Choral Songs Sung at Elementary School Graduation Ceremonies: A Collection of Moving Song Ideas

Many people must be wondering which choral song to choose for an important elementary school graduation ceremony.

Because it’s a single song that will stay in the children’s hearts for a lifetime, choosing the right one can be difficult.

In this article, we cover a wide range of choral pieces that are perfect for elementary school graduations.

We’ve gathered various types of songs—from timeless classics everyone knows to moving J-pop tracks.

Lyrics about friendship, growth, and new beginnings are sure to resonate with graduating children.

We hope you find the perfect song to celebrate a wonderful send-off!

Playlist

Choral Songs Sung at Elementary School Graduation Ceremonies: A Collection of Moving Song Ideas
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	On the Day of Departure		The moving graduation song “On the Day of Departure”
2	Precious thingsYamazaki Tomoko		A song filled with gratitude and hope for the graduation ceremony
3	Kitearashi		A song of hope that pursues dreams and offers support
4	one stepRiko		A cheering song after the earthquake disaster, with uplifting lyrics that give courage
5	Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya		The Song of Life is a heartwarming graduation song.
6	hometownarashi		Furusato is a heartwarming graduation ceremony cheer song.
7	COSMOS		The moving song 'COSMOS' that echoes at the graduation ceremony
8	Unchanging ThingsYamazaki Tomoko		A song that engraves meetings and farewells in the heart
9	Goodbye, my friend.Sakata Hiroo, Kurosawa Yoshinori		A graduation song that gently expresses farewell and hope
10	Smile AgainMari Nakayama		A song of courage to overcome life's hardships
11	ultramarineOda Miki		After the earthquake disaster, a song of hope echoes in Minamisoma
12	rainbowMoriyama Naotaro		A moving piece that sings of graduation farewells and growth through a rainbow song.
13	Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu		A classic graduation song that conveys moving emotion and hope
14	The Last ChimeYamamoto Emiko		A classic song that sings of the moving emotions of graduation at the final chime
15	the world of dreamsHashimoto Yoshiji		Singing of the beauty of music and hope for life
16	To the wide worldHashimoto Yoshiji		A song of departure, hope for a new step
17	My BalladMatsui Takao		A song of hearts that understand and support one another
18	Eyes of the heartMiki Takashi		Kyu Sakamoto’s final work, a song of deep love and bonds
19	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		An inspiring graduation song used as the theme for an NHK morning drama
20	Shining in my heartHashimoto Yoshiji		A moving song that etches memories of the graduation ceremony into the heart
21	bondYamazaki Tomoko		Graduation song, a song of friendship and hope
22	Best friendSnow Man		A heartwarming song filled with gratitude for friendship
23	BELIEVESugimoto Ryuichi		A song of feelings for my companions and hopes for the future
24	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s famous song filled with the emotion of graduation
25	GraduationKobukuro		A Kobukuro song filled with hopes for graduation and gratitude
26	Smile ~You Are Not Alone~shiori		An anthem that gives the courage to overcome difficulties
27	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		A song of courage to face forward and move into the future
28	TOMORROWLyrics and Composition: Sugimoto Ryūichi		The moving classic about hope and setting out, “BELIEVE”
29	To the next sky		Graduation song, conveying hope and gratitude
30	HarukaYOASOBI		YOASOBI's moving graduation song
31	Song of LifeSakushi: Miyabi / Sakkyoku: Muramatsu Takatsugu		A heartwarming song that conveys the preciousness of life and gratitude
32	the world of dreamssakushi: furō akiko / sakkyoku: hashimoto shōji		A graduation song that sings of natural scenery and feelings for friends
33	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		A melody that gently embraces the bittersweetness of parting and the hope that follows
34	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Vaundy’s classic song becomes a graduation memory
35	The Last ChimeSakushi: Yamamoto Emiko / Sakkyoku: Wakamatsu Kan		A classic graduation song, memories woven into the melody
36	Song of SpringFujihara Sakura		A moving song that expresses hope and farewell in a spring melody
37	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A graduation song that sings of everyday treasures
38	What connects to tomorrowTsugano Tomoko		A song that conveys the fresh, moving emotions of graduation
39	globeYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu to produce the theme song for a Hayao Miyazaki film
40	We againSG		A heartwarming song that gently embraces the memories of graduation
41	Please give me wingsSakushi: Yamagami Michio / Sakkyoku: Murai Kunihiko		A timeless classic loved across generations
42	CorrectRADWIMPS		A graduation support song that conveys the importance of living true to yourself
43	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A heart-touching ballad filled with the emotions of graduation
44	Futabaaimyon		A song of growth and hope for the future, for the start of a new journey
45	Country RoadHon’na Yoko		The Appeal of Studio Ghibli’s Graduation Songs
46	Goodbye until we meet again.		A graduation chorus song that sings of parting and the hope of reunion
47	Go beyond		A moving song perfect for a graduation ceremony
48	Country RoadHon’na Yoko		The heartwarming theme song of the film 'Whisper of the Heart'
49	The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46		Farewell is a step toward the future, a song of hope.
50	Somewhere on this Earth		A classic graduation song, a timeless piece that delivers heartfelt emotion
51	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		A classic song that portrays the bonds and warmth of friendship
52	We Look Up to You with Respect		The History of the Classic Graduation Song “Aogeba Tōtoshi”
53	Song of Fledging		A classic graduation song, a tune about spreading your wings into the future
54	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A timeless, heartfelt song that captures the feelings of youth
55	Thank you, goodbye.		An inspiring graduation song, a song of gratitude
56	proofflumpool		A song of parting with companions and a new departure
57	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		Warm music that sings about the importance of encounters
58	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		A heartfelt song themed around cherry blossoms and farewell
59	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		Singing of the bittersweet feeling of graduation and of love in the season of cherry blossoms
60	Born on this planetSugimoto Ryuichi		A timeless song of the heart that sings of the power to live and of dreams
61	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		An inspiring song by Motohiro Hata that captures the milestone of graduation
62	SAKURAikimonogakari		A spring cheer song that walks together with the cherry blossoms
63	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		A classic of youth and memories, painted with a gentle singing voice
64	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		In the season when the cherry blossoms bloom, Dai Hirai’s songs resonate with my heart.
65	Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke		A message of encouragement to children singing of spring's hope
66	At any timeYugeda Kensuke		A gentle song that expresses gratitude at the milestone of turning ten