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50 Short First Dance Songs Under 3 Minutes

Last Updated: 1st November 2022

It’s not surprising that you’re looking for a shorter first dance song. Many couples look forward to this special moment in their day, but the reality is, when you’re up in front of your guests swaying awkwardly with your partner, it can feel like an eternity. (Trust me, I’ve done it, and ours was the shortest song on this list!) If you don’t like to feel ‘on display,’ are shy or simply can’t wait to get the party started, you’ll love these short first dance song ideas. They’re all under three minutes long, so before you know it, everyone will have joined you on the dance floor and you can relax!

Your other option (if you want to stick with tradition) is to hire a live band or DJ! DJs will be able to make your chosen song as short as you want and a live band will not only be able to arrange your first dance song to the length you desire but will also make it feel so much more intimate and unique. Many couples are so impressed with the live version of their first dance, they insist it’s better than the original!

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If you’re going it alone and creating a playlist for your reception and still want a short first dance song, we’ve reached far and wide for the shortest love songs on the planet. Here’s hoping you find your song!

Remember, if you really don’t want a first dance, you don’t have to have one! Why not throw tradition out of the window and choose an alternative to a first dance instead?


Short First Dance Song Ideas

At Last – Etta James

In My Life – The Beatles

These Arms Of Mine – Otis Redding

You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Randy Newman

Sea Of Love – Cat Power

Can’t Help Falling In Love With You – Elvis Presley

You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You – Dean Martin

Til There Was You – The Beatles

The Nearness Of You – Frank Sinatra

When A Man Loves A Woman – Percy Sledge

This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole

God Only Knows – The Beach Boys

My Girl – The Temptations

You’re All I Need To Get By – Marvin Gaye and Tami Terrell

What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

Crazy Love – Van Morrison

How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding

Stand By Me – Ben E. King

Ho Hey – The Lumineers

You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker

L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole

Baby I’m Yours – Arctic Monkeys

That’s How Strong My Love Is – Otis Redding

You and Me Song – The Wannadies

10000 Hours – Dan and Shay ft. Justin Bieber

Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra

You And I – Ingrid Michaelson

Put A Little Love In Your Heart – Jackie DeShannon

This Will Be Our Year – The Zombies

Nothing Can Change This Love – Sam Cooke

Loving You Easy – Zac Brown Band

The Wonder Of You – Elvis Presley

Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler

You’re My Best Friend – Queen

There Is No Greater Love – Amy Winehouse

Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder

How Sweet It Is To Be Loved by You – Marvin Gaye

Be My Baby – The Ronettes

Happy Together – The Turtles

The Dress Looks Nice On You – Sufjan Stevens

Toothpaste Kisses – The Macabees

I Get The Sweetest Feeling – Jackie Wilson

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder

Just You And I – Tom Walker

Yours – Ella Henderson

You’ve Got The Love – Florence And The Machine

Heartbeats – José Gonzalez

Back To You – Twin Forks

And I Love Her – The Beatles


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