Western Music Entrance/Graduation Song Rankings [2026]

You Raise Me UpJosh Groban31rank/position

Josh Groban – You Raise Me Up (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster]

A cover of a Celtic classic.

I chose Josh Groban’s version because the arrangement is especially wonderful.

The theme of this song is truly hope and courage.

It’s a song of beginnings, urging us to keep moving forward step by step with hope and courage, no matter what days lie ahead.

Here Comes the SunThe Beatles32rank/position

The Beatles – The Beatles – Here Comes The Sun (Official Music Video) [2019 Mix]

This is a song whose fresh melody heralds the arrival of spring and whose hope-filled lyrics resonate in the heart.

It celebrates the joy of sunlight breaking through after a long, cold winter, encouraging new beginnings and a positive outlook.

Included on the September 1969 album Abbey Road, this track remains one of The Beatles’ signature works, still beloved by many.

It’s perfect for those starting school or a new chapter in life, and it can lighten your heart when you’re troubled or anxious.

Wrapped in The Beatles’ warm vocals, why not take a hopeful new step forward?

AlrightKendrick Lamar33rank/position

Kendrick Lamar – Alright (Official Music Video)

Kendrick Lamar, an American rapper and songwriter.

His song “Alright” is a track whose positive message—“we’re going to be okay”—really resonates.

Its appeal lies in the contrast between the gentle, chillout-like backing track and the rap laid over it, which is intense and emotional.

The song’s distinctive groove naturally makes you want to start dancing as you listen.

It’s an easy-to-listen-to rap track, so it’s recommended even for newcomers to hip-hop.

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UnwrittenNatasha Bedingfield34rank/position

Natasha Bedingfield – Unwritten (Official Video) (as featured in Anyone But You)

A song whose melody, arrangement, and of course lyrics are all wonderful.

It feels like it encourages those who are anxious about starting a new life, telling them that the new story beginning here today is still a blank page.

It doesn’t just coddle you; it carries the message that only you can fill in that blank.

Fucking PerfectP!nk35rank/position

P!nk – F**kin’ Perfect (Official Video – Explicit)

The title is a bit provocative, but the theme of the song is like cheering yourself on: “I’m not perfect, but I’m the best.” It’s based on Pink’s own real-life experiences, and personally, I think the sound design makes it a perfect song for setting off on a journey.