Ranking of Popular Choral Songs [2026]

What connects to tomorrowTsugano Tomoko81rank/position

What connects to tomorrow (with lyrics)

Speaking of slightly more challenging graduation chorus songs, this is the one.

It’s mid-tempo and has a relatively wide melodic range, so some practice may be needed.

The melody for each part is basically the same, allowing you to enjoy vocal harmonies.

The lyrics describe a forward-looking farewell, making it a graduation song that, intriguingly, doesn’t feel sentimental—a refreshing track!

skySKY-HI82rank/position

SKY-HI / Sora (BE:FIRST) -Professional Karaoke-

A choral piece that gently embraces the many anxieties and conflicts of adolescence.

Its grand melody evokes a vast sky, and its warm lyrics, which empathize with young people’s struggles, speak to the heart.

Written by SKY-HI—who also enjoys immense support as an idol producer—the song was selected as the set piece for the Middle School Division of the 92nd NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

The lyrics, depicting a determination to move forward despite unstable emotions, are sure to encourage high school students devoted to their studies and sports.

The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP83rank/position

The One and Only Flower in the World — a moving song! Let’s all sing and dance together!

A warm message that says each person carries a different seed and should let their own unique flower bloom gently encourages children who are about to spread their wings and enter elementary school—this is “The One and Only Flower in the World.” It’s incredibly famous as one of SMAP’s signature songs, but in fact it was originally included on their 2002 album “SMAP 015/Drink! Smap!” It drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Boku no Ikiru Michi” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and was later released as a single in March 2003.

The friendly, approachable melody by Noriyuki Makihara suits the voices of senior kindergarteners very well.

Nurturing a spirit of valuing one’s individuality, this piece is also perfect for choral performances incorporating sign language.

It will surely become a moving stage that conveys gratitude to parents and the joy of growth.

Please give me wingsakai tori84rank/position

Wings, Please (Female Voices, 2-Part)

Popular as a choral piece, the song “Tsubasa wo Kudasai” (“Please Give Me Wings”) might seem like it was originally composed for choir—but in fact, it was included as the B-side to the folk group Akai Kaze-fune’s 1971 single “Takeda no Komoriuta.” It also drew attention for being featured as an insert song in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance.

With its beautiful soprano melody, it’s a great recommendation for women’s choirs or female singers in particular.

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far; distant; by farGReeeeN85rank/position

"Haruka" Choral Piece / Mixed Three-Part Chorus / Entire (All) - With Full Lyrics - For Part Practice Covered by Singer micah

I recommend GReeeeN’s “Haruka” as a song befitting the important milestone of graduation.

Released in 2009, it also served as the theme song for the film “ROOKIES: Graduation.” Its lyrics, which depict family love and new beginnings, will deeply resonate with middle school graduates as they set out on their journeys.

This song gives listeners the strength to believe in their own paths and take a brave first step.

Sung as a chorus at the ceremony, it will surely become an irreplaceable memory for the students.