Six types of farewell songs: goodbye songs for each scene

Farewell days appear at various milestones in life.

Some farewells are anticipated, like graduation ceremonies, while others may come suddenly—an unexpected transfer, a breakup, or even the loss of a loved one.

Not all farewells are positive; some can be heartbreaking.

But we can’t stay trapped in sorrow forever, can we?

Here, I’ll introduce plenty of gentle farewell songs to soothe your pain and stay close to the emptiness left in your heart.

I hope they help you overcome your sadness and loneliness, and take a new step forward.

Playlist

Breakup songs you want to listen to when you're heartbroken
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Because I fell in loveaimyon		Aimyon’s heartbreak songs: the joy and the pain of love
2	Until the day I can no longer rememberback number		Expressions of heartbreak songs by back number
3	somedaySaucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s heartbreak song
4	I loved (it/you)erica		Erica’s heartbreak song
5	Ref:rainAimer		A heart that keeps longing for someone who is no longer here
Classic graduation songs to listen to during graduation season
6	HarukaYOASOBI		A heartwarming song that colors the graduation season
7	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		Affirm the pages of your life and find the courage to move forward.
8	CorrectRADWIMPS		A moving graduation song that portrays the youth and friendship of eighteen-year-olds
9	March 9Remioromen		A classic graduation song, bittersweet memories of parting
10	We againSG		A heartwarming song by SG that portrays the emotions of graduation
11	CorrectRADWIMPS		There isn’t just one answer to life—this gives you a push forward.
12	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s message of youth, expressing a longing for freedom
13	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		Bittersweet youth of cherry blossoms and graduation, the singing voices of Hinatazaka46
14	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		An inspiring song by Motohiro Hata that captures the milestone of graduation
15	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		A classic of youth and memories, painted with a gentle singing voice
Farewell songs to send off at a farewell party
16	A bouquet for meAdo		Ado’s new song: an anthem of courage to forgive oneself and move forward
17	JourneyFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s moving theme song, heartwarming
18	BOYKing Gnu		A famous song by King Gnu that delivers courage
19	Go for it!Nakajima Miyuki		An anthem that cheers you on to overcome hardships and keep holding onto hope
20	Heretical StarOfisharu Higedan Dism		An anthem that encourages the courage to stay true to yourself
Farewell songs to listen to before setting off
21	Song of DepartureMr.Children		A song that gently envelops the anxieties of departure
22	A place where smiles awaitOfisharu Higedan Dism		A song that gently encourages the anxieties of setting out on a journey
23	Bye-Bye ShowBiSH		A moving song that sings of gratitude and hope at the time of departure
24	We againSG		A cheer for setting out—an uplifting youth song that feels the future
25	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		Let's remember the bonds with our companions and move forward.
26	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		A moving ballad depicting Dai Hirai’s graduation
A farewell song that makes you cry when you listen to it
27	HarukaYOASOBI		A poignant YOASOBI song that depicts a farewell
28	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		Accept your struggles and move forward
29	Akaharukasumika		A youthful song that refreshingly portrays a breakup
30	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		Depicting a new beginning with Yuuri’s breakup song
31	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		The theme song of the Doraemon movie expresses the importance of bonds.
6. Farewell songs that gently support hearts overcoming bereavement
32	Memories are beautifulAimer		Nostalgic memories give me strength to live in the present
33	Beautiful daysarashi		A theme song for an Arashi drama that delicately portrays heartrending emotions
34	If I Could Paint LifeYOASOBI		A YOASOBI song that depicts love for those left behind
35	I remember your warmth.Teshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima's Message Song
36	signpostFukuyama Masaharu		A ballad that sings of gratitude for the life inherited from our ancestors
37	Instead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKT		A moving collaborative ballad by TUBE and GACKT