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 Reaches the Heart! Tear-Jerking Songs to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas (31–40)
Best FriendKiroro
Kiroro’s “Best Friend” is a perfect song to give to someone you were especially close to at a farewell party.
With Kiroro’s gentle vocals and a soothing melody, it’s a number that has been loved by people of all ages for a long time.
Released in 2001 as their 10th single, it also served as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Churasan,” which helped it become widely recognized across generations.
As the title “Best Friend” suggests, it’s a message song dedicated to a cherished friend.
This song will surely turn the anxiety of parting into a source of strength.
GLVE ME FIVEAKB48
Although it’s a well-known AKB48 song from commercials, it features an impressive band sound and serves as a cheer song.
Its appeal also lies in the feelings expressed—wishing someone the best even as you part ways.
It’s a track brimming with energetic power, one you’ll want everyone present to sing together.
Your Song (Kimi no Uta)Abe Mao
A song I want to send to those who are about to truly set out on their life’s path toward their goals: Mao Abe’s “Kimi no Uta” (“Your Song”).
It was chosen as the theme song for the film Cheer Boys!!, starring Ryusei Yokohama and Hiroki Nakao.
Life is a story in which you are the main character! Just like the title suggests, it conveys the feeling of pressing forward along the path you chose so that you can play your own song.
Not only the lyrics but also the powerful, fast-paced melody—all of it together makes this a song that delivers a full-hearted cheer.
Graduation PhotoArai Yumi
Yumi Matsutoya’s “Graduation Photograph” is almost always mentioned as a quintessential graduation song.
The track appears on the 1975 album “COBALT HOUR,” released under the name “Yumi Arai,” before she became known as Yumi Matsutoya.
It’s also widely known for having been covered by numerous artists, regardless of gender.
If you’re planning a farewell party and want to create a moving, heartfelt atmosphere, this gentle song could be the perfect send-off.
It’s a piece that resonates with a wide range of generations.
rainbowFukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama, who is active as an actor and singer and is loved by people of all ages regardless of gender, released the song “Niji” in 2003.
It became a hit as the theme song for the drama “WATER BOYS,” which is set around a boys’ high school synchronized swimming club.
It’s an uplifting, refreshing number that gives you a positive push.
It’s sure to convey your hope that the person you’re sending off will spread their wings and give it their all in a new field ahead.
Your feelings will reach them! Tear-jerker songs to sing at farewell parties & a collection of song ideas to send (41–50)
threadNakajima Miyuki
This is a famous song that Miyuki Nakajima created in 1992 as a celebration for an acquaintance’s wedding.
Even 25 years after its release, it is still sung at weddings and other moments of new beginnings.
The lyrics beautifully speak of the wonder of people meeting one another, and they are sure to resonate even in moments of parting.
Journey of the Heartchūrippu
A song that portrays love, parting, and a new departure.
Released by Tulip in 1973 as their third single, it became the band’s first hit.
While spending a final night with a loved one, the lyrics convey a heart caught between hope and anxiety for tomorrow, expressed through a tender, bittersweet vocal.
Deeply resonant for anyone who has experienced a painful farewell, the song reached No.
1 on the Oricon chart five months after its release and became a major hit, selling about 870,000 copies.
It’s a track we recommend to those leaping into a new environment for school or work, and to anyone who has parted ways with someone dear.