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