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[Viral on TikTok and YouTube!] Karaoke Songs Recommended for High School Students

Composition nerdmutō
Started performing in bands in junior high school. Influenced by Japanese rock and UK rock, spent over 10 years continuing band activities while creating original songs. Later began producing Vocaloid tracks using Hatsune Miku, with total plays of released songs surpassing 10,000. Has five years of experience writing for music magazines. Currently works as a music writer, director, and composer, keeping a ground-level perspective on the scene by attending live shows across Japan. Now performs at live houses in Tokyo, showcasing guitar playing centered on acoustic guitar and informed by knowledge of chord analysis and guitar scales. Also writes leveraging a broad knowledge of music genres.
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

If you’re a high school student, you probably go to karaoke quite a bit—after school events like sports festivals and culture festivals, or when you’re hanging out with friends on your days off.

But when the moment comes, it’s hard to decide what to sing, right?

Before you know it, you might realize, “I always sing the same songs…!!” I bet a lot of people can relate.

So in this article, we’ll introduce lots of karaoke songs that are perfect for getting a high school crowd hyped!

In recent years, many songs have gone viral online—starting with TikTok—and become popular among young people.

We’ve rounded up plenty of those internet-born hits here as well.

Sing plenty of trending tracks and have fun together with everyone!

[Viral on TikTok and YouTube!] Karaoke Songs Recommended for High School Students (61–70)

Happy Endingback number

back number – “Happy End” Music Video

Happy Endingback number

It’s a song chosen as the theme for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” True to back number’s style, it’s a heartbreaking love song that’s easy to relate to, supported by a cool band sound.

The lyrics depict a bittersweet romance—more precisely, something that evokes heartbreak, a love story that tightens your chest just by listening.

Why, then, is such a song titled “Happy End”? Please sing it yourself and find the answer.

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Brand New StoryGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / Brand New Story　(Music Video)

Groups from the LDH family have always been popular among high school students! The sweet vocals carried by danceable beats and the relatable lyrics are the secrets to their popularity.

This song has a slightly high key, so it seems a bit challenging.

However, the tempo is on the slower side, so I think it’s good to sing while checking each note carefully.

It’s a cool song that I’d love for men to try taking on.

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Clock StrikesONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Clock Strikes [Official Music Video]

Clock StrikesONE OK ROCK

If you’re going to talk about bands popular among high schoolers, you can’t ignore ONE OK ROCK, known as “One Ok.” Among their lesser-known gems, the track Clock Strikes is especially popular.

It’s included on their sixth album, Jinsei×Boku=, and its sound and melody have a Western vibe that’s really appealing.

I think it sounds incredibly cool when someone with strong vocals sings it.

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Unfit to be a loverKoresawa

Koresawa “Unqualified as a Lover” [Music Video]

Unfit to be a loverKoresawa

Koresawa’s Answer Song to the heartbreakingly poignant “Tabako,” titled “Koibito Shikkaku,” is told from a male perspective.

I imagine many high school students became fans of her after discovering her through “Tabako.” It’s so achingly sad—the regrets of a man who couldn’t bring himself to be honest are portrayed so vividly.

Although it’s in a female key, I think it would still sound wonderful if men lowered the key and sang it, too.

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tear(s)GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / “Namida” Music Video (Short Version) – with lyrics

tear(s)GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

Released in 2016 as the 12th single by GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.

The song debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is a classic ballad number, not just intense dance music.

It showcases a new side of GENERATIONS.

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Heralding springyama

yama – Harbinger of Spring (Official Video)

Heralding springyama

These days, thanks to platforms like TikTok and YouTube, indie artists often skyrocket to fame all at once—and yama is one of them.

The song Haru wo Tsugeru (Spring Tells) was the breakthrough that propelled them into the spotlight.

Especially on TikTok, where videos are short, grabbing listeners’ attention right at the start is crucial for a hit, and this track has that power in every aspect—melody, vocals, everything.

Listening to yama might make you feel their songs are tough to sing at karaoke, but since this one is both well-known and truly wonderful, don’t overthink it—give it a try!

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Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Stand by me, Stand by you. (Lyric Video)

Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai

Since you’re a high school student, I imagine you listen to classic love songs and up-tempo tracks, so your karaoke history probably includes a lot of the latest hits.

“Stand by me, Stand by you.” by Dai Hirai was released in September 2020, so it doesn’t feel dated at all even if you sing it now at karaoke! Plus, Dai Hirai’s sweet voice matches the love-filled lyrics perfectly, so if you sing it when you go to karaoke with someone you like, you might just become super popular!

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