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Great popular songs which have been the favorites in recent years.

Why Popular Graduation Songs

There are many reasons why a song is important to you and the class.

Have a think about why these popular graduation songs could mean so much to you. Could be:

• Celebration


• Ceremony


• Friendship lasts forever


• Reflections on great times


• Wisdom


• Memories of special moments


• Inspiration


• Spread your wings and soar


• Transition from one life to a new one


• Prepare to move forward


• We are all great


• Thanks to all who lifted you up through the journey


• Everyone singing along

Lots of Popular Graduation Songs

To help you in the search for the best popular graduation songs for you I have provided sample lyrics to let you find the right one of the popular graduation songs to suit the kind of message you want to give.

Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield

The words inspire you for the future. A brief sample is

No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten

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Photograph - Nickelback

Looking back, a sample of the words:

Every memory of looking out the back door
I had the photo album spread out on my bedroom floor
It's hard to say it, time to say it
Goodbye, goodbye.

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Whenever You Remember - Carrie Underwood

A sample of the graduation songs words on remembering great times:

Whenever you remember times gone by
Remember how we held our heads so high
When all this world was there for us
And we believed that we could touch the sky
Whenever you remember, I'll be there
Remember how we reached that dream together
Whenever you remember

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I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty

A sample of the popular graduation songs words about standing up for yourself:

Well I know whats right, I got just one life
In a world that keeps on pushin me around
But Ill stand my ground and I wont back down

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These Are The Days - 10,000 Maniacs

A sample of the popular graduation songs words about you can do anything:

You’ll know it’s true
That you are blessed and lucky
It’s true that you
Are touched by something
That will grow and bloom in you

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In This Diary - The Ataris

A sample of the popular graduation songs words about the future:

Being grown up isn't half as fun as growing up:
These are the best days of our lives.
The only thing that matters
is just following your heart
and eventually you'll finally get it right.

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You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban

A sample of the popular graduations songs words about those who helped on the journey:

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

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I Will Remember You - Sarah McLachlan

A sample of the popular graduation songs words:

And I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don’t let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories

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We Are The Champions - Queen

Some inspirational lyrics:

I've had my share of sand kicked in my face -
But I've come through

We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fighting - till the end -

True Colors - Cyndi Lauper

A sample of the popular graduation songs words about believing in yourself:

And I'll see your true colors
shining through
I see your true colors
and that's why I love you
so don't be afraid to let them show
your true colors
true colors are beautiful
like a rainbow

Time Of Your Life - Green Day

For what it's worth,
it was worth all the while.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

The Best Of Times - Styx

Sample popular graduation songs lyrics:

Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime
Well take the best, forget the rest
And someday well find these are the best of times
These are the best of times

Stand By Me - Ben E King

Sample of those classic lyrics:

When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

Goodbye - Spice Girls

Sample of the popular graduation songs words:

Look for the rainbow in every storm,
Find out for certain,
Love's gonna be there for you,
You'll always be someone's baby.

Chorus: Goodbye my friend (I know you're gone, you said you're gone,
but I can still feel you here)
It's not the end (You gotta keep it strong before the pain
turns into fear)

Here's To the Night - Eve G

Sample popular graduation songs lyrics:

Here's to the nights we felt alive
Here's to the tears you knew you'd cry
Here's to goodbye
Tomorrow's gonna come too soon

Goodbye To You - Michelle Branch

Sample popular graduation songs lyrics:

Goodbye to you
Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
You were the one I loved
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
The one thing that I tried to hold on to

You'll Never Standalone - Whitney Houston

Sample popular graduation songs lyrics:

You, youll never stand alone
Ill be standing by
Ill keep you from the cold
Illhold you when you cry
Ill be there to be strong

I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross

Sample popular graduation songs lyrics:

The time has come for me
To break out of the shell
I have to shout
That I'm coming out

It's Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday - BoyzIIMen

Sample popular graduation songs lyrics:

I don't know where this road
Is going to lead
All I know is where we've been
And what we've been through.

If we get to see tomorrow
I hope it's worth all the wait
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.

