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Western Graduation Song Rankings [2026]

We’re excited to present the latest top 100 graduation songs in Western music, all at once, ranked by view count! While there are countless Japanese graduation songs, it can be tough to find solid playlists for Western tracks, right? Our playlist is updated weekly.

Graduation Songs in Western Music Ranking [2026] (71–80)

Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen76rank/position

Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time (Official Video)
Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen

A staple party song, “Good Time” is a refreshing dance tune that blows away any anxieties about the entrance ceremony! This track is a collaboration between Owl City, known for hits like “Fireflies,” and Carly Rae Jepsen, known for hits like “Call Me Maybe.” It was released in 2012, but its sound never feels dated, even to students today.

Crank up this song and get pumped for your new life!

Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon77rank/position

WALK THE MOON – Shut Up and Dance (Official Video)
Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon

This song, with its exhilarating rhythm and uplifting message, portrays a fateful encounter on the dance floor.

Its lyrics, which emphasize letting go of hesitation and enjoying the moment, are sure to resonate with many.

Released in September 2014 and included on the album “Talking Is Hard,” the track became a worldwide hit and is known as one of WALK THE MOON’s signature songs.

Its energetic sound and relatable lyrics are sure to encourage anyone taking a new step forward.

It’s the perfect song to listen to before an entrance ceremony or the start of a new chapter in life.

I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic78rank/position

OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) [Official Music Video]
I Ain't WorriedOneRepublic

I Ain’t Worried, which means “I’m not worried at all,” is a recommended song by OneRepublic, a rock band formed in the U.S.

in 2002.

The repeatedly featured whistling melody is striking, and many listeners will probably think, “I know that whistling phrase!” when they hear it.

Ryan Tedder’s refreshing vocals are also perfect for the celebratory stage of a school entrance ceremony.

How about using this song to get in the mood for the big day?

Don’t Worry, Be HappyBobby McFerrin79rank/position

Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry Be Happy (Official Music Video)
Don't Worry, Be HappyBobby McFerrin

If you start from the premise that life inevitably involves difficulties, even the smallest good things can feel truly delightful.

As words of encouragement for young people about to enter society, few pieces of advice are as compelling as the phrase, “Don’t worry, be happy.” Released in 1988, this work is a classic that reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande80rank/position

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me (Official Music Video)
Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande

Lady Gaga, known for signature songs like “Born This Way” and “Poker Face,” teamed up with Ariana Grande—who has hits like “Break Free (featuring Zedd)” and “Problem”—for “Rain On Me,” a track that showcases their powerhouse vocals.

The provocative music video featuring bondage-inspired outfits is sure to get you pumped, so be sure to check it out on YouTube!