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 Masterpieces to Sing at Karaoke! [Departure, Friendship, Cheer Songs] (151–160)
Graduation DaySasuke
A third single by the male duo Sasuke, known for their smash hit “Aoi Bench” and reunited in 2014.
It’s a song they’ve been performing since their pre-major street days, and its poignant melody—where acoustic guitar arpeggios blend with piano phrases—really stirs the heart.
The lyrics look back on joyful school days, carrying a real-time sense of loneliness that students about to graduate will keenly feel.
It’s a guaranteed tear-jerker and a sure-fire crowd-pleaser at karaoke with fellow graduates—an unforgettable graduation song.
SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada’s classic “SAKURA Drops,” released in 2002 as her 11th single, captivates listeners from its heartrending opening.
The word “sakura” often evokes graduation, so it’s likely a popular pick for karaoke during graduation season.
Although it’s a breakup song about a love that didn’t come true, it can overlap with feelings for people you’ll no longer see after graduation.
If you sing it with a gentle, tender tone, it’s sure to set a fully emotional mood!
On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai
Tabidachi no Hi ni…
is a beautiful ballad with a gentle piano accompaniment.
Its honest, evocative lyrics leave a strong impression.
Many people may have sung it as a graduation ceremony chorus piece.
School life feels long, yet once it’s over, it passes in the blink of an eye.
When you sing Tabidachi no Hi ni…, both the joyful and the painful moments feel like indispensable parts of the journey.
It’s a song for when you want to cry your heart out while singing and share your loneliness with your friends—a piece that stays close to those feelings.
Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko
When we think of graduation, the usual image is that everyone does it together, but this song expresses feelings for a friend who passed away without being able to graduate.
It’s a piece by Yumiko Hanzaki, known as the “Diva of the Shopping Mall,” who spent 17 years honing her craft and steadily continued performing live at shopping malls.
The song won the Newcomer Award at the 50th Japan Cable Radio Awards.
Best FriendNishino Kana
It drew a huge response as lyrics that particularly resonate with women in their teens and twenties.
It’s a song you’ll want to send when you want to express gratitude to a friend, and I really relate to the feeling that there are things you can say to a friend that you can’t say to your parents.
The beautiful high notes are captivating, and the sound resonates in your chest, bringing you to tears naturally as you listen.
Take this opportunity to sing your gratitude to the friends who shared your youth with you!
far; distant; by farGReeeeN
When you go to karaoke during graduation season, you naturally want to sing songs about farewells and gratitude.
If you’re about to leave your hometown, some of you might go to karaoke with your family to make memories.
In times like these, I highly recommend “Haruka” by GReeeeN.
Its slightly wistful melody and lyrics expressing thanks to the family who has watched over you overlap with your own feelings and make your chest tighten, but it’s the perfect song for conveying your sentiments.
Send it with all the unspoken gratitude you couldn’t usually put into words.
A collection of moving classic graduation songs to sing at karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Fight Songs] (161–170)
YELLikimonogakari
“YELL” by Ikimonogakari was produced as a set piece for the NHK National School Music Competition.
Some of you may have sung it at graduation ceremonies or chorus contests.
The song features moments where the choral parts interweave vividly, making it enjoyable to sing with multiple people at karaoke.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced plenty of recommended graduation songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke.
Did you find any you’d like to try? Singing solo is great, but harmonizing with your classmates or clubmates could make for wonderful memories too.
I’d be happy if this helps you create lasting memories of your school days!