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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Songs to Say Thank You: Moving Songs Perfect for Farewell Ceremonies (31–40)
Song of BeginningsGReeeeN
To express gratitude and send encouragement to a teacher embarking on a new path, I recommend GReeeeN’s “Hajimari no Uta” (“Song of Beginnings”).
Its gentle lyrics, which embrace the moment when students take their first steps into a new chapter, will surely convey your appreciation to the teacher.
Released in 2016, the song moved many people with its poignant music video depicting the final days of a school closing down.
Played at a farewell ceremony, it can give both teachers and students the courage to start anew together.
Words of FarewellKaientai
When you want to express your gratitude through music, I recommend “Okuru Kotoba” by Kaientai.
Released as the theme song for the beloved TV drama “Mr.
Kinpachi in Class 3B,” it has been sung by many and cherished over the years.
The gentle warmth of this folk song, carried at a slow tempo, holds a powerful strength: it bids farewell while sending encouragement toward the future.
It’s a piece you can present with heartfelt thanks to teachers, even in moments of parting.
The words and melody crafted by Kaientai will leave a deep impression on everyone gathered at a farewell ceremony.
I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu
Partings from those dear to us, encounters with the ones we love, and emotions too deep for words.
This gem of a ballad, released by Off Course in February 1982, gently sings of such delicate moments in life.
Kazumasa Oda’s clear, pure voice and the beautiful melody seep deep into the heart.
The song is included on the album “over” and was released as a double A-side single with “Kimi ni Okuru Uta.” In 1999, it was chosen for a life insurance company’s commercial, once again moving the hearts of many.
It’s a song to play when your feelings for someone overflow or when you want to express gratitude to someone precious.
proofflumpool
A gem-like ballad that portrays parting with friends and setting off toward new dreams.
It begins with gently supportive piano tones, then flumpool’s powerful sound and soaring vocals deliver a warmly resonant message straight to the heart.
Released as a single in September 2011, the song reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became widely familiar as the assigned piece for the NHK National School Music Competition’s junior high division.
It’s a song that gently encourages those experiencing farewells with cherished friends or taking their first steps into something new.
Song for the Farewell Ceremony
The song I recommend for the final number in the ceremony to send off a teacher is “Rin’inshiki no Uta” (Song for the Farewell Ceremony).
It’s filled with heartfelt messages that openly express feelings toward the teacher who has supported us, helping convey gratitude that words alone can’t capture.
Since it’s arranged for piano accompaniment and chorus, it’s a great idea to assign parts among classmates and practice together.
This is a song of thanks that conveys enduring feelings—overcoming the loneliness and sorrow of parting from someone important and delivering memories that will never be forgotten.
[Songs to Say Thank You] Moving songs perfect for a farewell ceremony (41–50)
Love SongGReeeeN
A heartwarming message song that captures pure gratitude toward someone.
The lyrics, which express feelings for the other person with frank honesty, and the melody wrapped in gentleness resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in May 2007, the song was featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Uta Sta!!” and Fuji TV’s “Ken Shimura no Daijoubu Da II,” and was also used in commercials for Hoyu’s “Beauteen.” Singing of a love that deepens over time, this track is recommended as a gift for special occasions when you want to say thank you—such as graduations, weddings, and birthdays.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced some moving songs that are perfect for a farewell ceremony. You might even try tweaking songs originally addressed to family or friends and turning them into parody versions for teachers. By all means, send your feelings to your beloved teacher through music.