Farewell Song: A Song About Changing Schools, A Song to Give to Friends

Transferring schools is a big event, isn’t it?

If you’re the one transferring, it means leaving the place you’ve spent so much time in.

And if it’s a friend who’s leaving, it can feel like a hole opens up in your heart… Just imagining it is bittersweet.

In this article, I’ve put together songs on the theme of “transferring schools.”

Most of them are farewell songs, but some pieces feel like they can save you from sadness.

It may be a tearful goodbye now, but someday you’ll feel through music that the experience was something good for your life… That’s the kind of playlist this is.

Playlist

Farewell Song: A Song About Changing Schools, A Song to Give to Friends
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	THANXWANIMA		WANIMA’s cheering song that stands by you in a farewell due to a school transfer
2	HappinessChe’Nelle		An anthem of support that overcomes friendship and parting
3	FriendKetsumeishi		A friendship song, the classic “Tomodachi” that connects memories
4	Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN		A moving song depicting the farewell of a school transfer
5	HORIZONAAA		A song of hope that portrays a forward-looking farewell
6	Let’s walkikimonogakari		A song that soothes the pain of parting and stays close to the heart
7	Kitearashi		A cheer for a colleague embarking on a new chapter
8	YELLikimonogakari		A cheer song by the three-woman group Ikimonogakari
9	flameLiSA		'Flame' is a song of courage that sings of parting and new departures.
10	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		Courage to overcome the loneliness of parting and walk toward the future
11	Even when we’re apartWANIMA		Three-piece melodic punk band WANIMA, an upbeat song about parting
12	Best FriendNishino Kana		A heartfelt ballad that cherishes friendship
13	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s moving ballad gently portrays a farewell.
14	secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜mafumafu		A moving masterpiece sung by Mafumafu
15	before longMiura Daichi		Daichi Miura’s movie theme song, a moving piece that portrays friendship
16	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s classic ‘Sakura’: a song of parting and hope
17	BEST FRIENDGReeeeN		A heartwarming classic that sings of the bonds of friendship, with hope for a reunion.
18	Best FriendKiroro		A heartwarming classic filled with feelings for a best friend, “Best Friend.”
19	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ song of gratitude
20	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A graduation song singing about bonds of friendship, resonating in the heart.
21	H.our TimeHey! Say! JUMP		A song of friendship and bonds by Hey! Say! JUMP
22	KanadeSukima Suichi		A moving song that depicts long-distance love and separation
23	Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's heart-touching youth rock song
24	Your Best FriendKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s famous song that gives you courage in difficult times
25	The Night Before Transferring Schoolschinmari P		The poignant farewell song by Chinmari P, 'The Night Before Transferring Schools'
26	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		Yuzu: A heartwarming friendship anthem
27	Always with youshino		A heartwarming ballad that sings of friendship and gratitude
28	My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi		A Japan-born rap song by Ketsumeishi that portrays friendship
29	See you againSEAMO		SEAMO’s “Mata Aimashou” is a poignant heartbreak song.
30	GoodbyeSakanakushon		A heartwarming song by Sakanaction that heals the pain of parting with a friend
31	Lingering Snowiruka		A masterpiece that accepts sorrow and moves forward
32	March 9Remioromen		Remioromen’s moving masterpiece “March 9th”
33	KizunaORANGE RANGE		A heartwarming song that sings of hope and bonds
34	fireworksSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Fireworks are a heart-touching song that sings of love’s fleeting nature.
35	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The main theme song of 'Solanin,' a song of hope and farewell
36	SAKURAikimonogakari		A spring cheer song that walks together with the cherry blossoms
37	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A bittersweet song of graduation and encounters
38	Goodbye Busyuzu		Yuzu’s gemlike love song portraying a springtime farewell
39	Song of Transfer (School Transfer Song)SHISHAMO		The captivating rock sound of SHISHAMO
40	telepathyORANGE RANGE		A song that connects hearts, a bond that resonates across distance
41	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A moving song that portrays friendship and youth
42	Bye-byeMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s Song of Parting and Departure
43	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		My Hair is Bad Youth Rock Movie Theme Song
44	It’s goodbye, but it’s not goodbye.yamadakatsutenai Wink		A classic spring song, a moving tune that accompanies the graduation season
45	Beautiful DaysHirai Dai		Sing of hope and bonds in Dai Hirai’s youth anthem
46	Ring Dingaimyon		Aimyon’s heartwarming song, a positive message
47	GarnetOku Hanako		The heartwarming theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
48	Friend ShipHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s Heartfelt Song of Friendship
49	Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya		A heartwarming song that portrays friendship and gratitude
50	HarukaYOASOBI		A life story watched over by a mug
51	We againSG		A heartwarming song that gently embraces the memories of graduation
52	I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu		Moving songs and music that resonate with the heart
53	Song of BeginningsGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s cheer song gives a boost to new beginnings
54	At any timeYugeda Kensuke		A gentle song that expresses gratitude at the milestone of turning ten
55	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		A song of cherry blossoms, graduation, and unspoken love
56	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		A classic of youth and memories, painted with a gentle singing voice
57	HEAVENHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s classic that heals the loneliness of transferring schools
58	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS Graduation Support Song
59	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		A heartfelt song depicting the season of graduation