Songs we want to sing at the graduation ceremony! A special feature on moving, heart-touching preschool graduation songs

pinky promiseSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka

Let's sing at home: 'Yubikiri' (Pinky Promise)

The song “Yubikiri” makes you want to promise, “We’ll be friends forever,” as you remember days spent with friends.

The lyrics are by Toshihiko Shinzawa and the music is by Hirotaka Nakagawa.

Set against everyday, simple scenes, the song warmly and movingly portrays children’s shifting emotions and unchanging friendship.

Although it was originally released around 2007, it was included in the best-of album “Toshihiko Shinzawa & Hirotaka Nakagawa: Full of Songs,” released in July 2017, and has since become beloved at many preschools and kindergartens.

It’s also lovely to sing while making the pinky-swear gesture and looking at each other’s faces.

Please consider choosing this piece for important occasions like graduation or farewell ceremonies to deepen the bonds between friends.

Favorite daycare and kindergartensaku-shi sakkyoku: Fujimoto Chika

[Graduation Song] Beloved Nursery/Kindergarten — Sheet Music & Audio Available, Original Version

This is a graduation song composed by Chika Fujimoto, a Hyogo-based composer and piano teacher.

It’s an easy-to-learn, easy-to-sing recommended piece for both adults and children.

Chika Fujimoto created this song with the hope that “all the preschool graduates will sing it together at the end” and that “every child, while feeling the weight of words and feelings, will become someone who can be grateful for everything as they set off on their next journey.”

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The days here are treasures.Jirafa

The days here are treasures (Preschool Graduation Song)

Jirafa, a native of Gifu Prefecture, has worked on music for various TV dramas and films.

This song, “The Days Here Are Treasures,” was composed as a surprise gift to the teachers at a thank-you party when her child, ENA, graduated from kindergarten.

The lyrics depict the irreplaceable days spent with teachers and friends, expressing gratitude and a determination to move forward.

Since it’s actually sung by ENA, you can really hear how it sounds when a child sings it.

A highly recommended, moving song!

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Soon to be a fine first gradericchī・naru

♪Soon to be a splendid first-grader — selfish, mischievous, and loving to joke around〜♪ [Preschool Graduation Song / Graduation Song]

This work is a cover by a popular duo of a classic song written and composed by Toshihiko Shinzawa that portrays rambunctious children just as they are.

While looking back on preschool days—like playing pranks that flustered the teacher or getting into squabbles with friends—it expresses a proud determination to take the next step.

It was included on the February 2023 album “Bonbon Academy: Best Graduation and School Entrance Songs.” The vocals are by Icchi & Naru, who are active with anime theme songs and choreography and have surpassed 2 billion total views on YouTube, making it easy to enjoy the dance moves with children while watching the video.

It’s perfect for classes that want to avoid an overly somber mood and greet graduation with smiles, or for brightening up the opening of the ceremony.

I’m happy to see you.sakushi: fujino manami / sakkyoku: kataoka tsugumi

[Children’s Song] I’m Happy to Have Met You

“I’m Happy to Have Met You” was created by Parkits, the musical duo of Manami Fujino and Tsugumi Kataoka, both graduates of Musashino Art University.

It’s a blessing to be able to sing about such warm feelings—becoming friends with children you didn’t know at nursery or kindergarten, wanting to stay close from now on.

Sing it energetically at your graduation ceremony and strengthen the bonds with friends who will head into the future alongside you.

The First StepSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka

[Let’s Sing Together] The First Step (Lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music by Hirotaka Nakagawa) #TryItTogetherAtHome

Graduation from kindergarten is an event that marks the start of a completely new day and a new life, entirely different from what came before.

Some children may feel anxious because everything changes when they enter elementary school.

This is a warmhearted graduation song we’d like to give to children like that.

With lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa and music by Hirotaka Nakagawa, it was released in 1987.

Taking that first step takes courage, and that’s hard even for adults, isn’t it? At times like that, this song might just blow away the clouds in your heart.

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Until the world becomes oneNEUTRINO

Until the world becomes one Song: NEUTRINO (with lyrics)

A heartwarming cover song by NEUTRINO, a developer of singing voice synthesis technology.

Centered on themes of peace, friendship, and the importance of supporting one another, it expresses the hope of joining hands and moving toward the future, carried by a gentle melody.

The original song was included on the single “Yūki 100% / Sekai ga Hitotsu ni Naru Made,” released in May 2002, and has long been beloved as the ending theme of the anime Nintama Rantarō.

It’s a classic cherished across generations, even featured in school textbooks.

The AI’s precise and clear vocals also serve as an excellent guide for children learning the melody.

Why not consider adopting it as a choral piece to express gratitude to parents at a preschool graduation ceremony, a special song for teachers and children to sing together?