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Departure songs in Western music: world-famous classics and popular tracks.

From graduation to bidding farewell to the departed.

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Even when we say “a new beginning,” there are many kinds of departures.

Whether you’re the one sending someone off or the one being sent off, everyone has experienced some kind of departure in one way or another.

Here, we introduce a selection of English-language “songs for setting out” that are reputed to be relatable and perfect for those moments.

We’ve carefully chosen heartwarming tracks that will encourage you when you’re feeling down or anxious and accompany you through moving, emotional times—please take a look.

Based on feedback from music lovers who reached out to our site, we researched and curated this list with care.

Playlist

Departure songs in Western music: world-famous classics and popular tracks.
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1eastSee You AgainWiz Khalifa ft. Charlie PuthOriginally, it was created as a “song of a final farewell to a best friend”…
2eastDon’t Look Back In AngerOasisRock band Oasis from Manchester...
3eastShake It OutFlorence & The MachineIt incorporates a variety of elements from rock and soul music...
4eastNew DayAlicia Keys『If I Ain’t Got You』…
5eastWhen We Were YoungAdeleThe UK’s top artist, Adele...
6eastFireworkKaty PerryAn American-born A… who boasts worldwide fame
7eastRunSnow PatrolScotland’s representative rock band, S…
8eastSINGMy Chemical RomanceAmerican rock band, My Chemical...
9eastOne Way RoadOasis『Don’t Look Back In …
10eastHere I Go AgainWhitesnakeDave, the vocalist of Deep Purple…
11eastLeavingSkrillexSukuri, who is gaining popularity as one of the world’s top DJs...
12eastBridge Over Troubled WaterCharlotte ChurchSimon & Garfunkel’s classic song “Brid…“
13eastGoodbye Yellow Brick RoadElton JohnElton John’s classic song, “Goodb…
14eastThe ClimbMiley CyrusA smash-hit sensation in the United States that became a social phenomenon…
15eastCrossroadsCreamLegendary three-piece band, Cream. Oh...
16eastToo Good At GoodbyesSam SmithHe achieved worldwide fame with “Stay With Me”…
17eastGo! feat Mai LanM83Anthony, a French musician…
18eastGoodbye To A WorldPorter RobinsonI want to listen to some Western music with a slightly mysterious melody...
19eastBorn to RunBruce SpringsteenRecommended for people who have moved to Tokyo to chase their dreams…
20eastYou Raise Me UpCeltic WomanThe world-renowned choral group, Celti...
21eastCounting StarsOneRepublicOneRepublic singing of the courage and hope of a journey
22eastThis Time TomorrowThe KinksThe K..., a British rock band
23eastCastle on the HillEd SheeranA moving song portraying love for one’s hometown and youthful days
24eastWe’re All In This Together (From “High School Musical”)High School Musical CastA cute melody and positive lyrics...
25eastStory of My LifeOne DirectionA moving, heartwarming ballad by a British band
26east50 Ways to Leave Your LoverPaul SimonFor those trapped in a bad situation, I write…
27eastMorningtown RideThe SeekersOriginally in 1957, Malvina R…
28eastLeaving on a Jet PlanePeter, Paul & MaryAmerican singer-songwriter Jo...
29eastBest FriendJason MrazGently wrap your gratitude and farewell to a dear friend…
30eastHomeIsabel LaRosaMemories of Isabel LaRosa’s Hometown
31eastPompeiiBastilleA masterpiece depicting the eruption of Vesuvius
32eastMovin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)Billy JoelAn American singer-songwriter...
33eastHave It AllJason MrazWith a melody and lyrics filled with kindness and hope, it...
34eastWithout YouDillon Francis feat. Totally Enormous Extinct DinosaursAmerican DJ and producer Dilo…
35eastHe Won’t GoAdeleThe Briti… known for their moving singing voice and deep emotional expression
36eastRunAirThe French electronica duo, Air, wa...
37eastStart AnewBeady EyeAt the moment you take a new step forward, giving you a gentle push…
38eastSong To WoodyBob DylanAmerican singer-songwriter Bo…
39eastRUN PAINT! RUN! RUN!Captain BeefheartThis piece, characterized by its unique rhythm and abstract lyrics, ...
40eastMay It BeEnyaA singer from Ireland who is also famous in Japan, with a magnificent...
41eastWay We Won’tGrandaddyA song themed around loneliness and a sense of alienation, and the artis…
42eastStreet Of DreamsGuns N’ RosesGive a gentle push to those trying to take a new step forward...
43eastWhen This Is OverHaydenWith a warm melody filled with a husky voice, hailing from Canada…
44eastLike It’s OverJai Wolf feat. MNDRAn electronic music ... based in New York
45eastI Know It’s OverJeff BuckleyAmerican singer-songwriter Jeff...
46eastSay GoodbyeKrewellaThe American EDM duo Krewella…
47eastA song for DepartureManic Street PreachersA British alternative rock band…
48eastSoonMy Bloody ValentineEthereal melodies and dissonant soun...
49eastGonna Leave YouQueens of the Stone AgeQuee… from the California rock band
50eastPlease Read The LetterRobert Plant and Alison KraussOriginally, Robert Plant and Jim…
51eastGo or Go AheadRufus WainwrightCanadian singer-songwriter, Lou...
52eastTime To Say GoodbyeSarah BrightmanThe song sung by Sarah Brightman is...
53eastRunnin’ AwaySly & The Family StoneThe American funk and soul band Sl...
54eastLeave HomeThe Chemical BrothersEnergetic beats and a distinctive sound...
55eastTill The End Of The DayThe KinksThe Kinks, a popular British rock band...
56eastIt’s AlrightBlack SabbathIt’s okay, it’s going to be okay. Black Sabbath’s…
57eastWe’re leavingDeVotchKaDeVotchKa was founded in Denver in 1997...
58eastDepartureCrystal StiltsCrystal Stilts was formed in 2003…
59eastLeave or StayThe CarsThe Cars were formed in Boston in 1976...
60eastNo ExpectationsThe Rolling StonesThe Rol... of the British rock band