Goodbye Song Rankings [2026]
Here’s the ranking of “goodbye songs” that were popular this year.
In romance, friendships, and everyday life, people experience many kinds of goodbyes.
Whether the farewell is somber or hopeful, listen to this ranking and make a fresh start with a new mindset.
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Farewell Song Rankings [2026] (41–50)
I’m really sorry.≠ME50rank/position
This song portrays the poignant feelings of a protagonist swayed by an ambiguous love.
It sings, over a gentle melody, of a young person torn by a relationship that’s more than friends but not quite lovers.
Included on ≠ME’s ninth single “Because Summer Has Come,” released in August 2024, it vividly conveys through its lyrics the protagonist’s struggle to fully express their feelings for the other person, resonating deeply with listeners.
They don’t want to ruin the friendship, yet they can’t suppress their feelings of love.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who can relate to that frustrating, in-between romance.
Goodbye Songs Ranking [2026] (51–60)
Beyond the GoodbyeYagami Junko51rank/position
This is a cover song performed for a Momoe Yamaguchi tribute album.
She is a highly skilled female singer who has been immersed in music since childhood, and her unwavering, stable vocals convey a strong foundation.
Junko Yagami is known for her soaring high notes, but it’s impressive that she can also sing the more difficult low notes with clarity.
If only I could say I love youKERENMI & atarayo52rank/position
This is a collaborative track by KERENMI and Atarayo that delicately weaves a portrait of hearts that can’t easily be honest.
It captures the subtle emotions of high school students exchanging diary entries with exquisite nuance, and the fusion of classic J-pop melodies with a nostalgic sound vividly depicts a coming-of-age unique to today, where analog and digital coexist.
Released digitally in July 2023, the song drew attention as the theme for the film “Kokan Uso Nikki” (The Exchange Diary of Lies).
It’s a must-listen for anyone who can relate to the flutter of falling in love for the first time, the feelings swelling inside, or those who want to convey their precious emotions to someone special.
Beyond the Goodbyetsuruno takeshi53rank/position
A track included on Tsuyoshi Tsuruno’s cover album “Tsuru no Oto.” While he’s often seen as a variety show personality, he has actually released numerous CDs.
His solid, at times rough-edged vocal delivery is striking, resulting in a much more powerful rendition than Momoe Yamaguchi’s.
Beyond the GoodbyeKōda Kumi54rank/position
The low register is a challenging range for women, but Kumi Koda delivers a stable performance from low to high notes with her signature robust, full-bodied voice.
It’s an excellent cover song that preserves the song’s gentle atmosphere while showcasing Kumi Koda’s unique color.
Included on the 2010 release ETERNITY ~Love & Songs~.
What does it mean to date someone?erica55rank/position
If you were actually asked this, how would you answer? This is a song by erica, a singer-songwriter from Yamanashi Prefecture, released in 2019 as her 35th single.
It’s a ballad featuring beautiful piano tones that resonate, and her gentle vocals are truly moving.
Pay attention to the emotional development toward the latter half of the track as well.
It gives you the sense that your emotions are overflowing.
“Let’s find our own answer”—it’s a solid, grounded work that inspires that mindset.
Beyond the GoodbyeTokunaga Hideaki56rank/position
When it comes to love ballads sung by men, Hideaki Tokunaga is indispensable.
This track is included on his 2015 cover album “VOCALIST 6.” His signature husky voice is showcased to the fullest, giving the song a captivating, sensuous allure.
Sung gently at a relaxed tempo, it’s soothing to listen to.