Friends Forever - Vitamin C

Sample of the most popular graduation songs words:

As we go on
We remember
All the times we
Had together
And as our lives change
Come Whatever
We will still be
Friends Forever

Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson

Sample popular graduation songs lyrics:

I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly.
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky.
Make a wish, take a chance,
Make a change, and break away.
Out of the darkness and into the sun.
But I won't forget all the ones that I love.
I'll take a risk, take a chance,
Make a change, and break away

Good Riddance - Green Day

Sample of this popular graduation songs lyrics:

Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time

I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack

Sample lyrics

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances
But they're worth taking
Lovin' might be a mistake
But it's worth making

I Believe I Can Fly - R Kelly

Sample of this popular graduation songs lyrics:

I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly

Flying Without Wings by Westlife

Sample words for this popular gradaution songs for all those who found that special something at school or college. Could be their friends!

Everybody's looking for that something
One thing that makes it all complete
You'll find it in the strangest places
Places you never knew it could be

Some find it in the face of their children
Some find it in their lover's eyes
Who can deny the joy it brings
When you've found that special thing
You're flying without wings

Don’t Forget to Remember By The Bee Gees

Sample words: It is time to leave your friends, and this song says it all.

Oh my heart won't believe that you have left me
I keep telling my self that it's true
I can get over anything you want my love
But I can't get myself over you

Imagine by John Lennon

Sample words: “Imagine” a great life ahead.

Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today...

God Only Knows by The Beach Boys

Sample words:

I may not always love you
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
Ill make you so sure about it

God only knows what I'd be without you

California Dreamin By The Beach Boys

Sample words: Look forward to time out with the classic vacation song.

All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown)
and the sky is gray (and the sky is gray).
I've been for a walk (I've been for a walk)
on a winter's day (on a winter's day).
I'd be safe and warm (I'd be safe and warm)
if i was in L.A. (if I was in L.A.).
California Dreaming (California dreamin')
on such a winter's day!

What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

Sample popular graduation songs words:

I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

The River by Garth Brooks

Sample popular graduation songs words:

Too many times we stand aside
And let the waters slip away
'Til what we put off 'til tomorrow
Has now become today
So don't you sit upon the shoreline
And say you're satisfied
Choose to chance the rapids
And dare to dance the tide...yes

There You'll Be by Faith Hill

Sample popular graduation songs words:

In my dreams
I'll always see you soar
Above the sky
In my heart
There will always be a place
For you for all my life
I'll keep a part
Of you with me
And everywhere I am
There you'll be
And everywhere I am
There you'll be
There you'll be

On My Way by Phil Collins

Sample popular graduation songs words:

Tell everybody I'm on my way
New friends and new places to see
With blue skies ahead yes
I'm on my way
And there's nowhere else
That I'd rather be

Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis

Sample popular graduation songs words:

But nothings greater than the rush
That comes with your embrace
And in this world of lonliness I see your face
Yet everyone around me thinks I'm going crazy
Maybe, Maybe

You cut me open
And I keep bleeding, keep, keep bleeding love

Stepping Stone by Duffy

Sample popular graduation songs words:

I remember way back way back when
I said I never wanna see your face again
Cause you were loving yes you were loving somebody else
And I knew oh yes I knew I couldnt control myself
And now they bring you back into my life again
And so I put on a face just like your friends
But I think you know oh yes you know what's going on
Cause the feelings in me oh yes in me are burning strong

But I will never be your stepping stone
Take it all or leave me alone
I will never be your stepping stone
I'm standing upright on my own

Thank You For Being A Friend by Andrew Gold

Sample popular graduation songs words:

Thank you for being a friendTraveled down the road and back againyour heart is true you're a pal and a confidant

I'm not ashamed to sayI hope it always will stay this wayMy hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow

And if you threw a partyInvited everyone you knewYou would see, the biggest gift would be for meand the card attached would say,Thank you for being a friend

Some popular graduation songs can be golden oldies!

Be True To Your School By Beach Boys

Sample popular graduation songs words:

So be true to your school now
Just like you would to your girl or guy
Be true to your school now
And let your colors fly
Be true to your school

Turn To You By Christine Aguilera

Sample popular songs words:

For a shield from the storm;
For a friend; for a love
To keep me safe and warm,
I turn to you.
For the strength to be strong;
For the will to carry on;
For everything you do;
For everything that's true,
I turn to you.

