This is the definitive BGM for the graduation ceremony! A moving collection of songs you can use for everything from the entrance march to the thank-you party.

When preparing for a preschool graduation ceremony or thank-you party, have you ever wondered, “What kind of BGM should I choose?” You want something bright and festive for the entrance, and a song that enhances the emotional moments for the slideshow.

Parents, teachers, and children alike all want music that suits a truly special time that will stay in everyone’s hearts.

In this article, we’ll introduce background music by scene to color your graduation ceremony or thank-you party.

From entrance songs that energize the ceremony to gentle tunes for reminiscing, we’ve got a wide range covered!

Playlist

This is the definitive BGM for the graduation ceremony! A moving collection of songs you can use for everything from the entrance march to the thank-you party.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Song of a Six-Year-Oldsakushi/sakkyoku: Miura Kanako		A moving graduation song celebrating children’s growth
2	Until the day we meet againyuzu		A song of parting and hope, a song of reunion
3	Thank you, from the bottom of my heartSakushi/Sakkyoku: Yamazaki Hiroshi		A Graduation Song of Growth and Gratitude for Children
4	My TreasureSakushi / Sakkyoku: Seki Tomoyuki		A heartwarming song that sings about the bonds with family and friends
5	Song of Farewellyokoyama daisuke		Sing of a heartwarming farewell and hopeful expectations in a graduation song
6	Turn tears into a rainbowSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Masuda Yūko		A heartwarming song that brings moving emotions to a kindergarten graduation ceremony
7	Rainbow of TearsSakushi / Sakkyoku: Koyama Natsune		A song that gently portrays the joy and anxieties of graduating from kindergarten
8	Song of DepartureNattyPatty		A heartwarming song that moves people at the kindergarten graduation ceremony
9	Thank you, teacher.Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Fujimoto Chika		A song of gratitude from children to their teacher, touching the heart
10	Place a song on the palm of your handSakushi / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko		Happiness and growth of children conveyed through sign language
11	To a new tomorrowSakushi / Sakkyoku: Yazaki Fuka		A moving song for the kindergarten graduation ceremony, with lyrics that resonate with the heart.
12	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		A moving song celebrating graduation from kindergarten
13	We againSG		A heartwarming song that gently embraces the memories of graduation
14	BelieveSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sugimoto Ryuuichi		An inspiring song that gives hope and courage for the future
15	The Root of the HeartLyrics/Music: Minami Yume		A graduation song celebrating children’s growth and new beginnings
16	Goodbye, Our Nursery/KindergartenShinzawa Toshihiko		A heartwarming graduation-from-kindergarten song, a moving piece of music
17	To become friendsSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A heartwarming classic that sings of friendship and bonds
18	I’ve grown up.Irikura Miyako		A heartwarming song selection that brings moving moments to the kindergarten graduation ceremony
19	A precious treasureSakushi / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko		A heart-touching preschool graduation song by Toshihiko Niizawa
20	you knowsakushi/sakkyoku: Takahashi Hayumi		A camp song that cherishes connections with people
21	Always togetherboku to kimi.		A heartwarming song that sings of memories of graduation from kindergarten and hopes for the future
22	Kitearashi		A cheer for a colleague embarking on a new chapter
23	My TreasureNEUTRINO		Cherishing memories with a preschool graduation song
24	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		Song of friendship, even when apart our hearts remain connected
25	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s moving cheer song
26	cherry blossomberii guddoman		A cheer song of farewells and smiles in the season when petals dance
27	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		A song that expresses gratitude to friends and a positive outlook
28	It will be sunny tomorrow.Sakata Osamu		An inspiring graduation song filled with farewell and hope
29	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that sings of the feelings of an 18-year-old
30	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		A moving song that sings of a bittersweet farewell and the passage of time
31	Sakuraayaka		Ayaka’s heartwarming song that conveys the emotion of graduation
32	HappinessShenelu		Che’Nelle’s iconic song that colors the emotion of graduation ceremonies
33	OrangeSPYAIR		A SPYAIR masterpiece that depicts parting and reunion, and the light of youth
34	Until we meet againHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s “Mata Au Hi Made” wraps the emotions of graduation.
35	See youNEUTRINO		AI covers a preschool graduation song
36	Thank you along with goodbye.iwashi pikunikku		A heartwarming graduation song depicting everyday life at a daycare
37	The Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)Airurando min’yō		The Appeal of the Irish Folk Song “Danny Boy”
38	Thank youikimonogakari		The moving song “YELL” by Ikimono-gakari
39	Symphony No. 2, Movement IIISergei Rachmaninov		Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, an inspiring masterpiece
40	Until the world becomes oneYa-Ya-yah		A heartwarming friendship song by Ya-Ya-yah
41	Precious friendSakushi: Itsumi Ryūichirō / Sakkyoku: Furukawa Tatsuya		A graduation song’s tale of emotion and growth
42	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		An NHK drama theme support song that encourages moving forward in life
43	Bloom, bloom, the flowers of dreamsroketto kureyon		A moving song that sings of children's growth and hope for the future
44	Bouquet of the Windsakushi: nakata arihiro / sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka		A song of hope carried by the wind, celebrating the graduation send-off.
45	Our PowerKeroponzu		The Hope-Filled Classic 'Our Power' for the Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony
