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 (31–40)
together; along with; bothWANIMA
This is a song filled with passionate feelings and a powerful message.
It sings of the joys and sorrows we experience in various moments of life, and the importance of our connections with others.
The track is included on the single “Juice Up!!,” released in November 2016, and it bears a deep imprint of love for WANIMA’s hometown of Kumamoto.
In 2017, it was chosen as the theme song for the Kumamoto earthquake reconstruction project, bringing hope to many people.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to at graduation ceremonies, when you want to express gratitude, or when you’re standing at a crossroads in life.
WANIMA’s sincere feelings are sure to resonate in your heart.
Thank you, teacher.Nishimura Naoto
“Sensei, Thank You” is a song by Naoto Nishimura that expresses gratitude to teachers for everything up to now.
Although it’s often sung at kindergarten graduation ceremonies, it would still be charming if middle or high school students sang it, and the teacher receiving it might be quite moved.
Letterback number
If you want to express your gratitude to a teacher who has always watched over you, how about singing “Tegami” by back number? Released in 2015 as their 13th single, it was featured in an NTT Docomo commercial and reached No.
4 on the Oricon singles chart.
“Tegami” was originally a song about family love.
However, the gratitude for being raised and supported can just as well apply to a teacher who has guided you.
Put the thanks you haven’t been able to say into “Tegami” and sing it from the heart!
Until we meet againHirai Dai
A song selection filled with respect and gratitude for teachers and mentors is perfect for a graduation surprise.
“Mata Au Hi Made,” featuring Dai Hirai’s heartwarming vocals, is a song that fits such a moment perfectly.
Its ukulele melody, gentle like waves, resonates alongside words of thanks.
Precisely because it’s the time to leave your place of learning, listening to this song—which expresses gratitude to teachers and inspires hope for the future—will make the moment of parting even more memorable.
Why not color your moving send-off with this beautiful piece?
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
It’s said that this is a song Hikaru Utada dedicated to her late mother, and it’s also popular for the wedding bouquet presentation scene.
If your homeroom teacher is a woman, how about singing this song when you present the bouquet at the end? The lyrics beautifully convey the feelings that your world expanded because your teacher was there, and that she was your support.
If you hand over the bouquet after singing this song, your teacher will be in tears for sure! It’s also a lovely idea to hand each flower to her one by one while singing and form the bouquet as you go.
Thank You, Teacher: Songs of Gratitude for Teachers and Mentors — Moving Graduation/Departure Songs (41–50)
Kokoro no Naka (Complete ver.)RADWIMPS
This song, “Kokoro no Naka,” was created with a sense of hope as COVID-19 spread and our daily lives changed.
Released by RADWIMPS in 2020, the band known for producing many acclaimed songs, it quickly became a hot topic.
While the song encourages and uplifts someone, its lyrics express that there is someone you want to see—and that when you do, you want to say “thank you.” It seems perfect as a dedication to the teachers who have guided and supported us up to now.
Arigatou (Thank you)Sonar Pocket
A song to express gratitude to someone special: “Arigatou” by the three-man music group Sonar Pocket.
It was included on their 2009 album Sonapokeism 1 ~Shapes of Happiness~.
The melody and sound are deeply moving, making it perfect for graduations and farewells.
Since it sings about appreciation for “you,” the one who always listened, it’s also a great choice to dedicate to a school teacher.
Use this song to say, “Thank you,” and “It’s thanks to you.”