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	Unchanging Thingssakushi sakkyoku: Yamazaki Tomoko		A choral piece that lyrically portrays graduation and parting
2	Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei		A moving song that sings about memories from student days
3	This is the friend-making factoryKannuim Kumiko		Having fun with new friends at the entrance ceremony
4	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s moving graduation song
5	CorrectRADWIMPS		Singing of friendship and hope for the future on the eve of graduation
6	Unchanging Thingssakushi: yamazaki tomoko / sakkyoku: yamazaki tomoko		The bonds nurtured at school will never fade.
7	Best friendSnow Man		A heartwarming song filled with gratitude for friendship
8	My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi		A friendship song filled with the emotion of graduation
9	bondYamazaki Tomoko		A choral piece for the graduation ceremony, a song of friendship and hope
10	skyBE:FIRST		A message of hope for the required piece in the school music competition
11	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A graduation song that sings of everyday treasures
12	the world of dreamssakushi: furō akiko / sakkyoku: hashimoto shōji		A graduation song that sings of natural scenery and feelings for friends
13	spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira		The graduation song “Shun’yō” is a track that resonates with the heart.
14	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A song of gratitude and farewell to dear companions
15	Best FriendKiroro		A famous song by Kiroro from Okinawa that sings about friendship
16	The Last ChimeSakushi: Yamamoto Emiko / Sakkyoku: Wakamatsu Kan		A classic graduation song, memories woven into the melody
17	BELIEVESugimoto Ryuichi		A classic graduation song, imbued with hope for the future
18	Unchanging ThingsYamazaki Tomoko		A song that engraves meetings and farewells in the heart
19	Go beyond		A deeply moving, heart-stirring song perfect for graduation ceremonies
20	HarukaYOASOBI		“Haruka” is a memorable song to celebrate graduation.
21	Goodbye, my friend.Sakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Kurosawa Yoshinori		A classic song that sings of farewells and hope in the graduation season
22	Goodbye, my friend.Sakata Hiroo, Kurosawa Yoshinori		Graduation song: a heartwarming farewell and a melody of hope
23	Photo of three peopleKiroro		A heartfelt graduation song woven by high school classmates
24	Precious thingsSakushi Sakkyoku Yamazaki Tomoko		Friendships of youth are treasures engraved in the heart.
25	Dear FriendsPERSONZ		A friendship song that cherishes the bonds with companions
26	Time TravelerHashimoto Yoshiji		Time Traveler, a moving song that colors graduation
27	COSMOSAkuamarin		An inspiring choral piece with a space theme
28	We againSG		A smash hit that gently expresses gratitude to a friend
29	Let’s search for Tomorrow		A graduation song that sings of hope and courage for the future
30	Precious thingsYamazaki Tomoko		A choral piece that sings of the bonds of friendship
31	Together ~Connection~TEE		With authentic vocal prowess, together with the orchestra...
32	The Last ChimeYamamoto Emiko		A classic song that sings of the moving emotions of graduation at the final chime
33	GraduationKobukuro		Kobukuro’s graduation song paints feelings and the future
34	The Last ChimeComposition: Wakamatsu Kan ・ Lyrics: Emiko Yamamoto		Classic choral songs that move people at graduation ceremonies
35	everythingAizawa Naoto		A song of the heart that cherishes everyday emotions
36	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of meeting people
37	proofflumpool		A moving choral piece, a song dedicated to junior high school students
38	Thank you. Goodbye.Nakai Kiichi, Yoshida Naoko		Thanking friends and memories in a graduation song
39	COSMOS		The classic song that inspires emotion at graduation ceremonies, 'COSMOS'
40	Thank you, goodbye.		An inspiring graduation song, a song of gratitude
41	Goodbye until we meet again.		A graduation chorus song that sings of parting and the hope of reunion
42	south wind		A heartwarming, moving song suitable for a graduation ceremony
43	Song of Fledging		A classic graduation song, a tune about spreading your wings into the future
44	Light of Fireflies		A moving song based on a Scottish folk melody
45	Graduation song, friends’ song19		A song that cheers on the anxiety and courage of graduation
46	storyAI		An inspiring AI ballad with a strong, message-driven theme.
