[Touching] Entrance/Exit Songs for Graduation Ceremonies: Classics & the Latest BGM
A graduation ceremony marks the culmination of school life and the start of a new chapter.
It’s a milestone event filled with the sadness of parting and the excitement of a new life.
To make the ceremony even more moving, music is essential.
Entrance and exit songs are important, of course, and so are the farewell songs played by the underclassmen.
In this article, we’ve gathered popular graduation songs that are perfect for entrances, exits, and farewells.
Put care into your song selection so you can create a performance that will become a lifelong memory.
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[Touching] Entrance and Exit Songs for Graduation Ceremonies: Classics & Latest BGM (61–70)
It’s okayji ma ma
The song from Taiyo Yakuhin’s 2009 commercial, which became famous as a “tear-jerking CM,” also gained attention when cast members reportedly broke into tears upon hearing it on the Nippon TV program “Gyoretsu no Dekiru Horitsu Sodanjo.” Its lyrics resonate not only with friends who have shared joys and sorrows and walked together, but also with teachers, parents, and many others.
Above all, the gentle voice of Okinawa-based singer-songwriter jimama strikes a chord in the heart.
It’s a classic track you’ll want to remember as a graduation song.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
A title like “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” (“We Should Be Able to Fly”) feels like it could make a graduation ceremony even more moving… it has that kind of dramatic quality, doesn’t it? As one of Spitz’s signature songs, this track is sure to elevate the graduation mood without a doubt.
Somber is fine too, but sending everyone off straight and positively like this song does is also a great choice.
cherry blossomKALMA
KALMA’s 2021 track “Sakura” lets you make your entrance and exit with both smiles and tears.
Every graduate knows the feeling: it’s lonely to part from friends and the fun days you’ve shared, and the future can be scary.
Even so, the lyrics depict looking ahead and stepping forward, believing the future will shine.
Its bright melody makes you want to smile—especially because it’s the last day.
It might be nice to have everyone sing along to the song as you exit!
spring skySuzuki Suzuki
Here is “Haruzora,” an inspiring song by the brother duo Suzuki Suzuki—made up of older brother Tomu and younger brother Seina—that feels perfect for a graduation ceremony.
Their somewhat unusual unit name, Suzuki Suzuki, was actually given to them by Masahiro Nakai, formerly of SMAP.
The lyrics look back on student days, with episodes that make you think, “Yeah, that happened,” and are easy to relate to.
For some people, words like notebook, chime, and blazer become distant once they graduate from high school.
It’s a highly recommended track that makes the perfect BGM—the kind that can move you to tears just by listening.
Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy
Sakura no Ame is a song released on Niconico in February 2008 by halyosy, who used Hatsune Miku for the vocals.
It generated a huge response, was adapted into a novel in 2012 and a film in 2016, and has continued to spread as a beloved classic, now performed in choruses and ensembles by high school students across Japan.
The small, everyday moments of school life become irreplaceable memories that will color the future ahead… It’s a worldview that seems to gently give us courage.
Stand by MeSaucy Dog
A heartwarming ballad by Saucy Dog that portrays memories of youth and the struggles of growing up! Featured on the album “Blue Period,” this track stands out with its gentle melody and emotionally rich vocals.
It delicately expresses small escapist wishes in everyday life, along with anxieties and hopes for the future, resonating with many listeners.
Released as a digital single in September 2019, it’s also a fan favorite at live shows.
Perfect for graduation season and for anyone feeling uneasy about a new environment, this song carries an uplifting message that with friends by your side, you can overcome anything—and it’s sure to give you courage.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
This is a song whose powerful vocals by Motohiro Hata loosen the tear ducts.
Whether for an entrance, an exit, or as a send-off song, I think it will sound moving in any scene.
If this chorus plays at a graduation ceremony, I’m not confident I won’t cry—and I can proudly recommend it.
It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to hear on a once-in-a-lifetime special day.