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

If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutoya Yumi

2-2 Wrapped in Kindness

This is the third single by singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya, known not only for her own songs but also for writing music for many other artists.

Originally released in 1974, it became widely known beyond her fan base when it was used in 1989 as the ending theme for the Studio Ghibli film Kiki’s Delivery Service.

Its catchy melody set to a lively rhythm makes it fun to sing, and because so many people know it, it’s also recommended as a choral piece for elementary school students.

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Beyond the tearsNakamura Hachidai

Hisamatsu Junior High School Chorus ~Beyond the Tears~

It’s a hopeful song that carries the message: rather than crying and regretting, let’s keep moving forward while looking toward tomorrow.

It became a hit on the NHK music program “Stage 101” in the 1970s and was released as the debut single of the music group Sing Out.

Ever since, it has remained a beloved classic for many years.

Its open, uplifting melody—like flying straight through the sky—leaves a strong impression.

Let’s have children, who are brimming with possibilities for the future, sing it.

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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.

treasureSakkyoku: Ujiie Shinya / Sakushi: Kudo Naoko

Choral Piece “Treasure”

The choral piece “Takaramono” (Treasures) sings about the things we cherish, whether or not we can touch them with our hands.

The lyrics are by poet and children’s author Naoko Kudo, and the music is by composer Shinya Ujiie.

The protagonist is Karasueizo, a crow who appears in works by lyricist Naoko Kudo.

He finds something wonderful that he wants to make his treasure, but since it’s not something he can take home, he decides to keep it safe in his heart.

Elementary school students surely have many treasures, too—things you can see, and memories you can’t see but that stay in your heart.

Try singing while recalling those special things.

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Please give me wingsMurai Kunihiko

Tsuda Gakuen Elementary School — “Tsubasa wo Kudasai”

The subject of this song is a woman confined to her sickbed.

Looking outside at the birds in flight, it portrays her heartfelt longing to “take off freely.” It conveys a deep wish for freedom rather than wealth or fame.

Because the melody sits in a range that is easy for elementary school children to sing, it is performed at many schools.

It’s also well-suited for the entire student body to sing together, which is another key point.

Eyes of the heartMiki Takashi

Kokoro no Hitomi [Chorus] With Lyrics

A warm, instantly touching song that resonates with the heart.

The lyrics capture the bond of two people who have walked a long life together and their deep love for each other.

Released in May 1985 as Kyu Sakamoto’s posthumous work, it moved countless listeners.

The fact that it was recorded in a public session at an NHK studio on August 12, 1985, just before Sakamoto’s passing, further adds to its appeal.

Widely loved as a choral piece, it has been featured in junior high school music textbooks and is highly regarded in education settings.

It’s a recommended song for times when you want to feel a precious bond with someone or be enveloped by a voice that stays close to your heart.

bondYamazaki Tomoko

【Choral Song】Bonds / With Lyrics【24/200】

How about a moving choral piece that sings of the miracle of meeting friends and companions, and of how we’re always connected even when we’re apart? It’s a work by Tomoko Yamazaki, a composer from Chiba Prefecture.

The lyrics make it perfect for a graduation ceremony.

Memories with friends are often the tiniest things—like the walk home you shared.

But when graduation comes, those little things turn into shining memories.

You might find yourself in tears while singing.

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