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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STARTING OVERLittle Glee Monster
Among Little Glee Monster’s songs, one that’s cherished as a graduation track is “STARTING OVER.” Released in 2020, it portrays friends who spent so much time together setting off on their own paths toward the future.
Though they go their separate ways, the lyrics carry the message that they’ll surely meet again down the road—something that deeply resonates in moments of departure.
It’s perfect to give to friends at graduation, or as background music for farewells when colleagues transfer or change jobs.
Its bright tone that avoids becoming too sentimental is another strong point.
Feelings that reach the heart! Tearjerker songs to sing at farewell parties & a collection of song ideas to send off (121–130)
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.
Goodbye Sensationsensēshonzu
Sayonara Sensation was chosen as the theme song for the film Assassination Classroom: Graduation.
While it bittersweetly laments parting with friends, its lyrics express gratitude—“We’ll go our separate ways, but I’ll never forget the days we spent together”—making it perfect for gifting to those moving on to their next stage, whether it’s graduation, retiring from a club, leaving a job, or going independent.
It also has phrases that make you want to sing along together, so it’s great for livening things up at karaoke!
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.
theme songPorunogurafiti
A “theme song” that conveys a powerful message: “There are good times and bad times—let’s accept every version of ourselves and keep living!” It’s an uplifting anthem, yet not overbearing—very much in PornoGraffitti’s style.
They aimed to create a track everyone could sing together once the pandemic subsides, and those chorus-ready phrases really give you energy! Precisely because it’s hard to get everyone riled up together right now, why not choose this song for a farewell party?
When saying goodbyeSakaguchi Ami
At a farewell party, you want a song that celebrates a new chapter in life and leaves a lasting impression.
In moments like these, Amou Sakaguchi’s “When We Say Goodbye” is a moving choice.
Her warm yet powerful voice conveys gratitude to those who have supported you.
It also serves as a thread that ties together parting words to seniors and mentors.
This song, which tells of the growth nurtured through meaningful encounters, is perfect for creating a touching moment at a farewell gathering.
Released in 2018, it’s a masterpiece that has resonated with many people.
Even when you part ways, it gives you the strength to move forward with gratitude in your heart.
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.
