I want to sing it at the senior class recital! A choral piece that 5-year-olds can sing with all their heart
For five-year-olds, graduation ceremonies and recitals are precious memories that tell the story of their growth so far.
You want to choose a song that stays in their hearts, but finding pieces that suit children’s voices can be surprisingly challenging.
So here, we’re introducing popular songs for graduations and recitals that feature warm lyrics and gentle melodies.
Singing together with the children will surely become a wonderful memory.
Use this as a guide and feel the joy of joining voices with friends and loved ones!
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Songs to Sing at the Senior Class Recital! Choral Pieces That 5-Year-Olds Can Sing with All Their Heart (21–30)
Bouquet of the WindLyrics by Arihiro Nakata / Music by Hirotaka Nakagawa
Here’s the perfect song to celebrate a kindergarten or nursery school entrance ceremony, a milestone marking children’s new beginnings.
With lyrics by Arihiro Nakada and music by Hirotaka Nakagawa, this piece paints a dreamlike world where a bouquet gathers breezes from around the globe and is delivered to you.
It carries messages that nurture the joy of waking up early, the spirit of trying new things, and the warmth of sharing happiness with others—lyrics that gently resonate with children.
Featured on the album “Omoide Ippai! Sotsuen Song,” it’s often sung at kindergarten and nursery school entrance ceremonies.
Highly recommended if you want to see children’s faces light up with hope.
SmileLyrics by Yujin Kitagawa / Music by Yujin Kitagawa
Just by singing and dancing, this energetic song makes your heart flutter with excitement and fills you with happiness.
Written and composed by Yujin Kitagawa, it’s included on the album “Yuzu Smile,” released in July 2003.
With its bright, poppy melody and lyrics that convey a message of believing in the power of a smile, it’s beloved by a wide range of listeners, from children to adults.
It’s perfect for singing at a kindergarten entrance ceremony, and it would also be super cute to dance to with parents at events like sports days.
It’s a wonderful song that brings smiles to everyone!
Songs they want to sing at the senior recital! Choral pieces that 5-year-olds can sing with all their hearts (31–40)
Calendar MarchLyrics by Takao Ide / Music by Wakako Fukuda
A song that looks back on the year, Calendar March, is perfect as a song of closure or summary.
By singing about the seasons and events from January to December, you naturally pick up knowledge about each season.
Be sure to go through each lyric, recalling monthly events and happenings—saying things like, “Remember when that happened?” or “That was so much fun!”—and enjoy singing along.
The light melody and cheerful lyrics also help create a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Let's draw a picture in the blue sky.Lyrics by Kazumi Itsuki / Music by Hajime Kamishiba
Let us introduce a wonderful song that parents and guardians can sing at the entrance ceremony.
“Aoi Sora ni E o Kakou” (Let’s Draw on the Blue Sky) is a lively piece that sings of a dreamlike world where you draw a big ship in the blue sky and set off on an adventure.
It features lyrics that spark children’s imaginations and a bright, upbeat melody.
The energetic call-and-response “Ei! Ya!” is fun too, making it great to sing together with the children.
It’s also popular in educational settings, so singing it at the entrance ceremony will surely delight the kids.
It’s perfect for easing the nerves of children who may feel anxious in a new environment.
My precious friendYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
A gentle song depicting warm bonds of the heart was born on NHK Educational TV’s “Okaasan to Issho” in September 2024.
Sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, the piece conveys precious time with friends and the spirit of supporting one another, set to a poppy, friendly melody.
The warm vocals produced by D.
W.
Nicols resonate with children, making it a popular choice for kindergarten and nursery school performances.
Also included on the album “NHK Okaasan to Issho Saishin Best Hyuurara Bunbun!,” this track is a recommended song to enjoy with family and teachers, enriching moments of togetherness.
Friendship HymnLyrics by Hiroo Sakata / Music: American folk song
This is a bright, energetic song with the theme of the importance of friendship.
Set to the melody of an American folk tune with Japanese lyrics, it’s characterized by a lively rhythm and approachable words.
It spread from the 1970s to the 1980s and has been beloved as part of school education and choir repertoires.
It’s perfect for entrance ceremonies to ease the nerves of new students.
If everyone holds hands, forms a circle, and sings while dancing, smiles are sure to appear naturally.
I think it’s a wonderful song that creates a warm atmosphere to celebrate meeting new friends.
swallowYOASOBI with Midories
YOASOBI’s song “Tsubame” was released in 2021 as the theme song for NHK’s children’s program “Hirogare! Irotoridori.” The kid-friendly “Tsubame Dance” choreography is adorable, too.
The song is based on a story selected through a submission project titled “A Little Swallow’s Big Dream,” and carries the message of “living together” as fellow companions sharing the same planet.
It’s a piece that seems to teach us important lessons for today’s world, which faces so many challenges.