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 a Farewell Ceremony (1–10)
Song of BeginningsNEW!GRe4N BOYZ
This song portrays the resolve to step away from familiar scenery and embark on a new story.
It carries a message that rather than merely longing for the past, it’s okay to start again even after failure, gently enveloping the listener’s heart.
Released in March 2016 under their former name, this track by GRe4N BOYZ was featured in Able’s Spring 2016 commercial.
Perfect for a farewell ceremony that cheers on a fresh start in a new place, it turns the sadness of parting into a radiant memory when everyone sings it together.
About meNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a rock ballad that affirms that even everyday worries and setbacks are valuable experiences that shape who you are.
Created by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, the song was released in January 2019 as their eighth single, and was chosen as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
In January 2023, an orchestral version was featured in a Calorie Mate commercial, and the song remains enduringly popular.
Produced by vocalist Motoki Omori with the desire to “affirm life as a whole,” this track is perfect for expressing gratitude to a teacher who has supported you.
Until we meet againNEW!Hirai Dai
An emotional ballad that portrays the ache of parting and a strong wish to meet again.
Created by Dai Hirai, a singer-songwriter beloved by a wide audience for his gentle vocals, the song delicately captures farewells in familiar places and the shifting feelings of people as the seasons change.
While asking why tears overflow, its lyrics express gratitude for having met and a forward-looking step toward the future—making it a perfect message to give a teacher at a farewell ceremony.
Released as a single in February 2015, it was later included on the album “Slow & Easy,” released in May of the same year.
OrangeNEW!SPYAIR
Through imagery that conjures a sunset, the lyrics convey a positive resolve toward a reunion.
Released as a single in February 2024, this song was chosen as the theme for the anime film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle.
Its emotional band sound—evoking the time spent with teammates and the heat of unbreakable bonds—will give you chills.
It’s perfect for situations where you want to cheer on each other’s futures, so be sure to check it out.
GoodbyeNEW!kariyushi 58
A bittersweet yet powerful rock ballad that sings of the warmth of moving forward while carrying the love and memories of time gone by.
It’s a song by Kariyushi58, a band from Okinawa, released as a single in February 2009.
Chosen as the theme song for the NTV drama “Zeni Geba,” it garnered a huge response, reaching as high as No.
10 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It was later included on their second album, “Deeji, Kariyushi.” Vocalist Shingo Maekawa’s straight, earnest voice grips the heart.
An inspiring number that gently gives a push to someone dear who is setting off for a new place.
Letter to TomorrowNEW!Teshima Aoi
Why not send warm cheers and gratitude to the teacher who is stepping toward the future with this song? In this piece, Aoi Teshima’s clear, translucent voice resonates, delicately portraying the figure of someone looking ahead despite their anxieties.
Its world, like holding something precious close, will bring back memories of the irreplaceable days you spent with your teacher.
The song was included on the album “Ren’dez-vous,” released in July 2014, then rearranged and released as a single in February 2016.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Love That Makes You Cry.”
HarukaNEW!YOASOBI
Told from the perspective of a mug, this work warmly portrays its owner’s growth and everyday life, as well as partings and gratitude.
Ayase’s sprightly sound and ikura’s gentle vocals resonate deeply.
Released in December 2020, the song was later included on the album “THE BOOK.” Based on a novel by Osamu Suzuki, it was also used as the image song for “Art Aquarium 2021: Hakata—Festival of Goldfish.” Recommended for those who want to convey feelings they can’t put into words to a teacher who has supported them.