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)
cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
From the rap-like melodic lines to the catchy, memorable chorus, it gave me a calming impression as I listened.
It’s a perfect song for the graduation season that makes you want to say thank you.
I hope you’ll share that gratitude at karaoke.
commemorative photoFujifaburikku
A song that depicts someone lost in sentiment, seeing himself in a young baseball player who takes a tumble.
In the new days ahead, all sorts of things happen, and even if you forget the sound of “your” voice or the feel of your presence, the lyrics say that if you “take a commemorative photo,” you’ll be able to remember again—deeply sentimental, and at the same time, it makes you want to meet again.
Goodbye Memoriessupercell
Many of you may know this as a graduation song by supercell.
It’s a bittersweet love song that reflects on memories during the cherry blossom season.
At the end of the song, she confesses directly: “I’ve liked you for a very, very long time.” If someone sings this at karaoke, any boy would be a goner.
1096Cody Rī (Ri)
Cody・Lee (李) is a four-piece rock band that gained attention after winning the Grand Prix at the Eggs audition “LIVE BOOSTER” in 2019.
Their 11th digital single, “1096,” opens with a sentimental piano that immediately stirs a sense of sadness.
The lyrics, written by vocalist-guitarist Hibiki Takahashi about his own high school days, prompt reflection on the reality that not everyone simply enjoyed their student life.
With its wistful, heart-wrenching melody, it’s a song you’ll want to sing at karaoke while picturing the scenes it evokes.
Photo of three peopleKiroro
Kiroro is a duo formed by high school classmates, beloved for their heartwarming songs that touch the soul.
“Three-Person Photo,” included on their first album, “Nagais Aida ~Kiroro no Mori~,” leaves a lasting impression with its light yet floating ensemble.
Its message—let’s each go our own way with this new departure, yet keep our bond unchanged—captures the feelings that only a graduation ceremony can evoke.
With clear, powerful vocals that stir the heart, it’s a graduation song especially recommended for women.
Petals, heralding the beginningsakura shimeji
Sakurashimeji is a folk duo selected from EBiDAN39&KiDS, belonging to Stardust Promotion.
Their digital-only single “Hanabira, Hajimari wo Tsgete” released on February 17, 2023, features an intro melody spotlighting strings and guitar that really lingers in your ears.
The feeling of looking back on memories even as you face a new first step is something you experience every time you stand at a crossroads in life, isn’t it? With its gentle shuffle-beat rhythm that wraps around your heart, it’s a number you’ll want to sing with feeling at a graduation ceremony karaoke.
Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu
A gem of a song that gently weaves together the bittersweetness of cherry blossoms drifting in the spring breeze and the youthful scenes of student days.
Mafumafu’s delicate vocals beautifully capture school buildings tinged with the colors of spring and the sorrow of parting with someone dear.
Featured on the album “Kagurairo Artifact” and released in March 2019, this track was created as the theme song for the website “Shonen Jumaga Gakuen.” It carefully portrays memories and regrets from school days, as well as hope for the future, offering comfort to those entering a season of new meetings and farewells.
A perfect song for anyone whose heart is wavering before graduation season or the start of a new life in spring.