A farewell song for a dear friend—an uplifting graduation song that conveys heartfelt gratitude.
Graduation season is exciting as you set off for a new environment, but it also leaves you feeling a bit sentimental about parting with friends.
Even though you know in your head that graduation doesn’t mean saying goodbye forever, it’s natural to feel lonely or anxious.
In this article, we introduce songs that capture the many feelings you have for the friends you’ve always shared fun times with.
We’ve gathered plenty of heartfelt graduation friendship songs that are perfect for telling your friends, “We’ll always be friends even if we’re apart,” and for expressing your gratitude for everything up to now.
Be sure to find your favorite track and send it to your friends.
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A farewell song to give to a dear friend. A graduation song that conveys feelings of gratitude (71–80)
The happiest treasuresutopuri
Strawberry Prince (StPri) is a six-member entertainment group formed by members who were active mainly on video-sharing platforms as singers and gaming streamers.
Their 27th single, “Saikou no Takaramono” (“The Most Wonderful Treasure”), opens with a striking intro featuring a driving beat and catchy guitar riffs.
Its lyrics, which express gratitude for an irreplaceable bond and the youth they dashed through together, seem to align perfectly with the message you’d want to share on a bright day marking a new beginning.
It’s a cute pop tune that would be a blast for everyone to sing together at karaoke after graduation.
KanadeSukima Suichi
Characterized by heartfelt lyrics and a warm melody, this song centers on themes of parting and bonds with someone special.
It begins with a farewell scene at the ticket gate and, while depicting the other person’s growth and the changes in their relationship, expresses the desire to stay connected through music.
Released in March 2004 as Sukima Switch’s second single, it was featured as an insert song in the film “Rough” and used as the theme song for the drama “Sotsu Uta.” It’s a perfect track for graduation and send-off seasons, and is recommended when you want to convey your gratitude to someone important.
cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S
With a warm, heartfelt vocal that resonates deeply, this song gently wraps gratitude for a graduating friend and the sorrow of parting.
Set against the season of dancing cherry blossoms, it conveys wishes of celebration for a new beginning.
Released in February 2009, it was chosen as the ending theme for NTV’s “Yokohama International Women’s Ekiden.” The powerful message of FUNKY MONKEY BABYS blends beautifully with its catchy melody.
This track is perfect for moments when you want to reaffirm the bond with a dear friend or express your appreciation.
It also makes a moving choice as background music for graduation ceremonies or farewell gatherings.
A farewell song to give to a dear friend. A graduation song that conveys feelings of gratitude (81–90)
At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks
Among the friends who have faced various challenges together throughout school life, I think there are some who feel not just like close friends, but also like rivals.
This song is filled with a burning determination to charge forward on the path you’ve chosen, without showing any weakness to those friends who are both your companions and your good rivals.
Having someone you can call a rival becomes a source of strength and motivation for yourself.
It’s a song that conveys a resolve to your rival—not “for the sake of my friends,” but “I’ll work hard so I won’t lose to them!”
Precious friendSakushi: Itsumi Ryūichirō / Sakkyoku: Furukawa Tatsuya
Here’s an introduction to a moving song that’s being performed more and more often at kindergarten graduation ceremonies.
The lyrics were written by Ryuichiro Henmi, an active video director, and the music was composed by Tatsuya Furukawa, known in the game music world.
Created in 2009 as part of Benesse’s kindergarten graduation support campaign, the song was sung in the 2013 school year by children at 5,071 kindergartens nationwide—about 250,000 kids—and its cumulative CD shipments have surpassed one million.
The lyrics weave in specific episodes from kindergarten life—like getting back up after falling during a sports day thanks to friends’ cheers, or making up after a fight—which deeply resonate.
It was also used in a TV commercial in 2014, bringing it into many homes alongside touching graduation scenes.
With a bright melody tinged with a hint of poignancy, the tune suits a wide range of moments, from entrance music to slideshow background tracks.
It’s a perfect song for a graduation ceremony where you want to express gratitude to friends and teachers.
March 9Remioromen
It’s one of those songs that you can almost always count on hearing during graduation season.
The lyrics aren’t overtly about friendship, but there’s no doubt it’s a graduation song you’ll want to listen to with your friends.
Even if your paths diverge, it’s a track that lets you reaffirm an unchanging bond.
Love SongGReeeeN
A heartwarming message song that captures pure gratitude toward someone.
The lyrics, which express feelings for the other person with frank honesty, and the melody wrapped in gentleness resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in May 2007, the song was featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Uta Sta!!” and Fuji TV’s “Ken Shimura no Daijoubu Da II,” and was also used in commercials for Hoyu’s “Beauteen.” Singing of a love that deepens over time, this track is recommended as a gift for special occasions when you want to say thank you—such as graduations, weddings, and birthdays.