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!
- A farewell song for a dear friend—an uplifting graduation song that conveys heartfelt gratitude.
- [Tears of Joy] Beautiful Friendship Songs with Lyrics You’ll Want to Gift to a Dear Friend
- A Collection of Moving Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Fight Songs]
- [For Graduates] Graduation Songs and Cheer Anthems to Convey Gratitude and Support
- [For High School Students] A Collection of Touching Friendship Songs
- Farewell Song: A Song About Changing Schools, A Song to Give to Friends
- An emotional friendship song. A roundup of classic tracks that sing about bonds with friends and shared memories.
- Friendship songs recommended for elementary school students. Bonding songs you’ll want to listen to with your friends.
- [Great Lyrics!!] Recommended Tear-Jerking Graduation Songs with Heartfelt, Moving Words [2026]
- [A moving friendship song] For dear friends and best friends. Songs of friendship that make you feel the bond.
- [2026] A Collection of Graduation Songs Recommended for Gen Z [A Page of Youth]
- [Graduation Song] A tear-jerking track sung by an idol! A moving piece depicting friendship and gratitude [2026]
- Friendship songs recommended for high school students: classic and popular J‑pop hits
Friendship songs to listen to in March: Introducing graduation songs and songs of gratitude to friends (41–50)
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.
Friendship songs to listen to in March: introducing graduation songs and songs of gratitude to friends (51–60)
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.
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.
Photo of three peopleKiroro
Kiroro is a duo formed by high school classmates, beloved for their heartwarming songs that touch the soul.
“Three-Person Photo,” included on their first album, “Nagais Aida ~Kiroro no Mori~,” leaves a lasting impression with its light yet floating ensemble.
Its message—let’s each go our own way with this new departure, yet keep our bond unchanged—captures the feelings that only a graduation ceremony can evoke.
With clear, powerful vocals that stir the heart, it’s a graduation song especially recommended for women.
far; distant; by farGReeeeN
A GReeeeN song that expresses gratitude to loved ones and determination for a new beginning through a moving ballad.
Released in May 2009 as the theme song for the film “ROOKIES: Graduation,” it captured the hearts of many.
The lyrics are filled with deep love for family and friends, while also portraying the courage and strength to chase one’s dreams.
This piece is especially recommended for those facing life’s turning points, such as graduation or starting a job.
With its warm melody and heartfelt lyrics, it’s a song that gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu
This song, Yuzu’s “Tomo ~Tabidachi no Toki~,” which also aired on NHK’s Minna no Uta, has very simple lyrics and words, yet they carry a great weight—you can feel the deep, heavy emotions in it.
Released in 2013 as Yuzu’s 38th single, it was also chosen as the set piece for that year’s NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
It’s a friendship song that resonates in the heart, packed with the feelings of graduating, parting from friends, and anxieties about the future—something many can relate to.
