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Farewell Songs: Karaoke tunes to sing at a farewell party. Goodbye songs.

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.
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Hello! I’m Mutou, always on the hunt for emo vibes in music. Ever since I heard Spitz playing on the car stereo back in elementary school, I’ve been captivated by music. My tastes are broad—Japanese rock, UK sounds, EDM, folk, jazz, hip-hop, and more. I enjoy composing using guitar, keyboard, and DAW. Wishing all music lovers wonderful encounters through music!

I think it’s common to hold farewell parties at life’s turning points—like graduation, job transfers, or retirement.

And at those farewell parties, it’s also pretty common to go to karaoke, right?

So in this article, I’ve put together a selection of songs that are perfect for farewells—songs you’ll want to sing at a send-off and songs that convey your feelings to someone setting off on a new journey.

I’ll be introducing farewell songs that carry messages of gratitude for everything up to now, as well as the feeling that you’ll keep cheering them on even after you part ways.

If you dedicate the songs I’m about to introduce along with your own heartfelt sentiments, I’m sure they’ll make a wonderful gift.

[Farewell Songs] Karaoke tunes to sing at a farewell party: Goodbye songs (21–30)

A Bouquet for YouHikaru Utada

Hikaru Utada – A Bouquet for You

A Bouquet for You by Hikaru Utada

As a send-off song, many people love Hanataba o Kimi ni.

Hikaru Utada wrote this piece while thinking of her late mother and her newborn child.

The lyrics express gratitude to a loved one and a desire to offer blessings, making it a perfect fit for farewell parties.

It’s a gentle ballad, so it also works well when you want to cool down at karaoke.

Just be mindful of the section in the latter half where the pitch rises and falls dramatically, and give it a try!

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Prayer ~ Orbit of TearsMr.Children

Mr.Children “Prayer ~Trajectory of Tears” Music Video (Short ver.)

Prayer ~Trajectory of Tears Mr.Children

Mr.

Children, who have produced numerous ballad songs.

When it comes to their songs themed around farewell, “Inori ~Namida no Kido~” likely comes to mind.

The song portrays a parting with a loved one, as well as a break from one’s unreliable self.

In fact, the song was originally going to be titled “Nostalgia.” As a result, the lyrics are crafted so that people leaving their hometowns can also relate to them.

Consider giving it to someone who’s moving away for a job transfer or leaving home after graduation.

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[Farewell Songs] Karaoke songs to sing at a farewell party. Goodbye tracks (31–40)

MapleSpitz

Spitz / Kaede

Kaede Spitz

A four-piece band known for massive hits like “Robinson” and “Cherry,” Spitz have become indispensable to the J-pop scene since the 1990s.

This is their 19th single overall, taken from their eighth album, Fake Fur, and it has been featured as a theme and insert song in numerous TV dramas.

The lyrics, which evoke a parting from someone irreplaceable, conjure feelings of how much one has been saved throughout life.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing at graduation ceremonies or farewell parties in karaoke, to express gratitude to those who are moving on.

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cherry blossomKobukuro

Kobukuro – Sakura (30-second ver.)

Sakura Kobukuro

It’s a moving song by Kobukuro that somehow always feels fresh, even though I must have listened to it countless times.

The lyric that says people grow up a little with each spring they experience is just one interpretation.

How do you take it? Since it’s a duet, it might be nice to find a partner, practice quietly, and then perform it.

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DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “Departure”

Tabidachi FUNKY MONKEY BABYS

A true spring cheer song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS that sings about the very moment of setting off on a journey.

Everyone feels anxious and scared… but a bright future is waiting, and this energizing track wipes away all those worries.

If you don’t usually go to karaoke, why not use this song as a chance to change yourself just a little? That’s how much power this song holds.

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Kitestorm

Arashi – Kite (Arafes 2020 at National Stadium) [Official Live Video]

Kite Storm

Songs that dwell on farewells are nice, but don’t you think it’s wonderful to sing a song that celebrates all the hard work up to now? With that in mind, I’d like to introduce “Kite.” This is the track known for being the first single by the idol group Arashi to sell over a million copies.

Incidentally, the lyrics and composition were done by Kenshi Yonezu.

The lyrics gently wrap around the listener, so try singing it with feeling.

Since it’s performed by five members, it’s perfect for singing with multiple people.

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On the Day of DepartureAi Kawashima

Ai Kawashima / On the Day of Departure (Lyrics)

Ai Kawashima on the Day of Departure

A massive hit with the theme of graduating from school.

Just hearing the chorus will make anyone think, “Oh, that song!” The schoolyard, the classroom, after-school hours—every word sprinkled throughout feels like a page from youth.

If this were sung, the homeroom teacher would surely cry.

It’s a wonderful song that carries a promise that even after graduation, we’ll surely meet again.

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