Recommended ballads for women at karaoke! Be moved by timeless songs that touch the heart
Do you want to sing a ballad with heartfelt emotion but aren’t sure which song to choose? There are many tracks with transparent, pure vocals and relatable lyrics, but that can make selecting one time-consuming.
Here, we introduce recommended ballad numbers that are perfect for singing with feeling.
Immerse yourself in a world woven from touching lyrics and beautiful melodies, and try expressing your feelings for someone special through song.
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Recommended ballads for women (1–10)
First LoveUtada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada, a songstress Japan is proud of.
All her songs are great, but if I had to pick one ballad, it would have to be the classic “First Love,” wouldn’t it? It’s a love song with a depth that’s hard to believe was crafted by a 16-year-old girl at the time, and it’s a track that even grown women can’t help but get emotionally caught up in.
It’s not easy to capture Hikaru Utada’s distinctive vocals, but since it’s a song everyone knows, it’s guaranteed to get the room going at karaoke! And if it’s a girls’ karaoke night, it might even spark lively conversations about past lovers from back in the day.
lensIkuta Rira
This is the sixth digital-only single by singer-songwriter Rira Ikuta, who also performs as a member of YOASOBI under the name ikura and has garnered attention as a solo artist for her clear, transparent vocals.
The song was written as the theme for the TV drama “Is Love Sustainable? ~A Father and Daughter’s Marriage March~,” and its soft, warm melody feels so comforting.
The overall key is high, but there’s a leap in the chorus where it suddenly jumps into a much higher register, so it’s important to account for that when choosing a comfortable key to sing in.
It’s an emotional ballad with a heartwarming message that resonates deeply with listeners.
EverythingMISIA
This is the seventh single by the female singer MISIA, who is highly acclaimed in Japan and abroad for her five-octave range and delicate expressiveness.
The song was used as the main theme for the TV drama “Yamato Nadeshiko,” and it became a massive hit, recording the highest sales among singles by female artists released in the 2000s.
Because it spans a wide vocal range throughout, be sure to set a comfortable key when singing it at karaoke.
Its mystical atmosphere captivates listeners, and if you can master it, this grand ballad is sure to draw attention.
Recommended ballads for women (11–20)
If you call it loveUru
This is the 12th single by the female singer-songwriter Uru, who has boasted such popularity that she surpassed 140,000 YouTube subscribers even in her amateur days, and who continued to draw attention after her major-label debut with a mysterious aura from not revealing her profile.
The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “My Family,” and its lyrics, which straightforwardly express heartfelt emotions, truly resonate.
Although the melody features many wide interval jumps, the relaxed tempo makes it easy to sing.
Once you can perform it solidly, it’s a beautiful ballad that will undoubtedly captivate everyone at karaoke.
bye byeAYANE
The overall vocal range of the song is narrow and very calm, from A3 to B4, but its defining feature is a ballad × R&B groove, so the key is how well you can ride the rhythm.
Also, if you just let it flow and sing vaguely, you won’t get much dynamics, and it’ll feel underwhelming even at karaoke.
If you lock into the beat at double-time and pay attention to fine accents, the dynamics will come naturally, and listeners will likely find it easier to catch the groove and enjoy it.
The key point is to look cool and keep the rhythm with your head! It’s not a contest of vocal power, but it’s highly recommended for those who want to showcase their sense of style.
PRIDEImai Miki
This piece resonates with lyrics that portray deep love for a partner and the will of an independent woman, carried by a warm melody crafted by Tomoyasu Hotei.
You don’t need to belt it out, and the melody moves gently, making it a great choice even for those who aren’t very confident in their singing.
Released in November 1996 as Miki Imai’s 12th single, it also became well known as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Doc.” As a tender, soothing ballad, it’s recommended for the latter part of a karaoke session or in a calm setting.
Simply following the melody carefully will make it sound lovely, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
To the futureKiroro
There’s a well-known story that Chiharu Tamashiro wrote this song when she was in her third year of junior high school, as a letter to her mother, and on YouTube there are many comments saying, “I can’t sing this song because I start crying.” Also, because it carries a sense of graduation, it’s become a standard graduation song often sung in junior high and high school music classes and choir competitions.
The overall vocal range of the song is G3 to D5, building toward the latter half and including some quite high passages.
The D5 is where the chorus lifts sharply—time your entry and attack it like a precise needle prick!