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

Going on to university or junior college, getting a job… Once you graduate from high school and begin walking your own path, some of you may leave your hometown.

You might feel uneasy or lonely at times.

At graduation—the final moments spent with the friends you shared so much time with—your heart is sure to swirl with many emotions: gratitude toward classmates, teachers, and parents, and the joy of stepping closer to adulthood.

In this article, we introduce graduation songs that will be right there with your feelings.

These timeless tunes that resonate with your heart are sure to shine a bright light on your future.

Playlist

[Recommended for High School Students] New Graduation Songs & Classic Tearjerkers Collection
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	IchibanboshiSnow Man		Stand by you, encourage you, you’re not alone
2	FanfareTamaki Kōji		An anthem for life that cheers you on to move forward beyond winning and losing.
3	March 9Remioromen		Celebrate graduation with music that wraps your memories
4	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		A graduation song that portrays Official HIGE DANDism’s dreams and friendship
5	See you again.THE FRANK VOX		A positive farewell message in a graduation song
6	A bouquet for meAdo		Five years since debut, a positive morning cheer song
7	On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi		An inspiring graduation song born at a junior high school in Chichibu
8	On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon		A poignant love song where springtime cherry blossoms intertwine with feelings of romance
9	Us, againSG		A classic song that sings of farewell at graduation and hope
10	JourneyFuji Kaze		Take a New Step with the Graduation Song “Tabiji” (“Journey”)
11	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		An inspiring masterpiece that portrays friendship and farewell
12	The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46		A song that helps you accept heartbreak and farewells and gives you the courage to move forward.
13	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' graduation song is moving.
14	HarukaYOASOBI		YOASOBI's “Haruka” is easy to sing and moving.
15	Letter ~ Dear You at FifteenAnjura Aki		A classic song that celebrates the milestone of high school graduation
16	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		An anthem of support infused with youthful passion, a push toward your dreams
17	Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro		Moriyama Naotaro’s classic song “Sakura” is popular.
18	graduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUND		Celebrating graduation memories and supporting a new step forward
19	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		A heartwarming graduation song filled with gratitude
20	To the days without a nameyama		A heartfelt song that portrays the fleeting nature of youth and the journey of growth
21	Loved oneFOMARE		An emotional graduation song by the Gunma band FOMARE
22	sunflowerAdo		A song that puts into music the desire to live positively.
23	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		An anthem of encouragement for those who chase their dreams
24	1000 daysnozomi		An inspiring song that sings about 1,000 days of youth
25	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that embraces dreams and setbacks, cheering you on through life
26	horizonback number		Even if dreams break, the light can still be seen.
27	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		A song that expresses gratitude to friends and a positive outlook
28	one’s true feelingssumika		I don’t want to give up! Resolve and the power of comrades
29	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		A song of farewell and hope, coloring graduation
30	Joined handsMINAMI		A coming-of-age ballad that holds hands and heads toward the future
31	evening primroseNovelbright		A poignant song depicting farewell and a new beginning
32	GloriousBE:FIRST		An anthem that celebrates effort, with the powerful push to keep you moving forward
33	Last teenYuika		At the end of my teens, singing of the anxieties and expectations of becoming an adult
34	YELLikimonogakari		A heartfelt song about the worries of middle school students
35	To you, my best friend in the worldHakoniiwa Ririi		Hakonowa Lily’s classic that sings of youthful feelings
36	Bye-Good-ByeBE:FIRST		Goodbye, a positive song for a new step forward
37	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		A moving graduation song that sings of the bonds of friendship
38	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A classic song that colors the memories of youth, ‘I Believe I Can Fly’
39	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		Let’s sing with gratitude—thank you.
40	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		An emotional EXILE song—its choral version is powerful too and makes a perfect graduation song.
41	FriendKetsumeishi		A classic song that celebrates the bonds of friendship and a new departure
42	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		A memorable song that gets everyone excited at graduation
43	Let’s go together.GReeeeN		A graduation song of youth that keeps running forward
