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 (81–90)
A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket
This pop tune by Sonar Pocket vividly sings about memories from a youth spent with cherished friends.
Nostalgic scenes from student life are depicted with rich emotion, and the unshakable bond with friends who have gone their separate ways is strikingly portrayed.
Released in February 2009, the song is also included on the album “Sonapokeism ①: The Shape of Happiness,” and is often performed at graduation ceremonies and farewell parties.
It’s a heartwarming piece meant to be listened to while thinking of friends who now live far away.
From inside the windowBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s release “From the Window” is a song that beautifully portrays farewells and new beginnings from school days.
The lyrics, which weave together gratitude for friends and hopes for the future, are perfect for graduation milestones.
With its easy-to-sing melody and memorable vocal lines, it wraps feelings of loneliness in warmth.
In particular, the part that appears toward the end is sure to resonate with hearts standing before a farewell.
Why not dedicate this song, which carries friendship into the future, to your friends?
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.
The Song of BeginningsTHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE
Hajimari no Uta is a gently soothing song with a mood unlike anything THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE has released before.
Spring brings moving up to a new grade, leaving home to live on your own, or starting your first job—times that can come with worries and uncertainty.
In those moments, this number softly nudges you forward, telling you, “You’re not alone,” and “Somewhere out there, there are friends thinking of you.” As you listen to the message woven through its comforting vocals, you’ll be reminded anew of the importance of friendship.
366 daysHY
A poignant heartbreak song from Okinawan band HY.
It’s filled with deep feelings for a former lover, and the lyric “I never knew love could hurt this much” resonates deeply.
The track was included on the album HeartY, released in April 2008, and was also chosen as the theme song for the film Threads of Red (Akai Ito).
In addition, it was used in commercials and has been loved by many.
This is a song that stays close to those who have experienced the pain of heartbreak or are trying to overcome a parting with someone dear.
HY’s warm vocals and piercing lyrics are sure to soothe the hearts of listeners.
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.
A farewell song for a dear friend. A graduation song that conveys our gratitude (91–100)
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.
