Songs for a DVD Slideshow of Babies 1St Year?

Not sure if this is too fast, but I LOVE the Trace Adkins song, "You're Gonna Miss This."

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hi--

for our little one's first birthday slide show, we used "let them be little" by Dean and also "you don't remember" by Na Leo Pilimehana (a hawaiian group-- not country but a slow and very pretty song-- lyrics below :)

good luck-- slide shows are fun!!

aloha,

J.

Na Leo Pilimehana - You Don't Remember

You don't remember
I'll never forget
That blessed day when we first met
And I saw the face I always knew
The little smile
The little you

You don't remember
I'll never forget
One day in my life
I will never regret
To feel such love i never knew
All bundled up right there in you

As I held you near my heart
I understood at last
The part of me I never met
You don't remember
But I'll never forget

You don't remember
I'll never forget
That blessed day when we first met
And when I heard your voice
I realized the truth
Everything in my life
Lead me here to you

You don't remember
I'll never forget
One day in my life
I will never regret
A gift so precious
Giving me my angel love
Truly a miracle of God above

As I held you near my heart
I understood at last
The part of me I never met
You don't remember
But I'll never forget

And when I look into your eyes
I see the reason why
I've lived my life

As I held you near my heart
I understood at last
The part of me I never met
You don't remember
But I'll never forget

Ohhhh...
You don't remember
But I'll never forget
No...no...
You don't remember
But I'll never forget

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Not all of these are country but I have used them for my kids videos since they were born. I am putting all of them on this list (even for baby girls) in case it will help others who make videos. I am putting a star next to some of my favorites from the first year video.
1. I learned from you- miley cyrus
2. hush little baby- dominic moore
3. graduation- vitamin c
*4. Good riddance (time of your life)- Green day
*5. Forever young- Rod stewart
6. Fireflies- Faith Hill
*7. Find your wings- Mark Harris
*8. Feels like home- Chantal Kreviazuk
9. Do I make you proud- Taylor hicks
10. Cinderella- Steven Curtis Chapman
11. Capri- Colbie Caillat
12. Bubbly- Colbie Caillat
13. Ballerina Girl- Lisa Biales
14. Apples and Bananas- Countdown kids
15. All-American girl- Carrie underwood
16. Ready, set, don't go- Billy Ray Cyrus
*17. Let them be little- Billy Dean
18. A Mother's Prayer- Carnie Wilson & Ji?
19. You're my little girl- Go fish
*20. Somewhere over the rainbow- Isreal Kamakawiwo?
21. Twist and shout- The Isley brothers
*22. Imagine- Jack Johnson
23. Little Miss Magic- Jimmy buffet
*24. A Moment like this- Kelly Clarkson
*25. In my Daughter's eyes- Martina McBride
26. My Wish- Rascall Flatts
27. Little Wonders- Rob Thomas
28. You Are my Sunshine- Sara Hickman
29. Love Song- Tesla
*30. My Little Girl- Tim McGraw

Oh one more thing... If you have itunes, you can type these titles into the search section of the store and listen to a preview. That helps if you are looking for a certain "sound".

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I am not a country fan, but I know of a few that people have suggested to me in the past...
One is called "Let Them Be Little" by Billy Dean, it is the PERFECT SONG, I googled the lyrics for you.

I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.
You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute.
How it amazes me you're changin' with every blink.
Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon.

So let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give 'em hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

I never felt so much in one little tender touch.
I live for those kisses, your prayers an' your wishes.
An' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see.
Tonight, while we're on our knees, all I ask is:

Please, let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

The so innocent, precious soul:
You turn around, an' it's time to let them go.

So let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give 'em praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let them sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

Let them be little.

It is not a country one, but I love the Celine Dion song - "A New Day Has Begun" - she wrote it after struggling to get pregnant with her son (as I did) and it is really lovely. Good luck.

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I am not a big country fan, but listen to this son ....Little Guy – Gord Bamford. It makes me cry every time I hear it. I love all the other suggestions too.

I agree with let them be little. I made a DVD of Kindergarten pictures for my daughter's class. All the mom's cried. My daughter is now 11 and watches the dvd and tears are in her eyes too. Here are the words:
I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.
You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute.
How it amazes me you're changin' with every blink.
Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon.

So let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give 'em hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

I never felt so much in one little tender touch.
I live for those kisses, your prayers an' your wishes.
An' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see.
Tonight, while we're on our knees, all I ask is:

Please, let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

The so innocent, precious soul:
You turn around, an' it's time to let them go.

So let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give 'em praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let them sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

Let them be little.

Good luck with that!

You'll Be Blessed by Elton John

How about that Queen song-Your my Best Friend or maybe it's You Make Me Live. It's such a sweet song.

have you heard the over ther rainbow song I forget the guys name but its Hawian. I know its not country but its such a pretty song.

"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts

butterfly kisses... I don't know who sings it...
good luck!
R.

A little late, but 2 songs I used were "With Arms Wide Open" by Creed (not a country song, but there is a country cover at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq6XjN3sCiQ) and "Beautiful Boy" by John Lennon (I think Celine Dion also did a version of this). Both beautiful songs that definitely bring tears to the eyes.

Have fun with the video!

Sara Evans "I could not ask for more"
I know it doesn't come across at first as a mom to child song but when you listen to it like that it is SO sweet and touching.

what about Lady Antebellum "I run to you"? perfect for yr one.

Crazy by Patsy Cline is slow, and very inappropriate