44	To the futureKiroro		A moving classic famous as a graduation song
45	KanadeSukima Suichi		A moving song that portrays farewell and bonds
46	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A youth song to cheer on new spring beginnings
47	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		Ai Kawashima’s graduation song resonates with the heart.
48	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A spring ballad of melancholy that sings of graduation memories
49	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.hONE OK ROCK		A moving song that expresses friendship and bonds
50	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		A positive cherry blossom song full of bright hope
51	cherry blossomKobukuro		Graduation season, a bittersweet cherry blossom song
52	proofflumpool		A flumpool song filled with feelings of graduation and friendship
53	CHARMWANIMA		WANIMA's cheer song, a masterpiece depicting friendship
54	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		I feel happiness and a sense of connection in Sonoko Inoue’s songs.
55	OrangeSPYAIR		Haikyuu!! theme song, a song of hope that looks ahead
56	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		A song that makes you feel the days you’ve overcome weren’t in vain
57	It’s okaywacci		An anthem cheering on those who strive, and the hopes and anxieties of a new life
58	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		A gem of a song that portrays the bittersweetness of cherry blossoms and youth
59	Until the day we meet againyuzu		Yuzu’s classic song that views parting in a positive light.
60	Stand by MeSaucy Dog		A moving song that portrays the worries and hopes of youth
61	Thank you, and goodbye.koaramōdo		Koala Mode's graduation song resonates with the heart.
62	Song of DepartureAAA		A song of departure, with memories and hope in our hearts
63	pedestrian overpassNogizaka 46		A young person hesitantly taking a step toward the future
64	Please give me wingsakai tori		Takeda Lullaby became famous after being included in school textbooks.
65	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song to celebrate a new departure with friends
66	our daysHey! Say! JUMP		A song that conveys gratitude and heartfelt feelings to a friend
67	Best FriendKiroro		A moving classic for graduation ceremonies: “Best Friend”
68	Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy		'Sakura no Ame' is a moving song of memories.
69	Thank youikimonogakari		Send Ikimonogakari’s classic song of gratitude
70	Words of FarewellKaientai		Takeda Tetsuya’s famous song, a moving graduation anthem
71	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		A heartwarming song portraying youthful partings and love.
72	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s youth song “Seishun.”
73	threadBank Band		A song that sings of the joy of meeting and hopes for the future
74	BELIEVESugimoto Ryuichi		A graduation song that believes in the future and embraces hope
75	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		In the season of cherry blossoms, singing memories of graduation
76	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		Yuuri’s song that sings about gratitude to his parents and everyday happiness
77	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		A famous song that depicts the beauty of cherry blossoms and the emotions of parting.
78	We Look Up to You with Respect		Graduation songs are songs of gratitude and bonds.
79	We againSG		A cheering song that overcomes parting and hopes for a reunion
80	LullabyRADWIMPS		Make goodbyes smile with RADWIMPS’ exhilarating song
81	Sky-blue DaysSHISHAMO		A youth song that sings about memories from school days
82	By My SideOmoinotake		The iconic, youthfully soulful masterpiece by Omoinotake
83	The Door to TomorrowKawashima Ai		The charm of the graduation song “Door to Tomorrow”
84	100% CourageNYC		Lyrics of a courageous anime song that lifts your spirits
85	Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen		A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song
86	Graduation song, friends’ song19		The courage to move forward while cherishing graduation memories
87	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		A heartwarming song that colors the graduation season
88	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		A graduation song that captures the memories of youth
89	GraduationKobukuro		Kobukuro's graduation song is heartwarming.
90	Graduation Goodbyehaji→		A song of courage to overcome meetings and farewells
91	Best friendSonar Pocket		A refreshing graduation song about bonds with friends
92	pupilŌhara Sakurako		Let’s overcome graduation anxieties with Sakurako Ohara’s songs
93	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		An iconic youth anthem that sings of the moving emotions of graduation
94	Tomoë GakuenFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s graduation song “Tomoe Gakuen”
95	Try EverythingDream Ami		The courage to believe in dreams and walk toward the future
96	A Song for Youerica		The true feelings I want to convey on the last day
97	GRADUATIONSBACK-ON		A graduation song that sings of friendship and the courage to face the future
98	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		Warm music that sings about the importance of encounters
