A Collection of Moving Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Fight Songs]
When graduation season arrives, we tend to go to karaoke more often, don’t we? Singing with emotion as we trace our memories—there’s a unique charm to music that we can savor only at this time of year.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a curated list of recommended graduation songs that are perfect for belting out at karaoke! We’ve selected everything from timeless classics to the latest hits, so be sure to use it as a reference for your song choices! We hope this article gives you the chance to look back on your wonderful memories.
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A Collection of Moving Graduation Song Classics to Sing at Karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Fight Songs] (91–100)
CorrectRADWIMPS
Released for streaming by RADWIMPS in January 2024, this song is perfect for graduation ceremonies and farewell gatherings.
It was first performed on the 2018 NHK special “RADWIMPS 18-sai,” and has been loved by many ever since.
Yojiro Noda’s warm vocals and the lyrics that question the meaning of life resonate deeply.
In a graduation season where anxiety and hope for the future intersect, this is a song that gives you the courage to find your own “right answer.”
Us Again (Brass Band ver.)SG
This track is a wind band arrangement of a song SG released in 2021, distributed as a single in 2024.
With the rich timbre of the ensemble, it becomes an even more wonderful piece that highlights the sparkle of youth, full of hope.
It also drew attention when it was featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s TV commercial supporting exam-takers.
The lyrics, which promise bonds with friends and future reunions, are sure to gently encourage students heading toward graduation.
Whether you belt it out with friends at karaoke or listen closely on your own, it’s guaranteed to become a memorable song.
The season of farewellSHISHAMO
This song captures the bittersweet feelings of thinking about someone important who’s graduating.
It’s included on SHISHAMO’s album “SHISHAMO 2,” released in March 2015, and its lyrics, which honestly express sentimental emotions, truly resonate.
The lingering feelings for an upperclassman, the loneliness of parting—many listeners will relate.
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to sing, pouring your heart out to someone you may never see again.
determinationSUPER BEAVER
Released in November 2023, this heartwarming song is perfect for graduation season.
It carries a powerful message of support for those standing at a crossroads in life, singing about a forward-looking attitude: “I’ll decide my own future.” It was also featured in Morinaga’s in Jelly Energy Glucose commercial.
The song received a strong response on the radio as well, with many listeners expressing their empathy.
It’s a track we especially recommend to exam takers and anyone facing important life choices—you’re sure to find the courage you need to take the next step.
Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Woven by Saucy Dog, this song was released in December 2022 as the support anthem for the National High School Soccer Championship.
The lyrics cherish the moment of “now,” resonating deeply with listeners.
Its message about the bonds with friends striving toward their dreams and the courage to face hardships is truly moving.
It’s the perfect track for livening up graduation-season karaoke or reminiscing with friends.
Sing it together, and it’s sure to become a wonderful, lasting memory!
Primal.THE YELLOW MONKEY
This is a song that truly evokes “graduation,” presented by THE YELLOW MONKEY just before their hiatus.
The ensemble crafted by Kazuya Yoshii and the others expresses a strength that faces forward while carrying a sense of wistfulness, leaving a deep imprint on listeners’ hearts.
The lyrics hold a resolve to cast off the past and step onto a new stage, along with a longing for tomorrow.
It’s rock that gives you the energy to take flight once again.
Good Bye,Good LuckTOTALFAT
A standout TOTALFAT classic that vividly captures the moment of farewell and new beginnings with a thrilling punk rock sound and a rush of melody! The lyrics offer courage to move forward while staying close to feelings of loneliness and solitude, striking a deep chord.
Released in January 2012, it was also used as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime Naruto (Original Series).
Sing it at graduations or farewell parties, and you’re sure to share hope for the future while etching bonds and memories with your friends into your hearts.