[For Elementary School Students] Feel the Spring Vibes with Songs! A Collection of Classic Spring Tunes You'll Want to Sing

I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 1st ALBUM track 'I Heard the Sound of Cherry Blossoms Blooming' MV [YouTube ver.]

This is a heartwarming =LOVE song that gently conveys the arrival of spring.

It portrays a faint, bittersweet first love by likening the flutter of a first crush to the invisible scene of “the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.” The reasons the protagonist prefers riding in the third car of the school commuter train, and the care she takes with her hairstyle, convey the feelings of a girl earnestly navigating her first love despite her confusion.

Included on the May 2021 album “Zenbu, Naisho.” (“Everything’s a Secret.”), the song also drew attention for its refreshingly springlike visual beauty in the music video.

It’s a perfect track for the spring season—one that makes your heart flutter when listened to at the start of a new school term.

It’s recommended not only for those in love, but also for anyone who wants to enjoy the spirit of spring.

dandelionSakushi: Kadokura Satoshi / Sakkyoku: Horikoshi Kiyoshi

Dandelion [children’s song/choral piece] Lyrics: Satoshi Kadokura / Music: Kiyoshi Horikoshi — includes harmonies ♪

Here is a song themed around the dandelion, a flower that heralds the arrival of spring.

Its lyrics are striking, overlaying the sight of the dandelion blooming robustly even in harsh conditions with people’s strength to live and their hopes.

Since its release in 1976, it has spread nationwide through the singing movement and has also been cherished as a labor struggle song.

In 2000 and 2002, it was included in elementary school music textbooks, becoming established as a choral piece featured in educational settings.

The melody, gentle yet powerful, is sure to resonate with many listeners.

It’s a recommended song when you want to feel the courage to face difficulties and the bonds between people.

LullabyRADWIMPS

Lullaby - RADWIMPS

Lullaby by RADWIMPS heralds the arrival of the season when fresh greenery dazzles the eyes.

Written and composed by Yojiro Noda and released in 2005, it’s a song that has made many listeners feel the coming of spring.

The track reflects the emotions unique to spring, where hope and farewell intersect.

Through its lyrics, it delicately gives voice to the excitement children feel as they step into a new chapter of life and the loneliness of parting with friends after graduation, offering the courage to look ahead.

Be sure to listen to it in various spring moments—you’ll feel your heart dance and find the courage to take a new step forward!

Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Halzion” Official Music Video

YOASOBI’s song “Halzion” was inspired by the novel “Soredemo, Happy End,” and portrays the comeback of a protagonist struggling with the gap between ideals and reality after graduating from art school.

Released in May 2020 and featured across various media, the track is a moving number that sings of the strength to look forward and the resolve not to give up, while reflecting on lost dreams and past love.

Its melody and lyrics evoke springtime scenes of the past, overlapping with the hope for a new season.

It’s perfect for elementary school children to enjoy during the exhilarating days of spring, and it will surely give them the courage to take a new step forward.

YellKobukuro

YELL ~Yell~ Kobukuro

YELL is the perfect song for spring, a season that celebrates new beginnings.

Released on March 22, 2001 as a double A-side single, it marks Kobukuro’s major-label debut.

With its warm yet bold message delivered gently, this track is an excellent choice for elementary school graduation ceremonies.

It gives children graduating from elementary school the courage and hope to take their next step.

The flowers that appear in the lyrics seem to symbolize their future blossoming with the arrival of spring, leaving listeners with a refreshing feeling.

It’s also perfect for playing in the car during family outings over spring break, or as background music at graduation celebrations!

Seven-colored ArchPokemon BW Gasshoudan

Seven-colored Arch

Pokémon BW Chorus’s “Nanairo Arch,” with its bright melody that evokes the arrival of spring, is a song brimming with energy and hope.

Featured as the ending theme of the anime Pokémon Best Wishes, it became beloved by children.

With lyrics by Pikachu PJ-2012 and music by Toshiko Ezaki, its melody carries a light, buoyant rhythm that makes the heart skip.

You can feel the desire to spread the wings of hope and fly freely without limits—an irresistibly charming song that truly captures the breath of spring.

It’s a perfect tune for children embarking on new beginnings, such as graduation or moving up a grade.

Under the spring sunshine, sing and dance your heart out, and move toward your dreams!

Searching for the WindYaguchi Mari & Sutorōhatto

Mari Yaguchi and Straw Hat / Searching for the Wind

Kaze wo Sagashite is a song by Mari Yaguchi and Straw Hat, released in 2010, and has since been widely loved as an opening theme for ONE PIECE.

At its core are a yearning for adventure and the importance of time spent with friends.

It features a melody and a positive message that children can truly enjoy.

It encourages kids to believe in their own strength and gives them the courage and hope to overcome any hardship.

With spring marking the start of a new season, why not listen to this song with friends and family and set off on an exciting adventure?