The 65 Best Dollar Dance Songs

These tunes will set the tone for the tradition.

Dollar Dance Songs

PHOTO BY WHITNEY NEAL STUDIOS

The dollar dance (also known as the money dance) is an interactive part of the wedding reception when guests pay to dance with the bride and groom, giving them money to start their new life together. Some couples prefer to have their friends and family pin bills to the bride's gown or simply slip them a buck or two, but having a traditional dollar dance is a way to make it a bit more fun.

There are two ways to approach picking the perfect song for your dollar dance. If you want to go with something cheeky, try “Material Girl” by Madonna or “Gold Digger” by Kanye West. If you want to keep things sentimental, opt for songs by James Taylor, The Beatles, or Billy Joel.

Ahead, we've rounded up the 65 best dollar dance songs to play at your wedding.

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“With A Little Help From My Friends,” by The Beatles

Lyrics of Love: “Do you need anybody?/I just need someone to love”

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“Speechless,” by Dan + Shay

Lyrics of Love: “I know that I'll be a mess/The second that I see you”

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“Material Girl,” by Madonna

Lyrics of Love: “'Cause the boy with the cold hard cash/Is always Mister Right”

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“Isn’t She Lovely,” by Stevie Wonder

Lyrics of Love: “I never thought through love/We'd be making one as lovely as she”

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“The Way You Look Tonight,” by Frank Sinatra

Lyrics of Love: “There is nothing for me, but to love you/And the way you look tonight”

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“What A Wonderful World,” by Louis Armstrong

Lyrics of Love: “Yes, I think to myself/What a wonderful world”

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“I Need a Dollar,” by Aloe Blacc

Lyrics of Love: “And I said I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need/And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me”

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“My Wish,” by Rascal Flatts

Lyrics of Love: “My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to/Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small”

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“This I Promise You,” by *NSYNC

Lyrics of Love: “The one you should call/Was standing there all along”

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“Money For Nothing,” by The Dire Straits

Lyrics of Love: “That ain't workin' that's the way you do it/Money for nothin' and your chicks for free”

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“Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” by Elton John

Lyrics of Love: “It's enough for this restless warrior/Just to be with you”

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“Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems,” by The Notorious B.I.G.

Lyrics of Love: “Where the true players at? Throw your Rollies in the sky/Wave 'em side to side and keep your hands high”

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“Got Your Money,” by Ol’ Dirty Bastard featuring Kelis

Lyrics of Love: “Yo! So I glanced at the girls, girls glanced at me/I whispered in their ear, wanna be with me?”

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“Money Ain’t A Thang,” by Jermaine Dupri featuring Jay-Z

Lyrics of Love: “Bubble hard in the double R, flashing the rings/With the window cracked, holla back, money ain't a thang”

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“If I Had $1,000,000,” by Barenaked Ladies

Lyrics of Love: “If I had a million dollars I'd build a tree fort in our yard/If I had a million dollars you could help, it wouldn't be that hard”

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“I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing,” by Aerosmith

Lyrics of Love: “I could spend my life in this sweet surrender/I could stay lost in this moment forever”

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“I’ll Be There” by the Jackson 5

Lyrics of Love: “And oh, I'll be there to comfort you/Build my world of dreams around you”

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“Money Maker,” by Ludacris

Lyrics of Love: “Shake your money maker/Like somebody 'bout to pay ya”

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“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You),” by James Taylor

Lyrics of Love: “I needed the shelter of someone's arms and there you were/I needed someone to understand my ups and downs and there you were”

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“Billionaire,” by Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars

Lyrics of Love: “I'll probably take whatever's left and just split it up/So everybody that I love can have a couple bucks”

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“For The Love of Money,” by the O’Jays

Lyrics of Love: “Some people got to have it/Some people really need it”

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“Money,” by Pink Floyd

Lyrics of Love: “Money, it's a gas/Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash”

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“Faithfully,” by Journey

Lyrics of Love: “Girl you stand by me/I'm forever yours faithfully”

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“Marry You,” by Bruno Mars

Lyrics of Love: “Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice/Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you”

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“Over The Rainbow,” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

Lyrics of Love: “Someday, I wish upon a star/Wake up where the clouds are far behind me”

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“Why Don’t We Just Dance,” by Josh Turner

Lyrics of Love: “The whole wide world has gone crazy/So baby, why don't we just dance?”

