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’ll touch their hearts! Tear-jerking songs to sing at farewell parties & a collection of song ideas to send off (111–120)
Thank youSMAP
“Arigatou” is the perfect song for a farewell party for SMAP.
The lyrics fully convey feelings of gratitude.
It’s a popular choice for expressing thanks across a wide range of generations and has often been used as a theme song on many TV programs.
It’s a classic that’s just right as BGM for a farewell gathering.
Feelings that reach the heart! Tearjerker songs to sing at farewell parties & a collection of song ideas to send off (121–130)
Happinessarashi
Released in 2007 as the theme song for the hugely popular drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari,” this track is a bright, upbeat choice that fits perfectly for farewell parties.
Whether you’re seeing someone off or being sent off yourself, linking arms and singing together will really liven things up.
It will surely deepen the bonds among friends.
On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai
Ai Kawashima’s classic “On the Day of Departure…” has graced countless farewell scenes with its heartwarming melody and relatable lyrics.
Interweaving nostalgia with hope for the future, the song gently accompanies those reaching the end of their student life.
It’s a piece overflowing with memories and hope, dedicated to people on their special day.
Chosen as BGM for farewell parties or as music for videos, it creates a moving atmosphere, giving voice to the weight of parting and the feelings of those embarking on a new journey.
When you want to express gratitude to friends and companions, this song offers moments that deeply touch the heart.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A song that was also the support anthem for the 92nd Summer Koshien (National High School Baseball Championship).
With lyrics that encourage you to believe your wishes will come true, it fits perfectly for graduation ceremonies and farewell parties.
Sing it at a baseball team’s graduation ceremony and tears are guaranteed.
Just note that the lyrics seem geared toward younger people, roughly up to the early 30s.
Words of FarewellGReeeeN
This song is a graduation anthem sung by GReeeeN, released in 2018.
Rather than a song from those seeing someone off to those setting out, I think it perfectly fits as a song exchanged between people who are each embarking on their own separate paths.
Because they are friends who have spent so much time together and shared both joys and hardships, the lyrics—promising to meet again and talk even after going different ways—are sure to strike a chord with many.
It’s a powerful farewell song that inspires a sense of a bright future.
Before you become a memorysupittsu
Speaking of Spitz’s classic breakup songs, there’s the early-release “Before You Become a Memory.” The straightforward title alone is enough to bring you to tears.
The lyrics, about wanting to see your smile before you become a memory, convey the pain of parting in a direct way.
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
For a farewell BGM when parting with clubmates you worked hard with or coworkers, we recommend “Oretachi no Ashita,” a song that gives you courage.
It was released in 2007 by the rock band Elephant Kashimashi and was used in a commercial for House Foods’ Ukon no Chikara.
Its sentimental rock sound carries a touch of nostalgia.
The lyrics are filled with gratitude for friends and comrades, which is another highlight.
Try playing it alongside footage reflecting on your days at school or work.
