[Great Lyrics!!] Recommended Tear-Jerking Graduation Songs with Heartfelt, Moving Words [2026]

A collection of songs that color graduation ceremonies.

Among them, there’s something special about tracks whose every word of the lyrics resonates deeply in your heart.

Graduation songs that put into words the days spent with friends and the feelings toward the path ahead can bring you to tears every time you listen.

In this article, we’ve carefully selected graduation songs filled with phrases that strike a chord.

From timeless classics sung for generations to newer tracks that are quickly becoming beloved, we’ve picked a wide range.

The lyrics brimming with gratitude for loved ones and hope for the future are sure to move you.

Find the one song that will brighten your new beginning.

Playlist

[Great Lyrics!!] Recommended Tear-Jerking Graduation Songs with Heartfelt, Moving Words [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	evening primroseNovelbright		A poignant love ballad that depicts farewell and bonds
2	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		The moving graduation song 'Jinchoge' by DISH//
3	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that embraces dreams and setbacks, cheering you on through life
4	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		Bittersweetness and hope of graduation, memories of youth
5	Heralding springyama		A song of courage to step into the future, beyond the mountains
6	Prologue.Yuika		A classic song that gently sings about memories of graduating from high school
7	End and Beginningkariyushi 58		An inspiring song about cherishing each day
8	CorrectRADWIMPS		A graduation song that resonates with the heart, portraying growth and struggles
9	If I turn around…Janne Da Arc		A moving ballad that sings of graduation memories
10	We againSG		Speak of memories and hope with the graduation song “Bokura Mata” (“We, Again”).
11	March 9Remioromen		The beloved classic “March 9th,” cherished as a graduation song
12	Bye, my friendbokula.		A moving classic that portrays the parting of friends
13	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		A letter to my 15-year-old self, an inspiring song of youth
14	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s famous song that depicts parting and reunion with the cherry blossoms.
15	Graduation, goodbye.haji→		A song that gives you a push before graduation
16	GraduationZONE		A coming-of-age song of farewell and resolve
17	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		A time-transcending song gazing toward graduation
18	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		Cheering song of the High School Soccer Championship, a determination to move forward
19	Lingering Snowiruka		Snow that envelops sorrow: a scene of farewell and growth
20	Kitearashi		A cheer for a colleague embarking on a new chapter
21	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		AKB48’s signature song “365-Day Paper Airplane”
22	Graduation (feat. Shuto)hannya		Hannya’s new song “Graduation” depicts the past and the future
23	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		A song of summer’s end and the warm farewell of friendship
24	Thank youKagura SCOPE		A heartwarming song from Kagura SCOPE filled with gratitude
25	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A timeless, moving song that sings of the feelings of graduation
26	If you laugh at the skywacci		A tear-jerking wacci masterpiece that cheers on your efforts
27	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A classic rock band song that portrays the passion and bonds of youth
28	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A passionate message that captures the brilliance of youth with a sense of speed
29	KanadeSukima Suichi		A song that portrays farewell and bonds with a precious person
30	the first strong spring windnishina		A heartwarming song that gently wraps the memories of youth
31	HarukaYOASOBI		The classic song “Haruka,” which portrays the bittersweet sadness and hope of graduation
32	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		Soothe the sadness of parting with a song of friendship
33	Sakura rollFunatsu Mahiro		A masterpiece that sings of memories like cherry blossoms in spring
34	together; along with; bothWANIMA		A classic that cheers on life with uplifting lyrics
35	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		A song of farewell and hope, coloring graduation
36	Dream LanternRADWIMPS		A heartwarming masterpiece that captures RADWIMPS’s youth
37	Until we meet againHirai Dai		Dai Hirai's ballad portrays a farewell and the hope of reunion.
38	GloriousBE:FIRST		An anthem that celebrates effort, with the powerful push to keep you moving forward
39	It’s okayji ma ma		A heartwarming classic by jimama from Okinawa
40	See you again.THE FRANK VOX		From Kansai, a graduation song praying for a reunion
41	1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism		A love story traced like a life on film
42	My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi		Cherishing the bonds of friendship, we walk toward the future.
43	Promise ~promises~EXILE		A moving ballad of parting and reunion, bound by a strong bond
44	German irisHinatazaka46		Depicting unfinished emotions and a farewell to youth
45	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		A song of courage whose moving vocals shake the heart
