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/Departure Songs (51–60)
Rainbow Historysutopuri
Strawberry Prince, a six-member entertainment group that’s gained popularity through modern activities—such as surpassing 7 billion total views on their publicly available YouTube videos—continues to shine.
The title track of their second EP, “Nijiiro History,” stands out with its heart-thumping pop opening and cute vocals.
Its frank, appreciative lyrics seem perfect for getting everyone excited together, like a message to a teacher who’s close to their students.
It’s a bright, uplifting song that’s also great for karaoke and will color any graduation ceremony with cheer.
I want to brag.SUPER BEAVER
A song that expresses feelings for those who believe in you, “I Want to Make You Proud.” It was released in 2020 as SUPER BEAVER’s single “Toppa-kou / Jiman ni Naritai” (Breakthrough / I Want to Make You Proud).
Among those who want to thank their teachers, some may feel, “I want to live up to their expectations and deliver results that will make them happy.” If that’s you, this song is highly recommended! It will surely convey your gratitude to your teacher and your resolve to set off with their hopes in 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.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
Many people find the uplifting song “Ketsui no Asa ni” encouraging, and it’s also recommended as a song to dedicate to a teacher! The lyrics tell of a protagonist who once felt life was hard but, thanks to someone’s support, regains their true self and moves forward toward their dreams.
If you imagine that supportive person as a teacher, it sounds like a message of being able to face the future thanks to them.
If you used to rebel against your teacher or always made them worry, why not consider gifting them this song?
[Thank you, Teacher] A song of gratitude for teachers and mentors. An inspiring graduation/farewell song (61–70)
GraduationTakahashi Yuu
This song was born after the Great East Japan Earthquake, when the artist appeared on “SCHOOL OF LOCK!” a month later and received numerous messages from listeners sharing their worries; the program asked them to turn those feelings into a song.
The title, “Sotsugyo” (Graduation), was chosen to express the hope that we can one day graduate from sorrow.
It’s a track that moves the heart with the unadorned words of many people and a powerful singing voice.
Sakuraayaka
This is “Sakura,” a graduation song by Ayaka released in 2017.
The cherry blossoms are beautiful during graduation season, aren’t they? Many people probably remember their graduation ceremonies whenever they see the cherry blossoms in bloom.
As time passes after graduation and you look back on the ceremony, this song will surely preserve those memories beautifully.
We Look Up to You with Respect
When it comes to graduation ceremonies, this song, “Aogeba Tōtoshi,” is the one that comes to mind.
It’s a song filled with gratitude for everyone and everything that supported us during our school years—teachers, classmates, and the school itself.
Since its release in 1884, it has been a classic sung across generations at many schools throughout Japan.