[Elementary School Chorus Songs] A comprehensive showcase from moving masterpieces to the latest hit tunes!

What connects to tomorrowTsugano Tomoko

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!

The Bell of PeaceNakasato Yukihiro

Class 1-2 “The Bell of Peace”

This is a song by Yukihiro Nakazato, released on May 15, 2000.

Since being featured at the Kyushu–Okinawa Summit in July 2000, it has drawn attention and has been sung mainly at choir competitions and graduation ceremonies in elementary and junior high schools.

It is characterized by a melody that evokes Okinawa, and there are three arrangements: two-part equal-voice chorus, three-part mixed chorus, and four-part mixed chorus.

Smile ~You Are Not Alone~shiori

EME-C3147 Smile ~You're Not Alone~ Booklet [Mixed Three-Part Chorus]

It’s a warm, encouraging song that gently stays close to your heart in tough or sad times.

Sung by Shiori, this piece carries a message that remembering the smile of someone dear can give you the courage to know you’re never alone.

Released as a single in May 2012, it’s also well known as the Studio Alice commercial song.

The track is included on the album “Partner.” To share this song, Shiori launched the “Hana no Shiori” project, visiting 100 schools across Japan by March 2013 to sing in chorus with students.

At the milestone of graduation, try singing it with gratitude for those who have supported you and with hope for the future.

I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko

Sonoko Inoue “I’m Glad I Met You” BOMBER-E LIVE

A number by Sonoko Inoue that makes you realize those ordinary days were irreplaceable treasures.

It’s included on her first album, “Hello,” released in March 2016, and drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Sakura Saku” and in a KKBOX commercial.

The lyrics capture the genuine feelings of Inoue herself, then a third-year high school student, and they move you not only with a sense of loneliness but also with gratitude for the people you met and a forward-looking message.

The warm yet refreshing sound woven by piano and strings beautifully colors graduation ceremonies where tears and smiles mingle.

It’s the perfect song to sing when you want to convey overflowing thanks to friends as you each head down different paths.

The Door to TomorrowI WiSH

[Choral Version] Door to Tomorrow

This song was released in 2003 as the debut single of I WiSH, with Ai Kawashima on vocals.

It was used as the theme song for the popular TV show “Ainori.” While it has the qualities of a love song, its lyrics evoke a sense of setting off on a journey, so it is often sung at graduation ceremonies.

Despite being a pop song, it has become a staple of choral performances and is a beloved hit across generations.

Country RoadHon’na Yoko

[Choral Version] Country Road

A song known as the theme for Studio Ghibli’s classic Whisper of the Heart.

Yoko Honna’s clear vocals overflow with a warmth that seems to nestle close to the listener’s heart.

The lyrics carefully weave together the feelings of a young person leaving their hometown to walk their own path, resonating with each listener’s life and gently giving them a push forward.

Released in June 1995, the song initially struggled in sales, but went on to become a long-running hit.

It was re-released in 2000 and 2004, and has since become a timeless classic in both name and reality.

It is also popular as a choral piece, making it a perfect choice for milestone events like graduation ceremonies and school festivals—moments of setting out into a new world.

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

[Mixed Chorus] Monster Flower Song / Vaundy *Part-specific audio available

Vaundy is a singer-songwriter who handles everything from songwriting and composition to video production, and he enjoys overwhelming support, especially among young people.

This song, included on his first album “strobo,” released in May 2020, was used in a Maruha Nichiro commercial and drew huge attention after his performance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Its driving band sound and unforgettable melody grab listeners’ hearts and never let go.

The lyrics, which nostalgically recall carefree days spent with friends while giving you a gentle push to step into the future, perfectly match the bittersweet yet uplifting feelings of graduation season.

By 2025, it had surpassed a billion streams, making it a classic everyone knows—so if your whole class sings it together, it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.