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

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.

TwilightGOING UNDER GROUND

GOING UNDER GROUND – Twilight (Music Video)

GOING UNDER GROUND takes its name from the song of the same title by the British rock band THE JAM.

They’re loved for their straightforward, fresh lyrics and melodies that evoke youthful memories, along with their dynamic sound.

People talk about “setting off on a journey” as if it were easy, but finding the courage to step into a different world isn’t so simple, is it? Still, when you listen to this song, it feels like you can cherish those slightly lonely days and gain the strength to move forward with vigor and grace.

Keep the message close to your heart: you are the protagonist of your own story.

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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.

Somewhere on this EarthSakushi Miura Keiko • Sakkyoku Wakamatsu Kan

Somewhere on this Earth

“Somewhere on This Earth” is a choral piece with lyrics by Keiko Miura and music by Kan Wakamatsu.

Because its lyrics portray the feelings of young people setting out on their respective paths, it is often sung at elementary and junior high school graduation ceremonies.

As the song builds from a gentle opening to a powerful chorus, listeners can reflect on their own school days.

The beautifully resonant, flowing piano intertwined with the chorus creates a grand symphony that is sure to move its audience.

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Graduation PhotoArai Yumi

Graduation Photograph / Sotsugyou Shashin

The song “Sotsugyo Shashin,” composed by Yumi Arai, has long been cherished by many high school students as a graduation ceremony standard.

Its gentle melody and lyrics that capture a fleeting moment of youth quietly resonate with students facing parting.

For those who carry feelings of unease and loneliness while harboring hopes for a new life, it can be called a song that connects them to hope.

The warmth and strength conveyed through Yuming’s voice are sure to gently encourage high schoolers during their sensitive years.

Beloved across generations, this piece is a timeless classic that will remain in the hearts of young people as they continue walking toward the future.