Farewell Songs: Tracks that sing various kinds of “goodbyes”
In life, we encounter many kinds of farewells: breaking up with a lover, parting ways with beloved friends and mentors when moving on to further studies or a new job, and even losing precious family members.
Some farewells are sad, while others are hopeful—but saying “goodbye” is always tinged with loneliness.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that capture the feeling of “goodbye” and gently accompany your heart.
From songs that heal the wounds of heartbreak to songs that cheer you on at a new beginning, we’ve picked out tracks that sing about all kinds of farewells.
Find the one that perfectly fits your situation!
Playlist
| Farewell Songs: Tracks that sing various kinds of “goodbyes” | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz, beloved by fans across generations. This song... |
| 2east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE |  play_arrow | A quintessential song of summer and one of ZONE’s signature tracks… |
| 3east | We againSG |  play_arrow | A moving graduation song that sings of springtime meetings and farewells |
| 4east | Parting Flowersurii |  play_arrow | Suri’s new song about a breakup |
| 5east | Goodbye is an emotionSakanakushon |  play_arrow | From the desire to move forward without fearing change... |
| 6east | Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai |  play_arrow | The fact that someone precious was by my side—how long will that... |
| 7east | Show me a dreamCö shu Nie |  play_arrow | The conflict between the pain of parting and happy memories |
| 8east | Sakura MelodyMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A heart-resonating song portraying farewells at departure and the bonds that endure |
| 9east | fishback number |  play_arrow | “fish” by back number… |
| 10east | Summer loverSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s Summer Lover depicts the story up to the breakup. |
| 11east | primary colorsYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Bonds transcend distance and are sealed in reunion. |
| 12east | Take Me MaybePenthouse |  play_arrow | A song that stays close to the heart in the farewells of graduation |
| 13east | Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei |  play_arrow | Kouhei Matsushita’s new song for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” |
| 14east | Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Masaki Suda’s “Sayonara Elegy” is outst— |
| 15east | OverMr.Children |  play_arrow | Released in 1994, Mr. Chi… |
| 16east | no THANKYOUAo |  play_arrow | Gaining attention as a new-generation singer-songwriter… |
| 17east | Shall we break up?Miyuhan |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the feelings of deciding to part ways |
| 18east | After the nightadieu |  play_arrow | Moka Kamishiraishi’s adieu “After the Night” |
| 19east | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE |  play_arrow | I am who I am now because there was someone precious to me... |
| 20east | GoodbyeSakanakushon |  play_arrow | As the song title “Goodbye” suggests… |
| 21east | Before GoodbyeAAA |  play_arrow | AAA's 'Sayonara no Mae ni' captures the moment of parting... |
| 22east | You know,Ame no Iro. |  play_arrow | The appeal of Ameno Iro’s song “Anone” |
| 23east | Goodbyekariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | An overflowing feeling toward the person who is no longer here… |
| 24east | passing by each otherSoala |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak in an R&B style |
| 25east | Memories from todayAimer |  play_arrow | If you’ve experienced parting with someone important to you, then surely... |
| 26east | OrangeSMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s “Orange” is something that many people have experienced… |
| 27east | catDISH// |  play_arrow | Starting with vocalist Takumi Kitamura, all the members... |
| 28east | Goodbye to youKaneyori Masaru |  play_arrow | Kaneyori Masaru’s farewell song. |
| 29east | feel the windJanne Da Arc |  play_arrow | …singing a positive sentiment toward a former lover after a breakup, … |
| 30east | Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana |  play_arrow | Parting from someone you love... it’s painful, but it will come... |
| 31east | Lullaby, goodbyeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A song about bidding farewell to the world I live in, … |
| 32east | Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe |  play_arrow | A person who represents the idol scene of the 1970s… |
| 33east | cherry blossomKobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro’s “Sakura” is a moving ballad that sings of parting and new beginnings. |
| 34east | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A renowned classic that enjoys extremely high popularity as a graduation song… |
| 35east | First loveOku Hanako |  play_arrow | When you've been together for a long time, both of you... |
| 36east | Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN's 'Wheel of...' |
| 37east | Dog and MoonBONNIE PINK |  play_arrow | BONNIE PINK’s single “Dog…” |
| 38east | Farewell SongShido |  play_arrow | A bittersweet yet refreshing, farewell-themed na... |
| 39east | Good night, crybaby; farewell, songstress.kuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | I failed to notice the feelings of someone important to me... th— |
| 40east | DepartureGReeeeN |  play_arrow | They left me to pursue their dreams… |
| 41east | I won’t say goodbye.Oda Kazumasa |  play_arrow | Oda Kazumasa’s release in 2009… |
| 42east | Time goes byEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | This song, often sung at karaoke, is by Eve… |
| 43east | Farewell Songnever young beach |  play_arrow | The rising-in-popularity never young beach… |
| 44east | Goodbyeofukōsu |  play_arrow | A farewell song that everyone, regardless of age, has heard at least once... |
| 45east | SAKURAikimonogakari |  play_arrow | It’s a very wistful-sounding number, isn’t it? |
| 46east | Farewell at Thirty-TwoToukyou Jihen |  play_arrow | Led by Ringo Sheena, which disbanded in 2012... |
| 47east | marine snowSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A beautiful, crystal-clear voice and a gentle melody... |
| 48east | Goodbye, Summer DaysYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | Tatsuro Yamashita’s release in 1991… |
