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.

Playlist

Friendship songs you’ll want to sing in choir: A roundup of choral pieces about friends
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s moving graduation song
2	Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei		A moving song that sings about memories from student days
3	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		Song of friendship, even when apart our hearts remain connected
4	My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi		A friendship song filled with the emotion of graduation
5	Unchanging Thingssakushi: yamazaki tomoko / sakkyoku: yamazaki tomoko		The bonds nurtured at school will never fade.
6	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A song of gratitude and farewell to dear companions
7	CorrectRADWIMPS		Singing of friendship and hope for the future on the eve of graduation
8	Best FriendKiroro		A famous song by Kiroro from Okinawa that sings about friendship
9	Best friendSnow Man		A heartwarming song filled with gratitude for friendship
10	the world of dreamssakushi: furō akiko / sakkyoku: hashimoto shōji		A graduation song that sings of natural scenery and feelings for friends
11	GraduationKobukuro		A Kobukuro song filled with hopes for graduation and gratitude
12	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A graduation song that sings of everyday treasures
13	The Last ChimeSakushi: Yamamoto Emiko / Sakkyoku: Wakamatsu Kan		A classic graduation song, memories woven into the melody
14	bondYamazaki Tomoko		A choral piece for the graduation ceremony, a song of friendship and hope
15	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		Graduation season and the importance of human connections
16	Precious thingssakushi sakkyoku: Yamazaki Tomoko		The preciousness of friendship and the easily overlooked b... in everyday life
17	spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira		The graduation song “Shun’yō” is a track that resonates with the heart.
18	Us Again (Brass Band ver.)SG		A piece that expresses the radiance of youth through wind ensemble music
19	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		Ai Kawashima’s moving graduation song, coloring cherished memories
20	HarukaYOASOBI		“Haruka” is a memorable song to celebrate graduation.
21	Go beyond		A moving song perfect for a graduation ceremony
22	Unchanging ThingsYamazaki Tomoko		A song that engraves meetings and farewells in the heart
23	Yui (written with the character for “knot” or “tie”)miwa		A graduation song that resonates with middle schoolers' hearts
24	BELIEVESugimoto Ryuichi		A classic graduation song, imbued with hope for the future
25	We againSG		A smash hit that gently expresses gratitude to a friend
26	Goodbye, my friend.Sakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Kurosawa Yoshinori		A classic song that sings of farewells and hope in the graduation season
27	Goodbye, my friend.Sakata Hiroo, Kurosawa Yoshinori		A graduation song that gently expresses farewell and hope
28	Let’s search for Tomorrow		A masterpiece that sings of hope at graduation, moving forward into the future
29	Photo of three peopleKiroro		A heartfelt graduation song woven by high school classmates
30	Dear FriendsPERSONZ		A friendship song that cherishes the bonds with companions
31	Time TravelerHashimoto Yoshiji		Time Traveler, a moving song that colors graduation
32	Cherry Blossom Rainabuzōbu fiito. hatsune miku		The moving song that echoes at graduation ceremonies, 'Sakura no Ame'
33	Song of Fledging		A classic graduation song, a tune about spreading your wings into the future
34	What connects to tomorrowTsugano Tomoko		A song that conveys the fresh, moving emotions of graduation
35	GraduationZONE		A song of the loneliness of graduation and the courage to move forward
36	proofflumpool		A moving choral piece, a song dedicated to junior high school students
37	tomorrowSakkyoku: Sugimoto Ryūichi		Sing of graduation memories and hopes for the future
38	Precious thingsYamazaki Tomoko		Tomoko Yamazaki, known for her soothing and memorable melodies...
39	Thank you, goodbye.		An inspiring graduation song, a song of gratitude
40	ultramarineSakushi: Fukushima-ken Minamisoma Shiritsu Odaka Chūgakkō Heisei 24-nendo Sotsugyōsei / Sakkyoku: Oda Miki		Ultramarine: a graduation song of hope and inspiration
41	GRADUATIONSBACK-ON		Singing of graduation memories and the courage to face the future
42	Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A warm song with the theme of eternal friendship
43	Somewhere on this Earth		A classic graduation song, a timeless piece that delivers heartfelt emotion
44	Goodbye until we meet again.		A graduation chorus song that sings of parting and the hope of reunion
45	We Look Up to You with Respect		The graduation song “Aogeba Tōtoshi” resonates in the heart.
46	Light of Fireflies		A moving song based on a Scottish folk melody
47	storyAI		An inspiring AI ballad with a strong, message-driven theme.
