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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It Will Touch Their Hearts! Tear-Jerking Songs to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas to Send Off (91–100)
LetterAnjura Aki
A beloved classic graduation song and one of Angela Aki’s masterpieces.
While “15” suggests the timing of junior high graduation, the message of this song fits anyone standing at a life’s turning point and about to take the next step—elementary or high school graduation, retiring from a club, or a farewell party for someone striking out on their own.
You could even change the age to match the person you want to send the song to.
And if you can play the piano, a solo vocal-and-piano rendition is highly recommended.
Thank you foreverNishiuchi Mariya
Arigatou Forever portrays the feelings of people setting off for new places, such as leaving their hometown to move to Tokyo.
Released in 2015 by Mariya Nishiuchi, who is also active as a fashion model, the song carries messages that resonate with those worried about whether they can manage in a place without family, friends, or colleagues.
Precisely because it’s a time when anyone can feel anxious, these relatable words can become a source of comfort.
It’s a ballad where her emotional vocals soar over beautiful piano tones.
It’ll Touch Their Hearts! Tear-Jerking Songs to Sing at Farewell Parties & a Collection of Song Ideas (101–110)
100% CourageHikaru GENJI
I had only ever heard it as the theme song for Nintama Rantarō, which started when I was a child, so I didn’t even realize it was a Hikaru GENJI song.
These days I watch it with my child, and it gives us energy.
Just like the title says, it’s a very encouraging song.
cherry blossomKALMA
KALMA is a three-piece band from Hokkaido that made their major-label debut in 2020.
Their song “Sakura,” released digitally in 2021, as the title suggests, sings about farewells and new departures in the cherry blossom season.
While it expresses the loneliness of being separated, it has a rock feel that keeps it from sounding gloomy.
It also has parts perfect for a big sing-along, making it a song that would surely liven up a farewell party—while still getting your message across.
Best FriendNishino Kana
This is the song “Best Friend” by Kana Nishino, the charismatic singer who energized the Heisei-era music scene as the “Queen of Ringtone Hits.” As the title suggests, it’s a song that expresses gratitude—“thank you”—to a best friend.
With lyrics that look back on shared memories—“Remember when that happened?”—many listeners are sure to relate.
It’s a perfect track to liven up a girls’ night or a farewell party!
WHITEKAT-TUN
“WHITE” is a song that sends cheers at the moment a loved one sets off on a new journey.
Released by KAT-TUN in 2011, the group—adept at everything from rock to ballads—delivers a passionate melodic line, paired with a driving band performance that blows away loneliness and heartache.
The song carries a message of continuing to think of someone dear, even when you’re apart.
With choral work that showcases their cool vocals, it’s a rock number perfect for livening up a farewell gathering.
Why not put the honest feelings you don’t usually say into a song and let it reach them?
Stand By MeSaucy Dog
Here is Saucy Dog’s heartbreakingly bittersweet graduation song, “Stand By Me,” loved across generations under the nickname “Sausy.” The phrase “Stand By Me” may also bring to mind the classic film of the same name, stirring memories of youth and new beginnings—sweet and a little painful.
The lyrics read like a monologue reminiscing about adolescence, filled with childlike words that spark excitement—secret bases, plots to take over the world, and more.
Hearing those words, you’re made all the more aware of growing up.
It’s a moving song that conveys the feeling, “I want to see you again someday.”