[Song of Gratitude] Timeless classics and the latest tracks that convey heartfelt “thank you” to your seniors
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.
Playlist
| [Song of Gratitude] Timeless classics and the latest tracks that convey heartfelt “thank you” to your seniors | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | THANXWANIMA | play_arrow | WANIMA’s iconic song of gratitude and encouragement, “THANX” |
| 2east | C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | A classic graduation song by ONE OK ROCK |
| 3east | presentSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | Let's express our gratitude with a gift |
| 4east | together; along with; bothWANIMA | play_arrow | A signature song by WANIMA—a motivating track that sings of friendship and gratitude. |
| 5east | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN | play_arrow | An Anthem to Cheer You On in the Face of Adversity |
| 6east | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece that likens life to an adventure |
| 7east | I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko | play_arrow | Gratitude to my senior and the loneliness of parting |
| 8east | treasurewacci | play_arrow | Expressing gratitude to a senior through a song by wacci |
| 9east | far; distant; by farGReeeeN | play_arrow | GReeeeN’s graduation song, a song of emotion and gratitude |
| 10east | Best friendSnow Man | play_arrow | Snow Man, the popular dance group, with heartwarming lyrics |
| 11east | lovin’Mrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Expressing gratitude to a senior with a moving song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 12east | Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | Doraemon movie theme song by BUMP OF CHICKEN |
| 13east | Letterback number | play_arrow | Let's sing 'Letter' with gratitude in our hearts. |
| 14east | Thank youRemioromen | play_arrow | A song of gratitude and growth by Remioromen |
| 15east | Song of BeginningsGReeeeN | play_arrow | Conveying gratitude and courage through GReeeeN’s “Hajimari no Uta” |
| 16east | budKobukuro | play_arrow | A classic song filled with deep love and gratitude for my mother |
| 17east | HarukaYOASOBI | play_arrow | Express your gratitude with YOASOBI’s “Haruka.” |
| 18east | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu | play_arrow | Spitz's smash hit becomes the theme song for Hakusen Nagashi |
| 19east | To the futureKiroro | play_arrow | Kiroro, which has become a classic graduation song, ... |
| 20east | Thank you, you idiot.Kishidan | play_arrow | Kishidan’s song of gratitude—its familiar words resonate in the heart. |
| 21east | Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM | play_arrow | A gentle, piano-centered accompaniment with a beautifully sweet vocal… |
| 22east | Gray and BlueYonezu Kenshi + Suda Masaki | play_arrow | Two hugely popular figures, Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda… |
| 23east | If you laugh at the skywacci | play_arrow | “I’ve been able to keep going because you were there, senpai!” So... |
| 24east | CHARMWANIMA | play_arrow | An energetic and upbeat song introduction for a graduation ceremony |
| 25east | Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS | play_arrow | Sing of gratitude and resolve to a senior |
| 26east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro | play_arrow | Motohiro Hata’s famous song, a gentle singing voice that resonates in the heart |
| 27east | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly | play_arrow | Love and gratitude conveyed in a bouquet |
| 28east | Thank youikimonogakari | play_arrow | NHK’s morning drama GeGeGe..., starring Nao Matsushita |
| 29east | DepartureGReeeeN | play_arrow | Always staying by your side through the many moments of youth… |
| 30east | proofflumpool | play_arrow | Popular as a graduation song, this track is often played at graduation ceremonies... |
| 31east | rainbow-coloredayaka | play_arrow | Celebrating the new journey of a senior with a wonderful smile… |
| 32east | Thank you to youWachi Hinako | play_arrow | A heartfelt song filled with gratitude |
| 33east | Thank YouAAA | play_arrow | A song filled with gratitude and encouragement for a senior |
| 34east | Just, thank you.MONKEY MAJIK | play_arrow | A classic, all-time favorite thank-you song just like the title suggests. You… |
| 35east | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | Music for farewells is an important element for conveying emotions. |
| 36east | STAND BY MEMONGOL800 | play_arrow | 'Chiisana Koi no Uta' is becoming a standard song for graduation ceremonies... |
| 37east | Thank you beyond wordsAYA | play_arrow | A spring graduation song that makes you feel the bond with your seniors |
| 38east | Thank youSUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | A moving song that expresses gratitude to a senior |
| 39east | Grateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashi | play_arrow | Appreciation to my senior and congratulations on graduation |
