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

SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL

SCANDAL “SAKURA Goodbye” / Sakura Goodbye – Music Video

The second single from Osaka-based girl band SCANDAL.

You might find it familiar since it was also used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” In 2009, as members MAMI and TOMOMI—then still in high school—were about to graduate, they created this song around the theme of “bittersweet memories.” It’s a rocking, high-energy youth anthem that also radiates a touch of fragility and cuteness.

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oneselfTani Yuuki

My True Self – Tani Yuuki [MV]

In March 2020, he posted just a single phrase on TikTok, in May he uploaded a full song to YouTube, and by July he had released his debut single—Tani Yuuki seems to be rocketing up a modern-day Cinderella story.

Here is his youth-filled track, “Jibun Jishin” (“Myself”).

The lyrics feel like they’re cheering on high schoolers at graduation: “You’re probably too scared to face your own weakness to really look at it, but if you can get past that, you’ll become an adult too.” In the near future, these words will surely give you courage and, at times, a gentle push forward.

Among the many graduation songs out there, this is a track that’s certain to linger in everyone’s hearts.

I want to put it into words.Sumioka Rina

Terrace House graduation song — Rina Sumioka “I Want to Put It into Words”

This is a song I really want girls to listen to when they’re about to be separated from someone and want to express their feelings no matter what the outcome may be.

I think there are many people who struggle because they want to say how they feel but can’t find the courage.

Listening to this song made me feel that expressing your feelings is a wonderful thing.

Let’s search for TomorrowHorii Toru, Osawa Tetsunori

EMG3-0181 Let’s Search For Tomorrow [Mixed Chorus, 3 Parts]

This is a three-part mixed-voice choral piece, with lyrics by Toru Hori and music by Tetsunori Osawa, sung as a junior high school teaching material.

Composed in 1989, it is frequently performed, especially in junior high school choral competitions.

Its lyrics also suit graduation ceremonies, making it a popular choice for those occasions as well.

Haru LoveJuliet

Juliet – Haru Love

Juliet’s 2010 track “Haru Love” gives you the hope that you’ll meet again even after graduation.

It’s sad to think that once you graduate and go your separate ways, you won’t see your beloved friends and teachers every day, and you won’t be able to come back to a school full of memories.

But it’s also true that you can’t just stay sad forever.

The song portrays the feeling of putting on a brave face and deciding to keep moving forward from tomorrow so that you can meet again with a smile.

Link arms with your friends, share your loneliness with each other, and sing with the wish that you’ll reunite in the future.

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The season of farewellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Season of Goodbyes”

It’s a love song that expresses the bittersweet feelings toward an upperclassman I’ve always liked who is graduating.

I’ve been watching this senior I’ve cared about for so long, but I just couldn’t confess my feelings, and today they’re finally graduating.

It’s a sad yet sweet youth love song, so as you listen, you’ll find many lyrics you can relate to.

Goodbyes are the first step forward.morioni

morioni “Goodbye Is When We Start Walking” Official Music Video (Full)

The opening lyric of this song, “It wasn’t by chance that we met,” is so lovely.

When this song plays at graduation, all the good memories come flooding back and tears start to flow.

Even though graduations are already emotional, I felt that playing this song would draw out even more tears and make it an even more memorable ceremony.