Thank you, Teacher: A Song of Gratitude for Teachers and Mentors — An Emotional Farewell Song for the Journey Ahead
On graduation day, you’ll want to make sure you don’t forget to express your gratitude not only to your friends and parents, but also to your homeroom teacher and the mentors who guided you! Many of you might be thinking about surprising your teacher with a class-wide song performance, but are you having trouble choosing the right song? In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of songs that can convey your thanks to the teachers who have supported you in so many ways and steered you in the right direction when you went astray.
These are all heartwarming classics that not only express gratitude but also make you feel the bonds you’ve built up until now, so be sure to use them as a reference!
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[Thank You, Teacher] Songs of gratitude for teachers and mentors. Moving graduation/farewell songs (21–30)
It’s okayji ma ma
It’s a highly popular song for graduations.
During your time at school, you probably overcame many difficulties with the support of your teachers.
It’s a wonderful song that lets you express your gratitude while recalling various memories, so I highly recommend it!
budKobukuro
The years from enrollment to graduation seem to fly by, don’t they? Even if we don’t feel we’ve changed much ourselves, I think to teachers the students look like they’ve grown tremendously.
Kobukuro’s “Tsubomi” really makes you feel anew how quickly time passes.
I bet there are many big Kobukuro fans among the teachers, too.
It’s a song guaranteed to bring you to tears!
[Thank You, Teacher] Songs of gratitude for teachers and mentors. Moving graduation/farewell songs (31–40)
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
It’s Yuzu’s song “Tomodachi ~Tabidachi no Toki~.” It might feel a bit improper to call a teacher a “friend” and convey a message that way, but wouldn’t being called a “friend” by a graduating student make a teacher happy, as it reflects the students’ growth? The message that the bond between teachers and students continues even after graduation really resonates with the heart.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
Spitz’s song “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” (“I Should Be Able to Fly”).
The chorus lyrics can be interpreted as a message like, “Because I met you, I can take off proudly like this,” right? It seems like a perfect song to accompany words of gratitude to a teacher or mentor who has supported you, doesn’t it?
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
A song portraying warm emotions and deep bonds was created as the theme for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon.
Motohiro Hata’s gentle vocals and heartfelt lyrics embrace listeners’ hearts.
Released in 2014, the song sparked a major response, including holding the No.
1 spot on Japan’s overall iTunes chart for an extended period.
Singing about caring for others and the importance of mutual support, it’s also perfect for graduation ceremonies where you want to express gratitude to mentors and teachers.
Its warm vocals and melody will carry your feelings to someone special.
signpostFukuyama Masaharu
A warm, heartfelt song that gently lights the path of life.
This gem of a track was woven by Masaharu Fukuyama with thoughts for his late grandmother and gratitude for the relay of life.
It sings of how we grow through encounters with others, trust, failures, and forgiveness.
Released in 2009 and newly arranged in February 2022, the addition of strings and brass creates a grand sound that further highlights the lyrics’ profound meaning.
When you stand at a crossroads in life, or when you want to express gratitude to someone dear, why not listen to this song? It will surely become a guiding light that stays close to your heart.
Thank you, teacher.Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Fujimoto Chika
This is a song for children to express their gratitude to their preschool and kindergarten teachers.
Chika Fujimoto, who wrote and composed it, is a childcare music creator with experience as a nursery teacher.
Drawing on insights gained in the field, she has produced numerous songs that are perfect for kindergarten and nursery school events.
This piece is designed so that you can freely substitute the teacher’s name and episodes from your days together, allowing it to be delivered as a one-of-a-kind original song.
It’s a gentle, piano-accompanied ballad with a comfortable, simple melody and a vocal range that children can sing without strain.
More than 150 sheet music requests have been received, and it has a track record of being sung at preschools across the country.
If you perform it as a surprise at a thank-you party, it will surely bring tears to your teacher’s eyes.
Be sure to include the names of the teachers who took care of you and let them feel your heartfelt thanks.