46	Teacher, don’t cry.sakushi/sakkyoku: watanabe satomi		A graduation song where kindergarteners express their gratitude to their teachers
47	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		A song of gratitude and growth inspires the graduates
48	Pavane for a Dead PrincessMaurice Ravel		Ravel’s beautiful masterpiece imbued with a sense of melancholy.
49	Liebestraum (Dream of Love)Franz Liszt		A piano piece gently embraces the heart.
50	ariosoJ.S.Bach		Bach’s beautiful prayer music
51	Thank you with a smileLyrics and Composition: Daichi Nagai		Sing 'Egao de Arigatou' at the kindergarten graduation ceremony
52	Album of MemoriesSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsumaro		The Charm of the Graduation Song 'Album of Memories'
53	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		A bright song that captures graduation memories in photos
54	Please give me wingsSakushi: Yamagami Michio / Sakkyoku: Murai Kunihiko		A timeless classic loved across generations
55	The Color of Thank YouSakushi Sakkyoku: Baku-san		Celebrating children's growth with a warm song
56	Song of BeginningsGReeeeN		A heartwarming song that supports a new step forward
57	Like a melodyJohannes Brahms		Depicting emotions that can’t be put into words through music
58	Because I was able to meet youImai Yūzō, Haida Shōko		Graduation song of the NHK 'Uta no Onii-san'
59	Best FriendKiroro		A classic graduation song, a masterpiece that sings of friendship
60	A sign of how much I loved youSakushi sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko		Singing of farewell at graduation and hope for the future
61	Song of DepartureMr.Children		A song that gives hope and courage for a new departure
62	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		Warm music that sings about the importance of encounters
63	KanadeSukima Suichi		A heartwarming song by Sukima Switch that portrays parting and reunion, as well as growth.
64	On the Day of Departure		A moving piece that spread nationwide as a junior high school graduation song
65	Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI		A moving graduation song by EXILE ATSUSHI
66	Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku		A moving song that resonates with the hearts of graduates
67	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A classic song that conveys gratitude and hope at graduation ceremonies
68	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A graduation song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of spring
69	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		A graduation song that sings about the love and support of someone special
70	Goodbye with thanksSakushi: Miroku / Sakkyoku: Nakamura Nobuyuki		A preschool graduation song that expresses children's feelings of gratitude
71	Treasure of TearsSakushi Sakkyoku: Baku-san		A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude at graduation from kindergarten and hope
72	I’m waiting for you.King&Prince		A hopeful song perfect for a graduation ceremony
73	YELLikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari, the classic band whose songs make graduations deeply moving
74	Graduation song made with everyoneberii guddoman		A graduation song to encourage students during the COVID-19 pandemic
75	The sky I looked up at and the cherry treeSakushi: Kawasaki Yasuhiko / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko		A heartwarming song of growth for a graduation ceremony
76	oneselfTani Yuuki		A gentle anthem that embraces the feelings of graduation
77	The First StepSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A warm, encouraging song to soothe the anxiety of graduating from kindergarten
78	graduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUND		A song that freshly conveys the emotion of graduation
79	GraduationKobukuro		A moving masterpiece filled with the spirit of graduation
80	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		A moving song by Motohiro Hata that resonates with the heart
81	The Day of Beginningsiri		On graduation day, a song of hope for a new beginning
82	Run and RunKANA-BOON		A masterpiece that depicts a youthful farewell and hope
83	The happiest treasuresutopuri		A bright, moving graduation song by Sutopuri (Strawberry Prince).
84	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		A heartwarming song that moves people at graduation ceremonies
85	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		The graduation song by the brother duo Suzuki Suzuki
86	Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM		A masterpiece that colors the farewell and hope of graduation with music
87	Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A graduation song that conveys gratitude
88	Gathering “A” and “I”WEAVER		A graduation song that colors WEAVER’s youth
89	DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		The graduation song “Tabidachi” is an anthem that encourages a new first step.
90	cherry blossomKALMA		A moving song that portrays the hopes and loneliness of graduation
91	cherry blossomKobukuro		Kobukuro’s “Sakura” is a graduation-themed encouragement song.
92	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A famous Spitz song filled with the emotion of graduation
93	you know		Graduation Song “Ne”: Feelings for Friends
94	To the days without a nameyama		A timeless song that gently colors the emotions of graduation
95	Sakura Sakura Kindergarten, Nursery School, and Certified Childcare CenterSakushi: Kawasaki Yasuhiko / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko		In the spring when cherry blossoms dance, singing of children’s growth and gratitude.
96	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		A graduation song that resonates with the heart, etching memories into your soul.
97	my manMACK JACK		A passionate message song of friendship and gratitude
98	Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach		A masterpiece whose beautiful melody captures people's hearts
99	Promise of TearsSakushi Sakkyoku: Baku-san		A heartwarming song for the graduation ceremony, singing of growth and hope
100	Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro		Moved by the dignified figure of a graduate beneath the cherry blossoms