I want to sing it at the senior class recital! A choral piece that 5-year-olds can sing with all their heart

Until the world becomes one

Until the World Becomes One (Nintama Rantarō)

This is a song by Ya-Ya-yah that was used as the ending theme for the anime Nintama Rantarō.

Centered around the piano, it has a calm atmosphere, with vocals that feel like they’re speaking to you, giving the impression that the singing itself is emphasized.

The sound and lyrics evoke a sense of overlapping voices and heartfelt connection, making it a perfect fit for choral performance.

Another key point is that the choreography incorporates sign language; by paying close attention to the movements, the message of the lyrics comes through even more strongly.

Using simple words to express human connection, it’s a song that people of all ages can sing.

Beyond the rainbow

Shoko Haida “Beyond the Rainbow” - from “With Mother” (Full) [Official]

Composed by Osamu Sakata, a former “Uta no Onii-san,” this popular song has been passed down through NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” The sparkling opening lyrics and light, buoyant melody are truly memorable.

Children will likely enjoy singing it too, since it features many familiar words they love, like “rain,” “rainbow,” and “sun.” Because it’s a song that has been cherished for many years, parents’ generation may also recognize it.

Its easy-to-listen quality is another plus.

It’s a piece that evokes a future full of hope and makes you want to hum along without even thinking.

The Root of the HeartYuko Doi

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Starting with the line “Before we knew it, you’d grown so much,” this gentle graduation song conveys the warm feelings of parents and teachers as they watch over children’s growth.

It’s often sung not only at graduation ceremonies but also at thank-you parties and similar events.

The First Step

The First Step — Vocals: AI Kiritan, AI Uta-ko (with lyrics)

A song by the duo Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, known for creating numerous classic picture books and choral works.

The lyrics, which sing of pure, gentle feelings and the importance of believing in dreams, quietly resonate in the hearts of adults as well.

With poetic, beautiful words that liken children to little birds and a simple, familiar melody, the piece moves not only children but people across generations.

It promises a lovely time filled with the honest, free voices of children ringing out.

[Song] Let's draw a picture in the blue sky

Song: “Let’s Paint a Picture in the Blue Sky” … 4-year-olds (Kiku Class)

If you’re looking for a song for a recital, how about “Aoi Sora ni E o Kakou” (“Let’s Draw on the Blue Sky”)? I think it’s a lovely piece that’s perfect for four-year-olds whose singing voices have begun to settle.

There are call-and-response shouts in the middle of the song, so it’s great fun to split into groups and sing back and forth.

The melody is bright, but the lyrics are beautiful, making it a very captivating song that draws listeners in.

Please consider using it for your recital! Adding some simple choreography would make it even nicer.

I’ve grown up.

Graduation song: “I’ve Grown Up”

An original song by singer-songwriter Miyako Irikura, created for her own daughter, graduating children, and their parents.

The vivid details—like uniforms that were still too big when they first enrolled and brand-new supplies—bring back the excitement and butterflies from those early days.

As time passes and we see how the children have grown, we’re filled with an indescribable sense of deep emotion.

Part of the lyrics can include the actual teachers’ names, so the children can sing it with gratitude toward their teachers.

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Keio Kindergarten (Ehime, Matsuyama): Paper Airplane of 365 Days (2016.3.11)

Many people probably remember singing “Aogeba Tōtoshi” at their graduation ceremony.

“365 Nichi no Kamihikōki” is a song that stands alongside such graduation staples and will likely continue to be sung for years to come.

Its lyrics compare life to a fragile paper airplane, conveying a slightly mature message like, “Life has its ups and downs, but we keep moving forward.” Of course, some parts may feel difficult for kindergarteners and preschoolers, but there’s no doubt it will become a song that lingers in their memories, and years later they’ll think, “Oh right, we sang a song with lyrics like that.” It’s an easy-to-sing, highly recommended piece with no high notes.