[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.

Playlist

[Touching] Entrance/Exit Songs for Graduation Ceremonies: Classics & the Latest BGM
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that sings of the feelings of an 18-year-old
2	cherry blossomberii guddoman		A cheer song of farewells and smiles in the season when petals dance
3	evening primroseNovelbright		A poignant love song of moving farewells and reunions
4	Sakuraayaka		Ayaka’s heartwarming song that conveys the emotion of graduation
5	OrangeSPYAIR		A SPYAIR masterpiece that depicts parting and reunion, and the light of youth
6	My StoryINI		An anthem that cheers on the courage to step into the future
7	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s moving cheer song
8	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		An NHK drama theme support song that encourages moving forward in life
9	Until the day we meet againyuzu		A song of parting and hope, a song of reunion
10	Last teenYuika		A down-to-earth song that captures both the anxieties and the hopes of turning 20
11	HappinessShenelu		Che’Nelle’s iconic song that colors the emotion of graduation ceremonies
12	Thank youikimonogakari		The moving song “YELL” by Ikimono-gakari
13	Aida ‘Triumphal March’Giuseppe Verdi		Triumphal March Adorning Victory and Glory
14	Pavane for a Dead PrincessMaurice Ravel		Ravel’s beautiful masterpiece imbued with a sense of melancholy.
15	String Quartet No. 2, Movement III: “Nocturne”Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin		Borodin’s heartwarming string quartet
16	Song of DepartureNattyPatty		A heartwarming song that moves people at the kindergarten graduation ceremony
17	Symphonic Poem “Finlandia”Jean Sibelius		Music of Finland’s resistance and hope
18	Opera ‘Lohengrin’ – Elsa’s Procession to the CathedralRichard Wagner		Wagner’s Lohengrin: Premiere and Music
19	Symphony No. 2, Movement IIISergei Rachmaninov		Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, an inspiring masterpiece
20	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s famous song that depicts parting and reunion with the cherry blossoms.
21	Kitearashi		A cheer for a colleague embarking on a new chapter
22	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A rock song that portrays the joy and growth of life
23	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		Moving forward with faith in yourself at a crossroads in life
24	Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu		Yuzu 'Friend ~Time of Departure~' resonates in the heart
25	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		A moving song that sings of a bittersweet farewell and the passage of time
26	horizonback number		An anthem to overcome setbacks on the path to your dreams
27	We againSG		Graduation song by a multinational vocal SG
28	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		A graduation song that sings about the love and support of someone special
29	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		A song of gratitude and growth inspires the graduates
30	Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach		Bach, the Father of Music: Air on the G String
31	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A graduation song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of spring
32	HarukaYOASOBI		ikura's “Haruka,” a moving song depicting a graduation scene
33	Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach		Introducing popular masterpieces composed by Bach
34	JourneyFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s gentle singing voice wraps around the heart.
35	Spring ThiefYorushika		Spring Thief blends anime and real-life scenery.
36	KanadeSukima Suichi		A heartwarming song by Sukima Switch that portrays parting and reunion, as well as growth.
37	Farewell SongFrederic Chopin		Chopin’s beautiful piano solo piece “Farewell Étude”
38	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		Song of friendship, even when apart our hearts remain connected
39	CanonJohann Pachelbel		Pachelbel’s Canon, a popular masterpiece
40	Spring from “The Four Seasons”Antonio Vivaldi		Vivaldi’s Spring, perfect for graduation ceremonies
41	If you laugh at the skywacci		A tear-jerking wacci masterpiece that cheers on your efforts
42	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		A song that expresses gratitude to friends and a positive outlook
43	Best FriendKiroro		A classic graduation song, a masterpiece that sings of friendship
44	treasurewacci		An inspiring song that encourages the courage to pursue your dreams
45	March 9Remioromen		The graduation song “March 9” is a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
46	Loved oneFOMARE		An emotional graduation song by the Gunma band FOMARE
47	Bye, my friendbokula.		The bittersweetness of youth, bokula.’s masterpiece
48	Song of BeginningsGReeeeN		A heartwarming song that supports a new step forward
49	Graduation song made with everyoneberii guddoman		A graduation song to encourage students during the COVID-19 pandemic
50	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A poignant song depicting the bonds with a friend and a farewell
51	The blue sky and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s youth song
52	cherry blossomKobukuro		Kobukuro’s “Sakura” is a graduation-themed encouragement song.
