A Collection of Moving Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Fight Songs]
When graduation season arrives, we tend to go to karaoke more often for farewell parties and the like! And when you go to karaoke with friends, you might think, “I want to sing a song related to graduation!” So in this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended graduation songs that are perfect for belting out at karaoke.
We’ve picked everything from classic staples to the latest hits, so use this as a guide for choosing your setlist! I hope this article helps you look back on your wonderful memories.
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A collection of moving classic graduation songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke! [Departure • Friendship • Cheering Songs] (61–70)
GraduationKobukuro
The lyrics that evoke the scenery of the day of departure and the gentle twin vocals will surely warm the hearts of those graduating.
“Sotsugyo,” released by Kobukuro in 2020, is a song that makes you want to cherish your school memories forever.
The moving melody line, combined with the duo’s beautiful and delicate voices, offers a celebration for those setting off on a new journey.
Graduation doesn’t have to mean goodbye; by listening to this song, you may be able to tuck away your school memories and keep them safe until the day you meet again.
On the Day of Departure
Many of you may have shed tears singing this song at your graduation ceremony.
“Tabidachi no Hi ni” is a choral piece that’s a staple at graduations.
Even if you promise yourself you won’t cry, the moment the intro starts, the tears somehow begin to flow.
Its relaxed tempo and straightforward lyrics are hallmarks of a choral song.
Singing it together at graduation unites everyone’s hearts and fosters a sense of bond.
It may be a bit cliched, but it’s a highly recommended graduation song that’s sure to move you!
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
A song expressing gratitude to loved ones has been delivered by DISH//.
Co-written by Takumi Kitamura and Hattori from Macaroni Enpitsu, the track was released in November 2021 and was also used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “The Winner in February: The Classroom of Guaranteed Success.” Characterized by its warm melody and moving lyrics, it centers on themes of everyday gratitude and personal growth.
It carries a message to students preparing for exams and their families, offering courage to face challenges.
It’s a perfect choice for those looking for a song to sing at occasions like graduation ceremonies or farewell parties to celebrate new beginnings.
Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI
Despite being so well-known that he could be called the face of EXILE, singer EXILE ATSUSHI announced in 2020 that he would focus on solo activities.
“Sakura no Kisetsu,” included on his third album Love Ballade, was released the following year as his seventh single.
The rush of youthful memories, the mix of gratitude, and the sorrow of parting are feelings anyone who has experienced graduation can relate to.
It’s a tear-jerking graduation song we hope you’ll sing at karaoke as a message to someone important.
Departure GraffitiFLOW
A single released by FLOW in November 2010 is drawing attention as a song that resonates with students on the verge of graduation.
Carried on a gentle breeze, it sings of the courage to take a step toward the future, with themes of warm-hearted farewells and growth.
It speaks of paper airplanes launched outside the classroom window and memories of days spent together, renewing the resolve to move forward even while looking back on the past.
The lyrics also convey the importance of believing in oneself and living in the present, delicately portraying the loneliness and anxiety, as well as the hope and anticipation, that accompany a departure.
A special live performance was also held at Moro Hospital Nursing School in Saitama Prefecture, making this a song that lifts the spirits of graduating students.
classmateKALMA
KALMA is a three-piece rock band based in their hometown of Hokkaido who are steadily expanding their recognition nationwide.
The title track of their first EP, Classmate—released as a Hokkaido-only, limited-quantity single—hooks you right from the intro with its driving beat and memorable choral work.
That feeling that the more memories you have, the deeper the loneliness cuts—many people probably experience it for the first time on graduation day.
Precisely because their youth was so fulfilling, this rock tune brims with gratitude and encouragement for dear friends, urging you to sing it out at karaoke to say what words alone can’t.
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
The perfect song that makes you want to take a commemorative photo at the end of a fun student life is Little Glee Monster’s “Seishun Photograph.” Released in 2015 as their second single, its music video on YouTube has racked up over 13 million views.
With its gospel-tinged, upbeat and feel-good sound, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing with the friends who shared your youthful days!