[2026] Farewell and Goodbye Songs in Western Music: A Collection of Perfect BGM for Farewell Parties

With A Little Help From My FriendsJoe Cocker

With A Little Help From My Friends

Joe Cocker, a British singer-songwriter who achieved worldwide fame, was active from the 1970s through the 1980s with a musical style that blended various genres such as soul, pop, rock, and blues.

His famous song “With a Little Help from My Friends” is a cover of a Beatles track released in 1967.

As the title suggests, it’s a song about friendship, so I think it’s perfect for a farewell party.

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Stole The ShowKygo

Kygo – Stole The Show feat. Parson James [Official Music Video – YTMAs]

This is a track produced by the hugely popular DJ Kygo, featuring Parson James on vocals.

Released in 2015, it became a hit with his signature tropical house sound, but the lyrics are quite serious.

How about singing this song to someone taking a new step, as if to say: Don’t let the ups and downs of life—something everyone experiences—get the better of you?

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ceilingsLizzy McAlpine

Lizzy McAlpine – ceilings (official video)

Lizzy McAlpine’s “ceilings,” with its gently resonant guitar melody, is a ballad that portrays the loneliness of a parting moment.

Her crystalline vocals and soft string arrangement heighten the sense of yearning.

The lyrics, which depict the complexities of people growing apart, have the power to stir listeners’ emotions.

It’s well-suited for a farewell gathering, allowing you to reflect on memories with someone dear while inspiring hope and courage for the future.

As its music video’s view count attests, the song’s universal themes capture many hearts and are sure to bring a warm atmosphere to the venue.

To Sir With LoveLulu

Lulu – To Sir With Love

A famous song by Scotland’s Lulu, who was active at the forefront as an actress and singer in the 1960s.

It became the theme song for a 1967 film of the same title in which she herself appeared.

Both the film and the song were given the Japanese title “Itsumo Kokoro ni Taiyō o” (Always Keep the Sun in Your Heart).

Last Train To London (I Won’t Look Back)Mimi Webb

Mimi Webb – Last Train To London (I Won’t Look Back) (Official Music Video)

The piano’s wet melody tugs at the heartstrings in “Last Train To London (I Won’t Look Back).” This song was created by British singer-songwriter Mimi Webb and is included on her album Amelia.

Her beautiful vocals seem perfect for a farewell scene.

The song depicts a woman who says goodbye to her lover and returns to her hometown by train, which is why the sound of a moving train is sampled in the track.

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SoulmateNo Use For A Name

no use for a name – soul mate

The American punk band No Use for a Name.

The band disbanded after Tony Sly, who handled vocals and guitar, passed away, but they were a legendary group with immense popularity.

As the title “Soulmate” suggests, this song is dedicated to a longtime close friend.

While the lyrics are sharp and biting set against an upbeat track, they carry a sense of concern and care.

Only Love Can Hurt Like ThisPaloma Faith

Paloma Faith – Only Love Can Hurt Like This (Official Video)

British singer-songwriter Paloma Faith.

Let me introduce “Only Love Can Hurt Like This,” a track from her album A Perfect Contradiction.

It’s a somewhat mature break-up song, with lyrics told from a woman’s perspective, depicting the sorrow of a man leaving her.

The way the sadness is likened to pain is striking.

With Faith’s rich, resonant voice and the wistful melody, it’s a song that fits a farewell scene.

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