We Found the Best Songs about Falling in Love to Play for Your One and Only (2024)

There's no better Valentine's Day gift than a special playlist for the one you love. You can set the tone for a date night and convey emotions you might have a hard time putting into words, especially if your relationship is still pretty new. A playlist about falling in love is extra special. After all, there's no more intense feeling than new love and the best songwriters and performers know how to convey the complexity of those take-your-breath-away emotions. When you can't find the right words, beautiful lyrics say it for you.

With Valentine's Day ahead, we've collected 30 of the most romantic songs ever recorded, from classics like Elvis's "Can't Help Falling in Love" to newer favorites, including "Unapologize" by Carrie Underwood. We have plenty of country tunes, as well as entries from rock, pop, and R&B, because if there's one thing every musician sings about, it's falling in love. So whether you're looking for a way to tell your S.O. you love them for the first time, or need a song for that first wedding dance, you're sure to find something that's perfect.

Just try not to swoon over these lyrics from this 1999 hit: "I know that it might sound / More than a little crazy but I believe / I knew I loved you before I met you / I think I dreamed you into life."

This super-romantic song was made popular by Alison Krauss. We also love the Ronan Keating version from the Notting Hill soundtrack.

This 1996 hit by Donna Lewis is a certified bop.

The Oscar-winning song from the 2018 A Star is Born soundtrack never fails to give us chills, especially when Gaga lets go with that incredible voice.

An upbeat rundown of everything Bruno Mars loves about his lady, this song perfectly captures that moment in love when everything is, well, perfect.

Almost achingly romantic, this classic from 1960 is all about finally, finally finding love.

When you fall in love you promise the world to "the one"—and mean every word.

Sure, this 1998 mega-hit from Faith Hill is super sweet, but then so is falling in love.

Another Oscar-winner, this hauntingly delicate song from the film Once reminds us that falling in love doesn't always have to happen hard and fast.

This 2011 electro house smash is best enjoyed with your love on the dance floor.

What's better than that tickle in your tummy the right one gives you?

This slow-burner from the Irish band's "Rattle and Hum" album launched a thousand weddings in the late 80s.

There's nothing harder than being the first one to say "I love you."

One of the greatest love songs of all time, "Can't Help Falling in Love" was first released on Elvis's 1961 "Blue Hawaii" album, though everyone from Bob Dylan to UB40 has covered it.

This cut from John Legends's 2020 album, Bigger Love, is a gorgeous, heartfelt song you can just picture him singing to wife Chrissy.

Written about a guy Taylor Swift almost dated, "Love Story" follows the plotline of the play Romeo and Juliet—until the song's happy ending.

This feel-good favorite from the 80s is just like discovering your sweetie loves you just as much as you love him.

Some loves are a little crazy and that's a beautiful thing, according to this lovely, old school-sounding country tune.

Let's be honest. After Alanis Morissette's ticked-off anthem "You Oughta Know," it was kind of a relief to hear this adorable ode to falling in love from her.

Winner of a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, this collaboration between Queen Bey and her knight JAY-Z is almost insanely catchy.