songs for Your Wedding
At the wedding reception, the first dance of the new couple is a beautiful moment that everyone will remember. To add a touch of magic and romance that will remind you of the 60s and 70s, Beatles songs are a must.
That’s why I curated this amazing list for you. Take a look! I even included my favorite lyrics to inspire you.
1. All You Need Is Love
This beautiful romantic track by your favorite band is great for the first dance – and can also work as a processional or recessional song.
There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done
Nothing you can sing that can’t be sung
2. I Want To Hold Your Hand
This is a timeless love song to dedicate to each other during your first dance at the wedding.
Oh please, say to me
You’ll let me be your man
And please, say to me
You’ll let me hold your hand
3. When I’m Sixty Four
This beautiful song does not just talk about “here and now” but also about the distant future when you’ll still need each other.
If I’d been out till quarter to three
Would you lock the door
Will you still need me, will you still feed me
When I’m sixty-four
4. I Saw Her Standing There
It is a song that reflects a love-at-first-sight kind of feeling, with the heart going “boom” when the first feeling of love hits.
Well, my heart went “boom”
When I crossed that room
And I held her hand in mine
5. Love Me Do
The beautiful tune and lyrics of the song make it perfect for the first dance, as well as a wedding party reception entrance song.
Love, love me do.You know I love you.
I’ll always be true.
So please, love me do.
Whoa, love me do.
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6. Something
This timeless tune reflects the trust that glues together a relationship – and it can be an excellent song for the first dance at the wedding.
Somewhere in her smile she knows
That I don’t need no other lover
Something in her style that shows me
I don’t want to leave her now
7. Eight Days A Week
This one beautiful reflects how deeply you love each other, and how 7 days just aren’t enough to hold all of it.
Love you every day, girl
Always on my mind
One thing I can say, girl
Love you all the time
8. I Wanna be Your Man
A beautiful Beatles track to add to your wedding playlist, this is the perfect song for a first dance at a gay wedding with two grooms.
Tell me that you love me, baby
Let me understand
Tell me that you love me, baby
I wanna be your man
9. Till There Was You
The right person can make us see the world in a whole new light – and that’s what this song is about: the power and beauty of love.
There were birds in the sky
But I never saw them winging
No, I never saw them at all
‘Til there was you
10. Ask Me Why
A lovely song about simple love – this Beatles track is beautiful, romantic, and perfect for the first dance at your wedding ceremony.
I love you, ’cause you tell me things I want to know
And it’s true that it really only goes to show
That I know that I, I, I, I
Should never, never, never be blue
11. Hey Jude
One of the most popular Beatles songs, Hey Jude is about finding the right person to love and opening the heart to them.
Hey Jude, don’t make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you’ll begin to make it better
12. Every Little Thing
A romantic track about the feeling of pride and love, this Beatles song is great for a lesbian wedding as the first dance song and the recessional couples’ dance.
When I’m with her I’m happyJust to know that She loves me
Yes, I know that She loves me now
There is one thing I’m sure of
I will love her forever
For I know love will never die
13. Real Love
The song beautifully captures the hopes and dreams of a new couple.
From this moment on I know
Exactly where my life will go
Seems that all I really was doing
Was waiting for love
14. Two of Us
It is believed that Paul McCartney dedicated the song to his then new relationship with Linda – and it makes a lovely first dance song at a wedding.
Two of us sending postcards
Writing letters on my wall
You and me burning matches
Lifting latches
On our way back home
15. In My Life
This song is one of my all-time favorites. It’s about that special person that you’ll love above all others. While beautiful as a first dance song, it’s especially touching for a mother-son wedding dance song or father-daughter dance, because it captures the bond between a child and a parent.
Though I know I’ll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I’ll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
16. Blackbird
If your relationship feels like a breath of fresh air to you, this track can be a calm and melodious song for the first dance.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly all your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
17. Michelle
The words of this song are simple and beautiful – and it’s the perfect way to profess love when you share the dance floor for the first time.
Michelle, ma belle
I love you, I love you, I love you
That’s all I want to say
Until I find a way
I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand
18. All My Loving
While this song has a melancholy note to it, it’s a good first dance song if you and your partner have beaten distance and come together in the end.
Remember, I’ll always be true
And then while I’m away
I’ll write home every day
And I’ll send all my loving to you
19. Words of Love
This is one of the most romantic love songs to play at the wedding during the first dance as you look into each other’s eyes.
Let me hear you say
The words I long to hear
Darling, when you’re near
20. She’s A Woman
A song about love and trust, this Beatles track is one of the most popular wedding songs for the first dance of the new couple.
She will never make me jealous
Gives me all her time as well as loving
Don’t ask me why
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21. Don’t Let Me Down
I’m in love for the first time
Don’t you know it’s gonna last
It’s a love that lasts forever
It’s a love that had no past
22. Across the Universe
A Beatles track that talks about waves of many emotions, this is a unique first dance song for the spiritual couple.
Sounds of laughter shades of life are ringing
Through my open ears inciting and inviting me
Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns
It calls me on and on across the universe
23. And I Love Her
This romantic track can be dedicated to the beautiful bride by the loving grooming, as he makes a commitment to her.
I give her all my love
That’s all I do
And if you saw my love
You’d love her too
I love her
24. Tell Me What You See –
Make a promise of love and togetherness to your new spouse during the first dance with this incredibly beautiful song.
Listen to me one more time, how can I get through?
Can’t you try to see that I’m, trying to get to you?
Open up your eyes now, tell me what you see
It is no surprise now, what you see is me
Tell me what you see
25. I Feel Fine
If you know that you make your woman happy with your love, dedicate this song to her for the couples dance at your wedding.
