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Farewell and goodbye songs in Western music: A roundup of perfect BGM for farewell parties

There are many occasions in life when we send off people who have been important to us—graduations, leaving a company, and more.

If you’ve been put in charge of organizing a farewell party, you might be struggling with booking the venue or planning the program.

If you’re going to do it, you probably want to send them off with stylish background music.

For those people, this article introduces recommended English-language farewell songs!

Whether it’s for graduation or a friend moving away from your hometown, we’ve gathered a wide variety of farewell songs that suit many situations, across different eras and genres—so you’re sure to find the perfect BGM for you.

Be sure to use it as a reference!

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Farewell and goodbye songs in Western music: A roundup of perfect BGM for farewell parties
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1eastHere With Med4vdSweet melodies and emotional lyrics...
2eastThose EyesNew WestA performer who makes full use of an ultra–high-pitched voice as their weapon...
3eastLift Me UpRihannaLyrics with warmth and a melody that touches the heart are impressi…
4eastGood Luck, Babe!Chappell RoanChappell Roan’s emotionally charged new song is making waves
5eastNobody Gets MeSZAWhen choosing background music for the farewell party, a deeply moving me…
6eastyes, and?Ariana GrandeAriana’s song about self-affirmation and freedom appears
7eastYour SongRita OraA hopeful song that portrays the joy of love
8eastFilthy RichElla HendersonA moving song about human connection
9eastTHE LONELIESTMåneskinLife involves experiencing various farewells. At such times...
10eastFight SongRachel PlattenA powerful song that depicts self-affirmation and courage
11eastUnwrittenNatasha BedingfieldBritish singer-songwriter, Nata...
12eastCar’s OutsideJames ArthurI don’t want to say goodbye, but we’re about to be separated…
13eastGraduationbenny blanco, Juice WRLDRapper Benny Blanco. He shin...
14eastNo Such ThingJohn MayerFor a farewell party for someone graduating from school, 'No Su...
15eastWe’re All In This Together (From “High School Musical”)High School Musical CastSome of you may be at a loss about which song to play at the start of the farewell party…
16eastWish You The BestLewis CapaldiA singer-songwriter who touches the heart, Lewis …
17eastIt’s My LifeBon JoviBon Jovi’s classic: the courage to live true to yourself
18eastStory of My LifeOne DirectionA moving, heartwarming ballad by a British band
19eastLong LiveTaylor SwiftA farewell party is not only about lamenting the parting, but also about everything up to now…
20eastHow Do I Say GoodbyeDean LewisStanding by in the moment that engraves goodbye, the weight of parting…
21eastYou’ll Be In My HeartPhil CollinsFormer member of the progressive band Genesis...
22east100 YearsFive for FightingSinger-songwriter Five Four…
23eastHigh HopesPanic! At The DiscoAmong teenagers, it has sparked a social phenomenon...
24eastSee You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz KhalifaThe car action movie “The Fast and the Furious”…
25eastI’ll Be WaitingCian DucrotThe piano’s melody invites a quiet sense of awe, brimming with emotion…
26eastI Want It That WayBackstreet BoysAn idol group formed in 1993, ...
27eastStay With MeSam SmithBritish singer-songwriter Sam...
28eastWhen I Come AroundGreen DayGreen, who has become a venerable figure in the punk scene...
29eastLean on MeBill WithersActive from the 1960s through the 1980s…
30eastGood TimesOwl City & Carly Rae JepsenOwl City and Carly Rae Jeps…
31eastI’m Only Me When I’m With YouTaylor SwiftThe globally popular artist, Taylo...
32eastStand By MeBen E. KingA soul singer who earned respect from around the world...
33eastViennaBilly JoelAmerican adult contemporary singer
34eastYou’ve Got a FriendDonny Hathaway...that enlivened the New Soul boom of the ’70s.
35eastSay SomethingA Great Big World, Christina AguileraThe classic hit song “Say …,” which became a massive success around the world
36eastSAYONARAMary MacGregorIn 1976, the smash hit song “Torn Bet…”.
37eastAll My FriendsLCD SoundsystemA byword for the genre known as electroclash...
38eastYou’re Gonna Miss ThisTrace AdkinsThe Kant of the late 1980s through the 1990s...
39eastCount on MeBruno MarsA r… that has received extremely high acclaim from around the world.
40eastGraduation (Friends Forever)Vitamin CAn actress, a singer-songwriter, and…
41eastPhotographNickelbackCanada’s representative rock band, Nickelba…
