Tear-jerking classic graduation songs! Recommended tracks for graduation movie BGM
At graduation, it’s common to give a graduation video: from graduates to the teachers who supported them, from teachers to their students, or from current students to the graduating class.
A slideshow that looks back on memories or a message video dedicated to those who helped you is perfect for expressing gratitude.
But one thing many people struggle with when making such videos is choosing the BGM.
So, here are some songs that are perfect for the upcoming graduation season! Pick one track that conveys your feelings.
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Crying with classic graduation songs! Recommended tracks for graduation movie BGM (151–160)
Song of the Lunchbox — A Letter to YouHanzaki Yoshiko
It portrays the daily act of making lunchboxes with love and was also featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” It’s a heartwarming song that brings back memories of everyday mornings, whether listened to by parents or graduating students.
It fills you with gratitude for your parents.
It’s the perfect song to say “thank you” at this milestone.
Graduation song, friends’ song19
As graduation draws near, even the ordinary days turn into memories and become precious.
A perfect song for such a time is 19’s “Graduation Song, Friends’ Song.” It’s a track that many people have undoubtedly related to through its lyrics.
Passwordsakura shimeji
Aikotoba is filled with down-to-earth words.
It’s a song released by the folk duo Sakura Shimeji.
Toshiharu Naka, who has produced numerous hit songs, wrote it as a heartfelt cheer for high school students who were his peers at the time.
Thanks to that, it succeeds in portraying the delicate emotions you can only feel in high school.
With its Japanese-inspired sound, it should pair well with calm, understated videos.
The music video, which makes clever use of reverse playback, might also be a helpful reference.
Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko
A deeply impactful song that feels like it’s sung to someone you’ll never meet again, piercing straight into the heart.
Even as it conveys regret and sorrow, the lyrics distinctively paint gentle scenes of spring.
The story of “farewell,” told in a beautifully clear voice, is enough to move you to tears.
In conclusion
We’ve showcased plenty of songs—from timeless graduation classics to the latest releases. Did you find a new favorite? We picked tracks that capture a variety of emotions, so there should be one that fits you perfectly. Use this article as a guide to finish your wonderful movie.