Songs That Touch the Heart! Tearjerkers to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas to Send Off

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Ketsumeishi “Tomodachi”

Tomodachi depicts days spent with irreplaceable friends.

It was released in 2002 by Ketsumeishi, a music group leading Japan’s hip-hop scene.

Over a hip-hop-style track, their rich choral work unfolds.

The song paints scenes from childhood and expresses feelings you only come to understand as an adult.

Its bittersweet, nostalgic lyrics fit perfectly for farewell gatherings.

It’s a message song for seeing off dear friends and companions as they set out on a new path.

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Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

Naotaro Moriyama’s “Sakura (Solo)” has become a graduation-song classic.

Its gentle music matches the loneliness of cherry blossoms falling.

The lyrics, which directly sing of parting from friends, are sure to resonate.

Just note that singing it well requires considerable vocal skill.

Words of FarewellKaientai

Farewell Words / Kaientai (with lyrics)

For a farewell party or seeing someone off, is there any song that fits better than Kaientai’s “Okuru Kotoba” (Words of Parting)? More than the band Kaientai itself, this song is strongly associated with Tetsuya Takeda, and it became a huge hit as the theme song for the drama “Mr.

Kinpachi in Class 3B,” in which Takeda starred.

It’s a timeless classic that has been sung for generations.

It’s a song that people of any generation have likely heard, but when you listen while carefully reading the lyrics, you realize just how truly wonderful it is.

It’s a song I’d like to dedicate to people of all ages.

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Until the Day We Meet Again / Yuzu (Cover)

This is “Mata Aeru Hi Made,” released in 2003 by the hit-making duo Yuzu.

It was used as the ending theme for Doraemon.

It’s a farewell song filled with the sentiment, “Until the next time we meet, let’s not forget each other.” Sometimes simple words are what speak to the heart.

Even things we can’t usually say honestly—let’s borrow the power of this song and dare to express them!

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Ikimonogakari 'YELL' (Violin Cover with Original Music)

Ikimono-gakari’s double A-side single “YELL/Joyful,” released in 2009.

Because “Joyful” is an insanely bright, high-energy song, “YELL” hits even harder as a ballad that really tugs at the heartstrings—such an extreme pairing, isn’t it? This song was one of the set pieces for NHK’s National School Music Competition, and it’s also very popular as a graduation song.

It packs in both the fun times and the hardships, making it a perfect song to accompany a new departure.

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HOME MADE Kazoku 'Thank You!!'

This is their third single CD, released in 2005.

With this song, HOME MADE Kazoku are said to be expressing their gratitude to everyone they’ve met so far.

Although it has a light, upbeat melody, it also carries a hint of bittersweetness.

If you sing this at a farewell party, you could convey all your gratitude up to now without even putting it into words.

road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE

EXILE / Michi (Short Ver.)

This song was released in 2007 as EXILE’s 23rd single CD.

When you think about parting with dear companions and friends, tears just come naturally, don’t they? It debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and remarkably, it was the 1,000th song to reach No.

1 on the Oricon rankings.

Because of that, EXILE was reportedly honored by Oricon.