by Breidi Caparatta

Created on: May 13, 2009   Last Updated: May 20, 2009

Everyone has to make that walk across the stage and be handed the coveted diploma. Having the perfect graduation music playing in the background can be relaxing to those students with nervous or clumsy tendencies. After all, tripping across the stage or falling down the steps on one of the most prolific days of a student's life can be traumatizing. That is what makes choosing the perfect graduation music such an important task.

1. R. Kelly's I Believe I Can Fly

I believe I can fly,

I believe I can touch the sky,

While listening to this popular graduation song you are much less likely to stumble through the graduation ceremonies. Hold your head high and soar across the stage to accept your diploma. You've earn it after all and it has been a tough rough.

2. Bette Midler's Wind Beneath My Wings

I can fly higher than an eagle,

'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

It will be easier to begin the path to adulthood with a little bit of wind beneath your wings to get you started. Before long you will be soaring with the eagles as you reach heights you have up until now only imagined.

3. Madonna's This Used to be My Playground

This used to be my playground,

This used to be my childhood dream,

This popular graduation song symbolizes leaving behind the childish fantasies and moving on to world that has just been waiting. Never forget the friends you made and the struggles and obstacles you made it through to get where you are at this moment.

4. Elvis Presley's I Did It My Way

I've lived a life that's full

I've traveled each and every highway

And more, much more than this

I did it my way

As you accept your diploma, know that through it all, you did it your way. Even though there were people guiding you along the path, at the final curtain call, you did it your way!

5. Boyz II Men's It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday

It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday

Even though this may not be the easiest of days, it is important to remember all the good times you had getting here. Remember the friends, teachers and family members that stood by you though it all. Hang on to the memories as you begin new travels and adventures.

6. Kelly Clarkson's A Moment Like This

Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this

In one moment your life is about to change. This is goodbye to a very big part of your life and hello to what is waiting for you on the other side. Embrace your future but always remember the past.

7. Mariah Carey's Hero

When a hero comes along

With the strength to carry on

Don't be afraid of what lays ahead. It took the hero inside of you to make it this far! Be strong and proudly accept the diploma.

8. Queen's We Are the Champions

We are the champions - my friends

It is your curtain call and you are the champion. Head to the front of the room and let all eyes be on you! You deserve it and it is your day to shine!

9. Scorpion's The Wings of Change

Where the children of tomorrow dream away

In the wind of change

At this important moment the magic lingering in the air screams change. It is time for the adult inside to come out and let the childhood memories show themselves in memories and dreams.

10. Lynyrd Skynyrd's Free Bird

If I leave here tomorrow

Would you still remember me?

An all time favorite is Free Bird. Like a bird that has been caged, it is your turn to fly free! Take a leap of faith and be all that you can be. Use what you've learned over the years and make something great of yourself!

No matter which song is playing in the background during your graduation ceremonies let this be a memorable day for you! With heads held high, let everyone see how proud you are of what you have accomplished.

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