I want to sing it at the senior class recital! A choral piece that 5-year-olds can sing with all their heart
For five-year-olds, graduation ceremonies and recitals are precious memories that tell the story of their growth so far.
You want to choose a song that stays in their hearts, but finding pieces that suit children’s voices can be surprisingly challenging.
So here, we’re introducing popular songs for graduations and recitals that feature warm lyrics and gentle melodies.
Singing together with the children will surely become a wonderful memory.
Use this as a guide and feel the joy of joining voices with friends and loved ones!
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I want to sing this at the senior class recital! Choral pieces that 5-year-olds can sing with all their hearts (71–80)
The First Step

A song by the duo Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, known for creating numerous classic picture books and choral works.
The lyrics, which sing of pure, gentle feelings and the importance of believing in dreams, quietly resonate in the hearts of adults as well.
With poetic, beautiful words that liken children to little birds and a simple, familiar melody, the piece moves not only children but people across generations.
It promises a lovely time filled with the honest, free voices of children ringing out.
Always togetherboku to kimi.

This is a graduation song performed by the children’s song creators “Boku to Kimi.” The piece is memorable for its warm lyrics sung to a piano accompaniment.
The lyrics recall cherished memories that make the graduation ceremony even more moving, and express gratitude to teachers and friends.
It’s a graduation song that helps children take a big step forward as they enter elementary school.
My Treasure

With its gentle vocals, this is a graduation-from-kindergarten song that brings memories flooding back.
It’s filled with the joy of children’s growth and gratitude toward loved ones.
Describing the days spent together as “treasures,” the song gives you the courage to take a new step while cherishing the farewell.
It was included on the 2016 album “Sotsuen Omedetou” and was also used as a TV commercial song for Toyota Corolla Fukuoka.
It’s perfect for children to sing at graduation ceremonies and recitals, and it’s sure to warm the hearts of teachers and parents.
If everyone holds hands and sings together, it will be an even more moving performance.
Until the world becomes one

This is a song by Ya-Ya-yah that was used as the ending theme for the anime Nintama Rantarō.
Centered around the piano, it has a calm atmosphere, with vocals that feel like they’re speaking to you, giving the impression that the singing itself is emphasized.
The sound and lyrics evoke a sense of overlapping voices and heartfelt connection, making it a perfect fit for choral performance.
Another key point is that the choreography incorporates sign language; by paying close attention to the movements, the message of the lyrics comes through even more strongly.
Using simple words to express human connection, it’s a song that people of all ages can sing.
[Song] Because I Met YouSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
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At recitals, it’s common to perform songs, right? One I highly recommend is “Because I Met You.” It was sung on NHK’s children’s program “Okaasan to Issho,” and it conveys the joy of laughing together with friends and the bright feeling that tomorrow will be a good day.
The lyrics are short and the melody is simple, so it should be easy for children to learn.
It might sound a bit bittersweet if sung at a graduation ceremony, but the lyrics are positive and the tune is cheerful, so why not give it a try?