That’s What Friends Are For By Dionne Warwick

Sample popular graduation songs words:

Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowin' you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

Mmmbop By Hanson

Sample popular graduation songs words:

You have so many relationships in this life,
But only one or two will last.
You go through all the pain and strife,

You're Beautiful By James Blunt

Sample popular graduation songs words:

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.

A Place In the Sun By Stevie Wonder

Sample popular graduation songs words:

There's a place in the sun
Where there's hope for ev'ryone
Where my poor restless heart's gotta run
There's a place in the sun
And before my life is done
Got to find me a place in the sun

Breakout By Swing Out Sister

Sample graduation songs words:

When situations never change
Tomorrow looks unsure
Don't leave your destiny to chance
What are you waiting for
The time has come to make your break
Breakout

Don't stop to ask
Now you've found a break to make at last
You've got to find a way
Say what you want to say
Breakout

Everybody Wants To Rule The World By Tears For Fears

Sample graduation songs words:

Welcome to your life
Theres no turning back
Even while we sleep
We will find you
Acting on your best behaviour
Turn your back on mother nature
Everybody wants to rule the world

Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen) by Baz Luhrmann

Sample popular graduation songs words:

Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ’99
If I could offer you only one tip for the future,
sunscreen would be it.
The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved byscientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable
than my own meanderingexperience…
I will dispense this advice now. Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh nevermind; you will not
understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded.

You Are So Beautiful by Joe Cocker

Sample popular graduation songs words:

Like a dream
A guiding light that shines in the night
Heavens gift to me
You are so beautiful to me

Extraordinary by Mandy Moore

Sample popular graduation songs words:

I was a bay tree
Quiet and unseen
I lived in stories but inside I kept a mystery
I was a starling
Nobody's darling
Flying in perfect circles just for company

And now I'm ready
And now I'm ready
And now I'm ready to be extraordinary

Today by Smashing Pumpkins

Sample popular graduation songs lyrics:

I wanted more
Than life could ever grant
Bored by the chore
Of saving face

Today is the greatest
Day I have ever known
Can't wait for tomorrow
I might not have that long
I'll tear my heart out
Before I get out

A Place In This World by Taylor Swift

Sample popular songs lyrics:

I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in
This world

One Step At A Time by Jordin Sparks

Sample popular songs lyrics:

We live and we learn to take
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen and it's
Supposed to happen and we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time

Welcome To Whoever You Are by Bon Jovi

Sample popular graduation songs lyrics:

When everybody's in, and you're left out
And you feel your drowning, in a shadow of a doubt
Everyones a miracle in their own way
Just listen to yourself, not what other people say

When it seems you're lost, alone and feeling down
Remember everybody's different
Just take a look around

If Today Was Your Last Day by Nickleback

Sample popular graduation songs lyrics:

If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had, if today was your last day?
What if, what if, if today was your last day?

You Learn by Alanis Morissette

Sample popular graduation songs lyrics:

You live you learn
You love you learn
You cry you learn
You lose you learn
You bleed you learn
You scream you learn

Starts With Goodbye by Carrie Underwood

Graduation time is full of goodbyes and this emotional Carrie Underwood song fits well with saying goodbye at graduation while looking forward to a new future.

Sample words for this popular graduation songs are:

I guess it's gonna have to hurt,
I guess I'm gonna have to cry,
And let go of some things I've loved,
To get to the other side,
I guess it's gonna break me down,
Like falling when you try to fly,
It's sad, but sometimes moving on with the rest of your life,
Starts with goodbye.

Can’t Go Back Now by The Weepies

Sample lyrics are:

Yesterday, when you were young,
Everything you needed done was done for you.
Now you do it on your own
But you find you're all alone,
What can you do?

You and me walk on
Cause you can't go back now.

Don’t Look Back By Boston

Sample popular graduation songs lyrics:

Don't look back
A new day is breakin'
It's been too long since I felt this way
I don't mind where I get taken
The road is callin'
Today is the day

Farewell By Raymond Lauchengco

Possibly the most popular graduation songs in the Philippines. Sample popular graduation songs lyrics are:

We used to be frightened and scared to try
Of things we don't really understand why
We laugh for a moment and start to cry
We were crazy

Now that the end is already here
We reminisce 'bout old yells and cheers
Even if our last hurrahs were never clear

Farewell to you my friends
We'll see each other again
Don't cry 'cause it's not the end of everything
I may be miles away
But here is where my heart will stay
With you, my friends with you

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