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.
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Farewell Songs: Karaoke tracks to sing at a send-off party. Goodbye songs (101–110)
HarukaYOASOBI
In 2020, YOASOBI was a name you heard everywhere, and their songs were ubiquitous.
By the end of the year, they even performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, becoming a hot topic.
Their song Haruka was released in 2021 and is a collaboration with broadcast writer Osamu Suzuki.
It’s a track that, no matter who listens to it or what generation they’re from, stirs a certain sadness and makes you think of someone—a song that makes your heart ache.
If this song were dedicated to you at a farewell party, you’d surely cry, and it would become a cherished memory.
We againSG
Singer-songwriter SG, who has been active mainly on social media after a video titled “A Korean tried singing in Japanese” went viral.
His song Bokura Mata is a number about springtime meetings and farewells.
Hailed as “a graduation song representative of the Reiwa era,” the title fits perfectly: it sings of positive partings and the feeling of taking a new step forward.
The lyrics also weave in fond memories from the past, which really tugs at the heartstrings.
The optimism of believing we’ll meet again somewhere, someday—and when we do…—is sure to strike a chord.
Thank youikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari’s song is a classic and extremely popular choice for farewell parties and graduation songs.
As the title suggests, it’s a standout recommendation when you want to express your gratitude at a send-off.
What’s more, it was used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “GeGeGe no Nyobo,” which has boosted its recognition across generations.
It’s a reliable, go-to track you can confidently choose when sending off anyone—from younger people to those senior to you.
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
This work beautifully portrays graduation as a milestone in life.
Motohiro Hata’s clear, translucent voice captures both the sadness of parting and the hope of a new beginning in full.
Released in March 2019, it garnered attention as the theme song for a SoftBank TV commercial.
While cherishing past memories, this piece gives you the courage to take a step toward the future.
It’s a song I hope those embarking on a new chapter will listen to as spring arrives.
Its heartfelt melody and lyrics will surely give you a gentle push forward.
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
When it’s time to say goodbye and you’re filled with loneliness, you find yourself wanting to listen to something uplifting, don’t you? Released in March 2015, this Little Glee Monster track is a pop song distinguished by its cheerful clapping.
The piano and strings brighten their humming even more.
It’s a popular song that was also used as the ending theme for MBS’s “Hayashi-sensei ga Odoroku Hatsumimigaku!” and it’s a number that lets you embrace graduations and the culmination of club activities with a positive mindset.
After you capture memories with your precious teammates and friends in photos, turn this song into your BGM and get the party going!
[Farewell Songs] Karaoke songs to sing at a farewell party. Goodbye songs (111–120)
Prologue.Yuika
As a song to listen to at the start of life’s journeys or when beginning a new chapter, Yuika’s “Prologue” is truly special.
The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar resonate in the heart, carrying messages that color both the days of youth and the fresh start that lies ahead.
Like memories captured in photographs, Yuika’s voice warmly looks back on days spent with loved ones while delivering hope for the future through song, offering comfort to those experiencing farewells.
The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46
A Nogizaka46 song that gently envelops a heartrending farewell scene.
Released in November 2016, it is also known as the center song for Nanami Hashimoto.
The piano melody and clear, translucent vocals beautifully portray the moment of parting.
With a tone that also conveys the strength to overcome farewells, it’s perfect for graduations and send-offs.
It was performed on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen and has received strong support from fans.
This is a song that stays close to those experiencing a farewell with someone important.
As you stand on the brink of a new beginning, why not listen to this track and find the courage to face forward?