53	Song of DepartureMr.Children		A song that gives hope and courage for a new departure
54	Correct Answer (18FES ver.)RADWIMPS		A moving song that captures the feelings of being 18
55	Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A graduation song that conveys gratitude
56	To us who are setting offUmikura Ryota		A graduation song depicting Ryota Kaizo’s youth
57	ariosoJ.S.Bach		Bach’s beautiful prayer music
58	Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” Movement II: AdagioLudwig van Beethoven		Beethoven’s “Emperor” Second Movement is tranquil.
59	It’s okaywacci		As a fight song, a piece that stays close to people’s hearts
60	FriendKetsumeishi		A moving song about parting ways with a friend
61	one’s true feelingssumika		A song about the bonds with companions and the courage to look forward
62	Sky-blue DaysSHISHAMO		A youth song that sings of the loneliness of graduation and the anxiety about the future
63	threadSuda Masaki × Ishizaki Hyui		A moving ballad by Masaki Suda and Huwie Ishizaki
64	It’s okayji ma ma		A moving graduation song by Jimama from Okinawa
65	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A famous Spitz song filled with the emotion of graduation
66	cherry blossomKALMA		A moving song that portrays the hopes and loneliness of graduation
67	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		The graduation song by the brother duo Suzuki Suzuki
68	Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy		Hatsune Miku’s “Sakura no Ame” is a moving song that colors youth.
69	Stand by MeSaucy Dog		A heartwarming song that portrays the anxieties and hopes of youth
70	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		A moving song by Motohiro Hata that resonates with the heart
71	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		A graduation cheer song filled with Taka’s friendship
72	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		In the season when the cherry blossoms bloom, Dai Hirai’s songs resonate with my heart.
73	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		A heartwarming song that moves people at graduation ceremonies
74	Graduation, goodbye.haji→		Haji→’s positive breakup song resonates with my heart.
75	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		A heartfelt song filled with the spirit of graduation
76	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A heartwarming song that sings about memories with friends
77	GraduationKobukuro		A moving masterpiece filled with the spirit of graduation
78	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		A spring song by Yuuri, expressing gratitude to mother and father
79	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		A passionate message to youth, a song of hope and courage
80	Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro		Moved by the dignified figure of a graduate beneath the cherry blossoms
81	The Door to TomorrowKawashima Ai		Ai Kawashima’s classic “I WiSH” is loved across generations.
82	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		A graduation song that resonates with the heart, etching memories into your soul.
83	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		Warm music that sings about the importance of encounters
84	Until we meet againHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s “Mata Au Hi Made” wraps the emotions of graduation.
85	I’m waiting for you.King&Prince		A hopeful song perfect for a graduation ceremony
86	To the days without a nameyama		A timeless song that gently colors the emotions of graduation
87	Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM		A masterpiece that colors the farewell and hope of graduation with music
88	Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku		A moving song that resonates with the hearts of graduates
89	‘Jupiter’ from the suite ‘The Planets’Gustav Holst		Jupiter, the movement from Holst's suite The Planets
90	CanonJohann Pachelbel		Pachelbel’s Canon, a masterpiece of Baroque music
91	Gathering “A” and “I”WEAVER		A graduation song that colors WEAVER’s youth
92	I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48		An inspiring AKB48 graduation support song
93	Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI		A moving graduation song by EXILE ATSUSHI
94	proofflumpool		A song that encourages and supports the heart at graduation
95	Graduation PhotoMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s “Graduation Photo” is a moving masterpiece.
96	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm_RJ3K8faEAdachi Kana		An uplifting graduation support song
97	Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach		A masterpiece whose beautiful melody captures people's hearts
98	Heralding springyama		A classic that sings of urban loneliness and the hope of spring, for the milestones of life
99	The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46		A heart-touching Nogizaka46 song filled with the emotions of graduation
100	graduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUND		A song that freshly conveys the emotion of graduation
101	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A classic song that conveys gratitude and hope at graduation ceremonies
102	DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		The graduation song “Tabidachi” is an anthem that encourages a new first step.
103	oneselfTani Yuuki		A gentle anthem that embraces the feelings of graduation
104	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		A bright song that captures graduation memories in photos
105	The Day of Beginningsiri		On graduation day, a song of hope for a new beginning
106	lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako		A moving song that accompanies the season of meetings and farewells
107	YELLikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari, the classic band whose songs make graduations deeply moving
108	On the Day of Departure		A moving piece that spread nationwide as a junior high school graduation song
109	my manMACK JACK		A passionate message song of friendship and gratitude
110	Run and RunKANA-BOON		A masterpiece that depicts a youthful farewell and hope
111	The happiest treasuresutopuri		A bright, moving graduation song by Sutopuri (Strawberry Prince).
112	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A moving song of graduation and friendship that colors our memories
113	Futabaaimyon		A cheering song from Aimyon for the 18-year-old generation, about growth and hope.