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[Bestie Song: Until We Meet Again...] The Perfect Western Songs for Graduation — Farewell and New Beginnings

A roundup of perfect Western songs for graduation ceremonies!

While it’s easy to think of classic Japanese songs that suit graduation, many people find it harder to imagine Western tracks for the occasion.

So, this time, we’ve picked out Western songs that are perfect for graduation!

From timeless classics to late-2010s hits, we’ve chosen songs from various eras, so not only students but also teachers, parents, and even students’ grandmothers and grandfathers can enjoy them across generations.

Now then, please take your time and enjoy!

Playlist

[Bestie Song: Until We Meet Again...] The Perfect Western Songs for Graduation — Farewell and New Beginnings
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1eastSee You AgainWiz Khalifa ft. Charlie PuthThe film “Fast & Furious: Sky Mission…”
2eastmy futureBillie EilishWith themes of self-love and personal growth, blending R&B and Ja…
3eastCount on meBruno MarsBruno Mar's [something] released in 2010...
4eastWake Me UpAviciiHe sadly left this world in 2018...
5eastAbout Damn TimeLizzoElements of funk-pop and nu-disco...
6eastEternal SunshineJhené AikoFor those looking for a mellow, soothing song, this is…
7eastINDUSTRY BABYLil Nas X, Jack HarlowPowerfully singing about success in the music industry and self-expression…
8eastTEMPTATIONSTommy RichmanA song that explores self-reflection and the complexities of human relationships…
9eastLet it beThe BeatlesProduced by Paul McCartney…
10eastNo New Friends (Official Video) ft. Labrinth, Sia, DiploLSDMusic that cherishes the bonds with friends
11eastThat’s What Friends Are ForDionne WarwickA message to a friend with whom I’ve shared joys and hardships…
12eastCastle On The HillEd SheeranA heartwarming account of youthful memories and love for one’s hometown…
13eastYou’ve Got a Friend in MeRandy NewmanThe friendship song loved across generations, “Y…
14eastDon’t You (Forget About Me)Simple MindsSimple Minds' 'Don’t You…'
15eastYoung, Wild and Free ft. Bruno MarsSnoop Dogg & Wiz KhalifaA exhilarating hip-hop that celebrates youth and freedom...
16eastFireworkKaty PerryKaty Perry, who is popular across a wide range of audiences…
17east(I’ve Had) The Time Of My LifeBill Medley & Jennifer WarnesA venue filled with the refreshing atmosphere of a graduation party...
18eastGoodbye To YouMichelle BranchBeyoncé’s “I Was Here” is...
19eastI’ll Be There for YouThe RembrandtsAs a perfect Western song for the season of departures, Miche...
20eastBest FriendsThe WeekndWhen it comes to graduation songs, the image of a ballad is strong…
21eastHave It AllJason MrazA melody and kindness that make you want to hum it over and over…
22eastComplicatedAvril LavigneAvril’s rock-style songs from when she was still quite young...
23eastDon’t Look Back In AngerOasisRecorded on the album in 1995, and in the following year’s 19...
24eastThe ClimbMiley CyrusThe 2009 film Hannah Mon…
25eastThat’s the way it isCéline DionWhen you’re striving toward your dreams in a new environment, you’ll inevita…
26eastSINGMy Chemical RomanceThe rock band My Chemical Romance’s “S…
27eastNew DayAlicia KeysThis incredibly powerful track is by Alicia Keys…
28eastBaby ft. LudacrisJustin BieberAre they pre-voice change? So cute...
29eastYou’ve Got a FriendDonny Hathaway & Roberta FlackBy Ms. Carole King in 1971...
30eastBorn This WayLady GagaI was born to walk this path...
31eastHistoryOne DirectionWestern music that's perfect for the season of graduations and new beginnings...
32eastWe Are The ChampionsQueenThe famous Queen classic that everyone knows, We A...
33eastShake It OutFlorence & The Machine“Shake It Out” = Shake it off…
34eastToday My Life BeginsBruno MarsIt’s often featured even in Super Bowl halftime shows…
35eastI Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed PeasI have a feeling tonight is going to be a good night...
36eastYou’ve got a friendCarole KingFarewells are part and parcel of graduation season. At this very moment...
37eastWhen We Were YoungAdeleSinger Adele from Tottenham, London…
38eastRoarKaty PerryA powerful and radiant message of self-affirmation is imbued…
39eastYou Raise Me UpCeltic WomanAn Irish two-member music group, Sh...
40east1999PrinceAgainst the backdrop of 1980s eschatology and the threat of nuclear war...
41eastI Hope You DanceLee Ann WomackAmerican country music, singe…
42eastHow Far We’ve ComeMatchbox Twenty…has sold 39 million records worldwide.
43eastYou Are Not AloneMichael JacksonMichael Jackson’s songs are surprisingly good…
44eastBring It On Home to MeSam CookeEmerging from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s...
