[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/Exit Songs for Graduation Ceremonies – Classic & Latest BGM (71–80)
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.
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
In the season when spring cherry blossoms are in full bloom, Dai Hirai’s music truly touches the heart.
It beautifully sings of the sadness of graduation and parting, as well as the hope for new beginnings, gently enveloping listeners.
Set to the tender tones of piano and strings, the lyrics—woven with cherished memories and dreams for the future—leave a lasting impression.
Released in February 2022, this song is also included on the album “LOVE+PEACE.” It’s perfect for moments like graduation and entrance ceremonies.
With a heartwarming melody that feels like a send-off to those embarking on a new chapter, it resonates deeply.
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
Motohiro Hata’s “Aogeba Aozora” is a perfect song for entering and exiting a graduation ceremony.
The interplay of his guitar and piano creates a soothing soundscape that accentuates the song’s bittersweet tone.
The lyrics carry both hope for graduation and the sadness of parting, resonating deeply with listeners.
His warm vocals vividly convey the feelings of saying goodbye to friends, and Hata’s straightforward voice is sure to give you a gentle push forward.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK’s “C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.”, where English and Japanese lyrics intersect.
This song was written by the band’s vocalist, Taka, for his friends.
It’s also famous for the title “C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.” representing the initials of those friends.
The track is included on ONE OK ROCK’s fifth album, Zankyo Reference.
Graduation often means the pain of parting with friends.
This song will support your heart.
Graduation, goodbye.haji→
Hajime, who calls himself a “singer-song entertainer,” is active in a variety of fields, including YouTuber, TikToker, and running a music café bar.
“Sotsugyo Sayonara” carefully depicts the heartache of going separate ways while conveying a message of accepting farewells positively and turning them into nourishment for a new departure.
Listening to the lyrics—like a snapshot from a page of youth—brings back many memories to the heart.
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya
It’s a pure love song that lets you pour out your feelings at graduation so you won’t have any regrets.
Written by singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki from Tochigi Prefecture—also known for the massive hit “Mahō no Jūtann” (“Magic Carpet”)—the track was released as a single in 2021.
The gentle resonance of the acoustic guitar alone can move you to tears.
And while I called it a “love song” earlier, it’s not just about romance; it can also be received as a song addressed to family and teachers.
It’s a beautiful ballad we’d love those setting off into the future to hear.
Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru
Ochiai Wataru’s 2022 number “Tomodachiya Karane” brings tears to your eyes as it evokes days spent with friends.
The lyrics vividly look back on memories many of us likely shared with friends in our school days, resonating even more deeply as they overlap with our own experiences.
The Kansai-dialect phrasing adds a warm touch.
Even if you think you’ll meet again, you can’t see each other every day like in school—this song gently stays close to that budding loneliness while warmly watching over each person’s future.
If it plays during the entrance or exit scenes, many people won’t be able to hold back their tears!