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“With A Little Help From My Friends,” by Joe Cocker

Lyrics of Love: “Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song/I will try not to sing out of key”

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“Friends in Low Places,” by Garth Brooks

Lyrics of Love: “Blame it all on my roots/I showed up in boots”

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“Thank You For Being A Friend,” by Andrew Gold

Lyrics of Love: “Traveled down a road and back again/Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant”

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“That’s What Friends Are For,” by Dionne Warwick featuring Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder

Lyrics of Love: “Keep smiling, keep shining/Knowing you can always count on me, for sure”

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“Have I Told You Lately,” by Rod Stewart

Lyrics of Love: “Fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness/Ease my troubles, that's what you do”

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“Gold Digger,” by Kanye West and Jamie Foxx

Lyrics of Love: “She take my money when I'm in need/Yeah, she's a triflin' friend indeed”

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“I Got You Babe,” by Sonny & Cher

Lyrics of Love: “Well I don't know if all that's true/'Cause you got me, and baby I got you”

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“Whatever It Is,” by Zac Brown Band

Lyrics of Love: “She got a gentle way that puts me at ease/When she walks in the room I can hardly breathe”

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“Money, Money, Money,” by ABBA

Lyrics of Love: “If I got me a wealthy man/I wouldn't have to work at all, I'd fool around and have a ball”

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“You’ve Got a Friend,” by James Taylor

Lyrics of Love: “When you're down and troubled/And you need a helping hand”

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“Stand By me,” by Ben E. King

Lyrics of Love: “No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid/Just as long as you stand, stand by me”

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“Back At One,” by Brian McKnight

Lyrics of Love: “One, you're like a dream come true/Two, just wanna be with you”

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“Lovely Day,” by Bill Withers

Lyrics of Love: “Then I look at you/And the world's alright with me”

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“Just The Way You Are,” by Billy Joel

Lyrics of Love: “I took the good times; I'll take the bad times/I'll take you just the way you are”

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“Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” by Frankie Valli

Lyrics of Love: “You'd be like heaven to touch/I wanna hold you so much”

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“These Are The Days of Our Lives,” by Queen

Lyrics of Love: “The days were endless, we were crazy, we were young/The sun was always shinin', we just lived for fun”

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“Money Makin’,” by A-Trak and Dillon Francis

Lyrics of Love: “I'm on a money makin' mission/(Money making mission)”

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“I’ll Take You There,” by The Staple Sisters

Lyrics of Love: “I know a place, ya'll (I'll take you there)/Ain't nobody cryin' (I'll take you there)”

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“You’re All I Need To Get By,” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

Lyrics of Love: “Like the sweet morning dew, I took one look at you/And it was plain to see, you were my destiny”

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“In My Life,” by The Beatles

Lyrics of Love: “But of all these friends and lovers/There is no one compares with you”

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“Colour My World,” by Chicago

Lyrics of Love: “As time goes on, I realize/Just what you mean to me”

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“All of Me,” by John Legend

Lyrics of Love: “What would I do without your smart mouth?/Drawin' me in and you kickin' me out”

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“I Hope You Dance,” by Lee Ann Womack

Lyrics of Love: “May you never take one single breath for granted/God forbid love ever leave you empty-handed”

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“Thinking Out Loud,” by Ed Sherran

Lyrics of Love: “Oh me I fall in love with you every single day/And I just wanna tell you I am”

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“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” by Natalie Cole

Lyrics of Love: “You've given me the thrill of a lifetime/And made me believe you've got more thrills to spare, oh”

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“Can’t Help Falling in Love,” by Elvis Presley

Lyrics of Love: “Wise men say only fools rush in/But I can't help falling in love with you”

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“Count on Me,” by Whitney Houston

Lyrics of Love: “Call on me, I will be there, don't be afraid/Please believe me when I say, count on”

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“You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” by Randy Newman

Lyrics of Love: “If you've got troubles, I've got 'em too/There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you”

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“Sure Thing,” by Miguel

Lyrics of Love: “If you be the cash/I'll be the rubber band”

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“Love Me Do,” by The Beatles

Lyrics of Love: “Love, love me do/You know I love you”

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“Hallelujah, I Love Her So,” by Ray Charles

Lyrics of Love: “Let me tell you about a girl I know/She's my baby and I love her so”

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“Kiss The Bride,” by Elton John

Lyrics of Love: “Well she looked a peach in the dress she made/When she was still her mama's little girl”

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“Make You Feel My Love,” by Adele

Lyrics of Love: “Oh, I hold you for a million years/To make you feel my love”

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“Lost In This Moment,” by Big & Rich

Lyrics of Love: “I lift your veil and angels start singing/Such a heavenly sight”

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“Peaceful Easy Feeling,” by The Eagles

Lyrics of Love: “And I found out a long time ago/What a woman can do to your soul”

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“Perfect,” by Ed Sheeran

Lyrics of Love: “Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms/Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song”

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“At Last,” by Etta James

Lyrics of Love: “At last my love has come along/My lonely days are over”

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“Rich Girl,” by Gwen Stefani and Eve

Lyrics of Love: “No man could test me, impress me, my cash flow would never ever end/Cause I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl”

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“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” by Michael Jackson

Lyrics of Love: “Touch me and I feel on fire/Ain't nothin' like a love desire”

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