Tear-jerking classic graduation songs! Recommended tracks for graduation movie BGM

One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “One More”

This song is characterized by a powerful, uplifting message and an approachable melody.

It sings of the courage to pursue your dreams and the importance of bonds with friends, giving hope to those who listen.

Released in August 2010, the track drew attention as the support song for the 92nd National High School Baseball Championship in the summer.

The music video featured professional baseball player Masahiro Tanaka, which became a hot topic.

It’s a song that instills a positive mindset in students nearing graduation and people facing new challenges.

When you encounter hardships, why not listen to this song and draw courage from it?

road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE

EXILE / Michi (Short Ver.)

EXILE’s song that evokes many associations just from its title, “Path.” Released in 2007 as EXILE’s 23rd single, its lyrics can be read as a heartbreak song, yet they also cut deep as a farewell to friends setting off on their own separate paths after graduation.

With a beautifully crafted melody, it’s perfect as background music for graduation ceremonies.

But read the lyrics and sing it, and you’ll undoubtedly be moved to tears—an emotional song for sure.

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spring skySuzuki Suzuki

【Graduation】Spring Sky – Suzuki Suzuki【Official Music Video】

In the moving graduation season, Suzuki Suzuki’s “Haruzora” feels like a gift.

The song features a warm melody and lyrics that weave together the irreplaceable moments of student life.

If you choose it as BGM for a graduation video, it will touch viewers’ hearts and bring tears to their eyes.

Tomu and Seina’s clear vocals beautifully express both the bittersweetness and the hope of graduation.

“Haruzora,” a song that gently accompanies a page of youth, is a perfect fit for graduation video BGM.

Live in the present.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Live in the present.” Music Video

“Living in the Present” by Saucy Dog features a moving melody and positive lyrics.

Filled with passion for club activities and school life, it was also chosen as the support song for the 101st All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

It’s a perfect track for graduates who are powerfully reflecting on their days at school and taking their first steps toward the future.

Listening to it will surely fill you with warm energy.

A great choice for a graduation video soundtrack!

Hey, my friendMr.forute

Mr. Fōrute – Hey, My Friend [Official Music Video]

A song that’s perfect for the milestone of graduation is Mr.

Forte’s “Hey, My Friend.” Released in 2021, this track is up-tempo yet features a melody that evokes the bittersweetness of friendship, making it ideal for farewell moments.

Capturing unforgettable school days, the song is sure to inspire and move not only graduates but everyone who listens.

I recommend “Hey, My Friend” as background music to brighten up your graduation video.

the first strong spring windnishina

nishina – First Spring Storm [Official Video]

Nishina’s “Haru Ichiban” is a perfect song for a graduation movie soundtrack.

Depicting sweet memories from school days and feelings for a love that never reached its destination, the song deepens the bittersweet mood of graduation season.

Nishina’s translucent voice in harmony with the acoustic guitar feels as pleasant as a wind announcing the arrival of spring, leading listeners back to their youthful days.

When it plays over footage paired with words of gratitude and farewell, it creates a sense of intimacy that makes you feel as if you’re right there.

So, why not send a message to someone special, carried on the melody of “Haru Ichiban”?

Kitearashi

ARASHI – Kite [Official Music Video]

A grand message song by Arashi that you’ll want to give to friends setting off on a new chapter.

Like a kite catching the wind and soaring high, it portrays the resolve to move forward despite uncertainty.

There’s a warmth in this song that gently watches over that figure and gives a soft push from behind.

The single “Kite,” released in 2020, was written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu as the “NHK 2020 Song.” It was also aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” making it beloved across generations.

Parting with friends is lonely, but the sentiment embedded in this work—“we’re connected no matter where we are”—will surely reach their hearts.

If everyone sings it together at a farewell party, it becomes the perfect cheer, powerfully supporting the future of the one setting out.