Birthdays, weddings, childbirth, graduations—life is full of moments to celebrate.
We’ve gathered a collection of celebration songs with lyrics and melodies that will make the person being honored feel happy and appreciated at these special moments.
Let’s use music to wholeheartedly say, “Congratulations!”
The songs we’re introducing are perfect for karaoke, performances, and background music at parties and banquets for all kinds of celebrations.
Listen, sing along, and let’s all share a joyful time together with these songs!
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Classic celebratory songs. Recommended popular tracks (1–10)
Congratulationsmihimaru GT
This is a celebratory song that was also used as the theme for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Super-Dimensional! The Storm Called My Bride.
In line with the movie’s content, it can be taken as a wedding song, but it’s also a perfect fit for other celebratory moments at life’s milestones!
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
A hit song by the female singer-songwriter Superfly, it’s a staple at celebrations like weddings.
Her powerful vocals and the liberating, soaring chorus are must-hear.
From the title, it also seems perfect for scenes like presenting a bouquet!
HappinessAI
A Christmas celebration song by a singer-songwriter AI with a striking husky, gospel vibe.
It was used as a tie-in song for Coca-Cola’s Christmas campaign commercials, so it’s widely known and perfect for getting everyone into the festive spirit.
One Lovearashi
This is a famous song by the idol group Arashi that became a major hit as the theme song for the drama Boys Over Flowers.
Because of the drama’s content and title, it’s often used at weddings, so many people have probably heard it at venues.
The sound of the bagpipes used in the intro is particularly distinctive.
March 9Remioromen
A perfect song by Remioromen for celebrating life’s milestones.
It’s popular as a graduation song because the title features a date from graduation season, but it was originally composed as a wedding song for a friend’s ceremony!
Together foreverKobukuro
Kobukuro’s “Eien ni Tomo ni,” released in 2004.
It’s a very famous wedding song, isn’t it? It’s a gently moving song that resonates in the heart, expressing the vow to walk together for the rest of your lives, no matter what happens.
It’s a song you’d want to dedicate to a partner you wish to spend your life with.
It was also featured as the October 2004 song on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.”
ButterflyKimura Kaera
This is a quintessential wedding song, written for the wedding of Kaela Kimura’s close friend.
She composed it hoping to make the bride cry, but in the end it was Kaela herself who cried while singing it on the day—a well-known story!