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 treasured memories that tell the story of their growth so far.You want to choose songs that linger in the heart, but finding pieces that suit children’s voices can be surprisingly challenging, right?So here, we’ll introduce popular songs for graduation ceremonies and recitals, known for their warm lyrics and gentle melodies.Singing together with the children will surely make for wonderful memories.Use this as a guide and feel the joy of singing together with friends and loved ones, joining your voices as one!
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Songs for the senior class recital! Choir pieces that 5-year-olds can sing with all their heart (41–50)
Friend, friendSakushi/Sakkyoku: Yamazaki Hiroshi
Written and composed by Hiroshi Yamazaki, this heartwarming song centers on the theme of friendship.
Set to a bright and approachable melody, the lyrics express the bonds and gratitude shared with friends.
It is included on the album “Arigatou Kokoro o Komete,” released by King Records, and is often sung on special occasions such as kindergarten entrance and class advancement ceremonies.
Because it can be sung with hand claps, it also helps foster a sense of unity among children.
It’s a perfect song for an entrance ceremony, so consider adding it to your program.
Songs we want to sing at the senior class recital! Choral pieces that 5-year-olds can sing with heart (51–60)
To become friendsSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
Some of you may remember singing this when you were children.
With lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa and music by Hirotaka Nakagawa, this piece was included on the 1987 album “Sekai Juu no Kodomotachi ga” and has long been a beloved choral song at nursery and kindergarten graduation ceremonies.
The lyrics depict how people meet, come to understand one another, and become friends, brimming with hope that we can connect heart to heart with anyone.
Its message—that we all seek the same kindness—resonates deeply even with adults.
Children who feel anxious before setting off for elementary school may find their anticipation for new encounters growing as they sing this song.
It’s a perfect choice for graduation ceremonies, expressing gratitude to teachers while wishing for ever-widening circles of friendship.
Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba
Let us introduce a wonderful song that parents and guardians can sing at the entrance ceremony.
“Aoi Sora ni E o Kakou” (Let’s Draw on the Blue Sky) is a lively piece that sings of a dreamlike world where you draw a big ship in the blue sky and set off on an adventure.
It features lyrics that spark children’s imaginations and a bright, upbeat melody.
The energetic call-and-response “Ei! Ya!” is fun too, making it great to sing together with the children.
It’s also popular in educational settings, so singing it at the entrance ceremony will surely delight the kids.
It’s perfect for easing the nerves of children who may feel anxious in a new environment.
rainbowKeroponzu
Like a seven-colored bridge spanning the sky after the rain, the classic song “Niji” lifts the heart.
Its hope-filled message—that even when things don’t go well, tomorrow will surely be a better day—is truly moving.
This piece is included on the best-of album “Everyday Asobou! Keropons BEST,” released in July 2019.
It’s a song that has been loved for many years, receiving many entries in the 35th Children’s Song Contest as well.
Its gentle, beautiful melody is perfect for older kindergarteners whose hearts and bodies have grown so much.
Try singing it at the climax of a recital or graduation ceremony to express gratitude to parents and teachers.
Let everyone’s voices paint a wonderful rainbow across the venue!
Happy ChildrenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
This song centers on the mysterious power of children’s smiles.
With a bright, pop sound, it’s a tune that both kids and adults can enjoy together.
The word “happy” appears many times, making it a song that lifts your spirits just by listening.
It’s a classic created by Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, released in July 1988.
It’s also included on the album “Howatt Kokoro ga Attamaru: Otona mo Suki na Kodomotachi no Uta.” It’s perfect for school events like entrance and graduation ceremonies.
If you sing and dance along with the children, it’s sure to become a wonderful time filled with smiles.
Goodbye with thanksSakushi: Miroku / Sakkyoku: Nakamura Nobuyuki
This is a memorable song featuring a warm message that conveys farewell with words of gratitude instead of goodbye.
The lyrics were written by Miroku, and the music was composed by Nobuyuki Nakamura.
The words, written in children’s own voices, paint scenes of playground equipment in the schoolyard and days spent with friends, sure to bring tears to the eyes of watching parents and teachers.
The song was included on the album “Let’s Sing and Play with Shimajiro!” released in February 2001, and has been cherished as a graduation song for the TV program “Shimashima Tora no Shimajiro” and the educational materials “Kodomo Challenge.” By using the familiar characters’ singing as a model, children will naturally start humming along.
It’s a perfect song to sing with all your heart at the close of a graduation ceremony or thank-you party.
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu
YOASOBI’s song “Tsubame” was released in 2021 as the theme song for NHK’s children’s program “Hirogare! Irotoridori.” The kid-friendly “Tsubame Dance” choreography is adorable, too.
The song is based on a story selected through a submission project titled “A Little Swallow’s Big Dream,” and carries the message of “living together” as fellow companions sharing the same planet.
It’s a piece that seems to teach us important lessons for today’s world, which faces so many challenges.
