[Graduation Live & Farewell Concert] Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Play with Your Band [2026]

Thank youSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER 'Arigatou' MV (Drama ver.)

SUPER BEAVER is a rock band renowned for the power of their lyrics.

This song—one of their signature tracks and a staple at their live shows—is, just as the title suggests, the perfect piece to play when you want to express your gratitude.

It’s a song that speaks on your behalf to the important people you’ve met throughout your school years—close friends, juniors, a significant other, and everyone around you.

And the appeal of this track isn’t just in its beautiful lyrics; the music itself is incredibly cool, too! From the chord progression to the way the song unfolds, the more you listen, the more you’ll find yourself drawn into it.

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Hane Keisuke

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Sakura SongKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Sakura no Uta” Music Video

A guitar rock number that hits straight to the heart.

It’s a song by the rock band KANA-BOON, also known for hits like “Full Drive” and “Naimononedari,” included on their 2013 mini-album “Boku ga CD wo Dashitara” (“If I Released a CD”).

It’s a bittersweet track that makes you think of someone dear during cherry blossom season, tightening your chest as you listen.

Farewells come with graduation, but… we’d like to say goodbye with a smile, right? The performance is relatively simple, so it’s also recommended for beginner bands.

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Araki Jakkan

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Stand by MeSaucy Dog

Stand By Me

Here’s a straightforward song that portrays the inner conflict felt during the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

It’s included on Saucy Dog’s third mini-album, Blue Period, released in October 2019, and was pre-released in September of the same year.

The lyrics, written in down-to-earth language, capture the struggle between wanting to remain a child and the reality that you still have to move forward.

Shinya Ishihara’s emotionally charged vocals, paired with the simple yet powerful sound of a three-piece band, resonate deeply with listeners.

The song was also used in Kao’s “Babu / MegRhythm” support video for exam-takers, and has become cherished as a track that gently encourages those standing at a turning point in life.

Perform it at a graduation concert or farewell party while looking back on the days spent with friends, and it’s sure to become a special moment.

LullabyRADWIMPS

Lullaby - RADWIMPS

An early RADWIMPS farewell song with an upbeat, super-cheerful vibe.

Since it’s included on their pre-major-label album “RADWIMPS 2: Hatten Tojo,” many people might not be familiar with it.

But the song carries a message of the strong bonds woven so far and a positive promise that even though we’re parting today, we’ll definitely meet again.

It’s an up-tempo, fun track, making it a perfect choice when you want to say goodbye with a smile.

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Hane Keisuke

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TRACEWANIMA

WANIMA -TRACE (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

It’s a song that gently weaves together down-to-earth emotions—the resolve to keep moving forward, step by step, even while carrying wounds you can’t tell anyone about.

It’s a track from WANIMA, a three-piece band from Kumamoto Prefecture, included on their first single “Think That…,” released in August 2015, and it was also used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s program Premier MelodiX!.

The music video was filmed at an elevation of about 2,800 meters in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture; the grueling process of hauling equipment up the mountain mirrors the song’s lyrical theme of “leaving footprints.” Rather than giving a flashy push from behind, it’s striking for quietly singing about the presence of someone who stays by your side in hard times.

It’s a perfect song for those facing graduation and the sorrow of parting from friends, or for anyone who wants to express gratitude to the people who have supported each other up to now.

THANXWANIMA

WANIMA- THANX(OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A sound and vocals that cut straight through! This is a track by WANIMA, a three-piece band from Kumamoto Prefecture.

It’s included on their first album, “Are You Coming?”, released in 2015.

The song carries the message that even if we’re far apart, our feelings are always connected.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to dedicate to a close friend.

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Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa

Lord of Major / Precious Things

This song, one of the signature tracks by the rock band Road of Major, is brimming with the charm typical of youth punk.

With firmly distorted guitar tones and a straightforward song structure, it’s easy to get into the groove.

On the other hand, when you look at the lyrics, memories with school-time friends come flooding back, and it really tugs at the heart.

It might resonate even more with those who were involved in club activities.

With its uptempo, upbeat vibe, it’s a perfect track to lift the mood and get everyone excited.

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Hane Keisuke

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