Songs That Touch the Heart! Tearjerkers to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas to Send Off

Thank youSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Arigatou” MV (Band ver.)

SUPER BEAVER is a rock band that keeps moving the hearts of many listeners with a straightforward rock sound that goes straight to the core of the words.

Featured on the album “361°,” this song is more than a simple message of gratitude—it’s a powerful rock number that affirms encounters, farewells, and the very feeling of being alive.

Released in February 2014, it isn’t tied to any TV show or film, yet it’s known as a classic that spread by word of mouth along with the heat of live house performances.

There’s hardly a more fitting song for expressing your feelings to friends at a farewell gathering.

If you let the band’s unvarnished intensity carry the words of thanks that are usually too embarrassing to say, the whole venue is sure to be wrapped in warm emotion.

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Marcy – Yell (Official Music Video)

There are moments when, in days that prioritize results above all else, you feel like your heart might break.

This song, released digitally by the empathetic-lyric–driven rock band Marcy in February 2024, gently stays close to those unspoken feelings of loneliness and anxiety.

Written as the 55th anniversary campaign song for Shinken Zemi High School Course, it’s a warm anthem that fully affirms the daily efforts that can’t be measured by scores or outcomes alone.

Much like the music video set in a school that portrays inner conflict, Ukyo Yoshida’s gentle voice permeates the hearts of those who keep looking forward even while they struggle.

It’s a number you’ll want to sing in the season of spring farewells and new departures, carrying the message to friends heading down their own paths: “You’re fine just the way you are.”

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Heretical Star

Included on Official HIGE DANDism’s mini-album “Report,” released in April 2017, this song is a passionate anthem for those who feel they might lose their true selves by worrying about others’ eyes and judgments.

Set to a driving piano-rock sound, it powerfully extols the value of staying true to your convictions without being bound by convention or criticism.

The lyrics carry a message of shining in your own way rather than conforming to others, offering strong encouragement to anyone about to take on the unknown.

Choosing this song for a farewell party karaoke could uplift the entire venue, serving as the perfect cheer for friends setting off on a new path with both anxiety and anticipation.

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Stand By Me

A song by Saucy Dog that sings about the real struggles felt in that transitional phase from adolescence to adulthood—when you don’t want to grow up but have to keep moving forward.

It was released digitally in advance in September 2019 and included the following month on the mini-album Blue Period.

Shinya Ishihara’s unpretentious lyrics and emotionally rich vocals resonate powerfully while gently comforting anxious hearts, making it a rock number that truly hits home.

Even as it holds the fear and bittersweetness of climbing the steps into adulthood, it offers a warm cheer to those mustering the courage to take their first step.

It’s a classic that gently nudges anyone standing at a major crossroads in life—like graduation or retirement—so give it a listen as farewell party background music.

At all times.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]

Released in 1991 as Noriyuki Makihara’s third single, “Donna Toki mo.” The song became a huge hit and instantly made Makihara’s name widely known.

It’s fair to say this signature song of his is beloved, with numerous artists covering it.

Everyone experiences doubts and inner conflict, and those about to leap into a new world may feel it especially strongly.

This is a song that works wonders for those feelings, powerfully helping you face forward.

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FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “Thank You”

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS were a three-member unit that disbanded in 2013.

Released in March 2013, their song “Arigatou” was their last song and final single.

This track has become a staple graduation song, and it’s also famous for its cover featuring an extreme close-up of a celebrity and for its music video starring Sanma Akashiya.

With moving lyrics that evoke days of earnest effort and hard work, it’s the perfect number to send someone off and give them a supportive push forward.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Last Song [Studio Live Session]

“Last Song” portrays someone setting off from a place filled with memories.

It was included on Official HIGE DANDism’s 2019 album Traveler, by a band that enjoys overwhelming name recognition and popularity in the J-pop scene.

Over a jazzy arrangement, Satoshi Fujihara’s warm vocals resonate.

The lyrics evoke scenes spent with friends and lovers, gently spreading through the heart.

Why not craft a gentle, warm farewell gathering to the song’s unhurried tempo?

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