[Recommended for High School Students] New Graduation Songs & Classic Tearjerkers Collection

Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei

[MV] A Classroom in Blue / Suisei Hoshimachi (hololive × HoneyWorks) [#HoloHani Original]

A song by Suisei Hoshimachi that sings about the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship.

The lyrics, themed around memories and bonds from school days, resonate deeply with listeners.

Suisei’s pure, radiant vocals amplify the emotional message.

Released in February 2024 and included on HoroHani-gaoka High School, this piece has drawn attention as one track from the Hololive x HoneyWorks collaboration album.

It’s a perfect song for those facing graduation or a new beginning, encouraging reflection on the past while inspiring hope for the future.

It’s also ideal for expressing gratitude to friends, teachers, and family.

GraduationKobukuro

Kobukuro “Graduation”

Kobukuro’s 2020 release bears the straightforward title “Graduation.” Given Kobukuro’s naturally beautiful harmonies, it makes for a wonderful choral piece as well.

The arrangement even weaves in school chime sounds during the interlude and ending—such a nice touch.

Since the song was written with the hope that it would be sung at graduation ceremonies, the CD single also includes a choral version performed by the Suginami Children’s Choir.

I truly hope you’ll sing this song and make it part of your irreplaceable memories.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Hajime → Graduation Goodbye.

If you live long enough, you’ll experience meetings and partings over and over again.

That’s what this song conveys.

Parting is very sad and lonely, but it makes me feel encouraged—as if I can face forward and walk my own new path.

It’s a song I want people to listen to when they’ve lost confidence in their future.

Hymn to the EarthŌki Atsuo, Satō Makoto

Hymn to the Earth (with lyrics)

Composed by Makoto Sato with lyrics by Atsuo Oki, the finale of the cantata “Song of the Earth” for mixed chorus and orchestra was created in 1962.

Although it is one of the pieces included in “Song of the Earth,” this particular movement is often performed on its own and is frequently sung at junior high school choral competitions and graduation ceremonies.

In 2003, the Japanese jazz band PE’Z released a single featuring a jazz arrangement of the piece as the title track.

spring skySuzuki Suzuki

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

Along with the arrival of a new season, there’s a song that lingers in the ears of graduates: Haruzora by Suzukisuzuki.

The brothers’ clear harmonies resonate with high school students taking their first steps into a new life as spring begins.

The lyrics capture days spent at school and the emotions of partings and new encounters to come, bringing back the smiles and tears of those moments each time you listen.

The dramatic music video is also a highlight, gently encouraging everyone as they spread their wings toward the future.

Let Haruzora, a song that colors youth, etch the moment of graduation into an everlasting memory.

The cherry blossoms bloom.ET-KING

ET-KING / Sakura Saku

This song is less about oneself and more about the feelings of cheering on someone precious.

When I listened to it, countless memories with the first friends I made after joining the class came flooding back, and I was deeply moved.

I thought that even just playing it as background music at a graduation ceremony would create a wonderful atmosphere and be sure to move people.

If I can laughUrufuruzu

Ulfuls – If I Can Laugh

Graduation is the start of a new future, but at the same time it means saying goodbye to familiar school buildings and friends.

In moments like that, Ulfuls’ “Waraereba” (If We Can Smile) sends warm encouragement and cheers.

It was even featured in commercials supporting exam-takers, and it conveys a powerful sense that you can stand up no matter how many times you stumble.

With Ulfuls’ characteristic straightforward and strong lyrics, the song stands beside high school students taking their first steps into the future, becoming the perfect cheer to color their smiling farewells.

Listening to this track can turn the sadness of parting into a smile and help you move forward with a positive outlook.