Western graduation song ranking [2025]

GraduationVitamin C29rank/position

Vitamin C – Graduation (Friends Forever) [Official Music Video]

Vitamin C, who is also known as a singer and actress.

Among her works themed around graduation, the most famous is “Graduation.” It’s a song that expresses gratitude to friends who will be separated after graduation and the hidden feelings of love for someone she actually liked, portraying the emotions surrounding graduation from various angles, making it highly relatable.

In addition to the excellent lyrics, the catchy chorus in the hook is another highlight.

As you listen, you’ll find yourself wanting to sing along.

We are the ChampionsQueen30rank/position

We Are the Champions (Remastered 2011)

It was apparently written with the expectation that it would be sung at soccer stadiums, and the fact that it turned out exactly that way really shows Queen’s greatness.

The “We” in the title doesn’t refer to Queen themselves, but means “each and every person around the world is a champion!” It’s an immortal anthem loved worldwide! It might be perfect when you need to get everyone fired up!

You’ve Got a FriendCarole King31rank/position

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Carole King’s classic “You’ve Got a Friend.” Released in 1971, it became a hit in Japan as well and is an internationally celebrated song.

Thanks to its fame and musical brilliance, it also won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

The title means exactly what it says: “You’ve got a friend.” Its lyrics, which portray the bond with a cherished friend, and its gentle melody leave a strong impression.

Donny Hathaway’s version is also highly recommended, so be sure to check that out too!

HappyPharrell Williams32rank/position

Pharrell Williams – Happy (Video)

At an entrance ceremony that marks the start of a new chapter, you can’t help but want to hear a song that makes you so excited you could dance! Pharrell Williams’s 2013 release “Happy” is a dance track that lifts your spirits.

After it was featured in the film Despicable Me 2, it quickly became a hot topic and was released as a single.

Its sound, infused with soul and funk, is poppy and bright! The lyrics about being unable to contain your joyful, high-energy self mirror the fluttering hearts of new students.

Listening to this song will make you look forward to the entrance ceremony even more!

PhotographEd Sheeran33rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Photograph (Official Music Video)

As the title “Photograph” suggests, it evokes the image of an album filled with family photos, carefully tucked away deep in the house.

It’s a warm song that tells you, “Your place to come home to is right here.”

Don’t Stop Me NowQueen34rank/position

Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now (Official Video)

The beautiful melody at the beginning and the gradually intensifying, fast-paced development—above all, the sense of joy that overflows throughout the song—make it a track that inspires hope for the life ahead.

It’s a masterpiece that almost always gets mentioned among Queen’s greatest hits and is highly popular even among fans.

Forever YoungAlphaville35rank/position

Alphaville – Forever Young ~Official Video

A gem-like ballad that portrays the fleeting nature of youth and a longing for eternity.

Celebrated across generations as a quintessential 80s synth-pop classic.

Released by the German band Alphaville in September 1984, the song expresses a desire for the permanence of youth and life against the backdrop of nuclear threat and life’s impermanence.

Featured on their debut album, Forever Young, it reached high positions on charts across Europe.

Frequently used in films and TV shows and covered by many artists, it’s a perfect choice for graduations and farewells.

It also resonates deeply when you’re feeling sentimental or standing at a crossroads in life.