| 49east | Journey of the Heartchūrippu |  play_arrow | Tulip’s “Kokoro no Tabi” has touched the hearts of many people... |
| 50east | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s classic winter song, “Itsuka no Merry Christmas”… |
| 51east | You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY |  play_arrow | “You Go Yo…” by CHEMISTRY |
| 52east | I won’t forget who you are now.Naoto Intiraymi |  play_arrow | It’s a song with a theme of parting, but, uh… |
| 53east | Goodbye, darlingToukyou Gegegay |  play_arrow | Tokyo Gegegay’s “Sayonara Darling” is, uh… |
| 54east | Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR |  play_arrow | Released on March 13, 2013, A... |
| 55east | Goodbyes are the first step forward.morioni |  play_arrow | Former T-BOLAN member Arashi Moritomo and Goal de... |
| 56east | Goodbye to sorrowanzenchitai |  play_arrow | Sometimes, through the moment of parting, deep emotions begin to sprout... |
| 57east | I can’t say goodbye—NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE—Ozawa Kenji |  play_arrow | Ozawa Kenji’s 10… released in 1995 |
| 58east | MPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | Once you’ve experienced a heartbreak, the times when you were happy… |
| 59east | Lingering Snowiruka |  play_arrow | Iruka’s “Nagori-yuki” begins with the changing of the seasons… |
| 60east | cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | When it comes to “sakura songs,” this is the track that always gets mentioned... |
| 61east | Good-bye…TUBE |  play_arrow | TUBE’s fifth release in 1987… |
| 62east | Moon and KnifeSuga Shikao |  play_arrow | Shikao Suga’s “Moon and Knife” is about a broken heart... |
| 63east | Goodbye, LipsHarureo |  play_arrow | This features Nana Komatsu and Mugi Kadowaki in a double lead… |
| 64east | “Goodbye is an August lullaby.”Yoshikawa Koji |  play_arrow | Kōji Kikkawa’s two discs released in 1984… |
| 65east | Sugar Town is a town of goodbyes.Matsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya, released in 1985... |
| 66east | I love you, SAYONARAChekkāzu |  play_arrow | The Checkers, released in 1987… |
| 67east | Goodbye to happinessNaiagara Toraianguru |  play_arrow | The star-studded lineup of Eiichi Ohtaki, Tatsuro Yamashita, and Ginji Ito… |
| 68east | Happy Endingback number |  play_arrow | Lingering attachment to an ex-lover and complex emotions |
| 69east | Goodbye, Strangerkururi |  play_arrow | Quruli’s ‘…’, which vividly portrays a heartrending moment of parting |
| 70east | Smiling Backkyandīzu |  play_arrow | Spring songs of parting and memories, timeless melodies that touch the heart |
| 71east | Lit by the moonDEEN |  play_arrow | This is a song by the male vocal group DEEN. This... |
| 72east | Goodbye, Ultimate WeaponThe Birthday |  play_arrow | The Bir… released in 2012 |
| 73east | SignalWANIMA |  play_arrow | I remembered my school days and felt a pang of sadness. |
| 74east | to yell, telephone, downpourChatto Monchī |  play_arrow | A song that portrays a moment of poignancy and decision, 200... |
| 75east | GoodbyeNakamura Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Nakamura, who released in 1990… |
| 76east | Goodbye, TearsArimura Kasumi |  play_arrow | Effectively in the morning drama series 'Hiyokko'... |
| 77east | Goodbye with a winksawada kenji |  play_arrow | Filled with the bittersweet sadness of parting and a forward-looking resolve, … |
| 78east | Fruits of FarewellOginome Yōko |  play_arrow | Yoko Oginome 12, released in 1987… |
| 79east | Goodbye TrainNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | The fourth album released in 1981... |
| 80east | It’s goodbye, but it’s not goodbye.yamadakatsutenai Wink |  play_arrow | A bittersweet yet forward-looking work that sings of parting in its many forms… |
| 81east | To say goodbyebiriibanban |  play_arrow | In 1972, in the Nippon TV drama series “3…” |
| 82east | Goodbye from around the worldDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | In 2017, a music streaming distribution servic... |
| 83east | I won’t say goodbye.THE TIMERS |  play_arrow | Kiyoshiro Imawano’s masked/undercover band, The Timers… |
| 84east | Instead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKT |  play_arrow | A touching song that portrays parting with someone close to you... |
| 85east | Goodbye, BystanderYU-KI |  play_arrow | YUKI’s 31st release in 2017… |
| 86east | Goodbye with thanksshimajirou |  play_arrow | A famous song used at graduation ceremonies for kindergartens and nursery schools… |
| 87east | Goodbye OceanSugiyama Kiyotaka |  play_arrow | In 1986, after the breakup of the first Omega Tribe, Ri... |
| 88east | Season farewellToukyou Jihen |  play_arrow | Tokyo Jihen, the band formed by Ringo Sheena, is... |
| 89east | Goodbye Busyuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu’s gemlike love song portraying a springtime farewell |
| 90east | Good-bye to YesterdayHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Gives a refreshing impression, like the sky after the rain... |
| 91east | The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | A gem of a ballad that gently sings of summer’s end |
| 92east | Bye, see you again sometime!Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The soundscape, imbued with a fantastical atmosphere, gently reaches deep into the ears... |
| 93east | Flower Reportberry meet |  play_arrow | A love song that gently portrays spring partings and new encounters |
| 94east | White shipInoue Yosui |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Yosui Inoue that depicts a farewell at a harbor, with beautifully rendered scenes and emotions. |
| 95east | Always the two of usShimazu Aya |  play_arrow | A cheering song by Aya Shimazu filled with feelings for her beloved dog |
| 96east | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A moving song that depicts the farewell and rebirth of youth |
| 97east | Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai |  play_arrow | Various activities such as posting songs on social media and performing street live shows… |
| 98east | When saying goodbyeSakaguchi Ami |  play_arrow | A gem of a song that poignantly depicts parting. Yuu Sakaguchi… |
| 99east | Until we meet againHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai, filled with the pain of parting and the hope of reunion… |