A Song to Say Thank You: A Moving Tune Perfect for a Farewell Ceremony
It’s hard to say goodbye to a teacher who has done so much for you.
Even so, many people want to give their teacher a warm, grand send-off at the farewell ceremony and are thinking up surprises.
With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of songs you can use as BGM, filled with gratitude to present to your teacher at the farewell ceremony.
From songs that depict graduation season and the farewells of spring, to tracks that simply and directly say “thank you.”
If you want to surprise your teacher with a song, or try singing together as a chorus, it will surely become a lasting memory.
We hope this helps add a special touch to your farewell ceremony.
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[A Song to Say Thank You] Touching Songs Perfect for Farewell Ceremonies (21–30)
Thank youInoue Yōsui & Okuda Tamio
“Arigatou,” released in 1997 by Yosui Inoue and Tamio Okuda, is a perfect song for expressing gratitude to a teacher.
Its simple, easy-to-understand lyrics make it ideal for honestly conveying thanks at farewell moments.
It’s especially moving when sung by younger students or pupils at a transfer or farewell ceremony.
Performing it as a chorus in situations where you want to once again convey a heartfelt “thank you” can bring tears while creating a warm atmosphere.
It will also remain in the heart for a long time as a memorable song.
Life ~Thank you for being born~Brand New Vibe
A mid-tempo ballad by Brand New Vibe, distinguished by a warm melody that gently wraps feelings of gratitude for a loved one and lyrics filled with deep affection.
With vocals that sink deep into the heart, it expresses the preciousness of life and the appreciation for family, partners, and friends that we tend to overlook in everyday life.
Released in June 2012 and included on the album COLORS, this song has continued to be cherished as one of the band’s signature tracks.
Its lyrics, which remind us of the importance of kindness and love, are sure to warm hearts at meaningful moments when you want to express gratitude, such as graduations, weddings, and birthdays.
Songs to Say Thank You: Moving Songs Perfect for Farewell Ceremonies (31–40)
THANXWANIMA
A gem of a message song that powerfully sings of gratitude and farewell.
The members of WANIMA convey their straightforward thanks, gently supporting warm feelings toward loved ones and the courage to take a new step forward.
Featured on the album “Are You Coming?” released in November 2015, this track captures many listeners’ hearts with its exhilarating sound and resonant lyrics.
It’s also a perfect choice to enhance a speech expressing thanks to friends and hope for the future.
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
Hata Motohiro’s heartwarming vocals in Aoageba Aozora make it a perfect song for a farewell ceremony.
While celebrating each other’s growth, it carries a heartfelt message of deep gratitude to teachers.
The lyrics, which evoke the four seasons, overlap with the precious memories of the days we spent together and offer a warm send-off at this moment of parting.
Along with Hata’s gentle singing voice, it’s also recommended as a surprise to celebrate a new beginning.
It will surely add a beautiful touch to those special moments with your teacher.
We againSG
A graduation song filled with memories and warmth that’s drawing attention is the work of SG.
Looking back on the carefree days, its gentle melody wraps around the feelings of parting and what comes after, warming the heart.
The lyrics, full of strength to move forward and hope for reunion, soothe many people as a piece that stands beside them at important milestones in life.
Since November 2024, it has also been featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, adding a new charm through a wind ensemble arrangement.
This piece was produced with the cooperation of the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble, and the music created together with the students delivers a moving resonance that crosses generations.
It is a fitting song to gently push you forward at graduations, farewell gatherings, and moments of parting with someone important.
determination
The song “Determination,” which is also popular as a graduation song performed at school ceremonies, is filled with heartfelt messages to teachers who were sometimes kind and who corrected our mistakes during school life.
Since it was composed as a choral piece, it’s also recommended to perform it with mixed voices or in separate parts.
Set to a melody that conveys both strength and beauty, the song expresses a commitment to live without forgetting what we learned from our teachers.
How about singing a choral piece that brings back memories of the days you’ve spent until now?
Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks
CHiCO with HoneyWorks’ “Okurauta,” sung with heartfelt gratitude to a beloved teacher, is the perfect song for a farewell ceremony.
The song eloquently expresses the complex emotions of graduating students, featuring a memorable, beautiful melody that conveys respect for teachers and hope for the future.
Words of thanks to those who supported one’s growth are sure to resonate with listeners.
“Okurauta” is a song I can recommend to many, as it warms the heart in moments of parting.
Whether as a surprise for a teacher or a class chorus, it’s a choice that’s sure to move people.