A lovely friendship song

A gratitude song for friends. A thank-you song dedicated to someone special.

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A precious friend who shares your joy when something good happens, and who listens to you and encourages you when you’re in trouble or feeling sad.

Many people feel too shy to express their gratitude in everyday life, but would like to convey their feelings properly when the right opportunity comes, don’t you think?

Here, we’ll introduce especially recommended friendship songs that express gratitude to such friends.

Try dedicating them on various occasions, such as birthdays or weddings.

Thank-You Song for Friends: A Song of Gratitude for Someone Special (71–80)

Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya

Masaki Suda × Tomoya Nakamura “Thank You, God”

Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya

A heartwarming song that sets bonds with friends and everyday gratitude to a gentle melody.

Co-written by Masaki Suda and Tomoya Nakamura in August 2020, it portrays the importance of friendship—supporting one another even while facing life’s difficulties and anxieties.

Their vocals, both powerful and warm, gently convey the courage to keep moving forward and a sense of appreciation for one’s companions.

The track is also included on the album “COLLAGE,” and its memorable music video, which creates a feeling of warm encounters, features Tori Matsuzaka appearing as a photographer.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when celebrating a friend’s new journey or reflecting on time spent with friends.

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Dear My FriendOurin-ōrin-

Ourin - Ōrin - “Dear My Friend” Music Video

Dear My FriendOurin-ōrin-

A warm piece that sings of the preciousness of friendship.

Ourin’s refreshing voice brings back memories of bonds with close friends.

It conveys the beauty of stepping away from busy days to spend time with those who matter.

Released in March 2024, this song is perfect for graduation and farewell season.

The music video features Ourin’s friends, portraying authentic friendship.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re looking back on memories with friends or when you want to express your gratitude.

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dear my friendHi-STANDARD

Hi-Standard – Dear My Friends

dear my friendHi-STANDARD

This song captivates with its fast-paced melodic hardcore sound and heartwarming lyrics about friendship and reunion.

It powerfully expresses the joy of living and the unchanging strength of bonds, even when apart.

Featured on Hi-STANDARD’s album “MAKING THE ROAD,” released in June 1999, the track became a major hit, selling over one million copies in Japan and abroad.

With energetic guitar riffs and highly message-driven lyrics celebrating friendship and the joy of reuniting, it has won the hearts of many listeners.

It’s a moving choice for a friend’s birthday or wedding gift, as well as for those memorable moments of reconnecting with a longtime friend.

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Old FriendsYonYon

Old Friends

Old FriendsYonYon

A moving song themed around friendship has been born! Crafted by YonYon together with her old friends SIRUP and Shin Sakiura, this piece gently sings of the precious bonds nurtured through life’s uphill climbs.

Blending elements of hip-hop and gospel, and featuring a performance by Gen Z trumpet virtuoso Reiya Terakubo, the sound exudes a comforting warmth.

Released in January 2025, this track is perfect for expressing gratitude and support to cherished friends.

As a song that accompanies life’s milestones—weddings, graduations, and more—it’s sure to resonate in your heart.

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Circle of Thanksayaka

Ayaka / “The Circle of Thanks” Music Video (Short Ver.)

Circle of Thanksayaka

As the title “Circle of Gratitude” suggests, this song is about giving thanks.

It’s sung by singer-songwriter Ayaka, and you can enjoy one of her charms here too—her rich, resonant voice.

The first verse expresses gratitude to her mother, but what I’d especially like you, the reader of this article, to see is the second verse.

It conveys thanks to a friend who empathizes with the troubles she confides and even cries with her.

It’s a lovely song that lets you express appreciation to those around you, and it’s also popular as a wedding standard.

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