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 choir: A roundup of choral pieces about friends (21–30)
Goodbye, my friend.Sakata Hiroo, Kurosawa Yoshinori
This piece is cherished as a heartwarming song for graduation season.
It gently sings of the sadness of parting and the hope of a new beginning.
The lyrics, filled with gratitude to the school, farewells to friends, and expectations for the future, resonate deeply with listeners.
Since its release in 1979, it has often been sung at elementary school graduation ceremonies and has been loved across generations.
Created by Hiroo Sakata and Yoshinori Kurosawa, this work stands by the hearts of graduates and gives them courage for their new departure.
It’s a recommended song to sing together at graduations and in moments of making memories.
Photo of three peopleKiroro
Kiroro is a duo formed by high school classmates, beloved for their heartwarming songs that touch the soul.
“Three-Person Photo,” included on their first album, “Nagais Aida ~Kiroro no Mori~,” leaves a lasting impression with its light yet floating ensemble.
Its message—let’s each go our own way with this new departure, yet keep our bond unchanged—captures the feelings that only a graduation ceremony can evoke.
With clear, powerful vocals that stir the heart, it’s a graduation song especially recommended for women.
Precious thingsSakushi Sakkyoku Yamazaki Tomoko
During our youthful days at school, we spend a lot of time with many friends, and among them there are some we can truly call lifelong friends.
These lyrics are captivating for the way they overflow with gratitude for the bond forged by the irreplaceable time spent together.
Dear FriendsPERSONZ
The group you go to karaoke with is, of course, made up of close friends, and this is for those important companions.
If you sing—and listen—while putting your feelings into the strength of a bond that won’t change even after graduation, it’s bound to move you.
It may be an old song, but the greatness of friendship is timeless.
Time TravelerHashimoto Yoshiji
This song, “Toki no Tabibito” (Traveler of Time), is a staple at choral competitions in junior high and high schools.
Despite being a choral piece, its multiple key changes give it a distinctive character and make it particularly compelling to listen to.
Perhaps those modulations are why it sounds good no matter which part you focus on.
The lyrics are perfect for a graduation song, making it a great fit for choirs at graduation ceremonies and for celebrating new beginnings and departures.
It’s sure to become one of those moving graduation memories—a choral piece that stays with you.
COSMOSAkuamarin
The music unit Aquamarine released this song, “COSMOS,” in 1999.
The following year it was arranged as a choral piece, and it has since become a choral standard.
Though not a graduation song, this work—depicting themes of the universe and nature—fits beautifully in the setting of a graduation ceremony.
Its grand theme feels as if it celebrates the new beginning that graduation represents, turning the moment into a send-off that stirs excitement for the new places and encounters that lie ahead.
We againSG
This song conveys gratitude to a dear friend through a gentle, warm melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart.
With SG’s signature delicate expressiveness, it beautifully captures both the sorrow of parting and the anticipation of reunion.
The days of carefree laughter and the many memories shared together are portrayed with grace, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
Released in April 2021, it became a massive hit—especially among younger audiences—garnering 150 million views.
Starting in November 2024, it was also featured in CalorieMate’s exam-season support commercial, earning praise for the strength of its message.
When you want to express thanks to cherished companions—at graduations, farewell parties, and more—why not send this one song?