| 40east | Thank you ~Voices at the Departure~berii guddoman | play_arrow | A thank-you message song by Berry Goodman |
| 41east | Time View ~The Road That Continues Forever~naniwa danshi | play_arrow | I want you to give this to the senior who’s setting off toward the future… |
| 42east | Because you’re my hero.LiSA | play_arrow | Upperclassmen or seniors from clubs or circles, seniors at part-time jobs, and so on… |
| 43east | Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa | play_arrow | Road of Major’s signature song filled with youth and passion |
| 44east | Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu | play_arrow | The senior I spent so many hours with every day... |
| 45east | My friend—now and forever.Ketsumeishi | play_arrow | A song of gratitude that sings of a deep bond with a senior |
| 46east | Cheering songShonan no Kaze Feat. MOOMIN | play_arrow | A cheering song by Shonan no Kaze that exudes a gentle warmth… |
| 47east | Thank you, thank you.Kawasaki Takaya | play_arrow | A heartwarming song filled with gratitude and love for my senior |
| 48east | GoodbyeBULE ENCOUNT | play_arrow | The 2017 film “LAST COP …” |
| 49east | HarukaLACCO TOWER | play_arrow | The ending theme of the TV anime Dragon Ball Super... |
| 50east | Small palmAqua Timez | play_arrow | A drama theme song that expresses gratitude for a senior’s support |
| 51east | Thank youDew | play_arrow | Dew is a female two-person musical duo. Currently, … |
| 52east | Thank youHY | play_arrow | Introduction to a song that depicts gratitude to a senior and personal growth |
| 53east | Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster | play_arrow | We spend a lot of time together every day, and my friend... |
| 54east | Yubeshi-senpaiShibata Satoko | play_arrow | If I make it my go-to song for a senior colleague’s farewell party, it’ll be a hit... |
| 55east | Thank youHOME MADE kazoku | play_arrow | Let's honestly express our gratitude to our seniors. |
| 56east | Thank You ~Infinite Cheers~℃-ute | play_arrow | A heartfelt cheer song filled with gratitude for my senior |
| 57east | Goodbye, thank you.chanyu i | play_arrow | A popular singer on TikTok sings a song of gratitude for a breakup. |
| 58east | threadBank Band | play_arrow | The person whom Miyuki Nakajima released in 1998, ... |
| 59east | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | No matter what happens, let’s never forget to be ourselves… |
| 60east | Our stepwacci | play_arrow | 'Our First Step' is a touching song that feels like youth. |
| 61east | The season of farewellSHISHAMO | play_arrow | One of SHISHAMO’s charms is that young peo... |
| 62east | arigatouAmuro Namie | play_arrow | Expressing gratitude to a senior with Namie Amuro’s “arigatou” |
| 63east | March 9Little Glee Monster | play_arrow | LGM cover of Remioromen's “March 9th” |
| 64east | HeroAmuro Namie | play_arrow | From a junior’s perspective, a senior who can handle anything... |
| 65east | Thank youSun Set Swish | play_arrow | Is this how I show my gratitude to the person who was my role model? |
| 66east | Every single minute and second, you and IHoneyWorks meets Sufia | play_arrow | Every HoneyWorks song is packed with youth... |
| 67east | A Poem for YouDUFF | play_arrow | MBS 'Everyone’s Koshien' theme song, D... |
| 68east | Kizunazundare | play_arrow | The three-member unit Zundare from Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture… |
| 69east | Senpai.HoneyWorks meets TrySail | play_arrow | A narrative-style song that expresses gratitude to an unrequited senior and wishes for their happiness. |
| 70east | companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi | play_arrow | The drama “Woman of Steel” starring Michiko Kichise... |
| 71east | When saying goodbyeSakaguchi Ami | play_arrow | To straightforwardly say to the senior who helped me grow, "... |
| 72east | Glowing Storm!otome sutoomu! | play_arrow | A song expressing gratitude for the memory of being helped by a senior on stage. |
| 73east | To meKAZUKI UJIIE | play_arrow | Expressing gratitude through music |
| 74east | giftJapa Hari Netto | play_arrow | Disbanded in 2007 and reunited in 2015... |
| 75east | PHANTOM ~Promise~GReeeeN | play_arrow | A theme park called Tokyo One Piece Tower, based on the nationally beloved manga '...'} |
| 76east | Bond.haji→ | play_arrow | Even if they're your senior, as long as you're both still students, your ages are... |
| 77east | hometownTominaga Yusuke | play_arrow | If you're looking for background music for an elementary school graduation ceremony, … |
| 78east | STAND BY MEGOING STEADY | play_arrow | An unexpected tone, yet it gradually builds up |
| 79east | BeginningBLUE ENCOUNT | play_arrow | Cheering song for the 94th All Japan High School Soccer Championship… |
| 80east | bouquetNakajima Mika | play_arrow | There are also those who are moved to tears by the sorrow of their seniors leaving... |
| 81east | At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks | play_arrow | If they’re a senior from my club, we can work together toward a single goal... |