99	Until we meet againHirai Dai		A departure song that beautifully expresses parting and hope
100	Good-bye daysYUI		YUI’s gentle song that colors the moment of graduation
101	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		A moving, heartfelt song that colors the memories of graduation
102	Cherry Blossom Rainabuzōbu fiito. hatsune miku		Sakura no Ame sung at graduation ceremonies is moving.
103	Bye, my friendbokula.		Bokula.'s graduation song cheers on青春
104	Love SongKawasaki Takaya		Kawasaki Takaya’s moving song of encouragement
105	Hymn to the EarthŌki Atsuo, Satō Makoto		The moving choral piece “Song of the Earth” is widely sung.
106	TwilightGOING UNDER GROUND		A powerful song that evokes memories of youth
107	If I can laughUrufuruzu		Overcoming the farewells of graduation with a smile
108	Somewhere on this EarthSakushi Miura Keiko • Sakkyoku Wakamatsu Kan		An inspiring song that sings about graduates’ futures and hopes
109	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		Graduation songs resonate in the hearts of youth
110	My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi		A graduation where we cherish memories with friends, express gratitude, and support each other.
111	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A song that weaves together parting and friendship, and memories from our school days
112	Lingering Snowiruka		A masterpiece by Shozo Ise that depicts a young person’s departure
113	Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei		Singing of the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship
114	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		Suzuki Suzuki’s “Spring Sky” stands with graduating students.
115	The cherry blossoms bloom.ET-KING		Moving feelings of love and friendship for someone important
116	Our Starting LineHIPPY		An anthem of youth that cheers you on, giving you a push toward your dreams.
117	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		Farewells are the season of new beginnings, with feelings of gratitude.
118	GraduationZONE		A graduation song that conveys both nostalgia and optimism.
119	GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48		AKB48’s graduation song, spreading its wings into a new world.
120	Sakuraayaka		Ayaka’s graduation song: a moving piece depicting cherry blossoms and farewell.
121	If you laugh at the skywacci		A moving song that sings of youthful hope and friendship
122	graduation songerica		Heartwarming music that sings of the emotions of graduation
123	Spring Dayaimyon		A cheer song depicting the love of a newlywed couple
124	Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke		A message of encouragement to children singing of spring's hope
125	Kadode no Ippo (feat. CHICO CARLITO)ASOBOiSM		A graduation song that cheers on a new step
126	My SpringI’s		An anthem for youth, cheering on graduation and the first steps into a new chapter
127	Prologue.Yuika		A graduation song that sings of youthful memories and hopes for the future
128	spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira		A heartwarming spring song that depicts graduation and new beginnings
129	Precious thingsROAD OF MAJOR		A classic that captures the emotion of youth—an unforgettable graduation song that resonates in the heart
130	Bring it on, spring.non		A cheer song for a new spring life
131	cherry blossomKALMA		A heartwarming song that depicts farewells and new encounters in spring
132	Graduation SongHUNGRY DAYS		A moving graduation song that sings about youth just as it is
133	When the cherry blossoms bloomPLAYEST		Expressing gratitude to a friend through a song
134	SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL		SCANDAL’s youth song, bittersweet memories of a high school student
135	oneselfTani Yuuki		A young artist who shot to fame from TikTok; a graduation song
136	I want to put it into words.Sumioka Rina		The importance of having the courage to express your feelings
137	Let’s search for TomorrowHorii Toru, Osawa Tetsunori		A junior high school choral piece that is also sung at graduation ceremonies.
138	Haru LoveJuliet		Singing of the loneliness of graduation and the hope of reunion
139	The season of farewellSHISHAMO		A song of bittersweet feelings for a senior who is graduating
140	Goodbyes are the first step forward.morioni		The moment of shedding tears to a moving song at the graduation ceremony
141	Kizunazundare		Empathy for graduation emotions and memories
142	Thank you · GoodbyeNakai Kiichi, Yoshida Naoko		Thanking friends and memories in a graduation song
143	Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48		Sakura Bookmark: A classic song that conveys the emotions of graduation
144	Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM		The moving farewell and hope that come with the cherry blossoms
145	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		“Jidai” is a song that gives courage and hope to graduates.
146	Precious thingsSakushi Sakkyoku Yamazaki Tomoko		Friendships of youth are treasures engraved in the heart.
147	spring breezeRihwa		A song that conveys feelings for someone special
148	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s “Sotsugyō,” a song of youth
149	Sakura AleAdachi Kana		The graduation song “Sakura Yell” captures true-to-life feelings.