# Wedding song needed! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [September 10, 2003, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714 "2003-09-10T07:55:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/1 "2003-09-10T07:55:24Z")
I’m going to a wedding in a few months, and I’m in the damn thing. I’m not the one getting married, though, in case anyone was wondering. Here’s the deal: Through some process I myself do not fully understand, I have been asked to play guitar for the groom as he serenades his new bride. A romantic and cheesy gesture? You bet your ass. Here’s the kicker: We can’t agree on the song. He’s no help. His original suggestion was “Crash Into Me” by Dave Matthews. To me, it’s a little too…voyeuristic and unrequited, if that makes sense. He concedes my point, but doesn’t have any other suggestions. I suggested “California Stars” by Billy Bragg and Wilco. So, my Doper friends, I put it on you: I need a song that can be played on acoustic guitar at a wedding. By someone who’s not the world’s greatest guitar player (that would be me). If I can chord it, I’ll do that, but I prefer to try something simple. The following conditions have to exist:[ul] It has to be a simple arrangement I’d prefer it to be an at-least fairly well-known song It has to be a fairly simple song to play It, of course, should be about love. Or something similar I should be able to locate a tab on-line [/ul] Any suggestions would be greately appreciated! ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/2 "2003-09-10T08:01:53Z")
So _Highway to Hell_ is out? ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/3 "2003-09-10T08:05:58Z")
Unfortunately, yes. While appropriate, perhaps, I won’t be wearing a schoolboy outfit. ---
**Author:** ![Dragon\_Phoenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Dragon\_Phoenix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragon_Phoenix)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/4 "2003-09-10T08:06:42Z")
I’d pick Time in a bottle by Jim Croce. ---
**Author:** ![jackelope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/5 "2003-09-10T08:11:47Z")
“Right Down the Line” by Stealer’s Wheels is fairly easy to play and has some beautiful lyrics. It’s a little upbeat and pop-ish for a wedding, but maybe you and your buddy could figure out how to make it a little more solemn? Chords: [http://www.tabalorium.com/tabs/5400.html](http://www.tabalorium.com/tabs/5400.html) ---
**Author:** ![GeorgiaStark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d9b06d/32.png) [@GeorgiaStark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GeorgiaStark)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/6 "2003-09-10T10:50:15Z")
Ultimate. Wedding. Song. There is Love. Kevin Arnold’s hippie sister played it at her wedding. [http://www.parable.com/parable/item\_7513210381.htm](http://www.parable.com/parable/item_7513210381.htm) ---
**Author:** ![GeorgiaStark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d9b06d/32.png) [@GeorgiaStark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GeorgiaStark)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/7 "2003-09-10T10:54:13Z")
“There is Love - The Wedding Song” by Paul Stokely. It IS THE wedding song for the apres-60s generation. Except if you want to get real modern and hokey and do Butterfly Kisses (gag). The lyrics describing the give and take between the husband and wife…listen to it. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Moto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/8 "2003-09-10T12:25:59Z")
If it were for my wife and me, I’d pick “You’re My Bestest Friend” by Mac Davis. “Who comes down and bails be out when I get in a jam? Helps me tell the po-lice where I live and who I am. And who’s the only one I’ll ever love or understand? You babe, you’re my bestest friend” That’s just me, though. ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/9 "2003-09-10T13:05:32Z")
“Here, There, and Everywhere” - Beatles (done best by Emmylou Harris :D) [Guitar Chords](http://www.fretplay.com/tabs/h/harris_emmylou/here_there_everywhere-crd.shtml) [Chords And Lyrics!!](http://www.guitaretab.com/h/harris-emmylou/7861.htm) ---
**Author:** ![Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hey_It_s_That_Guy)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/10 "2003-09-10T13:50:06Z")
DON’T do “Butterfly Kisses.” PLEASE. How about “More Than Words” by Extreme? ---
**Author:** ![Breezy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b3f665/32.png) [@Breezy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Breezy)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/11 "2003-09-10T13:51:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by GeorgiaStark \* > \*\*“There is Love - The Wedding Song” by Paul Stokely. It IS THE wedding song for the apres-60s generation. Except if you want to get real modern and hokey and do Butterfly Kisses (gag). > > The lyrics describing the give and take between the husband and wife…listen to it. \*\* Butterfly Kisses is about a father and a daughter, not a husband and a wife. ---
**Author:** ![WIGGUM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ce7236/32.png) [@WIGGUM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WIGGUM)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/12 "2003-09-10T14:20:48Z")
I always liked “When You Say Nothing at All” by Ronan Keating. Here’s the lyrics: [http://www.ugcs.caltech.edu/~harel/cgi/page/htmlit?Say\_Nothing\_rk.html](http://www.ugcs.caltech.edu/~harel/cgi/page/htmlit?Say_Nothing_rk.html) and the chords: [http://www.guitarboard.com/gtabs/3043/24051.php](http://www.guitarboard.com/gtabs/3043/24051.php) Seems pretty simple. Of course I can’t play the guitar, so I could be completely wrong. ---
**Author:** ![ddgryphon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8c91f0/32.png) [@ddgryphon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ddgryphon)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/13 "2003-09-10T15:55:07Z")
How about: “And I Love Her” by the Beatles “Annie’s Song” by John Denver Frankly (putting on old man hat), there are so few songs out today that express true emotion and commitment that I find it difficult to think of anything within the last three years that I would sing to my bride. ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/14 "2003-09-10T16:02:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Dragon Phoenix \* > \*\*I’d pick Time in a bottle by Jim Croce. \*\* Oooh, I think I love you. I was going to suggest “Here, There, and Everywhere” by Los Beatles. Easy to recognize, my guess is easy to play. ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/15 "2003-09-10T16:03:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by DeVena \* > \*\*“Here, There, and Everywhere” - Beatles (done best by Emmylou Harris :D) > \*\* :o Sorry, didn’t read the whole thread. Consider my post a second vote for the song. ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/16 "2003-09-10T16:06:44Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Big Bad Voodoo Lou \* > \*\* > How about “More Than Words” by Extreme? \*\* Um, I personally don’t think that’s the sentiment you want at a wedding. “You can _tell_ me that that you love me, but if you sleep with me, then I’ll know for sure!” At least, that’s how I interpret the song. ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/17 "2003-09-10T16:11:26Z")
I’d recommend _She’s No Lady, She’s My Wife_ by **Lyle Lovett** or _W-I-F-E_ by **Old 97s**. But I’m jaded and cynical, so those might be right out. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/18 "2003-09-10T17:11:00Z")
I’m writing these down, guys. Hopefully we’ll be able to agree on one. BTW, **Wiggum** , did you ever hear Alison Krause sing that? Fantastic. Keep 'em coming! ---
**Author:** ![WIGGUM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ce7236/32.png) [@WIGGUM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WIGGUM)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/19 "2003-09-10T17:21:05Z")
I love the Allison Krauss version. My wife and I danced to that on our wedding day. ---
**Author:** ![Peg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b38774/32.png) [@Peg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peg)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2003, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714/20 "2003-09-10T22:24:24Z")
Cheesy, but Richard Marx’s “Now and Forever” is pretty. [a href=http://www.tabalorium.com/tabs/9963.html]Lyrics and tabs[/a] [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-song-needed/200714.md?page=2)