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Readers' Poll: The Best Graduation Songs Ever

Beatles, Fun., the Killers and more songs for commencement

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3. The Killers 'When You Were Young'

The Killers' first single from their second album is one of their most ambitious tunes, with the Utah rockers aiming for a huge, romantic sound on the scale of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." It may not match Bruce, but it definitely captures that feeling of invincibility that many kids feel upon making the transition into adult life.

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