| 82east | From tomorrow, only the shadow of memoryYamaki Risa/Morito Chisaki/Ozeki Mai/Yanagawa Nanami/Funaki Musubu (Kantorii Gaaruzu) | play_arrow | Momoko Tsugunaga 15th Anniversary Idol Album… |
| 83east | Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai | play_arrow | I strongly feel that I will never forget the days I spent with my senior. |
| 84east | Thank youSMAP | play_arrow | If you want to express your gratitude, it’s best to do it straightforwardly... |
| 85east | sparklewacci | play_arrow | wacci’s so—that gently stays close to the listener’s heart… |
| 86east | Song of ThanksV6 | play_arrow | V6’s song of gratitude, a track filled with feelings for their comrades |
| 87east | Let’s go back to my hometown.GMT | play_arrow | Gratitude to my local seniors and memories of how they helped me... |
| 88east | comrade-in-armstaiyozoku | play_arrow | The first mini released in 2002… |
| 89east | I’m home. Welcome back. Thank you — our future.erica | play_arrow | A moving song by Erica from Yamanashi, a song of departure |
| 90east | Thank youTakamoto Yosuke | play_arrow | A number by Yosuke Takemoto, dedicated with gratitude to his senior. |
| 91east | Passionate soulB-DASH | play_arrow | Just as my senior was a source of emotional support for me... |
| 92east | bondhaji→ | play_arrow | This is a song I want to duet on with a close senior colleague. |
| 93east | shuttle runKanoerana | play_arrow | While expressing my gratitude to my seniors and teachers, from here on, the battle... |
| 94east | Backstage☆RegularTsuchida Satoshi (Inoue Tsuyoshi) · Koganei Shinji (Eguchi Takuya) | play_arrow | From the TV anime Kuroko's Basketball, ... |
| 95east | Song of ThanksMirai Akari | play_arrow | A Virtual YouTuber’s Song of Gratitude |
| 96east | CallingAAA | play_arrow | Feelings penned at the moment of parting with someone dear... |
| 97east | It’s okaywacci | play_arrow | The warm, comforting messages in wacci’s songs that stay close to the heart |
| 98east | DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS | play_arrow | The music unit FUNKY that adds color to our youth… |
| 99east | The title of the fastest and strongestNaruko Akira Kichi (Fukushima Jun) & Tadokoro Jin (Itō Kentarō) | play_arrow | Senior and junior, yet the best of rivals, and close friends... |
| 100east | ThanksCHEHON | play_arrow | A song by CHEHON that expresses gratitude to a senior to whom he caused trouble. |
| 101east | Beauty Looking BackMōningu Musume ’14 | play_arrow | Perfect for the drama club. A senior who has played the lead role many times... |
| 102east | Climb the staircase of dreams!kenkyuusei (SKE48) | play_arrow | Turning our admiration for the dream stage where our seniors shine into S... |
| 103east | Much appreciatedchīmu shachihoko | play_arrow | Inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Japan Local Idol Revitalization Association… |
| 104east | Sakura AleAdachi Kana | play_arrow | As a cheer song to send to my senior, sung by Kana Adachi… |
| 105east | how beautiful you areHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | A ballad that sings gratitude to my mother |
| 106east | paprikaYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu self-covers Paprika—a song that conveys gratitude as a cheering anthem. |
| 107east | Wonderful DaysFire Ball | play_arrow | A song with a unique worldview that sings gratitude for encounters to a reggae-style rhythm. |
| 108east | Soldier, run.B’z | play_arrow | Toward my senior, just as I wish, the goal... |
| 109east | Pride feat. BESDOZAN11 | play_arrow | This is a song I’d like a senior and junior to sing as a duet... |
| 110east | Thank youOKAMOTO’S | play_arrow | A birthday song from OKAMOTO’S filled with gratitude and love |
| 111east | Don’t give up!PETER MAN | play_arrow | A message song in which juniors cheer on a graduating senior’s resolve to pursue their dream. |
| 112east | Song of Springsupittsu | play_arrow | I want to express my gratitude to a senior colleague who has always been supportive... |
| 113east | bouquetieiri reo | play_arrow | A heartwarming love song that bundles gratitude into a bouquet |
| 114east | My DreamTakagi Miki (Takahashi Nozomi) | play_arrow | Appearing in the TV anime “School-Live!” is… |
| 115east | The First Steprakkuraifu | play_arrow | New students—and especially new members of the workforce—don’t know their way around at all... |
| 116east | Song of ParentsGReeeeN | play_arrow | GReeeeN’s classic song that portrays love and gratitude toward one’s parents |
| 117east | purplejoōbachi | play_arrow | An inspiring song by Queen Bee that portrays gratitude and bonds |
| 118east | Go for it!!Urufuruzu | play_arrow | Senpai, just do your best! Cheering for you with all my might… |
| 119east | A gift from GodSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A famous Southern (SaZaN) song filled with thoughts for parent and child |
| 120east | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)UNIONE | play_arrow | A vocalist who made their major debut in 2016… |

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