[Tears of Joy] Beautiful Friendship Songs with Lyrics You’ll Want to Gift to a Dear Friend

For occasions like celebrating a friend’s wedding, farewell parties for a job transfer or move, or graduation…

Many people may be looking for songs to give in place of parting words, or background music for a message video.

But even when it comes to friendship songs, it can be hard to come up with ideas.

So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended friendship songs with especially moving lyrics!

There are many songs whose lyrics let you look back on the bonds and memories you’ve built and reaffirm your friendship, so please use this as a reference!

Playlist

[Tears of Joy] Beautiful Friendship Songs with Lyrics You’ll Want to Gift to a Dear Friend
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	HarukaYOASOBI		A life story watched over by a mug
2	In the course of this long journeySaucy Dog		Happiness lies in the bonds with those close to us.
3	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		A friendship song depicting hope and growth in life
4	Sketchaimyon		A moving song that portrays the friendship between Doraemon and Nobita
5	allyGReeeeN		A heartwarming, moving song that sings of friendship and bonds
6	Bye, my friendbokula.		A supportive friendship song that sings about feelings for a friend
7	My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi		Dream talks with friends are treasures for life.
8	Hey, my friendMr.forute		A song that refreshingly portrays the bonds of friendship
9	Beloved daysyangusukinii		A song depicting deepening friendship and mutual understanding
10	together; along with; bothWANIMA		A bright, up-tempo song that celebrates youthful friendship
11	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A poignant song filled with feelings of graduation
12	I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER		A fiery rock song for a movie theme that evokes friendship
13	CorrectRADWIMPS		A moving song by RADWIMPS that sings of youth
14	Friendswacci		A refreshing song that celebrates the importance of friendship
15	We againSG		A smash hit that gently expresses gratitude to a friend
16	usual membersriria.		An emotional song with a friendship theme
17	InfinityYuuri		Yuri’s heartwarming masterpiece “Infinity,” a song about friendship
18	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A graduation song that cherishes memories with friends
19	Gray and Blue (+ Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A song of memories by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
20	proofflumpool		flumpool’s graduation song, friendship and hope
21	treasurewacci		A cheering song where the bonds with friends become strength
22	THE GIFTHirai Dai		A heartwarming ballad that sings about the bonds of friendship
23	Friend ~ If you smilemiwa		A heartwarming song by miwa that depicts friendship and bonds
24	Embracing wrinkled cloudsDISH//		A heartwarming classic that portrays friendship and bonds
25	Always Youmilet		milet’s movie theme song, with friendship and the treasures of life as its themes
26	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s moving graduation song
27	Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan		Depicting the end of youth and a new beginning
28	DREAMShimizu Shota		A moving song about meeting someone who becomes a pillar of support for your heart.
29	Take Me MaybePenthouse		A song that stays close to the heart in the farewells of graduation
30	small talkYAJICO GIRL		A comforting song that conveys the importance of everyday life
31	weNishino Kana		Moved by Kana Nishino’s friendship song “Watashitachi”
32	If you laugh at the skywacci		The bonds of clubmates and the treasures of youth
33	SONG 4 UGReeeeN		A heartwarming song by GReeeeN that celebrates friendship
34	It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu		A heartwarming song that portrays youthful confusion and friendship
35	one’s true feelingssumika		An anthem of support for comrades overcoming hardship
36	Brilliant RainKing Gnu		An anthem that turns life's hardships into hope
37	We on SaturdayLiSA		LiSA’s classic that sings of the warmth of friendship
38	To Hikarimiwa		A refreshing song that makes you feel the time spent with friends
39	You are you.SMAP		A friendship song that heals the heart with a gentle melody
40	Life goes onKing&Prince		A hopeful song about moving forward and facing ahead
41	language of flowersNeil		A heartwarming piece of music that celebrates friendship
42	Song of My PartnerHYENA		A heartwarming and moving song filled with friendship and love
43	My friendZARD		A famous song by ZARD that encourages a positive, forward-looking mindset
44	Best FriendKiroro		A moving masterpiece that conveys friendship and gratitude
45	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		Theme song of the Doraemon movie, a song that praises friendship
46	BEST FRIENDGReeeeN		A youth song by GReeeeN that sings about memories with friends
47	Bestieyuka		A moving song that portrays days of friendship
48	TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Bonds of friendship, deep love and gratitude for friends
49	FriendFujii Fumiya & Noritake to Hiromi		A three-artist collaboration song that portrays friendship
50	SignalWANIMA		An encouraging song that gives you the courage to face forward—it's okay to be unfinished.
51	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		Celebrate friendship and offer encouragement for a new chapter in life.
52	ReunionRADWIMPS		“Reunion” is a masterpiece that portrays deep friendship.
53	Under the same skyayaka		Ayaka’s famous song about friendship, “Minna Sora no Shita.”
54	FriendFukuyama Masaharu		A song expressing the feeling of cheering on a friend, 'Tomoyo' (Dear Friend)
55	FRIENDSHIPH Jungle with T		A friendship-themed song produced by Tetsuya Komuro
56	My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster		A heartwarming song that depicts the friendship of girls
57	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		ZONE’s classic that captures the bittersweetness of friendship and parting
