Songs That Touch the Heart! Tearjerkers to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas to Send Off
At a farewell party—a special occasion—you want to deliver a heartfelt song to someone setting off on a new journey.
Many people probably feel that way.
Feelings of gratitude that can’t be fully conveyed with words alone can come across directly when carried by a song.
From heartrending tunes that bring tears to your eyes to uplifting tracks that send them off with a smile, there’s a wide range of songs perfectly suited to farewell gatherings.
In this article, we’ll introduce a broad selection of popular songs for sending off someone important.
You’re sure to find a piece that warmly colors the moment of parting.
Feelings That Reach the Heart! Tear-Jerking Songs to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas to Send (1–10)
HarukaYOASOBI
YOASOBI, who work under the unique concept of turning novels into music, have garnered worldwide attention.
This song, released in December 2020, is a heartwarming number based on Osamu Suzuki’s novel “Tsuki Ōji” (Moon Prince).
Written from the perspective of a mug quietly watching over its owner—a young girl—as she grows up, the lyrics overflow with love and gratitude.
Embracing both joyful days and the poignancy of parting, its message of wishing happiness for the other person makes it perfect for a farewell gathering to send someone off on a new path.
When you want to express thanks to someone who has supported you, this gentle melody is sure to give you a supportive push.
Laughing and falling downHanbaato Hanbaato
A simple, warm folk song by Humbert Humbert that gently nudges those setting off on a new journey.
The unadorned vocals and acoustic sound quietly complement the bittersweet yet warm atmosphere of a farewell gathering.
This work has a charm that seems to affirm the daily routines that bring both tears and laughter, revealing a different expression each time you listen.
Produced as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Bakebake,” airing from September 2025, it carries the air of Matsue, the setting of the show, and sinks softly into the heart.
Why not choose it as background music for sending off dear friends, while feeling bonds that remain unchanged even across distance?
Song of DepartureMr.Children
For a farewell party, is there any song more perfect than Mr.Children’s “Tabidachi no Uta”? Released in 2007, this Mr.Children single was the theme song for the film “Sky of Love” starring Yui Aragaki and Haruma Miura, and it was also used in an NTT East commercial.
People setting off for new frontiers and new places are surely bound to feel some anxiety.
This gentle, encouraging song—so very characteristic of Mr.Children—offers warm support that resonates deep in the heart.
A bouquet for meAdo
This is a pep song overflowing with positive energy by Ado, who enjoys immense popularity as a vocalist.
Released in March 2025, many people likely recognize it as the song from Japan Coca-Cola’s Georgia commercial.
With the pop sound characteristic of HoneyWorks, who produced the track, and a message that affirms who you are and gives you the courage to move forward, it really resonates.
Also included on the album “Ado’s Best Album,” this song is perfect for cheering on those taking a step toward the future.
Whether you want to gently nudge someone who’s feeling a bit anxious, or sing it with a smile at a farewell gathering, it’s sure to convey warmth.
YELL ~Yell~Kobukuro
Farewell parties are surely filled with a mix of sadness at parting from that person and the hope that they’ll do their best in a new place.
For someone like that, I recommend Kobukuro’s “YELL.” This song was released in 2001 as Kobukuro’s debut single.
Many people will probably recognize it when they hear the chorus.
It’s also a song often heard as a graduation tune.
Its heartfelt, message-rich lyrics are sure to leave a lasting impression on the recipient and become a source of encouragement for the future.
Kitearashi
A grand message song by Arashi that you’ll want to give to friends setting off on a new chapter.
Like a kite catching the wind and soaring high, it portrays the resolve to move forward despite uncertainty.
There’s a warmth in this song that gently watches over that figure and gives a soft push from behind.
The single “Kite,” released in 2020, was written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu as the “NHK 2020 Song.” It was also aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” making it beloved across generations.
Parting with friends is lonely, but the sentiment embedded in this work—“we’re connected no matter where we are”—will surely reach their hearts.
If everyone sings it together at a farewell party, it becomes the perfect cheer, powerfully supporting the future of the one setting out.
CorrectRADWIMPS
An inspiring number by RADWIMPS created for NHK’s event “18 Fes.” It’s included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, released in December 2018.
In a life without fixed answers like a school test, its earnest message about finding your own path is deeply moving.
While it lingers on the sorrow of parting with friends, this song lets you vow to live your best in your respective places, making it a great choice to sing together at farewell gatherings.
The perspective of treating the long life ahead as an answer sheet to fill in will gently yet powerfully push those setting off on a new journey forward.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that surpassed 200 million streams just three months after its release.
It was unveiled in April 2023 as the theme song for the ABC TV/TV Asahi drama series “Even If It’s Just Sunday Night,” and it garnered a huge response.
With its lively sound and the vocalist’s exhilarating delivery across a wide range, this pop track is sure to lift your spirits.
The lyrics, which depict hope for the future and a positive outlook, gently encourage everyone working hard each day.
How about listening to this piece while searching for the little happiness scattered throughout your everyday life?
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
This is a song by SEKAI NO OWARI that gives you the courage to overcome hardships and aim for your personal best.
The message of turning your weaknesses into allies and soaring higher really resonates.
The lyrics express a resolve to accept past pain and make a fresh start, and listening to it will likely put you in a positive frame of mind.
Chosen as the opening theme for Season 25 of the anime One Piece, which has been airing since September 2023, and included on the album Nautilus released in March 2024, this track is perfect for anyone feeling anxious about stepping into a new environment or wanting to face their own weaknesses.
Play it at a farewell party and it will gently nudge those setting off on their next journey forward!
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
The song we all want to sing together at a farewell party with friends who are all graduating is Yuzu’s “Tomodachi ~Tabidachi no Toki~” (“Friend ~Time of Departure~”).
It was chosen as the required piece for the junior high school division in the 80th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition and was also aired on the program Minna no Uta.
Its poignant melody, which captures the sadness of parting, along with powerful vocals and a heartfelt message, really resonates.
It would be nice to sing it together with friends—talking about all the things you’ve been through, tossing aside any embarrassment, and tearfully singing to each other as you savor the farewell.
