Songs for Nephews & Nieces to Match the Moment

Published March 24, 2021
Aunt and niece on beach

Your niece or nephew is the heartbeat in your life. You adore them and would move mountains for them. These songs for nephews and nieces capture that feeling of unwavering love and support that aunts and uncles oftentimes feel towards their little relatives.

Inspirational Songs for Nephews and Nieces

Your niece or nephew will fall on hard times at one point or another. No matter the struggle, let them know that you are forever their champion, always in their corner, continuously rooting for them.

  • "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
  • "Skyscraper" - Demi Lovato

  • "Beautiful" - Christina Aguilera

  • "Fight Song"- Rachel Platten

  • "Here Comes the Sun" - The Beatles

  • "Try Everything " - Shakira

  • "Roar" - Katy Perry

  • "The Climb" - Miley Cyrus

  • "Little Wonders" - Rob Thomas

  • "Brave" - Sara Bareilles

Songs to Help Nieces and Nephews Through Sadness

No one wants to see someone they love hurting, especially if that someone is young. Even the littlest hearts can break, and while aunts and uncles can't fix everything, they can bring a little comfort to their niece or nephew with these songs.

  • "Rise Up" - Andra Day
  • "Never Break" - John Legend

  • "What Hurts The Most" - Rascal Flatts

  • "Tears in Heaven" - Eric Clapton

  • "Breathe Me" - Sia

  • "Keep Your Head Up" - Andy Grammer

  • "Same Love"- Macklemore with Ryan Lewis featuring Mary Lambert

  • "Stand By Me" - The Temptations

  • "I'm Your Angel" - Celine Dion

  • "Fix You" - Coldplay

  • "Here Comes the Sun" - The Beatles

Celebration Songs to Play With Nieces and Nephews

When your niece or nephew goes through something big, you'll want to sing their praises from the rooftops. Celebrate with them these well-known celebratory songs.

  • "I Gotta Feeling" - Black Eyed Peas
  • "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" - Cyndi Lauper
  • "The Boys are Back in Town" - Thin Lizzy
  • "Walking on Sunshine" - Katrina and the Waves
  • "My Girl" - The Temptations

  • "Let's Get It Started" - Black Eyed Peas

  • "Happy" - Pharell

  • "Party in the U.S.A." - Miley Cyrus

Songs Just for Your Niece

She 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" - Lee Ann Womack

  • "Baby Mine" - Alison Krauss

  • "Ready, Set Go" - Billy Ray Cyrus

  • "Isn't She Lovely" - Stevie Wonder

  • "Just the Way You Are" - Bruno Mars

  • "Never Grow Up" - Taylor Swift

  • "Wide Open Spaces" - Dixie Chicks

Songs Just for Your Nephew

He is your favorite person to watch a ball game with and you love being a part of his life. Your nephew is your main man, and these songs describe how much you love him perfectly.

  • "You've Got a Friend in Me" - Randy Newman
  • "Count on Me" - Bruno Mars
  • "I'll Be There" - Jackson 5
  • "I'll Be There For You" - The Rembrandts
  • "Little Lion Man" - Mumford and Sons
  • "Don't Blink" - Kenny Chesney

  • "What a Wonderful World" - Louis Armstrong

A Niece/Nephew Bond: A Special Relationship

Your niece or nephew is someone who holds a special place in your heart. They tell you their secrets, run to you for advice, and have countless inside jokes that only the two of you seem to get. Celebrate the unique bond between the pair of you with one of these special songs. If songs aren't enough to get your message of love across, try these poems or aunt and uncle quotes on for size.

Songs for Nephews & Nieces to Match the Moment