Romantic Songs

Romantic songs slow things down and warm them up: mid-to-slow tempos, intimate vocals, and lyrics about devotion, longing or desire. R&B is the backbone of this page, from Maxwell and John Legend to Frank Ocean, Daniel Caesar, SZA and Miguel's “Sure Thing,” with classic soul from Etta James' “At Last,” Al Green and Marvin Gaye's “Let's Get It On.” John Legend's “All of Me” and Ed Sheeran's “Perfect” remain wedding-playlist regulars.

Country brings sincere ballads like Chris Stapleton's “Tennessee Whiskey” and Shania Twain's “You're Still The One,” pop contributes Lady Gaga's “Shallow” and Taylor Swift's “Love Story,” and alternative adds Coldplay's “Yellow” and The Smiths' “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out.” You'll also find bachata, Frank Sinatra, and K-pop love songs from TWICE and EXO. Whether you want a first-dance ballad or a late-night slow jam, open the song closest to it and browse the similar picks.