82 Elementary and Preschool Graduation Songs

Graduation Songs for Kids 

A collection of graduation songs for kids in school. These song ideas are great for kid in preschool, kindergarten, and high school graduation. Picking a good graduation song really helps set the atmosphere for the exciting day.

♥ Play these graduation songs during a slideshow…
♥ During any transitions…
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Remember to preview each song prior to using it, making sure it’s appropriate. You may decide to use just the acoustic version of the song as well.

2. Amy Grant– I Will Remember You
3. The Beatles– With a Little Help from My Friends
4. The Bee Gees–Don’t Forget to Remember
5. The Who–My Generation
6. Bill Medley– (I Had) The Time of my Life
7. Bob Dylan– The Times They are A-Changin’
8. Bo Bice– Remember Me
9. Boys II Men– It’s Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday
10. Charlotte Diamond–Each of Us Is a Flower
11. Carrie Underwood– Whenever You Remember
12. Celine Dion–Because You Loved Me
13. Chris Isaak– Graduation Day
14. Christina Aguilera– These are Special Times
15. Cyndi Lauper–True Colors
16. Corey Smith–I’m Not Gonna Cry
17. David Cook–Time Of My Life
18. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young–Teach your Children
19. Crosby Stills and Nash– Wasted on the Way
20. Dido– Here With Me
21. Elton John–Circle of Life
22. Eve 6– Here’s to the Night
23. Everyly Brothers–Dream
24. Faith Hill– There You’ll Be
25. Frank Sinatra–High Hopes
26. Green Day–Time of Your Life
27. Gwen Stefani–Running
28. Hoobastank– Remember Me
29. Indigo Girls– Closer to Fine
30. Irene Cara–Fame
31. Jack Hartmann–Together
32. Jim Croce–Time in a Bottle
33. John Denver–Leaving on a Jet Plane (Also by Peter, Paul and Mary)
34. John Mayer–Time Is On My Side
35. Josh Groban– You Raise Me Up
36. Judy Garland–Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Also Somewhere Over Rainbow/What a Wonderful World by Iz (Israel Kamakawwiw’ole
37. Kanye West– Graduation Day
38. Kelly Clarkson–A Moment Like This
39. Kelly Clarkson– Breakaway
40. Kool and the Gang–Celebration
41. Lady Gaga–Just Dance
42. Lee Ann Womak– I Hope You Dance
43. Lenny Kravitz– Again
44. Mariah Carey–Make It Happen
45. Marvin Gaye–Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
46. Michael W. Smith–Friends
47. Miley Cyrus–The Climb
48. Natasha Bedingfield–Unwritten
49. Night Ranger– Goodbye
50. Paula Cole– I Don’t Want to Wait
51. Phil Collins–On My Way
52. Phil Collins—You’ll be in my Heart
53. Porter Wagoner- Graduation Day
54. R. Kelly– I Believe I Can Fly
55. Rascal Flatts- My Wish
56. Rembrandts–I’ll Be There For You
57. Sarah McLachlan– I Will Remember You
58. Steve Miller Band– Fly Like an Eagle
59. Stevie Wonder–A Place In The Sun

There you have it, 82 good graduation songs for kids in preschool through high school. Enjoy this exciting day. As parents and teachers, it’s always a memorable day to see children transition from one stage to the next. Perhaps they are moving on to elementary from preschool or college from High School, what an exciting and emotional day. Playing the right music at the graduation ceremony is sure to bring back all the memories up until this point. Now that you have found the song for the big day, perhaps you could use some graduation snack ideas.

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