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 school. A collection of songs depicting scenes of school buildings (11–20)
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?
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
This is a memorable ballad that warmly depicts the scenery of graduation season.
With his gentle voice, Dai Hirai delicately sings about the subtle emotional sway that mixes joy and loneliness at the moment of departure.
Expressing the complex feelings that come with life’s milestones like advancing to a new stage or graduating, alongside the calm scenery of spring, the piece is also notable for its elegant arrangement of piano and strings.
Released digitally in February 2022, it is also included on the album “LOVE＋PEACE.” It is a song that resonates with the arrival of spring, offering comfort to those setting off into new environments and to those parting from cherished friends.
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RADWIMPS delivers a tender melody with a profound message that resonates deeply during graduation season.
The warm soundscape woven by piano tones and a student choir gently embraces moments of looking back on youthful days.
The lyrics, which depict the search for the right answers in life and the journey to find one’s true self, strike a universal chord that anyone can relate to.
Released for streaming in January 2024 and followed by a limited-production CD in February, this work was born from encounters with the younger generation and takes on a new challenge by incorporating a student choir.
It is a heartwarming song that stands beside young people leaving their schools and those facing turning points in life.
Feathers of the UniformAKB48
You can almost picture that bittersweet scene of a secret crush: watching you run across the schoolyard from the classroom window.
This song, which sings of the hope and heartache of sprouting invisible wings on your uniformed back and taking flight toward the future, will make listeners’ hearts skip a beat.
Included on the single “Kibouteki Refrain Type D,” released in November 2014, this track is a special one for Team 8—their very first music video was made for it! When graduation approaches and you feel anxious about becoming an adult, doesn’t this song gently nudge you forward with a reassuring “It’s going to be okay”?
SCHOOL DAYSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku
It’s a song that feels like a springtime gift.
It’s a March 2025 single by Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, with lyrics and composition by Katsuhiko Sugiyama.
The beautiful melody portrays the expectations and anxieties of starting a new chapter, warm friendship, and a resolve toward the future.
The music video—featuring the members in pure white uniforms deepening their bonds in a forest—also leaves a strong impression.
I think it will resonate not only with students, but with anyone who needs the courage to leap into a new environment!
We againSG
A graduation song filled with memories and warmth that’s drawing attention is the work of SG.
Looking back on the carefree days, its gentle melody wraps around the feelings of parting and what comes after, warming the heart.
The lyrics, full of strength to move forward and hope for reunion, soothe many people as a piece that stands beside them at important milestones in life.
Since November 2024, it has also been featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, adding a new charm through a wind ensemble arrangement.
This piece was produced with the cooperation of the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble, and the music created together with the students delivers a moving resonance that crosses generations.
It is a fitting song to gently push you forward at graduations, farewell gatherings, and moments of parting with someone important.
Songs about schools: A roundup of songs depicting school building scenes (21–30)
People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke
This is a warm piece that sings about the importance of encounters through music.
The fresh melodies woven by Kensuke Yugedate carry a gentle calm while conveying a moving message.
In clear, resonant words, it speaks of the joy born from human connections and the inevitable meaning hidden within chance meetings.
Delivered by the pure voices of the Toin Gakuen Elementary School Choir, the work is also slated to appear in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.
Its kind, uplifting message is perfect for children who are about to meet new people in a new environment.
As they take their next step in school life, this wonderful song will give them courage and hope—please give it a listen.