Mother's Day Songs, Plus One Written Just for Her
Twenty songs people play for their moms every May, grouped by who you're playing it for. And if none of them sounds quite like her, a song made from your own stories about her.
Free 60-second preview · Full song within an hour · 2 re-records
Jump to the 20 songsFinding the Right Song for Mom
A good Mother's Day song says what a card can't. Below are twenty songs people play for their moms every year: tributes from grown kids, mother-daughter favorites, country classics, and a few that will have everyone reaching for a tissue.
If none of them sounds quite like her, there's another option: a song written about your mom specifically. Her name, the kitchen you grew up in, the thing she still says every time you leave. Tell us about her, hear a free 60-second preview in about two minutes, and get the full song for $34.99 within an hour.
That's a personalized song, and it's the only Mother's Day song with her own stories in it.
The playlist
20 Best Mother's Day Songs
Grouped by who you're playing it for. For each one we list the title, who sings it and why it fits; press play wherever you listen to music.
Thank-you songs from grown kids
“A Song for Mama” — Boyz II Men
The slow-jam thank-you that has played at Mother's Day brunches since the late '90s.
“Dear Mama” — 2Pac
An honest, loving letter to a mother who held the family together through hard years.
“Hey Mama” — Kanye West
A bright, grateful tribute to the woman who raised him, full of specific memories.
“Mama's Song” — Carrie Underwood
A daughter telling her mom she has found someone who will love her well.
“Mama” — Spice Girls
A '90s pop apology and thank-you that moms of a certain age still sing along to.
“Mom” — Meghan Trainor feat. Kelli Trainor
Playful and proud, with a cameo from her own mother.
Mother and daughter
“The Best Day” — Taylor Swift
Childhood memories set to music, written as a surprise gift for her mom.
“Cover Me in Sunshine” — P!nk and Willow Sage Hart
A sunny duet sung by a mother and her daughter.
“Mother's Daughter” — Miley Cyrus
A fierce anthem about inheriting your mom's strength.
“Coat of Many Colors” — Dolly Parton
The story of a coat her mother stitched from rags, and the love sewn into it.
“In My Daughter's Eyes” — Martina McBride
Sung from a mother's point of view; a favorite for new moms.
Country and classics
“Mama Liked the Roses” — Elvis Presley
A gentle, old-fashioned memory of a mother and her roses.
“Mama Said” — The Shirelles
Early '60s girl-group advice that still sounds like something Mom would say.
“Mother Like Mine” — The Band Perry
A thank-you to a mom who made an ordinary childhood feel rich.
“Mom” — Garth Brooks
A tender story about a mother's love, told before her baby is even born.
“Humble and Kind” — Tim McGraw
The life lessons every mom tries to pass down, one line at a time.
“I Hope You Dance” — Lee Ann Womack
The wishes a parent holds for a child, played at graduations and on Mother's Day alike.
Tearjerkers
“Supermarket Flowers” — Ed Sheeran
Written from his mother's point of view after she lost her own mother; for anyone missing Mom.
“Wind Beneath My Wings” — Bette Midler
The classic ballad of gratitude for the person who made everything possible.
“Slow Down” — Nichole Nordeman
A mother asking time to pass a little more slowly as her child grows up.
Or make her one
How to Make a Personalized Mother's Day Song
Ordering a personalized Mother's Day song takes about two minutes of your time. No account, no music skills, nothing to install.
Tell us about Mom
What she always says, a memory from when you were little, what you want to thank her for. Read the lyrics and change any line before anything is recorded.
Hear a free 60-second preview
Pick pop, country, acoustic, worship or another style, and a male or female voice. About two minutes later the first minute of her song is ready.
Give it on Mother's Day
Order the full song and it's ready within the hour, with an MP3 and a private gift page. Schedule it for the morning, even if you live hundreds of miles away.
What to write
What to Put in a Song for Mom
The best tribute song for a mother is full of things only her kids would remember. Start with any of these.
What she always says
Text me when you get home. Did you eat? Take a jacket. Her phrases become the hook everyone in the family recognizes.
A memory from when you were little
The songs she sang off-key in a tiny apartment, the lunches she packed, the drives to practice in the dark.
What you want to thank her for
The sacrifices you only understood later. One specific thank-you outweighs a page of general praise.
Who she is now
The grandmother, the gardener, the friend everyone calls first. A song can celebrate the woman she became, too.
Who it's from
Tell us it's from you and your siblings, or from her grandkids, and name everyone. The song speaks for the whole family.
What you want her to hear
Everything kind in me, I learned from you. Give us one sentence in your own words and it becomes the chorus.
Ways to give it
Three Ways to Give Mom Her Song
However your family does Mother's Day, there's a way to make her Mother's Day song part of it.
Wake her up with it
Schedule the gift page for around 8:00 AM her time on Mother's Day. She opens it with her first cup of coffee.
Play it at brunch
Gather the family, press play before the food arrives, and watch her hear her own stories sung back to her.
Send it from far away
Live across the country? Send the private link and call while she listens. The MP3 is hers to keep.
Pricing
One Song, One Price
- 60-second preview —
- Free
- The full song —
- $34.99
Key facts
- Price:
- $34.99, one-time, no subscription
- Free preview:
- 60 seconds, email only, no card
- Delivery:
- full song within an hour
- Length:
- 2–3 minutes, MP3 download
- Changes:
- 2 full re-records; name and pronunciation fixes free and unlimited
- Guarantee:
- 30-day guarantee
- Gift delivery:
- private gift page; share now, schedule for their day, or play in person
Questions
Mother's Day Song FAQ
What is a nice Mother's Day song?
“A Song for Mama” by Boyz II Men, “The Best Day” by Taylor Swift and “Mama's Song” by Carrie Underwood are long-time favorites. For something no one else can give her, make a song about your mom herself.
What song is about a mother's love?
“Coat of Many Colors” by Dolly Parton and “Mom” by Garth Brooks are two of the best-loved songs about a mother's love. A personalized song can be about her love for you specifically.
How much does a personalized Mother's Day song cost?
The 60-second preview is free. The full song is $34.99, a one-time payment with the MP3, a private gift page and two re-records included. No subscription.
Can her song arrive on Mother's Day morning?
Yes. Schedule the gift page for around 8:00 AM her time or for midnight, and change the time anytime before it's sent.
Can the song be from all of her kids?
Yes. Tell us who it's from and mention everyone by name, siblings and grandkids included.
Can I make a song for a mom who has passed?
Yes. Choose “In memory” as the occasion and share what you want to remember: her sayings, her kitchen, her laugh. You get a finished, sung song and a private page you can share with family.
How is my song made?
Your song is created with advanced AI music technology, guided by your story — every song is original and written just for them.
Can I play her song at a family gathering?
Yes. Play it at brunch and share it with family. Songs are for personal use, so selling the song or releasing it on streaming services isn't included.
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Tell us about your mom tonight and hear the first minute of her Mother's Day song in about two minutes.
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