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

Farewells—whether due to transfers, relocations, graduations, or other changes—come to everyone.

How about choosing Western music for the background music at a send-off party? Melodies that transcend language barriers naturally convey gratitude and well-wishes for a new beginning.

From tender, tear-jerking ballads to bright tunes that send someone off with positivity, there’s a wealth of Western songs perfect for the season of goodbyes.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of tracks—from timeless classics to recent gems—fit for various moments, such as parting ways with friends or farewell gatherings at work.

You’re sure to find a song that expresses exactly what you feel.

Playlist

[2026] Farewell and Goodbye Songs in Western Music: A Collection of Perfect BGM for Farewell Parties
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	BIRDS OF A FEATHERBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s latest work sings of deep love.
2	Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars		A miraculous ballad duet by two people
3	Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone		A singer popular on social media, a moving ballad
4	feelslikeimfallinginloveColdplay		Coldplay's new song, a moving piece
5	My WayFrank Sinatra		“My Way”: A Song of Courage to Walk One’s Life
6	The NightsAvicii		Avicii’s moving song “The Nights”
7	Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus		Miley Cyrus sings about saying goodbye to youth
8	WhateverOasis		An inspiring song that celebrates a new chapter in life
9	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		A beloved farewell song, a classic from the ’80s
10	CelebrationKool and The Gang		Kool & the Gang’s classic song
11	my futureBillie Eilish		A moving song that sings of hope for the future
12	Good Old DaysMACKLEMORE FEAT KESHA		A moving, heartwarming song that portrays the bonds between companions
13	Times Like TheseFoo Fighters		The Foo Fighters’ iconic anthem of hope
14	MemoriesMaroon 5		Maroon 5’s moving ballad “Memories”
15	Beautiful DayU2		U2’s classic song “Beautiful Day” is an anthem of hope.
16	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		A memorial song of sorrow and hope for lost companions
17	yes, and?Ariana Grande		Ariana’s song about self-affirmation and freedom appears
18	Graduationbenny blanco, Juice WRLD		A heartwarming song that portrays friendship and life after graduation
19	Graduation (Friends Forever)Vitamin C		Vitamin C’s classic hit themed around graduation
20	Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan		Chappell Roan’s emotionally charged new song is making waves
21	Here With Med4vd		A poignant song that portrays the memories and transience of love
22	You’ll Be In My HeartPhil Collins		Phil Collins, who worked on the theme song for Tarzan
23	100 YearsFive for Fighting		A positive cheer song for my 15-year-old self
24	Nobody Gets MeSZA		Color their hearts with moving Western music at the farewell party
25	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		Panic! At The Disco's classic song
26	Those EyesNew West		A beautiful ballad that sings of the loneliness of love from afar
27	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		The Backstreet Boys' classic song
28	Stay With MeSam Smith		A same-sex love song that resonates with the heart
29	ViennaBilly Joel		Songs from Billy Joel's album The Stranger
30	You’ve Got a FriendDonny Hathaway		Released music that sang about friendship during the era of anti-Black discrimination
31	I’ll Be WaitingCian Ducrot		A parting song that stays close to the heart, a melody of hope and emotion
32	When I Come AroundGreen Day		A positive song by a punk rock band
33	Lift Me UpRihanna		Expressing deep respect for the late Boseman and the sorrow of farewell
34	Good TimesOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen		Let's liven up the farewell party with a bright, collaborative song.
35	I’m Only Me When I’m With YouTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift's country music
36	We’re All In This Together (From “High School Musical”)High School Musical Cast		The atmosphere of a farewell party energized by youth songs
37	All My FriendsLCD Soundsystem		An electronic track that nostalgically recalls memories with a friend
38	Car’s OutsideJames Arthur		Singing about a sad farewell with a loved one
39	Stand By MeBen E. King		Ben E. King's classic song “Stand By Me”
40	Lean on MeBill Withers		Bill Withers's moving classic song
41	Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera		The classic song “Say Something” that sings about the pain of parting
42	THE LONELIESTMåneskin		Music that colors farewells, moving your heart with gentle closeness
43	You’re Gonna Miss ThisTrace Adkins		Trace Adkins's moving song
44	Count on MeBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s evolution in musical style and his masterpieces
45	PhotographNickelback		Introducing Nickelback’s classic song “Photograph.”
46	I Will Remember YouSarah McLachlan		Sarah McLachlan’s farewell song
47	Never Say GoodbyeBon Jovi		A Bon Jovi song that sings about parting at graduation
48	Tongue TiedGrouplove		A classic group-love anthem to enjoy at a farewell party
