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 tunes to sing at a farewell party: Goodbye songs (21–30)
Laughing and falling downHanbaato Hanbaato
A simple, warm folk song by Humbert Humbert that gently nudges those setting off on a new journey.
The unadorned vocals and acoustic sound quietly complement the bittersweet yet warm atmosphere of a farewell gathering.
This work has a charm that seems to affirm the daily routines that bring both tears and laughter, revealing a different expression each time you listen.
Produced as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Bakebake,” airing from September 2025, it carries the air of Matsue, the setting of the show, and sinks softly into the heart.
Why not choose it as background music for sending off dear friends, while feeling bonds that remain unchanged even across distance?
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Macaroni Enpitsu is a rock band admired for their conservatory-trained members’ high-level musicianship and emotionally charged songs.
Released digitally in March 2019 and included on the mini-album “season,” this track is a rock number written specifically for a McDonald’s Japan commercial.
Riding on a brisk, fast-paced band sound, the lyrics sing of the fragility of youth and its fleeting brilliance.
It reminds us that the moments we once found dull can later become irreplaceable treasures.
The powerful message—that the future is unpredictable yet something we create ourselves—makes it a perfect fit for a farewell party sending off friends onto new paths.
[Farewell Songs] Karaoke songs to sing at a farewell party. Goodbye tracks (31–40)
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
A song by SEKAI NO OWARI that powerfully pushes the backs of those about to dive into an unknown world.
Its message—that by not looking away from your own weaknesses but accepting them and even turning them into allies, you can soar higher than anyone—turns the anxieties of a new beginning into solid hope.
Released as a digital single in September 2023, the track was written as the theme song for the beloved anime One Piece.
It was later included on the album Nautilus, released in March 2024.
It’s the perfect number for a farewell party when you want to passionately cheer on someone single-mindedly charging toward lofty goals—like a colleague leaving to chase a dream or a student retiring from a club to step onto the next stage.
Words of FarewellKaientai
When it comes to graduation songs beloved across the widest range of generations, isn’t “Okuru Kotoba” the first that comes to mind? It’s a song by Kaientai, with Tetsuya Takeda on vocals.
Since its release in 1979, it has been famously covered by many renowned artists.
Try singing it while cherishing the relaxed rhythm characteristic of folk songs.
By the way, FLOW’s cover version has a distinctly different vibe and is a must-listen as well.
one’s true feelingssumika
This song gives you the strength to move forward by laying bare the weaknesses and inner conflicts you keep hidden in your heart.
Released by the popular band sumika—known for their refreshingly crisp pop sound—as a single in January 2021, it was written as the support song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
The lyrics portray the courage to face your inner self and take a step forward, even with trembling legs, and will likely resonate deeply with those standing at major turning points like retiring from a club activity or graduating.
It’s a perfect number for a farewell scene—not only celebrating a bright new departure, but also offering a warm cheer to friends setting out with anxieties, gently reassuring them, “You’re fine just the way you are.”
When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku
Written as the opening theme for the anime The Heike Story and released as a digital-only single in January 2022, this song stirs the heart with a powerful message that, while attuned to the impermanence at the core of the story, still affirms that “the world is beautiful.” The sound—uniquely Hitsujibungaku—balances delicacy and intensity, making it shine even more brightly within the album our hope.
The lyrics, which gaze toward the light beyond partings and anxiety, are sure to resonate as a send-off for those setting out to new places.
With a perfect emotional temperature—neither too somber nor overly bright—it gently wraps the atmosphere of a farewell gathering.
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
A masterpiece in which Yuzu squarely confronts the theme of “setting out on a journey.” It’s also famous as a graduation song, so many people have probably heard it.
The lyrics feel like Yuzu is speaking to you, saying, “No matter what hardships lie ahead, remember this same song and keep going,” and they’re truly moving.
It could be nice to hand out the lyric sheets and have everyone sing together.
Let’s make this song a cherished memory!