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[Piano/vocal] Super cool! Recommended songs you can breeze through

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

Watching those cool piano-and-vocal videos on social media, many of us have probably thought, “I wish I could casually sing and play like that!” At first glance, singing while playing the piano seems difficult, but if you choose songs with simple chord progressions or ones you’re already comfortable singing, you can actually master it surprisingly quickly.

In this article, we’ve carefully selected recommendations for those who want to perform stylish piano-and-vocal pieces, spanning a wide range of genres including Japanese music, Western music, and classical pieces.

Find your favorite song and give it a try right away!

[Piano Solo with Vocals] Super Cool! Recommended Songs You Can Play Smoothly (21–30)

Always With MeKimura Yumi

[Piano ver.] Always With Me / Yumi Kimura -Full Lyrics- Covered by Hitomi Sano

Always With MeKimura Yumi

The piano-and-vocal rendition of the main theme from Studio Ghibli’s film Spirited Away is captivating for its gentle melody and heartfelt message.

Its melodic lines make skillful use of diatonic chords in both major and minor, leaving a strong impression and creating an introspective atmosphere alongside a calm rhythm.

The work’s theme centers on renewal and hope in life, singing of the courage to overcome sorrow and trials and take a new step forward.

Released in July 2001 and reaching No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles chart, this piece pairs simple yet profound poetic expression with a universal message.

With the warm timbre of the piano allowing for a personal touch, it’s recommended for those who cherish dreams and hope.

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SmileCharles Chaplin

Smile / Charles Chaplin | Smile piano self-accompanied cover with lyrics and Japanese translation by hiromisinger | jazz piano, movie song, lyrics

SmileCharles Chaplin

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Charles Chaplin, beloved around the world as the king of comedy, directed, produced, wrote, and composed one of his signature films, Modern Times.

The theme song he created for it is the classic “Smile.” Covered by famous artists including Michael Jackson, this song is memorable yet not particularly complex in its chord progression, making it perfect practice for beginners who sing and play.

Once you can hold the chords while playing, gradually add rhythm to give your performance a stylish finish.

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced songs that not only shine in their original versions but also sound incredibly cool as piano-and-vocal performances.

While it’s important to choose songs with simple chord progressions and a tempo that suits you, what matters most is picking a song that makes you think, “I want to try singing and playing this!” Use the songs we introduced as a reference, and why not enjoy your dream sing-and-play performance with a track you feel connected to or one that holds special memories?