Western graduation song ranking [2025]

Best Day Of My LifeAmerican Authors8rank/position

American Authors – Best Day Of My Life

This song is characterized by a hopeful melody and positive lyrics.

With a bright vibe that feels like celebrating the best day of your life, it gives listeners courage and energy.

Released in March 2013, the track is included on American Authors’ debut album, “Oh, What a Life.” It gained wide exposure in the media, including being featured in the trailer for the film “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” and is loved by a broad audience.

It’s the perfect song for those about to take a new step forward or when you want to fire yourself up.

Castle On The HillEd Sheeran9rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Castle On The Hill [Official Music Video]

This is a heartwarming song that weaves together memories of youth and a love for one’s hometown.

Ed Sheeran looks back on his boyhood, beautifully depicting adventures with friends, first love, and the landscapes of his home.

You can almost picture him singing as he drives down the country roads of Suffolk.

It was released in January 2017 and included on the album ÷ (Divide).

The song was also used in the trailers for the films Ferdinand and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.

It’s perfect for those who cherish nostalgic memories or live far from home.

my futureBillie Eilish10rank/position

Billie Eilish – my future (Official Music Video)

This is a song themed around self-love and personal growth, incorporating elements of R&B and jazz.

It begins with a gentle piano and shifts to a brighter rhythm in the latter half, expressing inner transformation and hope for the future.

Released in July 2020, it drew attention as the lead single from the album “Happier Than Ever.” Billie Eilish’s vocals convey a sense of her growth, and the animated music video depicting a journey of self-discovery is also captivating.

It’s a recommended track for graduates stepping into a new environment and for anyone who wants to face themselves.

Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)Green Day11rank/position

Green Day – Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) [Official Music Video] [4K UPGRADE]

This is a song whose heartfelt words and warm melody gently embrace life’s turning points.

Featured on Green Day’s 1997 album Nimrod, it’s characterized by the soft tones of acoustic guitar and strings.

While accepting life’s uncertainties and farewells, it also sings of the importance of cherishing past experiences.

Loved as a classic that accompanies life’s milestones—such as graduations and weddings—it reached No.

2 on the U.

S.

Modern Rock chart.

Give it a listen when you want to look back on youthful memories or need the courage to take a new step forward.

Graduationbenny blanco, Juice WRLD12rank/position

benny blanco, Juice WRLD – Graduation (Official Music Video)

This song vividly portrays the end of youth and the beginning of a new life.

It weaves together memories of high school, friendship, and a mix of anxiety and hope for the future, conveying the complex feelings of young people facing graduation.

Created through the collaboration between Benny Blanco and Juice WRLD, it was released in August 2019 and made waves on charts worldwide.

It’s recommended listening for graduation ceremonies or other life milestones.

It will also resonate when you want to look back on the past while facing forward.

The realistic lyrics that resonate with young people and the melodious composition are beautifully in harmony.

I’ll Be There for YouThe Rembrandts13rank/position

I’ll Be There for You (Theme From “Friends”)

As a Western song perfect for the season of farewells, Michelle Branch’s “Goodbye to You” is also recommended.

Released in 2000, this song poignantly conveys the pain of heartbreak, yet its heartfelt lyrics also fit graduation scenes.

Depicting gratitude for friends and companions embarking on new paths and the sadness of seeing them off, it gives you the courage to overcome parting and take the next step.

Why not send your gratitude to someone special, along with her warm, comforting voice?

I Will Remember YouSarah McLachlan14rank/position

Sarah McLachlan – I Will Remember You (Live)

Sarah McLachlan is a singer-songwriter from Canada.

Known as a Canadian artist with international popularity, she has sold over 40 million albums worldwide.

Her hit song “I Will Remember You,” released in 1993, won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

It’s a perfect song for graduation, expressing the importance of continuing to hold someone in your heart even when you’re apart.