60 Songs for Nephews & Nieces to Match the Moment

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Where words fail, songs can do the trick. Tap into the power of music to shower your nieces and nephews with the tender words and sentiments you feel. These songs for nieces and nephews capture that unwavering love and loyalty you have for your little niblings.

Inspirational Songs for Your Nieces & Nephews to Feel Their Best

No matter how much you try to protect them, your nieces and/or nephews will fall on hard times. Show them that you're their champion, always in their corner, and continuously rooting for them with these powerful and inspirational songs.

  • Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

  • Skyscraper by Demi Lovato

  • Beautiful by Christina Aguilera

  • Fight Song by Rachel Platten

  • Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles

  • Try Everything by Shakira

  • Roar by Katy Perry

  • The Climb by Miley Cyrus

  • Little Wonders by Rob Thomas

  • Brave by Sara Bareilles

  • Born This Way by Lady Gaga

  • Raise Your Glass by P!nk

  • Confident by Demi Lovato

  • Phoenix by Olivia Holt

  • I've Gotta Be Me by Sammy Davis Jr.

Encouraging Songs to Help Cheer Your Nieces & Nephews Up

No one wants to see someone they love hurting, especially when they're a wee little thing. Even the littlest hearts can break, and while aunts and uncles can't fix everything, they can comfort their nieces and nephews with these encouraging songs.

  • Rise Up by Andra Day

  • Never Break by John Legend

  • What Hurts The Most by Rascal Flatts

  • Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton

  • Breathe Me by Sia

  • Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammer

  • Same Love by Macklemore with Ryan Lewis featuring Mary Lambert

  • Stand By Me by The Temptations

  • I'm Your Angel by Celine Dion

  • Fix You by Coldplay

  • Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles

  • Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson

  • Praying by Kesha

  • A Beautiful Morning by The Rascals

  • Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive by Aretha Franklin

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Energetic Songs to Celebrate Your Nieces' & Nephews' Wins

When your niece or nephew goes through something big, their parents aren't the only people who want to sing their praises from the rooftops. Celebrate their big wins with a playlist full of these well-known celebratory songs.

  • I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas

  • Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper

  • The Boys Are Back in Town by Thin Lizzy

  • Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves

  • My Girl by The Temptations

  • Let's Get It Started by Black Eyed Peas

  • Happy by Pharell

  • Party in the U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus

  • Dance to the Music by Sly & The Family Stone

  • Happy Days Are Here Again by Barbra Streisand

  • A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got) by Fergie, Q-Tip, & GoonRock

  • I'm Still Standing by Elton John

Special Songs Just for Your Niece

Your niece is your special gal, your partner in crime, and you love her beyond measure. No words can capture how much you love your niece, but these songs have lyrics that come close.

  • I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack

  • Baby Mine by Alison Krauss

  • Ready, Set Go by Billy Ray Cyrus

  • Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder

  • Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars

  • Never Grow Up by Taylor Swift

  • Wide Open Spaces by Dixie Chicks

  • Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) by Billy Joel

  • She's A Rainbow by The Rolling Stones

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Sweet Songs Just for Your Nephew

Your nephew is your favorite person to cause a little ruckus with, and you love being a part of his life. He's your main man, and these songs perfectly describe how much you love him.

  • You've Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman

  • Count on Me by Bruno Mars

  • We Are Family by Sister Sledge

  • I'll Be There by Jackson 5

  • I'll Be There For You by The Rembrandts

  • Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons

  • Don't Blink by Kenny Chesney

  • What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

  • Sunshine on My Shoulders by John Denver

Your Nieces & Nephews Deserve All the Love

Being a parent has its ups and downs, but nothing beats that special bond between you and your nieces and nephews. You're always there to step in when their parents get tough and clean up the messes they make. Celebrate your unique bond with one of these special songs. If songs aren't enough, try these poems or aunt quotes and uncle quotes on for size.