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.
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Feelings That Reach the Heart! Tear-Jerking Songs to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas to Send Off (71–80)
365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
This is the song “365-Day Paper Airplane” released in 2017 by the national idol group AKB48.
It compares life to a paper airplane taking flight.
The deeply meaningful lyrics and their pure voices blend gently into the poignant melody.
It’s recommended as a graduation ceremony chorus piece.
The song is included on the album “Thumbnail.”
Full of memoriesH₂O
It’s a famous song often sung at choir competitions during school days, so many people are likely to have heard it.
The lyrics are aimed at women and skew a bit younger, so it’s a perfect fit for a farewell party for a young woman.
Its gentle, settling melody is sure to bring tears.
Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks
A farewell song from CHiCO with HoneyWorks, hugely popular among the younger generation! The lyrics, themed around a letter written at the time of parting, are filled with gratitude.
Originally created as a graduation song, the words carry messages to parents and teachers, but it’s also a perfect recommendation for sending off a supportive boss or senior.
It Hits the Heart! Tear-Jerking Songs to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas to Send Off (81–90)
Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe
This was Momoe Yamaguchi’s final song and is known across a wide range of generations.
Many singers have covered it, and it’s renowned for its rich sound and lyrics.
The way it fades out while repeating the chorus feels so poignantly lonely, making it a song I’d love to sing last at a farewell party.
Brilliant RainKing Gnu
A song that portrays pressing forward even while being battered by the rain.
Released by King Gnu in July 2022, it was created as the theme song for the TBS drama “Old Rookie.” It sings of the strength to seek out hope in the face of life’s changes and hardships.
Centered around Daiki Tsuneta, the newly written lyrics weave in symbolic imagery—like riding a rusty bicycle and swimming desperately in the rain—that resonates deeply with listeners.
It’s the perfect track for those feeling anxious before a new beginning or standing at a crossroads in life.
Listening to it is sure to give you courage.
See you againTakahashi Yuu
It’s a farewell song, and words like “goodbye” are used in the lyrics, but lines like “stay who you are until the day we meet again” are really cool.
It’s wonderful to know that some things don’t change even when you’re apart, isn’t it?
My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi
As the title suggests, “Tomo yo ~Kono Saki mo Zutto…~” by Ketsumeishi is a beloved track that’s also popular as a friendship song.
Released in 2016, it became widely known across generations as the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World.
It’s a song that makes you feel the strength of having someone who truly understands you—one to remember when you’re going through something tough or feel like you might break, and one you’ll want the person you gift it to remember as well.
The music video features the comedy trio Dachou Club, and the contrast is wonderful—but in the end, it’s a moving piece.
