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 for a dear friend. A graduation song that conveys our gratitude (91–100)
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.
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!”
Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
A song by the idol group Momoiro Clover Z, affectionately known as Momoclo, which was chosen as the theme song for the film “Maku ga Agaru” (The Curtain Rises).
With genuine feelings for friends and memories from youth in their hearts, it conveys a message about stepping into a new world—and it’s a number where Momoclo, usually bursting with energy, deliver a gently sung, heartfelt performance.
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.
Dear my friendsshela
Even if you graduate and have to part ways with your friends, this song will surely keep your bond connected.
It’s a track by shela, a Hokkaido-born singer who is also active as an actress, released in 2005 as her 13th single.
It drew attention when it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “A Woman at a Turning Point.” With its beautiful string tones that draw you in, it’s a refreshing piece.
Parting with friends may be sad, but thanks to “Dear my friends,” you might just be able to wave goodbye with a smile.
