Songs we want to sing at the graduation ceremony! A special feature on moving, heart-touching preschool graduation songs
For children about to graduate from preschool, we want to leave them with the most wonderful memories.
Many teachers may be searching for tear-jerking graduation songs with that wish in mind.
When you put feelings of gratitude and the joy of growth into song, it resonates deeply not only with the children but also with their parents.
Graduation songs with warm lyrics and gentle melodies are essential elements that add a moving touch to the ceremony.
Here, we introduce unforgettable masterpieces.
The time spent singing together with the children will surely become an irreplaceable treasure!
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Songs to Sing at the Graduation Ceremony! A Special Collection of Moving, Heartfelt Preschool Graduation Songs (11–20)
It will be sunny tomorrow.Sakushi Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
When it comes to a song that cheers on children setting off on their own paths, “Ashita wa Hareru” comes to mind.
The artist Osamu Sakata wrote both the lyrics and music.
Set to a light, flowing rhythm, it carries a warm, compassionate message to friends.
It teaches us that, no matter what lies ahead, the bonds formed with friends in kindergarten or nursery school will be a source of support.
This is a song you’ll want to sing precisely at those moments of parting from the friends you always played and talked with.
Be sure to check out this upbeat number that blows away loneliness and heartache.
Album of MemoriesSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma
Since it was broadcast on TV Asahi’s children’s program in 1980 and on NHK’s children’s music show “Minna no Uta” in 1981, this song has long been cherished as a classic graduation song for kindergarten.
It looks back on memories from spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and concludes with the message: “A lot has happened, but we’ve grown wonderfully and will soon be first graders.” Although new graduation songs continue to emerge and it seems to be sung less frequently, it remains a timeless masterpiece that everyone hopes will be passed down forever.
right?Lyrics・Composition: Hayumi Takahashi
It’s a warm song about the happiness of being with family and friends.
Spending time with someone feels like a given, doesn’t it? Without that, we couldn’t live a “normal” life.
But when we get too used to it, we end up forgetting to feel grateful.
If you listen to this song, it will remind you to feel and say “thank you, as always” to the people around you.
It’s great for children to sing, but it also works as a song given by parents or teachers.
A token of my loveSakushi: Kimushō, Moeko t / Sakkyoku: Kimushō
This is a graduation song by Kimusho, who produces children’s songs and class songs, and Moeko T.
The stylish melody and piano accompaniment are lovely, aren’t they? Children may not yet understand the song’s message that “the days spent in kindergarten or nursery school will become lifelong memories.” However, when they look back years or even decades later, the lyrics and melody of “Daisuki no Shirushi” will bring those times back to them with nostalgia, and they will truly feel the meaning of the song.
Turn tears into a rainbowSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Masuda Yūko
With its gentle, heartwarming melody and lyrics, this song is a message for children graduating from kindergarten.
Its hope-filled theme of turning tears into a rainbow encourages the children as they take their first new steps.
Released in April 2014, it has been cherished as a graduation song in many early childhood settings.
It is also included on the album “Arigatou ga Ippai ☆ Sotsuen no Uta” and is widely loved.
Perfect for moving occasions like graduation ceremonies and farewell gatherings, it will surely become a wonderful memory when sung together by children, teachers, and parents.
The Color of Thank YouSakushi Sakkyoku: Baku-san
Baku’s graduation song is a warm piece that stays close to children’s hearts.
With gratitude as its theme, it gently expresses both the sadness of parting and hope for the future.
Its simple piano accompaniment and easy-to-sing melody make it perfect for graduation and farewell ceremonies.
It’s also notable for being composed in a key suited to children so they can sing along together.
Widely used in preschools and kindergartens across the country, it’s highly practical as well.
The moving lyrics will surely become a cherished memory for the children and their families.
How about singing it together with children who are about to graduate?
A sign of how much I loved youSakushi sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko
This song gently captures the feelings of children as they approach their kindergarten graduation, carrying a warm message that blends the sadness of parting with the hope of a new future.
Set to a relaxed melody, the lyrics express cherished memories and heartfelt gratitude.
Included on the album “Sakura♪SONGS,” it is often performed at graduation ceremonies and farewell gatherings, making it a beloved staple that enriches emotional moments.
Toshihiko Shinzawa’s gentle vocals and piano accompaniment create an atmosphere that warmly watches over the children’s growth and departure.
This heartwarming piece deeply resonates not only with children about to graduate, but also with the teachers and guardians who are sending them off.
Baton of the HeartSakushi sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko
The graduation song written and composed by Toshihiko Niizawa is appealing for its warm lyrics that empathize with children.
It uses the metaphor of an invisible heart as a baton, gently expressing the gratitude and anticipation of children graduating.
Included on the album “Sakura♪ SONGS 2: Kimi to Boku no La La La,” the song is known for Satoko Yamano’s vocals.
It is often sung at kindergarten and nursery school graduation ceremonies, making it perfect for celebrating children’s growth.
Niizawa’s warm singing voice and the heartfelt melody will surely comfort not only the children who are graduating but also their teachers and parents.
The sky I looked up at and the cherry treeSakushi: Kawasaki Yasuhiko / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko
The song created by Yasuhiko Kawasaki and Toshihiko Shinzawa is a wonderful piece that’s perfect for graduation ceremonies.
Through beautiful elements of nature like cherry trees and the sky, it portrays children’s growth and their new departures.
The melody is warm and crafted to resonate in the listener’s heart.
The piece is included on the 2016 album “Sakura♪ SONGS 2 ~Kimi to Boku no La La La~.” It is widely used at graduation ceremonies and children’s events, and has become a song that stays in children’s memories.
As spring arrives, it expresses the feelings of children taking their first steps forward, making it a must-listen for kids who are about to graduate.
Promise of TearsSakushi Sakkyoku: Baku-san
Composed by nursery teacher Baku, this piece is a heartwarming song intended to be sung at graduation ceremonies and farewell gatherings.
Set to a gentle piano accompaniment, it expresses gratitude for the children’s growth and the courage to take a new step forward.
The lyrics are moving enough to bring tears, yet they firmly carry a sense of hope for the future.
With a simple, easy-to-sing melody, it will resonate not only with the children but also with parents and teachers.
Why not choose this song to help create lasting memories at your graduation ceremony?