[For Seniors] Songs to Hum Together on Mother’s Day: A Collection of Classics that Convey Gratitude

How about singing some classic songs filled with gratitude for Mother’s Day? Songs that warmly portray the bond between parent and child and feelings for family can bring a soothing, heartwarming moment just by listening together or humming along.

They can also be a chance to reflect on the love and precious memories you received from your mother in childhood.

In this article, we introduce songs perfect for Mother’s Day that you can enjoy with older adults.

From nostalgic kayōkyoku and children’s songs to Mother’s Day favorites popular among younger generations, we’ve gathered wonderful classics that will move you to tears.

Let yourself drift on the gentle melodies and spend some cherished time with your loved ones.

Playlist

[For Seniors] Songs to Hum Together on Mother’s Day: A Collection of Classics that Convey Gratitude
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	A Gift Without a StampSakushi • Sakkyoku: Zaizu Kazuo		A moving song that sings of love for one's mother
2	To MotherHanzaki Yoshiko		A gentle song expressing gratitude to one's mother
3	Thank youOhashi Takuya		A gratitude song that sings thanks to one’s parents
4	pure-heartedTamaki Kōji		A love song expressing gratitude and affection for a mother
5	LullabySakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Kusahara Shin		Introduction to famous songs depicting a mother's love
6	When I was bornAdachi Mitsuru		A long song filled with gratitude for my parents
7	Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko		An emotionally moving song that sincerely expresses gratitude to one’s parents
8	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		A warm ballad that sings of gratitude to a loved one
9	To MotherKG		A singer-songwriter's song about love for their mother
10	umbilical cordSOFFet		A SOFFet number woven with gratitude to my mother
11	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s famous song that depicts the bonds between people
12	motherHayashi Asuka		An inspiring song by Asuka Hayashi expressing gratitude to her mother
13	To MomAoyama Teruma		A touching song by Thelma Aoyama expressing gratitude to her mother
14	motherSakushi: Tanaka Nana / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao		Mother's Day: a classic song that portrays a mother's warmth
15	It’s Tokyo, MomShimakura Chiyoko		Chiyoko Shimakura’s famous song “It’s Tokyo, Mother”
16	MotherMori Masako		Masako Mori’s classic song expressing gratitude to her mother
17	MotherMori Shinichi		A classic filled with love and gratitude for one’s mother
18	A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai		A classic song that sings of gratitude and love for a mother
19	Mother’s Songdōyō		A heartwarming song depicting a mother's love and the bonds of family
20	shoulder tapsakushi: saijou hachi / sakkyoku: nakayama shinpei		A shoulder massage to express gratitude to my mother on Mother's Day
21	Muen-zakasadamasashi		Muenzaka is a classic song that sings of love for one’s mother.
22	like youDREAMS COME TRUE		A song that gently expresses gratitude to one’s mother
23	Poem of Miso SoupSen Masao		A classic by Masao Sen. It expresses family bonds and nostalgia for one’s hometown through miso soup.
24	mamaHirahara Ayaka		A heartwarming gem of a ballad that sings of a mother's love
25	To MomAI		A message song expressing gratitude to my mother
26	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s classic song that sings of gratitude and love for parents
27	A bouquet with loveSuperfly		A message song that sings of gratitude
28	Dinner is ready.Yano Akiko		Akiko Yano’s 1980 album, a collaboration with Ryuichi Sakamoto
29	Song of the Yoito-makeMiwA Akihiro		A Story of Gratitude and Courage Learned from a Mother’s Hard Work
30	Song of ParentsGReeeeN		A pop song that portrays gratitude and love toward parents
31	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		A cheer song depicting family love
32	Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)		A collaboration song by MISIA and GReeeeN. The theme is love and bonds.
33	GIFTMr.Children		An inspiring Olympic-themed piano piece
34	Letterback number		A warm ballad that sings of feelings for one’s parents and gratitude
35	To the futureKiroro		An anthem of encouragement to face forward with courage at a crossroads in life
36	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s “Arigatou” is a perfect song for Mother’s Day.
37	Motherkariyushi 58		An Okinawan dialect song of gratitude to mothers
38	cute personUrufuruzu		A warm song of gratitude to my mother. A classic hit by Ulfuls.
39	budKobukuro		Kobukuro’s “Tsubomi” is a moving song that expresses love and gratitude toward one’s mother.
40	Mother’s SongYoshida Yamada		A song by Yoshida Yamada that expresses gratitude to a mother
41	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		A moving song by Hikaru Utada about love for her mother
42	HOMEShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s gentle signature work that thinks of his family
43	White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s iconic song of gratitude to his mother
44	Circle of Thanksayaka		A ballad filled with gratitude to my mother
45	Mother on the QuayFutaba Yuriko		A classic song about the bond between a mother and child torn apart by war
46	cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Cosmos” is a masterpiece that portrays a daughter’s gratitude to her mother.
47	You.haji→		A gemlike ballad expressing gratitude to a mother