[Song of Gratitude] Timeless classics and the latest tracks that convey heartfelt “thank you” to your seniors

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I want to give a heartfelt gift to the senior who supported me! You were scolded many times, taught important things, and worked together toward your goals… Surely you, too, have someone like that in your life, don’t you? When a senior graduates or retires, many of us want to express our gratitude to the fullest, yet still feel embarrassed to say it directly.

So in this article, we’ll share plenty of songs that express gratitude to seniors.

Find the song that perfectly matches your feelings, and try conveying your thanks to your senior along with the music.

[Song of Gratitude] Timeless masterpieces and the latest tracks (51–60) that convey heartfelt “thank you” to your seniors

Goodbye, thank you.chanyu i

Goodbye, thank you / Chanyu-i

Goodbye, thank you.chanyu i

Singa-songwriter Chanyu-i, who drew attention after her TikTok self-accompanied videos, released “Sayonara Arigatou” in 2022.

It conveys a bittersweet yet warm message about parting with a senior who’s looked after you at school or work.

Precisely because of its simple arrangement of piano and vocals, the pure feelings come through.

Along with her gentle voice, this song brings to mind the days you spent with your senior.

Why not use it to express your gratitude to the senior who reached out to you in both happy and difficult times?

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threadBank Band

Ito (Thread) — Bank Band

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This is Bank Band’s version of Miyuki Nakajima’s number, originally released in 1998, a song that colors many moments in life.

As Miyuki Nakajima is a senior to the members of Bank Band, they faithfully carry on the feelings she poured into this piece.

With the hope of never letting fade the feelings woven in a short time with a senior we happened to meet by chance at the same school and in the same club…

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Thank youDew

Dew ｢Thank you｣ (Official Music Video)

Thank youDew

Dew is a female duo music unit.

They are currently on hiatus, and although “Thank you” is an older song released in 2009, its quality hasn’t faded with time.

This song, which expresses gratitude to someone important, is perfect for singing when you want to thank a senior who helped you in your club, at work, or at your part-time job.

The gratitude overflowing in your heart will surely be conveyed.

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Thank youSun Set Swish

SunSet Swish – Arigatou [Official Video]

Thank youSun Set Swish

This piece is packed to the brim with gratitude for someone who served as a role model to me.

It’s one of the signature songs by SunSet Swish, a three-piece band from Osaka, released in 2007 as their seventh single.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime Big Windup!, which depicts the achievements of a high school baseball team.

The straightforward lyrics and warm vocals are striking.

It’s a song that just about anyone can relate to, don’t you think? Given its content, it might be perfect to dedicate to a senior in a sports club.

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Song of Gratitude: Timeless Classics and Latest Tracks (61–70) That Convey “Thank You” to Your Seniors

Thank youHOME MADE kazoku

HOME MADE Kazoku 'Thank You!! (Reborn)'

Thank youHOME MADE kazoku

Have you ever taken the time to express your gratitude anew by saying that you are who you are today thanks to your senior’s guidance? In the moment, when someone teaches you something or helps you out, you can say “Thank you!”—but saying it face-to-face can feel a little embarrassing, right? Still, I believe the presence of a senior was indispensable to your growth.

Before you part ways at a farewell party and can no longer meet, try conveying all your gratitude with HOME MADE Kazoku’s “Thank You!!” and let your feelings all out!

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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HeroAmuro Namie

Hero – Namie Amuro (Full)

HeroAmuro Namie

From a junior’s perspective, a senior who can handle anything is nothing short of a hero.

If you want to express your gratitude to such a senior, songs that celebrate heroes are the way to go.

Namie Amuro’s “Hero” became popular for its lyrics that praise those everyday heroes close to us.

Any senior who receives this song is sure to be delighted.

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Senpai.HoneyWorks meets TrySail

Senpai. / HoneyWorks meets TrySail

Senpai.HoneyWorks meets TrySail

It’s a story-driven song that cutely sings about a girl’s heart in love with an admired upperclassman, while wishing for his happiness even after heartbreak.

It’s perfect for singing with gratitude to a senior you have an unrequited crush on who’s about to graduate.

It might even be the nudge you need to confess your feelings one more time!

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