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As exams wind down and final papers are submitted, it’s time to get ready for the end of the beginning: yes, we’re talking about graduation. We know it’s sad saying goodbye to your old friends and closing a very fun and important chapter of your life, so we’re here to lighten up the mood a little bit. To accompany your tears, we’ve compiled a list of the best celebratory grad tracks—from Eve 6 to David Guetta—to rock out to before (and after) receiving your diploma. Congratulations Class of 2012, you did it!

1. ‘Here’s to the Night’ by Eve 6

2. ‘Memories’ by David Guetta feat. KiD CuDi

3. ‘Graduation (Friends Forever)’ by Vitamin C

4. ‘Unwritten’ by Natasha Bedingfield

5. ‘Dog Days Are Over’ by Florence + the Machine

6. ‘School’s Out’ by Alice Cooper

7. ‘(Good Riddance) Time of Your Life’ by Green Day

8. ‘I Gotta Feeling’ by Black Eyed Peas

9. ‘Today My Life Begins’ by Bruno Mars

10. ‘The Climb’ by Miley Cyrus