46	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song about being yourself, gifted for graduation season
47	globeYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu to produce the theme song for a Hayao Miyazaki film
48	treasurewacci		An inspiring song that encourages the courage to pursue your dreams
49	Futabaaimyon		An anthem of support that portrays the anxieties and hopes of being eighteen
50	Song of SpringFujihara Sakura		A moving song that expresses hope and farewell in a spring melody
51	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		A moving song that resonates in the heart for graduation and new departures
52	A bouquet for meAdo		A song that encourages you and helps you take a new step forward
53	See you again.kawanishi natsuki		Kawanishi from Nara sings a song of his hometown.
54	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		Ai Kawashima’s graduation song: memories and hope for the future
55	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s moving ballad, a masterpiece that depicts friendship
56	JourneyFuji Kaze		A message to graduates, a song of hope for walking forward
57	Precious FeelingsRIEHATA		RIEHAT conveys emotions through song—an anthem of support filled with gratitude for their teammates.
58	Moon in CairoBoku ga mitakatta aozora		A graduation song resounding in the winter blue sky
59	This is me ~Poem of Promise~RIKU		RIKU writes an original poem of self-affirmation
60	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		Bouquet, Hikaru Utada’s masterpiece of farewell and gratitude
61	Graduation Song ~Let Me Say Thank You Over and Over~GReeeeN		A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of graduation and gratitude
62	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s classic that gives courage and hope
63	Loved oneFOMARE		An emotional graduation song by the Gunma band FOMARE
64	DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A departure song that inspires courage and hope
65	Waiting for flowersKihara Rui		A ballad imbued with Atsu Mizuno’s wish for a reunion
66	horizonback number		Youth that looks forward, nourished by lost dreams
67	DreamerJO1		An anthem cheering on those who chase their dreams, the courage to move forward
68	Embrace the presentsatō moka		A wistful song that embraces the present at graduation
69	Blue BenchSasuke		Bittersweet memories of love, thoughts of a lost romance
70	When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s famous song that sings of springtime farewells and new departures
71	YuiriMurayama Yuiri		A moving ballad by Sayaka Murayama, who is graduating from AKB48
72	YELLikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s moving graduation song
73	horsetailnishina		The theme song that, after enduring winter, sings of hope for spring.
74	StoryAI		A moving, heart-stirring song that encourages you to take a new step forward
75	crossroadYUI		YUI’s warm songs portray life’s crossroads.
76	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s classic conveys eternal love and gratitude.
77	oneselfTani Yuuki		My Own Self: A Song to Encourage the Days of Youth
78	Bye, see you again sometime!Yonezu Kenshi		The theme song of Kenshi Yonezu’s story of growth and reunion
79	cheerMarushii		An anthem for those who strive, delivered by Marcy.
80	Song of LifeSakushi: Miyabi / Sakkyoku: Muramatsu Takatsugu		A heartwarming song that conveys the preciousness of life and gratitude
81	18imase		A forward-looking youth, an encouraging song by imase
82	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		A moving graduation: a song of tears and friendship
83	1096Cody Rī (Ri)		Cody・Lee (Li)’s graduation song “1096” is moving.
84	THANXWANIMA		WANIMA’s gratitude song “THANX” is perfect for graduation season.
85	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A graduation song by Spitz that sings of hope and memories
86	Country RoadHon’na Yoko		The Appeal of Studio Ghibli’s Graduation Songs
87	spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira		A bittersweet spring story on the eve of graduation
88	Dream Deliverynaniwa danshi		A Naniwa Danshi song that depicts friendship and encouragement
89	Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM		Conveying emotions through the graduation song “Sakanaide” (Don’t Bloom)
90	Thank youikimonogakari		A song of love and gratitude that supports one another, and the importance of everyday life
91	companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi		Sing about the bonds with your companions and convey the depth of your friendship.
92	Thank youSUPER BEAVER		A song that teaches the importance of words of gratitude
93	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s moving graduation song “Haruka”
94	proofflumpool		flumpool’s graduation song is moving
95	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		A moving masterpiece that portrays friendship and graduation
96	No matter how smallwacci		An encouraging song by wacci that expresses the courage to face one’s weakness
97	Sky-blue DaysSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s youth graduation song, a song of parting and hope
98	Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A Song of Gratitude for Graduation and Hope for the Future
99	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A song that sings of gratitude to friends and the emotion of graduation
