Friendship songs to listen to in March: introducing graduation songs and songs of gratitude to friends
March is a time when relationships change—graduations, new jobs, transfers, and more.
Many people will experience farewells with friends and companions they’ve spent time with until now.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a selection of friendship songs perfect for March!
We’ve chosen a variety of tracks packed with messages—from songs about parting, like graduation songs, to songs that express gratitude for the past, and songs that send encouragement to friends setting off on a new journey.
Listen while reading the lyrics and find the song that perfectly matches your feelings!
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Friendship songs to listen to in March: Introducing graduation songs and songs of gratitude to friends (71–80)
Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46
This song features striking lyrics that dwell on the season of cherry blossoms.
With themes of graduation and farewell, it poignantly weaves together cherry blossoms and human relationships.
Rena Moriya serves as center for the first time, revealing a new side of Sakurazaka46.
Released in February 2023, the track is the group’s fifth single.
It’s a perfect song for elementary school students entering graduation season.
Recommended for those who, in the spring when cherry blossoms bloom, feel a mix of emotions before parting with dear friends.
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
This work beautifully portrays graduation as a milestone in life.
Motohiro Hata’s clear, translucent voice captures both the sadness of parting and the hope of a new beginning in full.
Released in March 2019, it garnered attention as the theme song for a SoftBank TV commercial.
While cherishing past memories, this piece gives you the courage to take a step toward the future.
It’s a song I hope those embarking on a new chapter will listen to as spring arrives.
Its heartfelt melody and lyrics will surely give you a gentle push forward.
Let me give you a songTakeuchi Mariya
A heartwarming encouragement song has just been born.
Mariya Takeuchi’s gentle voice closely accompanies those struggling with worries.
The lyric “Everyone is full of worries” evokes deep empathy in listeners.
Released in August 2024, this piece also serves as the theme song for the drama “Subarashikya, Sensei!” Her harmony with Erika Ikuta is beautiful, resulting in a truly heartwarming track.
It’s the perfect song for cheering up a downcast friend or giving yourself courage.
Through the power of music, it helps you notice the love and happiness around you—a truly wonderful song.
spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira
Gently depicting the scene of a graduation ceremony, this work is a warm piece like the fleeting light of spring.
The refreshing piano melody and KAFU’s translucent vocals beautifully capture both the bittersweetness and hope of the cherry blossom season, harmonizing wonderfully with Kujira’s delicate production.
Created in March 2022, it was released to coincide with KAFU’s milestone high school graduation and is also included on the album “Suite.” The lyrics accompany even the bright moments of parting, overflowing with a kindness like a pep song that gives you the courage to open a new door.
How about adding this fresh and warm track to a drive under the gentle spring sunlight?
Best FriendNishino Kana
A heartwarming ballad celebrating the bonds of friendship! This song by Kana Nishino expresses her feelings for a close friend.
With lyrics filled with sentiments like “I’m so glad you’re here” and “I’m overflowing with gratitude,” it’s sure to resonate with many.
Released in June 2010, it was also featured as the campaign song for NTT Docomo’s “Ganbare Jukensei ’09–’10.” Perfect for those facing farewells with dear friends or feeling anxious about a new environment.
Listening to this piece may help you look back on your memories and find the courage to take a new step forward.
GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48
If you want to make graduation more than just tears, choose this song! It’s a hit by the popular idol group AKB48, released in 2012 as their 25th single.
Many people have probably heard it, since it was used in docomo commercials and more.
Its appeal lies in the exhilarating sound that blends band instrumentation with brass.
It has the power to blow away the haze that’s been lingering in your heart.
The message that “graduation isn’t an end, but a beginning” really hits home, too.
Bye-Bye ShowBiSH
Even if you and your friends say, “Let’s stay together for life,” there’s no guarantee that promise can truly be kept.
As each of you walks toward your own dreams, a time will come when you have to take different paths.
In moments like that, this song can make you feel, “We may be apart, but I’ll always be by your side.” It’s the final single released by the idol group BiSH in 2023 before their disbandment.
Its straightforward band sound and down-to-earth vocals are deeply moving.