Tear-jerking graduation songs in Western music. Classic tracks for graduation season and recommended popular songs.

Songs themed around “graduation,” which capture the hearts of young people in any era, are popular—and that’s true in both Japanese and Western music.

That said, many people may not actually know what kinds of Western graduation songs there are.

In this article, we present a diverse lineup across eras, featuring classic songs often sung at graduation ceremonies overseas, recent staple tracks, and popular “tearjerkers.”

The piece includes reviews that touch on the lyrics as well, so if you’re curious about graduation songs abroad, be sure to check it out!