my dad just died and im singing a song at his funeral... what is a good song that means something?

Question

he ment alot ot me

Answer 1

When I Get to Where I'm Going by Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton. Or Daddy's Hands by the Judds

Answer 2

I'm sorry about your loss.



Every song ever sung has meaning to someone, the trick though, since your father meant so much to you, isn't to get opinions of complete strangers.



Think of all the songs you've heard over the years - what has meaning to YOU? What song might have strong meaning to your father?



Also, consider what an emotional time this will be for you - singing a song may be more than you're prepared to do. There are hundreds of lovely poems appropriate for the reading of a funeral, and you'll be less likely to feel self-concious if you're unable to make it through a reading without breaking down.



Good luck, and God bless!

Answer 3

I am soo very sorry for your loss. I have no idea how you must feel. I play guitar in a Christian band and we cover this song by Vince Gill called "Go Rest High on That Mountain". Here are the words;



I know you're life on Earth was troubled, Only you could know thew pain. You weren't afraid to face the Devil, You were no stranger to the rain.



Go rest high on that mountain, son your work on Earth is done.

Go to heaven a shoutin', Love for the

father, and the Son.



Oh how we cried, the day you left us.

We gathered 'round, that grave to grieve,

Wish I could see the angels faces,

when they hear your sweet voice sing..

Go rest high on that mountain.......







Maybe if I had known your father I could pick a song that would more aptly suit his life but this one is really inspirational sounding. If the words are too inaccurate to associate with your father's life, then maybe if I knew a little about him, I could change some of the or all of the verses for you to more accurately reflect the life and passing of your father. I am sorry for your pain. I do not personally look forward to losing either of my parents. Unimaginable. So sorry. I am not the most religious person in the world. But I will pray for strength for you, although I don't think I have a whole lot of clout with God lately.

I hope the song helps.

Answer 4

I can't imagine how that must feel.



Sing something he liked or make a medley of the songs he liked.



There is this film called elizibeth town and at the end of the movie a band is playing at the lead characters fathers funeral. The song they play right at the end is Lynard Skynard's - Freebird, that was quiet moving.



Thank you for being a friend (that song from the golden girls) that has some nice lyrics.



You know him best, so you would know what he likes and where ever he is I am sure he will appreciate your gesture.

Answer 5

First off I'm sorry for your loss; I was in your shoes not over 2 years ago. You should sing something that maybe was special between the two of you or use quotes from a song he loved in the program for the service. If all else fails do what I did and write a nice ulogy (spelling) and throw some of his favorite quotes in there. Hang tight, he's still with you. Lots of love

Answer 6

My absolute favorite song of all time to honor someone is: Go rest high on the Mountain by Vince Gill. It's beautiful. He wrote it for his brother who passed. Singing it without bursting into tears is going to be hard though.



I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I lost my father last August after a battle with cancer. It's so very difficult to lose a parent, even knowing they are in a better place. I got to be there holding his hand when he passed.



A few other good songs are : The Rose, Bette Midler / Remember When, Alan Jackson / Please remember Me , Tim McGraw, / Daddy's Hands ?artist? / Wind Beneath My Wings / How can I help you to say Goodbye, Patty Lovelace.

Answer 7

The most common songs for funerals are "Amazing Grace", "Ave Maria", "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" and "When the Saints Go Marching In". However, there might be a song that you think is more appropriate for your particular situation.

Answer 8

Wind Beneath MY Wings

Answer 9

It depends on what message you want to convey. You could sing "Please Remember Me" by Tim McGraw if you like country...or something like "Free Bird" is always a good song.



PLEASE REMEMBER ME



When all our tears have reached the sea

Part of you will live in me

Way down deep inside my heart

The days keep coming without fail

A new wind is gonna find your sail

That's where your journey starts



You'll find better love

Strong as it ever was

Deep as the river runs

Warm as the morning sun

Please remember me



Just like the waves down by the shore

We're gonna keep on coming back for more

Cause we don't ever wanna stop

Out in this brave new world you seek

Oh, the valleys and the peaks

And I can see you on the top



You'll find better love

Strong as it ever was

Deep as the river runs

Warm as the morning sun

Please remember me



Remember me when you're out walkin'

When the snow falls high outside your door

br> Late at night when you're not sleepin' And

light falls across your floor

When I can't hurt you anymore



You'll find better love

Strong as it ever was

Deep as the river runs

Warm as the morning sun

Please remember me



Please remember me





FREEBIRD

By Lynyrd Skynyrd







If I leave here tomorrow

Would you still remember me

For I must be traveling on now

There's too many places I've got to see



If I stay here with you girl

Things just couldn't be the same

'Cause I'm as free as a bird now

And this bird you cannot change



Oh, and the bird you cannot change

And this bird you cannot change

Lord knows I can't change



Bye-bye babe, it's been sweet, love

'Though this feeling I can't change

But please don't take this so badly

'Cause Lord knows I'm to blame



But if I stay here with you girl

Things just couldn't be the same

'Cause I'm as free as a bird now

And this bird you cannot change



Oh, and the bird you cannot change

And this bird you cannot change

Lord knows I can't change

Lord help me I can't change



Oh No, I can't change

Answer 10

A song from the heart has the most meaning. Try to write your own song if you can write a poem and read it because its from you and thats what makes it special. ;)

