Recommended friendship songs for children. Songs about friends you’ll want to listen to with your pals.
There are many important things in childhood—like studying and sports—but isn’t the most important of all “friends”? Friends you’ve had since you were a kid can become indispensable in your life.
They listen to your worries and give you the courage to move forward.
So this time, we’re introducing “friendship songs” that make you feel the importance of friends.
It’s packed with songs for when you want to express your everyday gratitude to friends or ones you want to listen to with close friends at graduation.
They’re also great as BGM for a friend’s birthday video!
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Friendship songs recommended for kids: Songs about friends to enjoy with your buddies (1–10)
I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko
There are probably people who feel this way about their friends.
It’s a song by Sonoko Inoue, a Hyogo-born singer-songwriter who’s also active as an actress, included on her first album “Hello,” released in 2016.
The graduation-themed lyrics really bring on the tears.
Maybe it’s precisely because of the bright, uplifting melody that the emotions packed into the song come through so clearly.
The sadness of parting from friends is something everyone can relate to, isn’t it? While it’s a song about graduating from high school, it’s sure to resonate with ninth-graders and sixth-graders too.
treasurewacci
If you’ve ever thrown yourself into something with friends while working toward a goal, this song will resonate with you.
It’s a track by the pop-rock band wacci, included on their second full album, “Kanjō Hyakkei,” released in 2017.
The lyric “You’re the one who made me stronger” feels so warm.
The gentle tempo, colored by the piano’s timbre, really sinks into your heart.
I highly recommend it as a friendship song, of course, but it’s also perfect for times when you’re troubled or just feeling worn out—give it a listen.
Thank you.Ōhara Sakurako
There are times when you feel too embarrassed to express your gratitude honestly, right? In those moments, why not be brave and send this song to a friend! It’s a pop song by Sakurako Ohara, who’s also active as an actress, released in 2014 as her debut single.
Her bright, clear vocals match the light, upbeat melody perfectly.
The lyrics are packed full of heartfelt thanks to someone important.
You probably have a friend who makes you feel this way, too.
It’s also great to sing—highly recommended for karaoke.
Recommended friendship songs for kids: songs about friends to enjoy with your buddies (11–20)
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
This is a nostalgic piece that brings back memories of a summer spent with friends.
It’s the signature song of ZONE, a girls’ band from Hokkaido, released as their third single in 2001.
After being chosen as the theme song for the drama “Kids War 3: Don’t Mess With Me,” it became a big hit.
The poignant band sound really highlights vocalist MAIKO’s voice…
If you spent your summer vacation playing a lot with friends, this song will surely resonate with you, so please give it a listen.
You are my friend.Daiamondo Yukai
A song used in the animated film Toy Story, sung by singer-songwriter Diamond✡Yukai, who is also known as the vocalist of the rock band RED WARRIORS that was active in the late 1980s.
These days, Diamond✡Yukai often appears on variety shows, but this track showcases his outstanding vocal prowess and expressive ability as a singer.
It’s a friendship song that lets you feel the reassuring strength of an irreplaceable friend who’s always by your side.
Best FriendNishino Kana
Through the happy times and the sad, a friend you can say anything to is a true best friend, right? Kana Nishino’s “Best Friend” is a song that lets you convey that feeling of “thank you, always” to such a best friend.
Released in 2010, it earned her first appearance at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen with this track.
A best friend understands you more than family, more than a lover.
Even if you end up going to different schools or living in completely different places, that bond will never break.
It’s a number that lets you reaffirm the strength of your bond and express to your best friend both “thank you” and “let’s stay close forever.”
We’ve alwaysikimonogakari
Since it was featured in a commercial jingle, many of you may have heard it.
It’s a song by Ikimono-gakari, a band admired for their wide-ranging musicality—from pop numbers to cool rock tracks—and it was released in 2012 as their 22nd single.
Yoshioka’s firm, resonant vocals are irresistible.
It feels as if the words leap straight into your ears and your heart.
With lyrics that give you courage to move forward together toward the future, it’s a straightforward message song.