Farewell Songs: Karaoke tunes to sing at a farewell party. Goodbye songs.
Graduations, job transfers, retirements…
Are you wondering what to sing at a farewell party karaoke held at all kinds of milestones? Songs that express gratitude to those who’ve helped you and the bittersweet feeling of parting can really set the tone of the occasion.
But if the mood gets too somber, things can feel flat, and if it’s too upbeat, your feelings may not come across—many people struggle to find that balance.
In this article, we’ll introduce farewell songs that are perfect for karaoke at send-off parties.
From moving masterpieces to sing-along classics, find the one song you want to dedicate to that special person.
- Songs That Touch the Heart! Tearjerkers to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas to Send Off
- A funny song that livens up a farewell party
- Farewell Song: A goodbye song. A tearful parting song.
- [Farewell Party Songs] From hidden gems to the latest hits: a collection of classics to color the moment of parting
- A Collection of Moving Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Fight Songs]
- A farewell song for a dear friend—an uplifting graduation song that conveys heartfelt gratitude.
- A Song to Say Thank You: A Moving Tune Perfect for a Farewell Ceremony
- [Gratitude, Encouragement, Memories] Tear-Jerking Graduation Songs You Can’t Listen to Without Crying [2026]
- Farewell Songs: Tracks that sing various kinds of “goodbyes”
- Spring songs for people in their 60s: A collection of classic tracks about cherry blossoms and farewells
- Six types of farewell songs: goodbye songs for each scene
- [Song for a Departure] A send-off song for you. A classic masterpiece among departure songs.
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
[Farewell Songs] Karaoke tunes to sing at a send-off party: Goodbye tracks (71–80)
When saying goodbyeSakaguchi Ami
At a farewell party, you want a song that celebrates a new chapter in life and leaves a lasting impression.
In moments like these, Amou Sakaguchi’s “When We Say Goodbye” is a moving choice.
Her warm yet powerful voice conveys gratitude to those who have supported you.
It also serves as a thread that ties together parting words to seniors and mentors.
This song, which tells of the growth nurtured through meaningful encounters, is perfect for creating a touching moment at a farewell gathering.
Released in 2018, it’s a masterpiece that has resonated with many people.
Even when you part ways, it gives you the strength to move forward with gratitude in your heart.
Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
This song is characterized by its warm vocals and emotionally resonant message.
Released by Angela Aki in September 2008, it was also selected as a required piece for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
Framed as a letter to her 15-year-old self, it conveys courage and hope for overcoming life’s hardships.
It is a piano-based ballad, notable for Angela Aki’s uniquely moving voice.
Loved by many as a song to sing at life’s milestones such as graduations and farewell ceremonies, it’s also recommended for karaoke as an encouraging anthem for those taking a new step forward.
Be sure to give this unforgettable song a listen—the gentle, heartfelt emotion will stay with you.
Don’t give upZARD
Despite having limited media appearances and live performances due to vocalist Izumi Sakai’s severe stage fright, ZARD—a music unit that still maintains a strong fan base even long after their disbandment—released this as their sixth single.
It is one of the group’s signature songs that cemented their popularity and is widely known as a staple cheering anthem.
Its encouraging lyrics and driving tempo truly seem to give courage and reassurance to those pursuing their dreams.
Because of its powerful message and widespread recognition, it’s a classic karaoke song you’ll want to sing for a friend embarking on a new path.
Bye, my friendbokula.
“Buy My Friend” by bokula.
is a song released in 2022, packed with messages that resonate with the emotions of many young people.
When sung at a farewell party karaoke, it conveys gratitude for the days spent together and a heartfelt wish to cheer friends on as they embark on new journeys.
The lyrics embrace even quarrels as precious memories, and rather than dwelling on the sadness of parting, they highlight the joy of having met.
Its energetic band sound feels like a celebration of both the end of a small journey called friendship and the start of a new one.
Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya
This song, Thank You, God, features Masaki Suda and Tomoya Nakamura—both active as actors—collaborating in music.
The music video is especially luxurious, with Tori Matsuzaka joining the two of them.
The song celebrates a laid-back yet firmly bonded friendship between men, making it a perfect track for sending off friends or colleagues into a new chapter.
It would also be great to sing as a duet when you get together with friends!
Words of FarewellGReeeeN
This song is a graduation anthem sung by GReeeeN, released in 2018.
Rather than a song from those seeing someone off to those setting out, I think it perfectly fits as a song exchanged between people who are each embarking on their own separate paths.
Because they are friends who have spent so much time together and shared both joys and hardships, the lyrics—promising to meet again and talk even after going different ways—are sure to strike a chord with many.
It’s a powerful farewell song that inspires a sense of a bright future.
End and Beginningkariyushi 58
An evocative song that captures the sparkle found in calm, everyday life, it was released in February 2010 as the B-side to Kariyushi 58’s single “Ame nochi Hare.” Its warm acoustic sound and heartfelt message—like reflecting on yourself at the end of the day—are compelling.
The lyrics gently question the finiteness of life and the importance of the everyday.
The song was used as the theme for the 2016 drama “Sanbiki no Ossan 3: Seigi no Mikata, Mitabi!!,” and from October 2024 it has also been featured in a commercial for Japan Manufacturing Service.
It’s a piece I wholeheartedly recommend, one that can stay close to anyone facing a life milestone, such as graduation or a job change.