100	Song of the Lunchbox — A Letter to YouHanzaki Yoshiko		I feel my mother's love through the bento song.
101	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		A song of farewell and gratitude that resonates with the heart
102	STARTING OVERLittle Glee Monster		A vocally demanding song that supports graduation
103	I feel like taking the long way home.Nogizaka 46		A song with bittersweet lyrics and a hopeful melody that accompanies you through times of transition.
104	To the days without a nameyama		yama’s first graduation song, a track that colors youth
105	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A moving song that sings of farewell and gratitude
106	graduation songwhiteeeen		The moving song by whiteeen, GReeeeN’s junior sister group
107	March 9Fujimaki Ryota		A song of departure resonates in the heart, a melody of hope.
108	Let the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamada		Yoshida Yamada’s moving song “Sakura Bloom”
109	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		A poignant love song depicting Takanori Kawasaki’s graduation
110	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		A heartfelt song portraying farewells and new beginnings in spring
111	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		An inspiring song that portrays the growth and challenges of young people
112	The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46		A song that thinks about the meaning of farewell in a positive way
113	Sakuraayaka		A moving song that captures the joy and loneliness of graduation
114	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK spring cheer song
115	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		An inspiring anthem for a new beginning, moving
116	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s graduation song, a voice that resonates with the heart
117	Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī		A graduation song by Chatmonchy that resonates with the heart
118	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s famous songs, Sotsugyo and Sakura
119	Tomoë GakuenFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Tomoe Gakuen” is the theme song for the biographical drama about Tetsuko Kuroyanagi.
120	GraduationKobukuro		Kobukuro’s moving graduation song
121	Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG		Farewells are a shining step toward a new beginning.
122	Cherry blossom seasonATSUSHI		A touching graduation song themed around cherry blossoms
123	ONEB’z		Bonds that transcend farewell: the feelings behind B’z’s classic song
124	When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku		A heart-touching graduation song by Hitsujibungaku
125	Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko		A poignant graduation song for a departed friend, by Mikiko Hanzaki
126	Petals, heralding the beginningsakura shimeji		A graduation song with a cherry blossom motif, singing of parting and moving forward
127	Sakura AleAdachi Kana		A graduation song depicting cherry blossoms and the growth of high school students
128	SAKURAikimonogakari		Express farewell and new beginnings through a song of cherry blossoms
129	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		Yuri’s graduation song: gratitude and bonds with her parents and friends
130	Kadode no Ippo (feat. CHICO CARLITO)ASOBOiSM		A powerful collaborative song cheering on graduation, a step toward dreams
131	Words of FarewellKaientai		The moving background of Kaientai’s classic song “Okuru Kotoba”
132	Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb		A moving graduation song sung by Hatsune Miku
133	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		Singing of the bittersweet feeling of graduation and of love in the season of cherry blossoms
134	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		A heartwarming song portraying youthful partings and love.
135	No NameASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A moving song that sings of the arrival of spring and the hope of a new life
136	Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48		Season of cherry blossoms, a song of parting and hope
137	Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki		A coming-of-age ballad after graduation, springtime emotions
138	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The main theme song of 'Solanin,' a song of hope and farewell
139	sentimentalculenasm		A guitar piece that beautifully portrays the past and regret
140	Best FriendKiroro		A heartwarming graduation song that sings of gratitude to a best friend
141	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		A poignant song depicting springtime farewells and new encounters
142	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		Suzuki Suzuki’s classic that celebrates the start of spring
143	I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu		Moving songs and music that resonate with the heart
144	cherry blossomKALMA		Graduation season: an anthem cheering on a new first step
145	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		Warm music that sings about the importance of encounters
146	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s message of youth, expressing a longing for freedom
147	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		In the season when the cherry blossoms bloom, Dai Hirai’s songs resonate with my heart.