47	10-year cherry blossomsAKB48		A heartwarming anthem of encouragement that portrays graduation and parting
48	GRADUATIONSBACK-ON		Singing of graduation memories and the courage to face the future
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	Let’s go together.GReeeeN		GReeeeN’s graduation song is upbeat and moving.
52	Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A warm song with the theme of eternal friendship
53	FriendKetsumeishi		A classic song that portrays the friendship of companions walking different paths
54	graduation albumGakuen Seikatsu-bu		An inspiring song about memories of school life
55	What connects to tomorrowTsugano Tomoko		A song that conveys the fresh, moving emotions of graduation
56	Real Voiceayaka		As an authentic vocalist, she has performed many covers and...
57	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A song that portrays memories from school days and the bonds of friendship
58	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		A graduation ballad, a classic that captures the emotions of youth
59	To You — A Message for Your Departure		A powerful and beautiful song for graduates
60	We Look Up to You with Respect		A representative graduation song, the beautiful resonance of the Japanese language
61	Shining in my heart		Introduction of choral pieces for graduation ceremonies
62	On the Day of Departure		The moving choral song “On the Day of Departure” sung at graduation ceremonies
63	TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A moving song that portrays the bond between twins
64	Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Sing of gratitude for graduation and a resolve for a new life
65	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heartwarming song that expresses feelings before graduation
66	graduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUND		SARD UNDERGROUND’s graduation song
67	presentSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI's school music assignment piece
68	graduation songerica		A timeless song that gently colors the emotion of graduation
69	Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy		Vocaloid song “Sakura no Ame” sung at graduation ceremonies
70	To the futureKiroro		Perfect for graduation: memories of youth and songs of hope
71	YELLikimonogakari		A moving song befitting a graduation ceremony
72	Thank youikimonogakari		A fitting song for graduation: Ikimonogakari’s classic hit “Arigatou.”
73	Goodbye, thank you.chanyu i		Graduation song for high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic
74	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		A graduation song singing of gratitude for friendship and bonds
75	My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi		Look back on memories with a friendship song for graduation season
76	cherry blossomKobukuro		A song that conveys the emotion of graduation: a masterpiece by Kobukuro
77	March 9Remioromen		'Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana' is a graduation song.
78	Hymn to the EarthSakkyoku: Satō Makoto / Sakushi: Ōki Atsuo		An inspiring choral piece filled with gratitude to the earth
79	ultramarineSakkyoku: Oda Miki		Made by students from Fukushima: a story of friendship and love for their hometown
80	Unchanging ThingsSakkyoku: Yamazaki Tomoko		Tomoko Yamazaki’s moving choral piece that sings of parting and bonds
81	Song of FledgingSakushi Murano Shirō, Sakkyoku Iwakawa Saburō		A song of hope setting out from the nest of learning
82	Let’s soar into tomorrowLyricist: Takao Matsui ・ Composer: Takao Matsui		A classic song that conveys the feelings of graduation
83	Let’s search for TomorrowLyrics by Hori Tōru · Music by Ōsawa Tetsunori		An uplifting choral song that looks toward tomorrow and gives you a push forward
84	See?Sakushi: Itou Keiji/Sakki: Matsushita Kou		A heartwarming song supporting the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake
85	ultramarineSakushi: Fukushima-ken Minamisoma Shiritsu Odaka Chūgakkō Heisei 24-nendo Sotsugyōsei / Sakkyoku: Oda Miki		A song of hope by graduates overcoming the earthquake disaster
86	On the Day of DepartureGasshou Kyoku		“Tabidachi no Hi ni” is a moving graduation song.
87	Just the way you areMatsui Takao		A choral piece for the voice-changing generation that sings of friendship and parting
88	To the wide worldHashimoto Yoshiji		An inspiring farewell song to sing at the graduation ceremony
89	Shining in my heartHashimoto Yoshiji		A heartwarming song about friendships from school days
90	Thank you, goodbye.Fukuda Wakako		An inspiring graduation song, a song of gratitude
91	JourneyFuji Kaze		A moving song that sings of proof of friendship and bonds
92	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		The masterpiece 'Haruka' that conveys the moving emotions of graduation
93	On the Day of Departuregasshou		A classic graduation song, a song of hope and growth
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	Words of Farewell		It was originally a song by the folk group Kaientai.
97	Somewhere on this Earth		A classic graduation song, a timeless piece that delivers heartfelt emotion
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