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 Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Cheer Songs] (31–40)
footprint(s)Little Glee Monster
In 2022, three new members joined to mark the beginning of the group’s second chapter, and the women’s vocal group Little Glee Monster is expected to reach new heights.
Their 16th single, “Ashiato,” chosen as the set piece for NHK’s National School Music Competition (Junior High Division), is a beautiful number featuring delicate ensemble-driven harmonies.
The lyrics, infused with the hope that people won’t be swept along by the social media age or lose sight of themselves, deliver a message that truly resonates with graduates stepping into a new world.
It’s a graduation song that lights the way so you won’t lose your path—one you’ll want to sing with friends at karaoke.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
In a 2021 “songs that say graduation” survey conducted by LINE Research, Yuzu’s Eikou no Kakehashi (Bridge of Glory) was selected as the third most popular.
Chosen as the official theme song for the 2004 Athens Olympics, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon singles chart.
Listening to Eikou no Kakehashi brings back all kinds of memories—friends, fun school events, and more.
It’s a classic that reminds us of the importance of everyday moments, so be sure to try singing it at karaoke!
Sakura AleKana Adachi
Kana Adachi, who won the grand prize out of 125,094 applicants in the LINE × SONY MUSIC audition.
Her third single, released in 2018, is a graduation support song created with the graduation season in mind, and since it was released right when she herself was graduating, it carries a real sense of feeling.
End and BeginningKariyushi 58
An evocative song that captures the sparkle found in calm, everyday life, it was released in February 2010 as the B-side to Kariyushi 58’s single “Ame nochi Hare.” Its warm acoustic sound and heartfelt message—like reflecting on yourself at the end of the day—are compelling.
The lyrics gently question the finiteness of life and the importance of the everyday.
The song was used as the theme for the 2016 drama “Sanbiki no Ossan 3: Seigi no Mikata, Mitabi!!,” and from October 2024 it has also been featured in a commercial for Japan Manufacturing Service.
It’s a piece I wholeheartedly recommend, one that can stay close to anyone facing a life milestone, such as graduation or a job change.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK is a four-piece rock band that sticks to a classic rock sound while still feeling modern, earning support both in Japan and abroad.
Their song “C.
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h.” from their fifth album Zankyo Reference features a memorable title said to be formed from the initials of the members’ friends.
Its message—that some things don’t change even when you graduate and set off on different paths—can help ease the anxieties of stepping into a new world.
With powerful vocals and instrumentation that give you a push, it’s a rock tune you’ll want to belt out with friends at karaoke after the graduation ceremony.
A collection of moving graduation song classics you’ll want to sing at karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Cheer Songs] (41–50)
say goodbye & good dayKOKIA
This song was released as the ending theme for the game Tales of Innocence.
It carries the message of saying a strong goodbye and moving forward on our own paths.
See them off with confidence and take your own first steps.
If you sing it with a sense of resolve, it will help you feel positive.
GraduationGagaga SP
This was Gagaga SP’s major-label debut single, released in 2002.
It’s both a graduation song and a heartbreak song, a quintessential example of the so-called “youth punk” genre that candidly captures the shifting emotions of student days.
The lyrics, which sing about pushing past the pain of heartbreak and moving forward, combined with the straightforward performance, are sure to strike a chord.
If you’ve gone through a breakup during graduation season, I hope you belt this one out with all your heart.