27 Best Songs to Waltz To: The Ultimate Playlist for Your Next Dance

Updated at: 11/05/2025

The waltz, a dance of elegance and romance, demands a soundtrack as captivating as the twirling couples it accompanies. This isn't just any list of songs; it's a journey through the heart of timeless melodies perfect for gliding across the dance floor. While no single artist or album defines the perfect waltz experience, the songs chosen represent a beautiful spectrum of emotional depth and musicality. Think of the sweeping romanticism that evokes images of effortless grace, the kind of feeling captured in those unforgettable ballads that speak of enduring love and commitment. From soaring vocals that fill the air with emotion to subtly intricate instrumental arrangements that provide the perfect rhythm, this collection offers a diverse range of sounds, each contributing to the enchanting atmosphere of a perfect waltz.

This curated selection aims to celebrate the enduring power of music to enhance the beauty of dance and to introduce listeners to tracks that might become new favorites. Whether you're an experienced waltz enthusiast or simply seeking the perfect background music for a romantic evening, these songs resonate with a universal appeal that transcends generations. The richness and variety in the melodies, from soulful serenades to more upbeat, yet equally graceful tunes, are designed to move you. You'll find yourself swept away by the enduring quality that makes these songs true classics, perfectly suited to the elegant flow and timeless appeal of the waltz itself. Prepare to be transported to a world of romance and refined beauty, one waltz at a time.

1
Thinking out Loud
Ed Sheeran
2014
x (Deluxe Edition)
2
Perfect
Ed Sheeran
2017
÷ (Deluxe)
3
a thousand years
Christina Perri
2011
ARTPOP
4
All of Me
John Legend
2013
Love In The Future (Expanded Edition)
5
Just the Way You Are
Bruno Mars
2011
Doo-Wops & Hooligans
6
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
1993
7
I'm Yours
Jason Mraz
2008
We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.
8
Can't Help Falling in Love
Elvis Presley
1961
Blue Hawaii
9
Hero
Mariah Carey
1993
10
Make You Feel My Love
Adele
2008
19
11
Unchained Melody
The Righteous Brothers
1965
Just Once In My Life
12
Isn't She Lovely
Stevie Wonder
1976
Songs In The Key Of Life
13
Waltz of the Flowers
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
1890
14
Open Arms
Journey
1981
Escape (2022 Remaster)
15
Come Away with Me
Norah Jones
2002
16
Endless Love
Lionel Richie,Diana Ross
1981
17
My Heart Will Go On
Celine Dion
1997
18
Moon River
Andy Williams
1962
19
You Are the Best Thing
Ray LaMontagne
2008
Gossip In The Grain
20
Tenerife Sea
Ed Sheeran
2014
x (Deluxe Edition)
21
You've Got a Friend in Me
Randy Newman
1995
Toy Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
22
Could I Have This Dance
Anne Murray
1980
23
It Is You
Dana Glover
2002
24
You Light Up My Life
Debby Boone
1978
25
You Are My Sunshine
Jimmie Davis
1940
26
Run for the Roses
Dan Fogelberg
1984
27
Misery
P!nk, Steven Tyler
2012