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Answer 11

I'm so sorry for your loss Kelly.... :((((



There You'll Be (Faith Hill)

Peace in the Valley

What a Wonderful World

We'll Meet Again



We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when

But I'm sure we'll meet again some sunny day

Keep smiling through, just the way you used to do

Till the blue skies chase the dark clouds far away

Now, won't you please say "Hello" to the folks that I know

Tell 'em it won't be long

'cause they'd be happy to know that when you saw me go

I was singing this song

We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when

But I'm sure we'll meet again some sunny day

Answer 12

I can't remember the name or the singer, but it's about a fathers love for his kids. I'm almost positive it's country western. So sorry for your loss, I lost my dad back in 92, and a day doesn't go by without thinking of him.

Answer 13

amazing grace

Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler

The Rose - Bette Midler

Wings of a Dove - Charley Pride

Candle in the Wind - Elton John

Never Tear Us Apart-INXS

they're all lovely but you should choose something that has a certain significance to u and your father



i'm sorry about your loss

Answer 14

I'm singing "The Dance" from Garth Brooks at my dad's funeral, which I hope is many years from now.

Answer 15

I think you should pick a song, that reminds you of your childhood, or a song he really loved, something he danced with your mother. A song from his time, or just something that's beautiful in meaning. I mean we can't really pick a song to describe your dad..it has to come from your heart...Good luck and may be rest in peace.

Answer 16

I am not a country fan but we played a Brad Paisley song that went "when I get to where i'm going" at my grandfathers service.



God bless you and your family!

Answer 17

I don't know a song from you to him, but here is one for you from him. The Grateful Dead. Album : Built to last /Song : I will take you home.

Warning, you will cry.

My sympathies go out to you for your loss.

Answer 18

empty room - Marjorie Fair

new world - Bjork

teardrop - Massive Attack

here with me - Dido

run - Snow Patrol

Answer 19

Ripple by The Grateful Dead

Answer 20

You dident say religious or not.

But if religious.

I like "swing low sweet chariot" Or "climbing to higher ground"

some of J.D. Sumner and elvis's favorites.

Answer 21

mine died 2 weeks ago and I played see you on the other side by ozzie ozborn it is a really beautiful song. Listen to the words they are very heartfelt.

Answer 22

Definitely Dance with my father again by Luther Vandross.

Also Celine Dion - Because you loved me.

Listen to the words, they are beautiful.

I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad.

Answer 23

Trust me. There is no other option than this song.



Sorry Kelly - might have helped if I had pasted the actual link the first time!



It's called Father and Daughter by Paul Simon.



http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/card/0,,493455,00.html

Answer 24

im sorry for your loss..

you should think of a song that he loved, that reminds you of time with him, etc. i wouldnt just pick any song.

Answer 25

xlaurax has it right

Dance With My Father, by Luther VanDross

Answer 26

I don't have a suggestion for a song, but I'm sorry for your loss.

Answer 27

Oh My Pop Pa



to me you were so wonderful

Answer 28

You'll be there by George Strait

Answer 29

To Where You Are or You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban. These are both gorgeous songs. I am so sorry that you lost your father. If you are religious, I am sure that you know that he is happy now where he is, and he is always watching over you.



To Where You Are



Who can say for certain

Maybe you're still here

I feel you all around me

Your memory’s so clear

Deep in the stillness

I can hear you speak

You’re still an inspiration

Can it be that you are my forever love

And you are watching over me from up above



Fly me up to where you are

Beyond the distant star

I wish upon tonight to see you smile

If only for a while, to know you're there

A breath away's not far

To where you are



Are you gently sleeping

Here inside my dream

And isn't faith believing

All power can't be seen

As my heart holds you

Just one beat away

I cherish all you gave me, every day

’Cause you are my forever love

Watching me from up above

And I believe that angels breathe

And that love will live on and never leave



Fly me up to where you are

Beyond the distant star

I wish upon tonight to see you smile

If only for a while, to know you're there

A breath away's not far

To where you are



I know you're there

A breath away's not far

To where you are



You Raise Me Up



When I am down and oh my soul so weary

When troubles come and my heart burdened be

Then I am still and wait here in the silence

Until you come and sit awhile with me



You raise me up so I can stand on mountains

You raise me up to walk on stormy seas

I am strong when I am on your shoulders

You raise me up to more than I can be



You raise me up so I can stand on mountains

You raise me up to walk on stormy seas

I am strong when I am on your shoulders

You raise me up to more than I can be



You raise me up so I can stand on mountains

You raise me up to walk on stormy seas

I am strong when I am on your shoulders

You raise me up to more than I can be



You raise me up so I can stand on mountains

You raise me up to walk on stormy seas

I am strong when I am on your shoulders

You raise me up to more than I can be



You raise me up to more than I can be

Answer 30

one sweet day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II MEn

Answer 31

"angels" by robbie williams

Answer 32

i am really sorry for your loss.

Answer 33

there you'll be by faith hill