42eastI Will Remember YouSarah McLachlanA female singer-songwriter from Canada…
43eastLeave Me in the DarkAlexander Stewart“『…』 sung by Alexander Stewart”
44eastBoatEd SheeranA poignant melody and an emotional vocal performance leave a strong impression…
45eastGood Riddance (Time Of Your Life)Green DayIt's impossible to talk about the rock scene of the 1990s without mentioning...
46eastTongue TiedGrouploveAn indie ro... from Los Angeles, USA
47eastGraduateThird Eye BlindWith a heavy sound and a touch of grunge vibe…
48eastWith A Little Help From My FriendsThe BeatlesThe world-famous rock band that everyone knows, Bi...
49eastBaba O’RileyThe WhoA leading British Mod-style band, and an eternal…
50eastA Thousand MilesVanessa CarltonPopular singer-songwriter Vanessa…
51eastGoing Away to Collegeblink-182The countless Pop... in California, USA
52eastNever Say GoodbyeBon JoviAfter graduating from school, I’ll be separated from my friends...
53eastFireworkKaty PerryWhen your environment changes, everyone feels uneasy…
54eastAngels Like YouMiley CyrusPerforming with a heartrending melody that seeps into the heart, 'An…'
55eastWithout You ft. Sandro CavazzaAviciiThe music produce… who was most active in the 2010s
56eastI’ll Be Missing YouPuff Daddy ft. Faith Evans & 112“I’ll …,” which is still spoken of as a timeless masterpiece
57eastGoodbye My LoverJames BluntPop rock, soft rock, folk roc…
58eastYou’ve Got a Friend in MeRandy NewmanAn American-born si— who was hugely active in the 1970s...
59eastI Was HereBeyoncéCreating a solemn or sacred atmosphere at a farewell party…
60eastWe Are Young (ft. Janelle Monáe)FunRock band, fans say Janelle Monáe...
61eastOne More DayDiamond RioIt has continued to gain popularity for many years in the United States...
62eastYou’ll Think Of MeKeith UrbanA male singer-songwriter who represents Australia…
63eastYou’re Not AloneAndrew W.K.Andrew, well-known as a party animal...
64eastBest FriendBrandyAn artist who is also active as an actress, Bu...
65eastClocksColdplayA lyrical piano sound leaves a strong impression, co...
66eastIt’s TimeImagine DragonsWhen celebrating a friend’s or colleague’s new beginning, a refreshing...
67eastLucky feat. Colbie CaillatJason MrazA singer-songwriter from the state of Virginia…
68eastHappiest YearJaymes YoungSinger-songwriter from Seattle, Ji...
69eastWith A Little Help From My FriendsJoe CockerThe British-born singe...
70eastStole The ShowKygoThe hugely popular DJ Kygo and Parson James...
71eastceilingsLizzy McAlpineLizzy Ma...'s guitar melody resonates pleasantly
72eastTo Sir With LoveLuluShe was active on the front lines in the 1960s as an actress and singer...
73eastLast Train To London (I Won’t Look Back)Mimi WebbThe piano’s wet-sounding melody tugs at the tear ducts…
74eastSoulmateNo Use For A NameThe American punk band, No Use for a N...
75eastOnly Love Can Hurt Like ThisPaloma FaithA soul-stirring song by Paloma that sings of the pain of a broken heart
76eastI’m Movin’ OnRascal FlattsArmed with a catchy, laid-back melody...
77eastWhat Hurts The MostRascal FlattsA country music star representing the state of Tennessee...
78eastToo Good At GoodbyesSam SmithHighly praised around the world for an exceptionally high and distinctive vocal quality…
79eastGoodbye To YouScandal, Patty SmythCelebrating the New Wave boom of the 1980s...
80eastBelieveShawn MendesWith catchy vocals and a sweet look, she/they...
81eastOld FriendsSimon&GarfunkelThe folk duo that was hugely active in the 1960s, …
82eastMiles ApartYellowcardIt’s a bit unusual that there’s a member who plays the violin…
83eastMe & My GirlsFifth HarmonyThe popular audition show 'The X Factor'...
84eastGo Your Own WayFleetwood MacLegendary British rock band Fleetwoo…
85eastBest FriendJason MrazSoul, blues, rock, pop, reggae...
86eastGoodbyeSpice GirlsA female idol group formed in 1994...
87eastWannabeSpice GirlsA popular idol group from the UK, Supa…
88eastI’ll be there for youThe RembrandtsThe American pop duo, The Rembrandts…
89eastBye Bye Bye*NSYNCAn American A... who was extremely active in the late 1990s
90eastBridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&GarfunkelWhen sending off someone who has been good to you, do so gently…
91eastDon’t Forget To Remember MeCarrie UnderwoodThe wildly popular audition show “American I…”
92eastFriendsMeghan TrainorWith catchy vocals and a distinctive musical style, the world...
93eastThe ClimbMiley CyrusAn anthem to cheer on a friend taking on a new frontier: “The Climb”
94eastFarewellRihannaRihanna, the hugely popular singer representing Barbados, is...