Christmas songs sung at karaoke! Introducing easy-to-sing tracks

By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi

Around the Time of Christmas Carols by Junichi Inagaki

Junichi Inagaki is a singer with an air of mature charm.

Released in October 1992, this work has long been cherished as a Christmas standard.

The lyrics, which depict love’s misunderstandings and inner turmoil, are striking, and the song expresses hope that, by the time the Christmas carols are playing, the answer will be found.

It has also been used as a theme for TV dramas and films, resonating with many people.

When singing it at karaoke, rather than focusing only on the well-known chorus, it’s recommended to balance your delivery with the calmer verses, emulate Inagaki’s distinctive microphone technique, and sing with heartfelt feelings for someone special.

On the holy nightKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi 'On the Holy Night'

It’s a lovely Christmas song that conjures up images of a snowy town.

The track is by the hip-hop group Ketsumeishi and was included on the single “Seinaru Yoru ni / Fuyu Monogatari,” released in November 2007.

Despite having no tie-in, it reached No.

2 on the weekly Oricon chart, showing its popularity.

The lyrics express the anticipation of spending Christmas Day with someone special and the desire to create unforgettable memories.

With its rhythmic vibe, it’s perfect for getting everyone excited at karaoke.

Great for singing with a partner, friends, or family.

White KissSuzuki Suzuki

White Kiss – Suzuki Suzuki [Official Music Video]

It’s a heartwarming song about lovers reuniting on Christmas night.

Suzukisuzuki’s gentle vocals vividly portray the winter streets and the moment of reunion.

Released in November 2021, the song became a major hit on TikTok and captured the hearts of many young people.

The lyrics are sprinkled with wintry props like a “scarf” and a “left pocket,” painting scenes you can easily picture.

For karaoke, note that the overall key is relatively high for male voices, but the pitch movement is fairly steady, so it’s easy to sing—just follow the straightforward melody and you’ll do great!

Happy ChristmasAI

AI – Happy Christmas / Happy Christmas

This is the definitive winter song by AI that celebrates the joy and happiness of Christmas! With lyrics that weave in beautifully lit landscapes and memorable encounters and farewells, it warmly embraces the hearts of listeners.

Released in November 2016, this track is AI’s very first Christmas song and was also chosen as the theme song for Aeon’s “Hello! New CHRISTMAS 2016” TV commercial.

Together with the commercial featuring actress Emi Takei, it delivers a message song that highlights the wonder of new encounters.

Perfect for livening up karaoke with friends and family.

The catchy, pop melody is very easy to sing, but try performing it with an awareness of the contrast between the restrained backing track in the first half and the uptempo shift in the chorus!

Happy surprisenaniwa danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Happy Surprise [Official Music Video] YouTube ver.

A heartwarming winter love song by Naniwa Danshi that blows away the winter chill! It’s a track from their third single released in November 2022, and it was even chosen as the campaign song for Sunstar’s Ora2 me series.

With lyrics themed around winter magic and the joy of love, it’s sure to gently wrap listeners’ hearts.

The tender melody and love-filled words will naturally bring a smile to your face when you sing it at karaoke.

It was also used as the theme song for Lawson’s Christmas campaign, making it perfect for the holiday season.

Don’t worry too much about the technical stuff—just sing it with your close friends and have a great time!