25 Love Songs for the Perfect Valentine’s Day Playlist
Last updated: January 2026
Music is a fantastic way to express feelings, which is why there are infinite love songs. Check out this list for 25 love songs you can listen to for Valentine’s Day, or any time of year. Also, make sure to read our 30 Songs for Your Perfect Winter Weather Playlist post, and let us know what kind of playlist you would like to see next. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Classic Love Songs for Everyone:
Fly Me To The Moon- Frank Sinatra
You Are So Beautiful- Joe Crocker
I Wanna Hold Your Hand- The Beatles
These are timeless hits to communicate a love new or old, from records to the radio, from slow dancing to classic rock ‘n roll, and everything in between. A music therapist might use these songs with older adults to promote positive mood states and increase long-term memory recall. A client might hear one of these songs and remember dancing to it on their wedding day. Another client might hear Frank Sinatra and reflect on their favorite Valentine’s Day memories. There are no bounds to the joy and therapeutic gains that can be achieved through music.
Upbeat Love Songs to Dance Along To:
What Makes You Beautiful- One Direction
Come on Eileen- Dexys Midnight Runners
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go- Wham!
I Wanna Dance with Somebody- Whitney Houston
Need some high-energy tunes for your Valentine’s party? We’ve got you covered with these romantic pop songs sure to be a hit on the dance floor! A music therapist might use this selection of hits in a group setting where the ages of the participants may vary. Still, familiarity and uptempo elements can encourage engagement, group cohesion, and motivation to participate in therapeutic tasks surrounded by peers. Who doesn’t love Beyoncé?
Calming Love Songs To Relax To:
Can’t Help Falling in Love- Elvis Presley
I Just Called To Say I Love You- Stevie Wonder
To Make You Feel My Love- Bob Dylan
My Funny Valentine- Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart
This selection includes great picks for cold, quiet Winter days and celebrating love. These could be applied to a music therapy session as part of a music-assisted relaxation, emphasizing the soothing, gentle tempos to promote regulation, anxiety reduction, or as a lead-in to a discussion about coping skills. Everyone needs a break from the excitement now and then, following the Holiday season. Let these songs give you that warm and fuzzy boost at an energy level that matches your level of “chill.”
Love Songs by the Decade (100 Years!) :
1920s- Blue Skies- Irving Berlin
1930s- Let Me Call You Sweetheart- Bing Crosby
1940s- How High the Moon- Les Paul and Mary Ford
1950s- A Bushel and a Peck- Doris Day
1960s- Leaving on a Jet Plane- John Denver
1970s- Crazy Little Thing Called Love- Queen
1980s- (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life- Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
1990s- Wannabe- Spice Girls
2000s- I’m Yours- Jason Mraz
2010s- Just the Way You Are- Bruno Mars
2020s- pov- Ariana Grande
For any generation, these love songs truly pull at your heartstrings, with heartfelt messages you can share with the loved ones in your life! Music can resonate deep within us, reminding us of the memories, emotions, and people who make us feel loved. Reach out to a Board-Certified music therapist below to discover how musical experiences can turn everyday listening into a tool for healing and meeting your goals.