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 we want to sing at the graduation ceremony! A special feature on moving, heart-touching kindergarten graduation songs (1–10)
Song of a Six-Year-OldMiura Kanako
The title “Song of a Six-Year-Old” is absolutely perfect for a graduation or thank-you ceremony.
The lyrics aren’t just for friends and teachers—they’re written for moms and dads too—and they’re sure to strike a chord with all the parents.
The lyrics are so moving it almost feels unfair.
You can practically hear people sniffling already.
Thank youSakushi Sakkyoku: Miyachi Masahiko
To express gratitude for being raised, a song often sung at kindergarten graduation ceremonies is “Arigatou” (“Thank You”).
Its hallmarks are a sentimental melody and straightforward lyrics.
The words avoid complex expressions and convey thanks directly.
Because of that, singing it is sure to touch parents’ hearts.
Incidentally, there’s also a piano rendition of the song arranged by Masafumi Akikawa.
The vibe is different, so choose whichever version you prefer.
I’ve grown up.Sakushi Sakkyoku: Irikura Miyako
This is a graduation song written and composed by singer-songwriter Miyako Irikura.
“I’ve Grown Up” was released in 2016 and is performed at kindergarten and nursery school graduation ceremonies.
The children who once wore oversized uniforms and toddled uncertainly to school have, before we knew it, become proud seniors.
They’ve grown enough to sing out loud a song of thanks to their friends, fathers, mothers, and teachers.
When the part of the lyrics where the teacher’s name is inserted is heard during the ceremony, the teachers will surely be moved to tears.
To a new tomorrowSakushi sakkyoku: Yazaki Fuuka
This is the graduation song “Atarashii Ashita e” (Toward a New Tomorrow) by singer Fuka Yazaki, born in Tokyo and raised in Gunma.
It’s a sure-to-make-you-cry track that brings back memories of children who once cried when they first entered kindergarten or nursery school and have now grown up to be so dependable.
It’s a graduation song that makes you happy to hear a heartfelt “thank you” from your grown child and makes you hope they spread their wings toward the new future that’s about to begin.
It seems the CD is currently sold out.
If you’d like a reissue, please make a request via Fuka Yazaki’s official website!
The Root of the Heartsakushi sakkyoku: Minami Yume
This song was written and composed by Nami Minami, who has experience working as a nursery teacher and a kindergarten teacher.
It’s a popular graduation song, with comments like “We sang it at the graduation ceremony and almost everyone was in tears,” and “The kindergarten teachers sang it for us and it was so moving.” Children may not yet realize that “the time spent with everyone has become the foundation for living strongly from here on out.” However, when they grow up and hear this song again, the moment will surely come when they feel that what happened at the kindergarten became their base and led to who they are now.
Flower of ThanksSakushi Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
Set to a piano accompaniment, “Arigatou no Hana” is a song you can sing rhythmically.
It likens everyone’s smiles and memories—those precious treasures—to flowers.
If the children can truly understand the meaning of “Arigatou no Hana” and sing it, they’ll take one more step toward growing up as they graduate from kindergarten.
Precious friendSakushi: Itsumi Ryūichirō / Sakkyoku: Furukawa Tatsuya
A song that expresses gratitude to friends and teachers—this piece is truly perfect for a thank-you party.
With many memories in their hearts, you can picture the children growing splendidly and graduating; it’s a song with very clear lyrics that will make graduation ceremonies and appreciation events moving.
How about using it for a chorus or a graduation video?
Goodbye, Our KindergartenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Shimazutsu Hideo
“Goodbye, Our Kindergarten/Preschool,” a beloved staple among graduation songs, was originally published as a piece in the early childhood educators’ magazine “Guidance for Young Children.” After its creator, Toshihiko Shinzawa, included it on his own album, word of mouth helped it gain popularity, and today it is sung at kindergartens and preschools all across Japan.
Kindergarten life surely brought many worries for parents—colds, tumbles, and scraped knees.
Watching the children look back on those days as they sing is enough to bring anyone to tears.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heartLyrics/Composition: Hiroshi Yamazaki
Now that six years have passed since they were born, this song tells us that they have learned and felt many things, and can walk on their own feet toward the next world.
Compared to other graduation songs, it may sound a bit more mature, but when the children grow older and remember this song, I believe they will be moved by it all over again.
Thank you with a smileLyrics and Composition: Daichi Nagai
On the occasion of the graduation ceremony, why not express your gratitude to your parents, teachers, and friends? The perfect song for that is “Egao de Arigatou” (“Thank You with a Smile”).
Saying thank you at the time of parting can make you feel a bit sad, can’t it? But with this song, as the title suggests, you can share your thanks with a smile.
The lyrics include parts that thank parents for taking you to and from kindergarten or nursery school, making the whole song easy to relate to.
While singing, it might also be nice to look back on everything that’s happened up to now.