Songs about schools: a collection of songs that depict school building scenery.
Classrooms with desks lined up next to classmates, the look of the blackboard, the hallways and the gym, the schoolyard and the music room…
There are all kinds of scenes that come to mind when you think of school, aren’t there? In this article, we’ll introduce a range of songs whose lyrics depict those school-related scenes all at once.
From moving graduation songs to relatable tunes that’ll make you laugh, we’ve picked a broad selection—so whether you’re a student now or an adult who has already graduated, please enjoy.
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Songs about schools. A collection of songs depicting school buildings and scenery (1–10)
GOOD BYE MY SCHOOL DAYSDREAMS COME TRUE
Do you have memories that help you when you’re hurting or tired? This is an uplifting graduation song that sings about turning your own youth into the power to live tomorrow.
It’s a track by DREAMS COME TRUE, a band that has long been active on the Japanese music scene, released in 2009.
It also includes three cover versions by ORESKABAND, FUZZY CONTROL, and actress Mikako Tabe.
It teaches us that the path we’ve walked can itself become the power to move forward in life.
GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48
“The parting with friends that comes after graduation… that’s not something unhappy or sad at all!” This is a positive song that teaches just that.
It’s a track by the popular idol group AKB48, released in 2012 as their 25th single.
The ska band-style, bright and breezy arrangement is striking, and the members’ straightforward vocals really shine.
Although the piece has such a cheerful atmosphere, as you listen while looking back on your own school days, you might find yourself shedding tears without even realizing it.
I don’t want to go.SHISHAMO
As the title suggests, it’s a straightforward song, yet it somehow resonates with a bittersweet feeling.
It’s a track by the girls’ band SHISHAMO from Kanagawa, included on their major-label debut album “SHISHAMO,” released in 2013.
A guitar-rock number with a sentimental mood, it’s perfectly matched by Asako Miyazaki’s down-to-earth vocals, resulting in a highly relatable piece.
It might be just right for those solitary moments when you want to sink into an ennui-laden mood.
Songs about school. A collection of songs depicting scenes of school buildings (11–20)
GraduationOzaki Yutaka
Isn’t it one of those timeless masterpieces that will be sung for generations to come? “Graduation,” left to us by singer-songwriter Yutaka Ozaki, was released as a single in 1985.
The lyrics, which reflect the earnest feelings of young people—rebellion against adults, frustration with oneself—really hit home.
Ozaki’s impassioned vocal delivery also seems to expand the song’s world even further.
Especially if you were a bit of a troublemaker back in your student days, this one is sure to strike a chord.
markHatsuboshi Gakuen
It’s a school anthem filled with hope that pushes open the door to youth.
It’s a song by Hatsuboshi Academy from the idol-training game “Gakuen Idolmaster,” released in May 2025.
The lyrics celebrate bonds with friends and signposts to the future, carried by fresh, pleasant vocals.
It truly feels like a Hatsuboshi Academy anthem.
It’s the perfect cheering song for when you want to make a fresh start or cherish time spent with your friends!
Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī
A song by the all-girl band Chatmonchy, known for hits like “Shangri-La” and “Kaze Fuke-ba Koi,” included on their 2005 mini-album “chatmonchy has come.” It’s a heartstring-tugging rock ballad that sets lingering memories from school days to an emotional sound.
Maybe you, too, had a cafeteria you used to frequent.
And isn’t the sound of the brass band practicing after school a nostalgic one?
Whistle: The Days I Spent With Youmiwa
This song was chosen as the support anthem for the 91st All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It’s a track by singer-songwriter miwa, released in 2013 as her 10th single.
The arpeggiated acoustic guitar and resounding strings create a grand arrangement that really tightens your chest.
If you spent your school days chasing after someone you liked who was giving their all in club activities, you’ll probably relate.