Friendship songs you’ll want to sing in choir: A roundup of choral pieces about friends
There are quite a lot of opportunities for group singing—like in music class, choir competitions, and school events.
You’ll probably choose songs to match each occasion, but sometimes it’s hard to decide, isn’t it?
So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs with a special focus on friendship-themed pieces from among popular choral works.
We hope this will be helpful when selecting songs to perform, especially for graduation ceremonies, school festivals, and choir competitions.
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Friendship songs you’ll want to sing in chorus: A roundup of choral pieces about friends (71–80)
Just the way you areSakkyoku: Matsui Takao
The alto part may feel a bit difficult, but when the two parts fit together perfectly, the beauty of the melody is truly characteristic of Takao Matsui.
Also, there are sections in unison, so I think it’s easy to sing.
The accompaniment is simple as well, so it might be nice to have students handle both conducting and accompaniment.
Song of FledgingSakushi Murano Shirō, Sakkyoku Iwakawa Saburō
“Song of Departure” is a classic choral piece with the theme of graduation.
The school we went to every day was truly a nest of learning.
It’s sad to fly out from there and move on to a new path, but this song gives us the resolve to take a step forward with hope.
The lyrics, which carry the word “farewell” to teachers and friends, are also deeply moving.
Let’s soar into tomorrowLyricist: Takao Matsui ・ Composer: Takao Matsui
A choral piece filled with warm messages, lovingly dedicated to graduation scenes.
We always knew this day would come—the day of parting.
But rather than sorrow, it carries the courage to spread our wings toward a new future.
Composed by Takao Matsui and released in 1992, this song continues to be sung at many graduation ceremonies even after more than 30 years.
Its gentle yet powerful melody and hope-filled lyrics are perfect for the day of departure—and will surely give you the courage to take that first new step.
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In place of wingsSakushi Sakkyoku: Yugeda Kensuke
At today’s graduation ceremonies, it has become normal to choose so-called kayōkyoku—pop songs that reflect the “real generational perspective” popular in the era we lived through—as our graduation songs and sing them.
But I think it’s also good to turn our attention again to those pieces considered true classics.
The song “Tsubasa ni Kaete” is one such classic graduation song.
Its lyrics, brimming with gratitude addressed to friends, seniors, and others—saying, “I was able to do my best because you were always with me”—are straightforward and unadorned.
The metaphor, “From here on I will take flight, turning my many feelings of thanks into wings,” is very gentle as well.
Even without singing it as a two-part chorus, I believe the feeling of gratitude will still come through.
See?Sakushi: Itou Keiji/Sakki: Matsushita Kou
This heartwarming song was created as part of the “Let’s Sing NIPPON Project,” launched to support recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Kei Ito’s warm words and Ko Matsushita’s gentle melody offer comfort to those who feel sorrow or loneliness.
The message, “You’re not alone because we’re all together,” reminds us—through song—of the importance of human connection.
Since its release in July 2011, it has been widely loved in school choirs and choral groups across the country.
Why not sing it when you want to unite your hearts with dear friends, such as at graduation ceremonies or choral competitions?
Goodbye until we meet again.Sakushi: Murata Sachiko / Sakkyoku: Shiraishi Tetsuya
It’s a choral piece that reflects on the seasons spent with dear ones and expresses the loneliness of parting.
While it evokes a farewell greeting, it also conveys a positive view of setting off—cherishing the memories built up and pledging to meet again.
The promise of reunion suggests that parting is not only about sadness.
It feels like a song that can support the sorrow felt at graduation, while also teaching the joy of looking forward to meeting again.
Just the way you areMatsui Takao
It’s a song about everlasting friendship.
It’s often sung in two-part mixed chorus and is easy even for elementary school students to sing.
It’s also comfortable for boys whose voices are changing, so you could say it’s more suitable for the upper grades.
Because it carries a message of parting, it’s sometimes performed at events like farewells for sixth graders.
It’s also a song where you can showcase vocal ability, so if your class is confident in its singing, give it a try!