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!

Playlist

I want to sing it at the senior class recital! A choral piece that 5-year-olds can sing with all their heart
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	A precious treasureShinzawa Toshihiko		A touching, heartwarming song celebrating graduation from kindergarten
2	Let’s hold handsMakihara Noriyuki		Conveying the importance of holding hands through songs after the earthquake disaster
3	Fragments of a DreamSakushi: Takigawa Yae / Sakkyoku:		A heartwarming song that conveys the preciousness of dreams and life
4	A Song at Age Sixsakushi/sakkyoku: Miura Kanako		A heartwarming song depicting a child’s growth
5	Until we meet againyuzu		A heartwarming song that wishes for parting and reunion
6	It will be sunny tomorrow.Sakata Osamu		A heartwarming song that conveys the importance of friends
7	[Song] Until the World Becomes OneYa-Ya-yah		The moving ending theme of Nintama Rantarō
8	Go! First-Year Studentssakushi/sakkyoku: Miura Kanako		A song of expectations and hopes for a child's new life
9	The Root of the HeartLyrics/Music: Minami Yume		Minami Yume's song gently portrays a child's growth.
10	you knownagasoyouko		Graduation Song “Ne”: Feelings for Friends
11	Your voiceYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi		A heartwarming song filled with love for children
12	BELIVESakushi/Sakkyoku: Sugimoto Ryuuichi		Ryuichi Sugimoto’s Choral Piece: Hope of Future and Bonds
13	Goodbye, our preschoolShinzawa Toshihiko		A graduation song celebrating children's growth
14	Friends are a good thing.Sakushi: Iwaya Tokiko / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashi		Friends are precious people we can support each other with.
15	Time for an adventure!Wada Akiko		Singing about the courage to embark on an adventure and the determination to do your best.
16	Because I was able to meet youSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu		Osamu Sakata’s heartwarming children’s song
17	Earth friendshiyama kiyoshi		The Earth is our friend—let’s sing with a smile!
18	I wanna draw doodles in the sky.Sakushi: Yamashita Michio / Sakkyoku: Izumi Taku		A song of dreams and imagination that paints pictures in the sky
19	Ballad of the MonstersSakushi: Okada Fumiko / Sakkyoku: Tokaiji Osamu		Dreams of a gentle kaiju and feelings for the scenery
20	A token of my loveSakushi: Kimushō, Moeko t / Sakkyoku: Kimushō		A moving song that sings about memories of kindergarten life
21	To become friendsShinzawa Toshihiko		A choral song of love and hope that resonates with the heart
22	Everyone is friendssakushi sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka		A graduation song celebrating the bonds of friendship.
23	rainbowKeroponzu		The appeal of the hopeful classic song “Niji”
24	To a new tomorrowSakushi sakkyoku: Yazaki Fuuka		Gratitude and Growth Reflected in a Nursery School Graduation Song
25	Baton of the HeartSakushi sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko		A song that conveys invisible feelings through a 'baton'
26	A precious treasureSakushi sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko		A heartwarming graduation song that sings about memories from kindergarten life
27	The feeling of gratitudeSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Hosoda Maiko		A children’s song of gratitude, perfect for a preschool graduation ceremony.
28	Sketchaimyon		A warm tale of Nobita and his friends
29	Turn tears into a rainbowYamano Satoko		A graduation song conveys farewell and hope.
30	La la la, I love it.Takada Satoshi		A warm graduation song of memories and gratitude
31	Treasure in the Heartsakushi sakkyoku : yoshizawa takayuki		A moving song that sings of love for children and the joy of growth
32	The Color of Thank YouSakushi Sakkyoku: Baku-san		A heartwarming song that expresses gratitude through color
33	Time capsuleMINMI		MINMI’s graduation song for preschool, a moving piece
34	Magic DoorSakushi: Amemori Nemuri, Sawamura Yuu / Sakkyoku: Takano Yasuhiro		A song by older kindergarteners brimming with hope for the future
35	Even when (you/it) grow(s) upYamano Satoko		Celebrate children's growth with a graduation song
36	right?Lyrics and Composition: Hayumi Takahashi		Happy moments of sharing time with family
37	To become friendsNEUTRINO		Introduction to a classic song that conveys the importance of friends
38	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		A one-of-a-kind flower that each person makes bloom in the world
39	To become friendsSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A beloved classic for children’s preschool graduation ceremonies
40	The First StepSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		Graduation song, giving a push toward a new step
41	Goodbye with thanksSakushi: Miroku / Sakkyoku: Nakamura Nobuyuki		Convey preschoolers’ memories through a song of gratitude
42	Calendar MarchSakushi: Ide Takao / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako		The fun of looking back on the year’s events through song
43	Friend, friendSakushi/Sakkyoku: Yamazaki Hiroshi		A heartwarming song about friendship and gratitude, perfect for a kindergarten entrance ceremony.
