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! [Farewell, Friendship, and Cheer Songs] (51–60)
365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB48
This is the song written by Yasushi Akimoto as the theme for NHK’s 2015 morning drama series “Asa ga Kita.” It was the first time AKB48 performed a theme song for a morning drama, with Sayaka Yamamoto serving as center.
Many people likely listened to this song every morning while watching the show.
With lyrics that compare life to a paper airplane, it is also loved as a graduation song.
Helloyama × Bocchi Boromaru
The heartwarming song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru sings of hope and courage for the future.
Its drive to pierce through the clouds and head beyond the stars is striking, conveying a powerful sense of overcoming hardship.
Released in October 2023, the track was also used as the opening theme for the anime Pokémon.
It depicts moving forward while cherishing past memories, making it a perfect song for graduation and farewell seasons.
It’s also a great pick for karaoke—ideal for expressing the bittersweet feeling of parting with friends while celebrating a new beginning.
voiceIkimonogakari
This piece was specially written for a project supporting student sports.
It portrays the strong feelings of those who cheer and the emotions of those who receive encouragement.
With a message that repeatedly urges positive action, it’s a song that gives listeners great courage and hope.
It was released in advance in November 2023 and is included in Ikimonogakari’s album “Maru (○).” It is expected to be used at student sports cheering events, and it’s a song that gives a push to everyone pursuing their dreams and goals.
It’s also perfect for singing your heart out at karaoke!
Goodbye Memoriessupercell
Many of you may know this as a graduation song by supercell.
It’s a bittersweet love song that reflects on memories during the cherry blossom season.
At the end of the song, she confesses directly: “I’ve liked you for a very, very long time.” If someone sings this at karaoke, any boy would be a goner.
A collection of moving classic graduation songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke! [Departure • Friendship • Cheering Songs] (61–70)
1096Cody Lee (Li)
Cody・Lee (李) is a four-piece rock band that gained attention after winning the Grand Prix at the Eggs audition “LIVE BOOSTER” in 2019.
Their 11th digital single, “1096,” opens with a sentimental piano that immediately stirs a sense of sadness.
The lyrics, written by vocalist-guitarist Hibiki Takahashi about his own high school days, prompt reflection on the reality that not everyone simply enjoyed their student life.
With its wistful, heart-wrenching melody, it’s a song you’ll want to sing at karaoke while picturing the scenes it evokes.
Photo of three peopleKiroro
Kiroro is a duo formed by high school classmates, beloved for their heartwarming songs that touch the soul.
“Three-Person Photo,” included on their first album, “Nagais Aida ~Kiroro no Mori~,” leaves a lasting impression with its light yet floating ensemble.
Its message—let’s each go our own way with this new departure, yet keep our bond unchanged—captures the feelings that only a graduation ceremony can evoke.
With clear, powerful vocals that stir the heart, it’s a graduation song especially recommended for women.
Petals, heralding the beginningSakura Shimeji
Sakurashimeji is a folk duo selected from EBiDAN39&KiDS, belonging to Stardust Promotion.
Their digital-only single “Hanabira, Hajimari wo Tsgete” released on February 17, 2023, features an intro melody spotlighting strings and guitar that really lingers in your ears.
The feeling of looking back on memories even as you face a new first step is something you experience every time you stand at a crossroads in life, isn’t it? With its gentle shuffle-beat rhythm that wraps around your heart, it’s a number you’ll want to sing with feeling at a graduation ceremony karaoke.