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 (31–40)
bow knotAimer
Aimer is a female singer who captivates listeners with a voice that conveys pride in her own sound and a resolute commitment to singing.
Her 11th single, “Butterfly Knot,” which was selected as the theme song for the information program Sukkiri!!, also drew attention for being produced and written by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS.
True to its title, the message that things only come together when both sides are present is deeply moving—whether you’re singing it or listening to it.
The melody and dynamics are challenging and require practice, but it’s a highly recommended karaoke number that we hope you’ll learn to sing.
Summer loverSHISHAMO
“Natsu no Koibito” (Summer Lover) is a love song released by SHISHAMO in 2016.
It’s included on the album SHISHAMO 4.
This track is recommended for women looking for a love song to sing in the summer.
It portrays a strong-willed woman who decides to end a relationship—she loves the fun of it, but realizes they’ll both fall apart if it continues.
As we grow older, love alone isn’t always enough to stay together.
Since women often mature emotionally sooner, they may be the first to recognize that truth.
It’s a summer ballad that women can’t help but relate to and want to sing.
WithIkuta Rira
A female singer who is also active as a member of the music duo YOASOBI, Lila Ikuta released this digital-only single in October 2023.
It was produced as an inspiration song for the film ‘Analog.’ It’s a very beautiful ballad, and within this lovely track, Lila Ikuta showcases stunning high notes, starting with her crystal-clear falsetto.
This is definitely one of the best choices for women who are good at singing high notes to select for karaoke.
Pay attention to switching among chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto—using a variety of high-tone techniques as you sing.
the red threadAragaki Yui
This song is a cover of the Kobukuro track of the same name.
Sung in Yui Aragaki’s delicate voice, the bittersweet emotion pouring from the lyrics feels even stronger than in the original.
The arrangement also makes the most of that quality, so if you have a similar vocal timbre, it could be a good option for you.
filamentUru
Uru’s “Filament” gives the impression that the opening pitch of each phrase starts low.
To avoid mismatching timing and pitch, it’s important to nail those openings cleanly.
If you start your voice just a touch earlier, the low notes will align more easily with the pitch bar.
Overall, it’s a breathy song in Uru’s style, but when aiming for a high score, either sing in the voice that’s easiest for you and lock in the pitch firmly, or if you want to sing in Uru’s style, keep the image of starting your voice slightly early to help match the pitch bar.
For the chorus, singing gently with a falsetto base should also make it easier to hit 100 points!
Ballads Recommended for Women (41–50)
Capsuleaiko
Among aiko’s songs, this one doesn’t go very high in pitch and is easier to sing compared to others, so it’s a good choice for aiming for a perfect 100! It’s a relatively relaxed tempo, so instead of singing each phrase in one breath, make sure to take solid breaths between phrases.
Also, since the arrangement builds up gradually toward the latter half of the chorus, keeping your voice firmly on the mic will likely earn you extra points for expressiveness.
Overall, I recommend singing with steady, unwavering tone throughout.
Strangerstuki.
The A and B verses sit around F#3 and are quite low, but if you can get through that part, the rest is in a key that should be comfortable for many female singers, so it’s easier to keep pitch and aim for a perfect score.
According to records from June 2025, the average JOYSOUND karaoke scoring for this song is about 90.51.
I think the key to scoring 90 or above is stability in the low notes! Be mindful not to let your pitch drop too much on the low notes that come after the A, B, and bridge sections.
For the chorus, singing with clear accents makes it easier to lock into the rhythm, so that might work well!