48	10-year cherry blossomsAKB48		A heartwarming anthem of encouragement that portrays graduation and parting
49	graduationClariS		Sing memories and farewells in a beautiful harmony
50	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		A lyrical bo… gently composed with passionate feelings for a friend
51	Together ~Connection~TEE		With authentic vocal prowess, together with the orchestra...
52	FriendKetsumeishi		A classic song that portrays the friendship of companions walking different paths
53	Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min’yō		A bright song about friendship, everyone forming a circle
54	graduation albumGakuen Seikatsu-bu		An inspiring song about memories of school life
55	The Last ChimeYamamoto Emiko		A classic song that sings of the moving emotions of graduation at the final chime
56	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of meeting people
57	Best friendSegawa Ayaka		Bursting onto the scene like a comet as a new-generation vocalist...
58	Real Voiceayaka		As an authentic vocalist, she has performed many covers and...
59	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A song that portrays memories from school days and the bonds of friendship
60	COSMOS		The graduation song 'COSMOS' resonates with the heart.
61	To You — A Message for Your Departure		An inspiring graduation song that sings of hope for the future.
62	south wind		A moving, heartfelt song to give at graduation
63	Shining in my heart		A choral piece I’d really like you to sing at the graduation ceremony dates back to 199…
64	On the Day of Departure		The moving choral song “On the Day of Departure” sung at graduation ceremonies
65	A graduation song, a song of friends.19		Coming-of-age songs by 19, a popular band from 1998 to 2002
66	TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A moving song that portrays the bond between twins
67	Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks		The beauty and emotion of HoneyWorks’ graduation songs
68	To the futureKiroro		Perfect for graduation: memories of youth and songs of hope
69	YELLikimonogakari		“YELL” is a set piece for the All-Japan School Music Competition.
70	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		A graduation song singing of gratitude for friendship and bonds
71	My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi		Look back on memories with a friendship song for graduation season
72	cherry blossomKobukuro		A song that conveys the emotion of graduation: a masterpiece by Kobukuro
73	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		I was moved by Spitz’s graduation song.
74	March 9Remioromen		Spring graduation song, a song of memories and hope
75	The Last ChimeComposition: Wakamatsu Kan ・ Lyrics: Emiko Yamamoto		Classic choral songs that move people at graduation ceremonies
76	ultramarineSakkyoku: Oda Miki		Made by students from Fukushima: a story of friendship and love for their hometown
77	Unchanging ThingsSakkyoku: Yamazaki Tomoko		Tomoko Yamazaki’s moving choral piece that sings of parting and bonds
78	Just the way you areSakkyoku: Matsui Takao		The alto part is difficult, but the two-part melody is a choral piece that is beautiful and easy to sing.
79	Song of FledgingSakushi Murano Shirō, Sakkyoku Iwakawa Saburō		A song of hope setting out from the nest of learning
80	Let’s soar into tomorrowLyricist: Takao Matsui ・ Composer: Takao Matsui		A classic song that conveys the feelings of graduation
81	In place of wingsSakushi Sakkyoku: Yugeda Kensuke		The appeal of classic graduation songs and lyrics of gratitude
82	See?Sakushi: Itou Keiji/Sakki: Matsushita Kou		A heartwarming song supporting the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake
83	Goodbye until we meet again.Sakushi: Murata Sachiko / Sakkyoku: Shiraishi Tetsuya		A graduation chorus song that sings of parting and the hope of reunion
84	Just the way you areMatsui Takao		A choral piece for the voice-changing generation that sings of friendship and parting
85	the world of dreamsHashimoto Yoshiji		Singing of the beauty of music and hope for life
86	To the wide worldHashimoto Yoshiji		An inspiring farewell song to sing at the graduation ceremony
87	Shining in my heartHashimoto Yoshiji		A heartwarming song about friendships from school days
88	everythingAizawa Naoto		A song of the heart that cherishes everyday emotions
89	Thank you, goodbye.Fukuda Wakako		An inspiring graduation song, a song of gratitude
90	Best FriendNishino Kana		Kana Nishino, who enjoys overwhelming popularity among women, is a girl...
91	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		The masterpiece 'Haruka' that conveys the moving emotions of graduation
92	On the Day of Departuregasshou		A classic graduation song, a song of hope and growth
93	On the Day of DepartureGasshou Kyoku		The graduation song “Tabidachi no Hi ni” is moving.
94	Words of FarewellKaientai		Speaking of classic songs sung at graduation ceremonies, there’s Kaientai’s “Oku...
95	Thank you, goodbye.Lyrics by Ide Takao ・ Music by Wakako Fukuda		Familiar friends, the school building, the classroom, the lingering memories…
96	Friendswacci		As the title suggests, it’s a song about friendship and the bonds between companions…
97	Words of Farewell		It was originally a song by the folk group Kaientai.
98	Cherry blossoms bloom in the sweet-and-sour spring.Berryz Kōbō × C-ute		A moving song that sings about graduation memories
99	If I sing to the sky175R		It’s a well-known friendship song. From the lyrics, blue…
100	Somewhere on this EarthSakushi Miura Keiko • Sakkyoku Wakamatsu Kan		The Charm and Beauty of Memorable Choral Songs