Graduation Songs 2017: 10 Best Songs For Finishing School, College Commencement

Graduation or commencement is one of the most memorable and important ceremonies in a student’s life. The music that accompanies the celebration is also likely to stay and often remembered along with the memorable events of the day.

So, get ready to wipe your tears and crank the volume up because graduation season is here. As the class of 2017 turns their tassels from right to left, here are 10 best graduation songs that will strike the right emotional chord and capture the proper feelings of excitement, pride, nostalgia and sadness that students feel during this time.

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There is a song for every emotion you feel, either it is that you are sad to say goodbye or just celebrate the occasion.

Just grab a friend and a pair of earbuds and listen to these graduation-themed tunes, collected from Teen Vogue, Fuse, Rolling Stone and About Entertainment.

Green Day Good Riddance (Time of your Life)- This song was released in the band’s 1997 album “Nimrod” and soon became a pop culture hit. It was the soundtrack for “Seinfield’s” 1998 farewell broadcast. It has also been played during many graduation ceremonies.

"That was really the first time we attempted a ballad," Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong said during an interview in 2010. "The first time we ever played that song was during an encore in New Jersey — I had to pound a beer backstage to get up the courage. I knew we were gonna take a tomato to the face,” Armstrong said then.

Natasha Bedingfield's hit song “Unwritten” is a perfect song for events like graduation ceremonies. As you graduate, it is absolutely ideal to sing, or shout "Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten..."

Katy Perry’s “Firework” from her hit 2010 album “Teenage Dream” is apt for probably many situations because of the song’s lyrics. However, it has been played frequently during graduation ceremonies and it an unofficial anthem for the LGBT activism movement "It Gets Better."

My Chemical Romance- “Sing” is a great song to celebrate that point in your life when self-identity is of ultimate importance. This song calls for raising your voice and be heard even when there are too many obstacles in your way.

Celin Dion’s “These are special times” will remind you of celebrating your graduation day as a memorable and precious one.

Kelly Clarkson's “Breakaway,” which speaks of small town dreams is appropriate for your graduation. Also its chorus that has lyrics about spreading wings and taking chances will be more fun to sing with friends.

Foo Fighters’ “ Times like these” would be the perfect rock song for a memorable graduation. Its lyrics speak of a new day where you would learn to live and love again.

Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth, "See You Again" focuses on bidding farewell to friends. However, it has become more famous because it was the soundtrack for the movie “Fast & Furious 7.” The video went viral because Wiz Khalifa’s emotional lyrics perfectly combined with the unexpected death of the Fast & Furious star, Paul Walker.

Miley Cyrus' “The Climb,” released in 2009 became an inspirational classic immediately. While celebrating graduation this songs’ lyrics remain apt because they speak of the difficult journey to success and to be focused at all times.

Beach Boys’ “Graduation Day” song was not a hit as such but it can definitely be added to your playlist at the time of graduation.