44	Children all over the worldSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A beloved song that conveys the importance of children
45	Bouquet of the Windsakushi: nakata arihiro / sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka		Introduction to warm songs recommended for kindergarten entrance ceremonies
46	Surely a miracleHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A song that gives courage for a new spring life, “Surely a Miracle”
47	Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba		A cheerful children's song to sing at the kindergarten entrance ceremony
48	Happy ChildrenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A lively song played by children's smiles
49	Everyone is a heroAI		An uplifting song that brings courage and hope to children
50	swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu		YOASOBI’s “Tsubame” conveys the importance of living together with your companions.
51	Randoseru RunSakushi: Abe Naomi / Sakkyoku: Abe Naomi		Introduction to a song that sings about hope and joy for elementary school students
52	Do-Re-Mi SongSakushi: Osukā Hamāsutain 2-sei / Sakkyoku: Richādo Rojāsu		The Do-Re-Mi Song is ideal for learning music.
53	Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin		A lively, cheerful song that brings a smile to everyone
54	Album of Memories		A graduation song that sings about memories from kindergarten
55	I wish it were so.Sakushi: Ide Takao / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako		The joy of imagining dreams and singing freely
56	I want to become the sun.Shinzawa Toshihiko		An upbeat choral piece by the Shinzawa–Nakagawa duo, featuring heartwarming lyrics.
57	To the Sun in the Palm of Your HandSakushi: Yanase Takashi / Sakkyoku: Izumi Taku		A heartwarming masterpiece that conveys love and joy
58	It will be sunny tomorrow.		A song of courage for a new path—you’re not alone
59	Toy Cha-Cha-Cha		Expand children's dreams with a toy song
60	Children all over the world		Let's dance to a song that wishes for children's happiness.
61	Dreaming Yukkuri-sanSatō Hiromichi		A gentle song that conveys the importance of individuality
62	Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min’yō		A bright song about friendship, everyone forming a circle
63	My favorite things		A heartwarming song that nurtures children's sensibilities
64	Friends starting todaySakushi: Sawamura Yuu / Sakkyoku: Takano Yasuhiro		A song for the kindergarten entrance ceremony that celebrates meeting new friends
65	Tomorrow Will Be Sunny		The classic preschool graduation song “Ashita wa Hareru” (Tomorrow Will Be Sunny)
66	I’ve grown up.		A graduation song that turns nursery school memories into music
67	Song of Joy		Expressing gratitude and hope in a graduation ceremony song
68	My precious friendHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A gentle song that portrays warm bonds and embraces a child's heart
69	[Song] Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky		“Let’s Paint a Picture in the Blue Sky” is perfect for a recital/performance.
70	Song: Hometown		Arashi’s “Furusato” is a choral song popular with children.
71	The First Step		A heartwarming song that sings of children's innocence and dreams
72	Always togetherboku to kimi.		A warm song that sings of the moving moments and growth at kindergarten graduation
73	My Treasure		A heartwarming song that sings of memories from graduation from kindergarten
74	Until the world becomes one		Ya-Ya-yah’s ending theme song for Nintama Rantarō
75	[Song] Because I Met YouSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu		'Because I Met You' is a bright and uplifting song.
76	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		Warm music that sings about the importance of encounters
77	Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.		An energetic song that sings of children’s dreams and hopes
78	Boyoyon MarchImai Yūzō, Haida Shōko		An inspiring choral piece that lifts everyone’s spirits
79	[Sign Language Dance] Flowers of Gratitude		Presented 'The Flower of Gratitude' with sign language dance.
80	La la la of You and Me		A graduation song that gently sings of the sadness of parting
81	Beyond the rainbow		A classic song from NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” (With Mother)
82	Let’s move forward! Clap your hands!		A heartwarming song that celebrates forward-looking courage and friendship.
83	Flower of Thanks		A masterpiece whose song of gratitude resonates with children's hearts
84	Precious friend		Graduation songs are songs about children's growth and memories.
85	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		A classic song passed down and sung at graduation ceremonies
86	When I Become a First GraderSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naosumi		A masterpiece that sings of children's dreams and hopes
87	Thump-thump, boom! First Graderssakushi: itō akira / sakkyoku: sakurai jun		A heartwarming classic that cheers on new students
88	Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko		Songs that get the crowd excited at the kindergarten (middle-year) recital
89	The Root of the HeartDoi Yuko		A graduation song that gently watches over children's growth
90	A play and song themed around future dreams		Expressing children's future dreams through drama and song