Western music that colors graduation ceremonies. English graduation songs that resonate with the heart.

Have you ever thought about adding Western pop songs to the music for your graduation ceremony? The classic choral pieces are great, but it would be wonderful to create a stylish and memorable graduation moment with the unique rhythm and melody of English lyrics.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of Western songs that are perfect for graduation scenes! These timeless tracks about friendship, new beginnings, and the future to come will resonate in your heart beyond language barriers.

We hope you find the perfect song to color this important new chapter!

Playlist

Western music that colors graduation ceremonies. English graduation songs that resonate with the heart.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Here’s to Never Growing UpAvril Lavigne		A positive, uplifting anthem celebrating youth
2	BreakawayKelly Clarkson		Singer Clarkson’s hit song cheers people on in life.
3	Castle On The HillEd Sheeran		A coming-of-age song filled with Ed Sheeran’s hometown pride. A global hit.
4	With A Little Help From My FriendsThe Beatles		Music that supports friendship: The Beatles' masterpiece
5	Song for a FriendJason Mraz		A heartwarming acoustic song that sings of friendship and gratitude
6	my futureBillie Eilish		A Song of Hopeful Growth Under the Pandemic
7	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		The Influence of Panic! at the Disco
8	Count on MeBruno Mars		A true friend is someone who supports you no matter what.
9	Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)Green Day		An inspiring graduation song by Green Day
10	It’s TimeImagine Dragons		Hit songs by Imagine Dragons
11	The ClimbMiley Cyrus		Miley Cyrus’s life-empowerment anthem
12	Graduationbenny blanco, Juice WRLD		The end of youth and the beginning of a new life
13	How to Save a LifeThe Fray		A song of friendship and hope that faces adversity
14	UnwrittenNatasha Bedingfield		A UK-born singer popular for catchy songs
15	Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis		The Oasis classic “Wonderwall”
16	GraduationVitamin C		I will introduce some well-known graduation songs from overseas.
17	We Are Young ft. Janelle MonáeFun		indie rock band, worldwide hit song(s)
18	That’s What Friends Are ForDionne Warwick		Let's comfortably enjoy the classic anthem celebrating friendship.
19	Burn This CityCartel		A rock song that sings about hopes before graduation.
20	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		The tribute song to Paul, 'See You Again,' resonates with the heart.
21	Believe ItCimorelli		A six-sister band that became famous on YouTube
22	My FriendsRed Hot Chili Peppers		A masterpiece by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
23	Everybody’s Free To Wear SunscreenBaz Luhrmann		Introduction to Baz Luhrmann’s iconic graduation speech song
24	FriendsMeghan Trainor		A retro-fusion pop singer, a friendship song
25	The RoseBette Midler		An inspiring masterpiece that sings of hope and love
26	How Far We’ve ComeMatchbox Twenty		Matchbox Twenty's classic song
27	22Taylor Swift		A youth anthem of freedom and friendship in your twenties, facing forward
28	Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper		Cyndi Lauper’s signature song, celebrating women’s freedom
29	Keep Holding OnAvril Lavigne		Avril, the 'Queen of Pop-Punk,' and her moving song
30	My Last SemesterThe Wonder Years		On the eve of graduation, singing of feelings of hope and anxiety.
31	You Get What You GiveNew Radicals		An inspiring graduation song from a 90s band
32	Always Be TogetherLittle Mix		Little Mix’s moving song about friendship
33	I’ll Be Missing YouPuff Daddy ft. Faith Evans & 112		A moving masterpiece: a requiem for Big
34	ComplicatedAvril Lavigne		Live true to yourself
35	FifteenTaylor Swift		A timeless song that delicately portrays the emotions of youth and resonates with the heart
36	Story of My LifeOne Direction		The lyrics of 1D are captivating in my personal interpretation.
37	Ring OffBeyoncé		Beyoncé’s uplifting empowerment song “Ring Off”
38	You’re My Best FriendQueen		A heartwarming classic friendship song by Queen
39	You’ve Got a Friend in MeRandy Newman		A moving classic that sings of friendship after graduation
40	You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson		The heart is always by your side; music is warmth.
41	PhotographNickelback		An inspiring classic by a Canadian rock band
42	In My LifeThe Beatles		Feelings about The Beatles' “My Magic Eyes”
43	We May Never Pass This Way AgainSeals&Crofts		A classic by a male vocal duo that cherishes a fleeting moment of youth
44	MemoriesMaroon 5		Maroon 5’s popular song “Memories” becomes a global hit.
45	Graduation DayThe Four Freshmen		A graduation song by a famous male vocal chorus group from the 1950s
46	Bad DayDaniel Powter		There are bad days too—that’s part of life.
47	Bridge over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel		A classic song by Simon & Garfunkel
48	Something BigShawn Mendes		Shawn Mendes’s signature song “Something Big”
49	Forever YoungAlphaville		Alphaville of electronic music, the classic song “Forever Young”
50	GoodbyeSpice Girls		Spice Girls’ classic song “Goodbye”
51	AlwaysBon Jovi		Lyrics of eternal love thinking of a lover
52	Born This WayLady Gaga		A song that sings about the courage to stay true to yourself
53	Don’t Worry, Be HappyBobby McFerrin		Amid difficulties, let’s cherish the little joys and live.
54	Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan		Chappell Roan’s emotionally charged new song is making waves
55	You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman		A classic hit by an Irish female group
56	Have It AllJason Mraz		A Song of Hope and Courage for Graduates
57	PhotographWeezer		Action is what has the power to change your life.
58	Stand by MeBen E. King		The Appeal of the Soul Classic 'Stand by Me'
59	The Way We WereBarbra Streisand		The memorable masterpiece from the film “Recollection”
60	Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s classic song “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”
61	Feels LikeGracie Abrams		An emotional song about bonds after graduation, “Feels Like”
62	I Will Remember YouSarah McLachlan		Sarah McLachlan’s moving song
63	Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadElton John		A ballad with a beautiful sunset, depicting a young man returning from the city to the countryside.
64	Dog Days Are OverFlorence & The Machine		An energetic song of hope and liberation
65	My WayFrank Sinatra		A popular cover song sung by Sinatra
66	Eternal SunshineJhené Aiko		A quiet song that depicts memories from my school days
67	FireworkKaty Perry		Fireworks of life: an anthem celebrating diversity and vitality
68	Goodbye to YouMichelle Branch		Michelle Branch, popular for her debut single
69	FutureParamore		From Tennessee: the rock-infused allure of Paramore
70	Your Body Is a WonderlandJohn Mayer		Mayer’s love song that celebrates love.
71	Look What You’ve DoneDrake		A popular, moving song at Drake's graduation ceremony
72	Closing TimeSemisonic		Semisonic’s smash hit and the importance of growth
73	Don’t YouSimple Minds		Scottish rock band, international popularity
74	Just A FriendBiz Markie		'Just A Friend' is friendship and romance
75	You SayLauren Daigle		A moving masterpiece imbued with a religious message
76	You’ve Got a FriendCarole King		An iconic song about friendship, with a melody that resonates in the heart
77	No Such ThingJohn Mayer		A positive song message for graduates
78	HappyPharrell Williams		A graduation dance song danced with smiles