Farewell Songs: Karaoke tunes to sing at a farewell party. Goodbye songs.

GraduationOzaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki – Graduation (Official Music Video)

Yutaka Ozaki delivers a work that captures the clumsy emotions of youth in their entirety with his powerful singing voice.

Frankly portraying the feelings of young people—such as the sense of suffocation in school life and distrust toward adults—this piece carries a universal message about the thirst for freedom felt within the school days that everyone experiences.

Released in January 1985 and peaking at No.

20 on the Oricon charts, it was issued as the lead single from the album Kaikisen (Tropic of Cancer).

Later, in 2016, it was also featured as the commercial song for a web-exclusive short film by a casual clothing chain, continuing to resonate with many people across generations.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re wavering between ideals and reality or questioning the norms of society.

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Aoi

Some people are surely feeling anxious as they stand before a major life milestone.

For those people, a song I recommend that gently gives you a nudge forward is “Aoi.” It’s a track Aimyon wrote specifically as the ending theme for the film “Her Blue Sky.” Rather than rousing you with a forceful “Do your best,” the lyrics offer gentle encouragement.

Try singing it softly to match those lyrics.

Also, when you sing, I’d like you to be mindful of using vibrato.

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End and Beginningkariyushi 58

Kariyushi58 'The End Is the Beginning'

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.

Goodbye Busyuzu

Goodbye Bus / Yuzu (Cover)

A gem of a love song that gently wraps farewells and reunions in an acoustic sound.

It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to as spring arrives.

The protagonist’s hidden feelings and regrets are portrayed over a tender, bittersweet melody.

Yuzu’s refreshing vocals continue to resonate with those experiencing springtime goodbyes.

Released in March 1999 and included on the album “Yuzuen,” it was also featured as an insert song in the NHK morning drama series “Yanchakure,” capturing fans’ hearts.

It’s a song we hope those parting from someone dear, just before starting a new chapter in life, will listen to.

As a spring anthem that gives you the courage to take a step toward the future, it comes highly recommended.

Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki

Angela Aki “Letter ~Dear You, Fifteen~” Official Music Video (HD)

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.

Primal.THE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY – Primal.

A song perfectly suited for March, the season of farewells and new encounters.

Just as the cold winter air begins to take on warmth, it simultaneously portrays the bittersweetness of setting out and the hopeful expectations for a bright future.

As a karaoke choice, it could serve as an anthem of encouragement for everyone navigating times of change.

Both the sound and the lyrics resonate deeply, sure to evoke moving emotions that fit graduation and farewell scenes.

Song of ThanksV6

V6 / Thank You Song (YouTube Ver.)

As suggested by the title “Song of Thanks,” the lyrics convey a sense of gratitude.

Lines like “Your smile was precious to me” express thankfulness toward the one who is leaving, making it a track that is likely to leave a deep impression.