58	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A celebrated masterpiece by The Elephant Kashimashi that honors friendship
59	braveNaoto Intiraymi		A song to encourage friends, an anthem of love and courage
60	You are my friend.Hirai Ken		The heartwarming music of Ken Hirai’s “Hitomi wo Tojite”
61	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		A cheering song filled with friendship and hope
62	BEST FRIENDSMAP		SMAP's moving friendship song
63	My dear best friendShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s iconic friendship anthem “Dear Best Friend”
64	StoryAI		AI’s signature song “Story,” a classic that conveys friendship and deep emotion
65	Stand by MeSaucy Dog		A coming-of-age song that warmly portrays memories with friends
66	Friendgagaga supi		Theme song of the anime Mushibugyo, a passionate track about friendship
67	companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi		A moving song that portrays friendship and bonds
68	Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya		A classic by Mariya Takeuchi—written and composed by her—that encourages those dealing with heartbreak.
69	Friend(s)☆★azu		A breakup song filled with friendship, composed by Emi
70	Thank youikimonogakari		A song of cheers and gratitude to a friend
71	DreamerJO1		A cheering anthem by JO1. A ballad that gives courage and hope to those who chase their dreams.
72	Dance of YouthSenchimirimentaru		A cheering song that portrays friendship and growth
73	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		A deep bond of friendship painted with a gentle singing voice
74	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A rock ballad depicting friendship and farewell
75	I want to put it into words.Sumioka Rina		The bonds of friendship and a feeling of gratitude resonate in my heart.
76	Thank youMACO		MACO's 'Arigatou' is a song of gratitude to a friend.
77	Song of DepartureMr.Children		A song that warmly cheers on a friend's future
78	KizunaORANGE RANGE		A moving Okinawan-style melody that sings of friendship and farewell
79	be master of lifeaiko		Track included on aiko’s friendship-themed song “Natsufuku”
80	Dear my friendsshela		Even after we part ways, the bonds of friendship remain connected through music.
81	Bond.haji→		Haj→’s “Kizuna” is a song that conveys friendship.
82	Your Best FriendKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s famous song that gives you courage in difficult times
83	To my friendShunsuke Kiyokiba		A moving song by Shunsuke Kiyokiba that celebrates friendship
84	InfinityKanjani∞		Kanjani Eight’s single released in 2005
85	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		A refreshing song by SEKAI NO OWARI that celebrates friendship.
86	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		A timeless friendship anthem that deepens the bond with friends
87	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A song of friendship and youth, a high school baseball cheering anthem
88	Someone more important than a friendGoriki Ayame		Gōriki Saigei's hit song that sings about friendship
89	Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi		A nostalgic classic from the end of summer
90	Best FriendNishino Kana		Wedding song, Kana Nishino’s heartwarming track
91	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A graduation song celebrating gratitude and friendship
92	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		A friend who stays by your side in tough times is a treasure.
93	An irreplaceable poemmihimaru GT		Theme song of the movie “Doraemon,” singing about the importance of friendship
94	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		A popular Yuzu song as a graduation song
95	GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48		A forward-looking AKB48 song that resonates with graduation
96	Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan		A friendship-filled wedding song: Kishidan’s Wedding Song
97	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		A hopeful ballad with a warm melody
98	You are here.wacci		A heartwarming song that portrays the bond with someone special
99	primary colorsYOASOBI		YOASOBI's signature song depicting friendship
100	If I’m with youLittle Glee Monster		A heartwarming song that sings of the power of friendship and the bonds that unite us.
101	Just friends.TETORA		A song that portrays the boundary between friendship and love
102	A Song for YouShenelu		An inspiring graduation song for friends that resonates with the heart
103	GarnetOku Hanako		The heartwarming theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
104	OrangeSPYAIR		A moving song about youthful friendship and parting
105	Old FriendsYonYon		A heartwarming musical work that celebrates friendship
106	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A graduation song filled with friendship and gratitude
107	Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		Music that heals friends with Aoi Teshima's singing voice
108	Ring Dingaimyon		Aimyon’s heartwarming song, a positive message
109	smileikimonogakari		A moving song that sings of encouragement and love for a friend
110	Song of a Friendyuzu		Treasuring memories with friends, let’s support each other with a smile.
111	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A song that expresses gratitude to a friend and shared memories
112	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		yosugala's new theme song of bonds
113	BetelgeuseYuuri		An inspiring song about bonds and friendship with a star motif
114	Beautiful DaysHirai Dai		Sing of hope and bonds in Dai Hirai’s youth anthem
115	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s “Kanpai” is a classic that celebrates a friend’s new beginning.
116	Friends for lifeAoyama Teruma		A bright rap song celebrating friendship that lifts your spirits
117	Dear My FriendOurin-ōrin-		A moving song that sings of the preciousness of friendship
118	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A moving song that portrays friendship and youth
119	Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya		A heartwarming song that portrays friendship and gratitude