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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.

A Moving Collection of Classic Graduation Songs to Sing at Karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Fight Songs] (121–130)

On the day of departure...Ai Kawashima

Ai Kawashima / On the Day of Departure (Lyrics)
On the Day of Departure ... Ai Kawashima

Tabidachi no Hi ni.

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is a beautiful ballad with a gentle piano accompaniment.

Its honest, evocative lyrics leave a strong impression.

Many people may have sung it as a graduation ceremony chorus piece.

School life feels long, yet once it’s over, it passes in the blink of an eye.

When you sing Tabidachi no Hi ni.

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, both the joyful and the painful moments feel like indispensable parts of the journey.

It’s a song for when you want to cry your heart out while singing and share your loneliness with your friends—a piece that stays close to those feelings.

Sakura: To You Who Couldn't GraduateYoshiko Hanzaki

When we think of graduation, the usual image is that everyone does it together, but this song expresses feelings for a friend who passed away without being able to graduate.

It’s a piece by Yumiko Hanzaki, known as the “Diva of the Shopping Mall,” who spent 17 years honing her craft and steadily continued performing live at shopping malls.

The song won the Newcomer Award at the 50th Japan Cable Radio Awards.

Best FriendKana Nishino

Kana Nishino 'Best Friend (short ver.)'
Best Friend Kana Nishino

It drew a huge response as lyrics that particularly resonate with women in their teens and twenties.

It’s a song you’ll want to send when you want to express gratitude to a friend, and I really relate to the feeling that there are things you can say to a friend that you can’t say to your parents.

The beautiful high notes are captivating, and the sound resonates in your chest, bringing you to tears naturally as you listen.

Take this opportunity to sing your gratitude to the friends who shared your youth with you!

far; distant; by farGReeeeN

When you go to karaoke during graduation season, you naturally want to sing songs about farewells and gratitude.

If you’re about to leave your hometown, some of you might go to karaoke with your family to make memories.

In times like these, I highly recommend “Haruka” by GReeeeN.

Its slightly wistful melody and lyrics expressing thanks to the family who has watched over you overlap with your own feelings and make your chest tighten, but it’s the perfect song for conveying your sentiments.

Send it with all the unspoken gratitude you couldn’t usually put into words.

In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of recommended graduation songs you can sing at karaoke.

Did you find a song you want to try? Singing solo is great, of course, but joining voices with classmates or club friends could make for wonderful memories too.

I’d be happy if this helps you create lasting memories of your school days!