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 Moving Collection of Classic Graduation Songs to Sing at Karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Fight Songs] (121–130)
Graduation -GRADUATION-Kikuchi Momoko
Known as one of Momoko Kikuchi’s signature songs, this piece fully showcases her charm as a pure and innocent idol.
Released in February 1985, it became her first No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
The lyrics are filled with the bittersweetness of youth, recalling memories like taking a detour while counting rows of poplars and the feelings embedded in Saint-Exupéry’s books.
It was used as the theme song for a television drama of the same name, which also drew attention because Kikuchi herself starred in it.
Loved by many to this day as a song people want to hear during graduation season, it’s perfect for the time of year when spring is in the air—why not listen to it with someone special?
Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru
It’s a heartwarming song that feels like looking back fondly on our school days.
Released in February 2022, this piece features Wataru Ochiai’s gentle vocals, tenderly wrapping memories with friends.
Days spent in school uniforms, fun times at karaoke, the moments we confided our romantic troubles—each page of youth vividly comes back to life.
Why not try singing it at karaoke with your classmates?
voiceikimonogakari
This piece was specially written for a project supporting student sports.
It portrays the strong feelings of those who cheer and the emotions of those who receive encouragement.
With a message that repeatedly urges positive action, it’s a song that gives listeners great courage and hope.
It was released in advance in November 2023 and is included in Ikimonogakari’s album “Maru (○).” It is expected to be used at student sports cheering events, and it’s a song that gives a push to everyone pursuing their dreams and goals.
It’s also perfect for singing your heart out at karaoke!
GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48
AKB48 is a girls’ group that has established a new kind of idol image never seen before and, including its spin-off groups, has become a major force in the idol scene.
Their 25th major single, “GIVE ME FIVE!,” which features numerous commercial tie-ins, also drew attention for the members performing with a band setup and playing instruments.
As the catchphrase “If we’ve cried enough for a lifetime, let’s high-five!” suggests, it’s guaranteed to fill post-graduation-ceremony karaoke with smiles and tears.
With its sense of drive, this exhilarating graduation song gives a push forward onto a new path.
A collection of deeply moving graduation songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Cheer Songs] (131–140)
TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks
A song that perfectly suits the season of farewells is Twins, a gift from CHiCO and HoneyWorks.
The bond between twin sisters, spun over a fresh, vibrant melody, also resonates as a symbol of friendship and love.
No matter how many times you listen, this track warms the heart, and its impact only deepens when sung at karaoke.
With an exhilarating beat fused with moving lyrics, why not use this song to reaffirm your connections with the people you cherish? It’s an ideal choice to brighten moments shared with close friends.
Words of FarewellFLOW
Here’s FLOW’s version, a youthful rock cover of Kaientai’s classic! If you’re singing it at karaoke, this one might be more exciting.
For a mellow, sentimental karaoke mood, go with Kaientai’s original.
If I turn around…Janne Da Arc
The single “If You Look Back…” was released in 2006 by the visual kei rock band Janne Da Arc.
It was used as the theme song for the film “HIRAKATA,” which was inspired by the members’ alma mater, and it reached No.
2 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
It’s a graduation song about how experiences from one’s youth become nourishment for the future.
The sound is a classic rock ballad, with strings helping to heighten the song’s emotional lift.
