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 Hits the Heart! Tear-Jerking Songs to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas to Send Off (51–60)
Thank youInoue Yōsui & Okuda Tamio
As the title suggests, this phrase that keeps saying thank you conveys your gratitude directly, making it a great song for a farewell party.
Creating a parody version based on your memories with the person leaving will likely be appreciated, too.
Try singing it when you’re seeing off a dear friend or colleague.
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
Aoi-sora (Blue Skies) is Motohiro Hata’s first graduation song, released digitally in 2019.
It was also used as the theme for the SoftBank music project’s “Graduation” commercial.
Hata’s voice—right from the start—has a way of loosening your tear ducts.
The lyrics mention spring, summer, autumn, and winter; each season holds memories, and I’m sure you all have your own.
Things that felt ordinary at the time take on a much greater weight when seen through the lens of graduation and parting.
It’s a graduation song that stirs those emotions to a powerful swell.
A Lonely Cheeranzenchitai
A song distinguished by a gentle, empathetic vocal delivery and warm, heartfelt lyrics.
This work offers words of encouragement to those feeling loneliness or sadness.
It was the 23rd single released by Anzen Chitai in February 1993 and was also used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Ocha no Ma.” Its structure is appealing as well, moving from a quiet introduction to a passionate performance, with emotional scat vocals added toward the end.
Recommended for farewells and graduation ceremonies, it’s a song that stays close to the hearts of people who have gone through difficult experiences or feel anxious in new environments.
365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
This is the song “365-Day Paper Airplane” released in 2017 by the national idol group AKB48.
It compares life to a paper airplane taking flight.
The deeply meaningful lyrics and their pure voices blend gently into the poignant melody.
It’s recommended as a graduation ceremony chorus piece.
The song is included on the album “Thumbnail.”
Feelings That Reach! Tear-Jerking Songs to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas to Send (61–70)
heroAmuro Namie
As you know, this is one of Namie Amuro’s signature songs, heard repeatedly as the theme for NHK’s broadcasts of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics.
To summarize its tagline: “Someday, I too can become someone’s hero,” and I believe it’s a cheer song not just for athletes, but for everyone across the nation.
The minimalist intro that starts with a tik-tik feel, the accompaniment that seems designed to highlight Amuro’s vocals, and a chorus grander than opera—no matter which part you listen to, it feels packed with emotion.
It’s truly a highly recommended song that fits any occasion—graduations, thank-you parties, and farewells alike.
On the Day of Departuregasshou
A choral piece that has now become a staple song for graduation ceremonies.
It was originally composed in 1991 by a junior high school teacher.
It’s a graduation song filled with hope.
The melody isn’t just bright; it has a slightly mature, calm quality.
There are mixed-voice and various other arrangements, so please choose the version that’s easiest to sing based on the number of performers.
Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe
This was Momoe Yamaguchi’s final song and is known across a wide range of generations.
Many singers have covered it, and it’s renowned for its rich sound and lyrics.
The way it fades out while repeating the chorus feels so poignantly lonely, making it a song I’d love to sing last at a farewell party.