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• “We Are Family” by Sisters Sledge.
• “Dance with My Father” by Luther Vandross.
• “Daughters” by John Mayer.
• “Holes In the Floor of Heaven” by Steve Wariner.
• “You’re Gonna Miss This” by Trace Adkins.
• “There Goes My Life” by Kenny Chesney.
• “Don’t Forget to Remember Me” by Carrie Underwood.
• “Daddy’s Hands” by Holly Dunn.

Songs of other genres about growing up include Harry Chapin’s heartbreaking “Cats In The Cradle,” The Beatles’ nostalgic “In My Life,” Joni Mitchell’s “Circle Game,” David Bowie’s “Changes,” John Mellencamp’s “Jack And Diane,” Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days,” and so many more.

This list includes great country songs such as “Landslide,” “Young,” “My Wish,” and “Then They Do.” Growing up can be hard, and watching your sons, daughters and kids grow up can be even harder.

• 1 Dolly Parton77%
• 2 Johnny Cash73%
• 3 Reba McEntire64%
• 4 Willie Nelson63%
• 5 Kenny Rogers63%
• 6 Shania Twain59%
• 7 Patsy Cline59%
• 8 Loretta Lynn59%

But chances are, even if you’re not a country fan, you’ve heard these timeless hits before.

• 1 “I Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash.
• 2 “Jackson” by Johnny Cash and June Carter.
• 3 “Stand by Your Man” by Tammy Wynette.
• 6 “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver.
• 7 “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell.

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