45eastGraduation (Friends Forever)Vitamin CThe title “Graduation,” and…
46eastThe Best Day of My LifeAmerican AuthorsA forward-looking message filled with dreams and hope resonates...
47eastJust the way you areBilly JoelBilly Joel’s 1977 song...
48eastFamous FriendsChris Young, Kane BrownCountry music singer Chris Young…
49eastMoment 4 LifeNicki MinajP from her 2010 debut album…
50eastA Place In This WorldTaylor SwiftThe early days of Taylor Swift, the world-renowned songstress...
51eastForever YoungAlphavilleA gem-like tale that portrays the fleeting nature of youth and a yearning for eternity…
52eastMy Last SemesterThe Wonder YearsA pop-punk band from Philadelphia...
53eastUnwrittenNatasha BedingfieldAs the title “Unwritten” suggests…
54eastLive Like We’re DyingKris AllenThis powerfully appeals to the transience and preciousness of life...
55eastWe’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…
56eastgraduationVitamin CGraduation itself…
57eastBeautiful DayU2This is a song that stays close to those who have lost hope. Harsh...
58eastAin’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi TerrellIn 1976, Marvin Gaye and Tammi...
59eastAm I WrongNico & VinzNico, a duo unit from Norway…
60eastWhenever You Will GoThe CallingIn 2009, The Calling released their...
61eastMy WishRascal FlattsThe album Me and M..., released in 2006
62eastAll My FriendsLCD SoundsystemOne of LCD Soundsystem’s signature songs…
63eastNo Such ThingJohn MayerFor a farewell party for someone graduating from school, 'No Su...
64eastThese Are Days10,000 ManiacsAlternative rock of the 1980s–90s…
65eastDream OnAerosmithIf you hear it once, it's a far cry from the brilliance of graduation—really...
66eastStand By MeBen E. KingBen E., an American R&B singer, …
67eastWind Beneath My WingsBette MidlerThis calm song, perfect for graduation ceremonies, 1...
68eastViennaBilly JoelIt’s a song released in 1997, so it’s a very old song...
69eastBlowin’ In The WindBob DylanBob Dylan, released in 1963...
70eastNever Say GoodbyeBon JoviParting is part of graduation, but it’s not an end—it’s a beginning…
71eastBridge Over Troubled WaterCharlotte ChurchAn artist from Wales, Charlot...
72eastTime After TimeCyndi LauperAs a Western song fitting for the season of departures, Cli…
73eastGift Of A FriendDemi LovatoThis is the movie “Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure”…
74eastDare to DreamJohn LegendFrom the ballad world, John Legend’s 20...
75eastGraduation DayKanye WestThe 2004 album, which was also their debut work…
76eastSweetest GoodbyeMaroon 5A sound that mixes various music genres...
77eastSittin’ On The Dock Of The BayOtis ReddingM... who had a profound influence on soul music
78eastYou’re My Best FriendQueenCaptivating with catchy tunes and powerful vocals, th...
79eastI Will Remember YouSarah McLachlanIn 1995, by Sarah McLachlan...
80eastGoodbyesSavannah OutenThe American high school depicted in the music video...
81eastNever Grow UpTaylor SwiftThe warm acoustic guitar is the gate...
82eastStartThe JamA guitar riff brimming with exhilaration and powerful vocals...
83eastI’ll Be There For YouThe RembrandtsThe 1990s American TV show Friends...
84eastOn Our WayThe Royal ConceptIt’s a song released in 2013. Musi...
85eastDreamsVan HalenAt least at graduation, let it be overflowing with “dreams” and hope…
86eastKeep The FaithBon JoviEven the word “Faith” itself is so cool...
87eastEvery Teardrop Is a WaterfallColdplayThe British arti… well known from Summer Sonic and Fuji Rock…
88eastWe Are YoungFunAt the 2013 Grammy Awards, she won Best New Artist, …
89eastThe AnthemGood CharlotteThe American five-piece punk rock band, Goo...
90eastGood Riddance (Time of Your Life)Green DayAs a punk rock band from the United States, 199…
91eastDon’t Stop Believin’JourneyLife is a long journey, but (the band name is...
92eastBreakawayKelly Clarkson"Breakaway" means something like "to take off"...
93eastWe Are GoldenMIKAMika’s songs are often used on TV and elsewhere…
94eastYou Get What You GiveNew RadicalsIt was even used in the hugely popular foreign TV show “Glee”…
95eastPhotographNickelbackThe Canadian rock band Nickelback's...
96eastI’ll Be Missing YouPuff Daddy ft. Faith Evans & 112A heavyweight hip-hop act from the U.S. East Coast...
97eastI Believe I Can FlyR. KellyIn 1996, starring Michael Jordan…
98eastFight SongRachel PlattenRachael, who has sold over 2.4 million copies nationwide...
99eastGraduationVitamin CMs. Vitamin C, who is also known as a singer and actress…
100eastFeels LikeGracie AbramsAn amazing achievement, such as winning a Grammy Award…
101eastIt’s timeImagine DragonsOn the occasion of graduation, sending off those who are stepping into new days...
102eastI LivedOneRepublicThe album Nativ, which became a huge hit in 2013…