49	GraduateThird Eye Blind		Alternative rock from San Francisco
50	Leave Me in the DarkAlexander Stewart		An emotional slow ballad themed around heartbreak
51	BoatEd Sheeran		An emotional new song, a tale of parting and rebirth
52	Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)Green Day		Green Day’s moving ode to life
53	Baba O’RileyThe Who		The uplifting power of music that cheers you on
54	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		A moving masterpiece with a beautiful melody
55	Your SongRita Ora		A hopeful song that portrays the joy of love
56	SAYONARAMary MacGregor		Mary MacGregor's Galaxy Express 999 ending theme
57	No Such ThingJohn Mayer		A positive song message for graduates
58	FireworkKaty Perry		Even if you feel anxious about changes in your environment, be confident.
59	Angels Like YouMiley Cyrus		A song of bittersweet parting and hope that resonates with the heart
60	Going Away to Collegeblink-182		A song that expresses feelings for a lover who is leaving
61	Filthy RichElla Henderson		A moving song about human connection
62	Without You ft. Sandro CavazzaAvicii		Avicii’s masterpiece that portrays the sorrow of parting
63	UnwrittenNatasha Bedingfield		A positive song that sings about life's possibilities
64	I’ll Be Missing YouPuff Daddy ft. Faith Evans & 112		The classic song in memory of Biggie, “I’ll Be Missing You.”
65	You’ve Got a Friend in MeRandy Newman		A singer active in the 1970s creates a classic song about friendship.
66	With A Little Help From My FriendsThe Beatles		You can do anything if you work together with friends.
67	Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi		Capaldi’s moving ballad and the emotions of farewell
68	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		Bon Jovi’s classic: the courage to live true to yourself
69	Story of My LifeOne Direction		A moving, heartwarming ballad by a British band
70	You’re Not AloneAndrew W.K.		A song of encouragement for someone setting off, a forward-looking message
71	I Was HereBeyoncé		An inspiring song by Beyoncé wishing for world peace
72	Best FriendBrandy		Singer Brandy’s classic song “Best Friend”
73	ClocksColdplay		Coldplay's heart-touching masterpiece
74	It’s TimeImagine Dragons		Refreshing Western music to celebrate a new beginning
75	Goodbye My LoverJames Blunt		James Blunt's classic breakup song
76	Lucky feat. Colbie CaillatJason Mraz		Jason Mraz's classic song
77	Happiest YearJaymes Young		Seattle singer: music of gratitude and hope born from heartbreak
78	With A Little Help From My FriendsJoe Cocker		Joe Cocker moves us with a classic song of friendship
79	Stole The ShowKygo		An encouraging song by Kaigo and Person James
80	ceilingsLizzy McAlpine		A heartwarming song that sings of the loneliness of parting.
81	To Sir With LoveLulu		The hit song by Lulu from Scotland
82	Last Train To London (I Won’t Look Back)Mimi Webb		A bittersweet train farewell song with a beautiful melody
83	SoulmateNo Use For A Name		Punk band disbands after Tony's death
84	Only Love Can Hurt Like ThisPaloma Faith		A soul-stirring song by Paloma that sings of the pain of a broken heart
85	I’m Movin’ OnRascal Flatts		The country band’s classic farewell song “I’m Movin’ On”
86	What Hurts The MostRascal Flatts		An emotional farewell song by a country band
87	Too Good At GoodbyesSam Smith		Sam Smith’s moving farewell song
88	Goodbye To YouScandal, Patty Smyth		Scandals of 80s New Wave, a classic breakup song
89	BelieveShawn Mendes		Lyrics that encourage people and a sweet singing voice
90	Old FriendsSimon&Garfunkel		A masterpiece by Simon & Garfunkel
91	Miles ApartYellowcard		A punk rock band breakup song with violin
92	Fight SongRachel Platten		A powerful song that depicts self-affirmation and courage
93	How Do I Say GoodbyeDean Lewis		A song that gently envelops the weight of farewell and resonates with the heart
94	One More DayDiamond Rio		A classic of country music, with heartwarming lyrics
95	Me & My GirlsFifth Harmony		Fifth Harmony’s classic hit, eagerly awaited comeback
96	Go Your Own WayFleetwood Mac		An uplifting classic that encourages you to go forward
97	We Are Young (ft. Janelle Monáe)Fun		A song depicting the parting and friendship of young people
98	Best FriendJason Mraz		Jason Mraz captivates with diverse musicality
99	You’ll Think Of MeKeith Urban		Keith Urban’s classic song that depicts the feelings of a breakup
100	GoodbyeSpice Girls		The Spice Girls’ classic song “Goodbye”
101	WannabeSpice Girls		Spice Girls’ hit song “Wannabe”
102	I’ll be there for youThe Rembrandts		The American pop duo, The Rembrandts…
103	Bye Bye Bye*NSYNC		NSYNC’s iconic song “Bye Bye Bye”
104	Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel		A timeless song of love and healing, music for farewells
105	Don’t Forget To Remember MeCarrie Underwood		A classic song by a country singer about heading to the big city
106	FriendsMeghan Trainor		Megan Trainor’s Friendship Song “Friends”
107	The ClimbMiley Cyrus		An anthem to cheer on a friend taking on a new frontier: “The Climb”
108	FarewellRihanna		Rihanna’s classic breakup song “Farewell”
109	Long LiveTaylor Swift		A moving song that sings of farewells and memories to a friend