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 (1–10)
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that surpassed 200 million streams just three months after its release.
It was unveiled in April 2023 as the theme song for the ABC TV/TV Asahi drama series “Even If It’s Just Sunday Night,” and it garnered a huge response.
With its lively sound and the vocalist’s exhilarating delivery across a wide range, this pop track is sure to lift your spirits.
The lyrics, which depict hope for the future and a positive outlook, gently encourage everyone working hard each day.
How about listening to this piece while searching for the little happiness scattered throughout your everyday life?
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
This is a song by SEKAI NO OWARI that gives you the courage to overcome hardships and aim for your personal best.
The message of turning your weaknesses into allies and soaring higher really resonates.
The lyrics express a resolve to accept past pain and make a fresh start, and listening to it will likely put you in a positive frame of mind.
Chosen as the opening theme for Season 25 of the anime One Piece, which has been airing since September 2023, and included on the album Nautilus released in March 2024, this track is perfect for anyone feeling anxious about stepping into a new environment or wanting to face their own weaknesses.
Play it at a farewell party and it will gently nudge those setting off on their next journey forward!
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
The song we all want to sing together at a farewell party with friends who are all graduating is Yuzu’s “Tomodachi ~Tabidachi no Toki~” (“Friend ~Time of Departure~”).
It was chosen as the required piece for the junior high school division in the 80th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition and was also aired on the program Minna no Uta.
Its poignant melody, which captures the sadness of parting, along with powerful vocals and a heartfelt message, really resonates.
It would be nice to sing it together with friends—talking about all the things you’ve been through, tossing aside any embarrassment, and tearfully singing to each other as you savor the farewell.
It’ll Reach Their Heart! Tear-Jerking Songs to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas (11–20)
Something CertainOda Kazumasa
A song released by Kazumasa Oda in 2005.
It’s also known for having been used for many years as the theme song in Meiji Yasuda Life’s commercials.
The lyrics gently convey that it’s the ordinary moments of everyday life that truly matter.
It’s a warm piece that sings of unwavering feelings for a loved one and the importance of supporting each other.
Since 2014, it has also been adopted as the station melody for the Kanazawa Seaside Line.
It’s perfect for expressing gratitude or for scenes of parting with someone dear.
It might also be nice to play it at the close of a farewell party celebrating a new beginning.
With its moving lyrics and Oda’s gentle voice, it’s sure to bring tears to your eyes.
BlessingYOASOBI
A perfect song for a farewell party cheering on someone setting out for a new place is “The Blessing.” It was released in 2022 by YOASOBI, a music group boasting overwhelming name recognition and popularity in Japan.
Over a driving, electro-infused beat, ikura’s crystal-clear vocals resound.
The song paints a story in which no one belongs to anyone else and each person is the protagonist, so it conveys encouragement and support to those being seen off.
It’s a warm, message-driven track that offers comfort to people facing the anxiety and loneliness of striving in a new environment.
Don’t give upZARD
One song that can send a powerful cheer to those about to embark on a new path is ZARD’s “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”).
Thanks in part to its association with the 24-Hour TV program, it’s been used as an anthem of encouragement in many situations, uplifting countless people.
Artists such as Mai Kuraki and the composer Tetsurō Oda have also covered it.
Its straightforward, memorable lyrics and catchy, high-energy melody reach people’s hearts with ease and work like a fast-acting remedy when you need to summon your strength.
If you want to send a strong message of support to those setting off on their journey, be sure to sing this song for them!
YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA
A song that expresses passionate emotions.
With a melody that resonates powerfully in listeners’ hearts and profound lyrics, it has continued to be loved by many fans.
It sings of the strength to face what life brings and conveys the importance of staying true to one’s convictions.
Released in 1993, it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “If You Turn Around, He’s There,” and in 1994 it was also featured in a commercial for Yamaha’s handheld karaoke device “ING’S.” The song became a massive hit upon release, achieving million-seller status according to Oricon.
It’s a perfect choice for those embarking on a new chapter or anyone who needs the courage to confront challenges—why not liven up a farewell party with this track?