Baby says she’s mine, you know
She tells me all the time, you know
She said so
I’m in love with her and I feel fine
26. I’m Happy Just To Dance With You
This song is all about being in the moment, and it’s the perfect song as the newly wed dances for the first time. The lyrics say it all!
Before this dance is through
I think I’ll love you, too
I’m so happy when you dance with me
27. I’ve Just Seen A Face
This song reflects the feeling of love at first sight and adds a youthful mood to the couples dance.
I’ve just seen a face
I can’t forget the time or place
Where we just met
She’s just the girl for me
And I want all the world to see
We’ve met, mm-mm-mm-m’mm-mm
28. I Got A Woman
An unique choice for the first dance song, this Beatles track acknowledges the tender love and friendship that a woman offers.
Well, she’s my baby, don’t you understand
That I, I, I, I, I’m her loving man
Said I got a woman way cross town
She’s good to me, oh ho yeah
29. Don’t Ever Change
This lovely song can be dedicated to the bride to admire the simple ways of a fuss-free woman who is naturally loving and beautiful.
Oh promise me you’re always gonna be
As sweet as you are
I love you when you’re happy
I love you when you’re blue
I love you when you’re mad at me
So how can I get tired of you?
30. All Together Now
This is a fun and upbeat song to which you and your partner can dance when you share the floor at your wedding.
One, two, three, four
Can I have a little more?
Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten
I love you
31. Do You Want Know A Secret
Your love for your beloved should not remain a secret – and this song is the best way to tell them, especially during your wedding dance.
Closer
Let me whisper in your ear
Say the words you long to hear
I’m in love with you
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh ooh
32. I Will
This song is about loving someone for a lifetime – and it’s a beautiful track to dance to during your wedding ceremony.
Love you forever and forever
Love you with all my heart
Love you whenever we’re together
Love you when we’re apart
33. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
This song tells the story of Desmond and Molly who love each other – and it’s a lovely track for your first dance.
Desmond takes a trolley to the jeweler’s store (Chu chu chu)
Buys a twenty-carat golden ring (Ring
Takes it back to Molly waiting at the door
And as he gives it to her, she begins to sing (Sing)
34. Twist And Shout
For the couple that would love to celebrate their union on an upbeat note, this fun song is just perfect for the first dance.
Well, shake it up, baby, now
Twist and shout
Come on, come on, come, come on, baby, now
Come on and work it on out
You know you twist, little girl
You know you twist so fine
Come on and twist a little closer now
And let me know that you’re mine, woo
35. A Hard Day’s Night
This song can be dedicated to the warm and loving bride who will fill the groom’s life with love and warmth.
When I’m home
Everything seems to be right
When I’m home
Feeling you holding me tight
Tight, yeah
36. Can’t Buy Me Love
A song about love that’s beyond money and luxury, this Beatles track can set the mood for your first dance.
I’ll give you all I’ve got to give
If you say you love me too
I may not have a lot to give
But what I got I’ll give to you
I don’t care too much for money
Money can’t buy me love
37. All I’ve Got to Do
If you know that your beloved is there for you all the time, this is just the song you need to show some appreciation during the first dance.
And the same goes for me
Whenever you want me at all
I’ll be here, yes, I will
Whenever you call
You just gotta call on me, yeah
You just gotta call on me
38. I’m In Love
Your first dance is a beautiful moment to express your love – and this track is the perfect way to tell her so.
And ev’ry little thing that you do,
Yes, I’m telling all my friends, I, m in love.
Yes, I’m telling all my friends, I’m in love, in love.
Yes, I’m telling all my friends, I’m in love.
39. Lovely Rita
A unique choice for the first dance at the wedding, this track can be dedicated to the bride to tell her that nothing can do the couple apart.
My guitar still seems to go in and out like it’s…
Like the lead’s wrong
I did a free-go on then,
Wonder then you don’t know what you’re doing.
Keep that one! Alright let’s go!
One, two, three, four
40. She Loves You
This is a beautiful song about the first feeling of love, and it’s a lovely tune to set the mood for the first dance.
Because she loves you
And you know that can’t be bad
Yes, she loves you
And you know you should be glad, ooh
41. Got To Get you Into My Life
Tell your special someone how you have stopped feeling lonely because of love – with this lovely song.
I was alone, I took a ride
I didn’t know what I would find there
Another road where maybe I
Could see another kind of mind there
Ooh, then I suddenly see you
Ooh, did I tell you I need you
Every single day of my life?
42. Hold Me Tight
This romantic song is just the right way to tell your special one at the first dance that everything feels right.
It feels so right, now hold me tight
Tell me I’m the only one
And then I might
Never be the lonely one
43. Here, There And Everywhere
Tell your bride that her love has changed your life with this Beatles song to set the mood for your first dance at the wedding.
Everywhere
Knowing that love is to share
Each one believing that love never dies
Watching her eyes, and hoping I’m always there
44. Norwegian Wood
This song maybe a unique choice for the first dance but it’s magical, nonetheless, and is loaded with the “Beatles” factor.
I once had a girl
Or should I say she once had me
She showed me her room
Isn’t it good Norwegian wood?
45. Penny Lane
If you’re not keen to use classic romantic songs for the first dance, this song with surreal images might be what you’re looking for.
Penny Lane, there is a barber showing photographs
Of every head he’s had the pleasure to know
And all the people that come and go
Stop and say, “Hello”
Final Words
Whether you want to go with classic love songs for the first dance or choose something unique, The Beatles is the band for you. We hope this list will help you find the perfect Beatles first dance song. If you’re looking for other artist-based wedding songs, don’t forget to check our Elvis father-daughter wedding songs!
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