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[Karaoke] Easy-to-sing songs by Dai Hirai, with explanations

Vocal coachKubota Mami
After working as a voice trainer at a studio for seven years, I went independent in 2025. To date, I’ve taught more than 300 students. Honestly, I started teaching out of simple curiosity (lol). When I was job hunting, I stumbled across a listing for a “vocal instructor,” thought, “What is this?!” and applied on impulse. That’s how I became a teacher with zero prior knowledge—so I went through more training than anyone and studied a lot on my own. When I started teaching what I’d learned to my students, their responses were really positive, and that’s when I felt a real sense of purpose. As a teacher, I absolutely love those moments when I’m growing together with my students. As for my musical activities, I’ve been playing bass in a wind ensemble since high school and still do. I’ve also performed live in a band as a singing bassist, and sometimes I’m invited to sing as a vocalist only. Through vocal training, I want to keep using my voice and stay healthy and beautiful for years to come!
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Hirai Dai is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with a sound rooted in surf music.

His songs carry strong messages, and many of them bring important people to mind as you listen.

His representative tracks include “Stand by me, Stand by you.”, “Mata Au Hi Made” (Until We Meet Again), and “Inoribana.”

This article introduces easy-to-sing songs recommended for those who want to sing Hirai Dai’s music at karaoke.

While Hirai Dai’s songs are generally quite challenging to sing, we’ve gathered relatively easier ones among them, so feel free to use this as a reference.

[Karaoke] Easy-to-sing songs by Dai Hirai with explanations (1–10)

the staircase of days that continues foreverHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / The Stairway of Days That Last Forever (Lyric Video)

the staircase of days that continues foreverHirai Dai

It’s a dramatic love song filled with warm yet powerful messages of love and gratitude that are so characteristic of Dai Hirai! The lyric video on YouTube uses simple visuals to convey the world of the lyrics, deepening the emotional impact of the track.

With an overall vocal range of C#3 to A#4, it sits comfortably for many male singers, so plenty of people will likely find it easy to sing.

At 3 minutes and 14 seconds, the song is also on the shorter side, making it easy to memorize.

For the chorus melody where the song title is sung, if you focus on the initial accent and give it a forward attack, you’ll avoid getting hung up and fall naturally into the rhythm.

The key is to sing it fluidly!

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My Little RoseHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / My Little Rose (Lyric Video)

My Little RoseHirai Dai

It’s a song like a love letter about the love for the child born with his partner, and the actual newborn’s first cry is used in the track.

The joy of Dai Hirai becoming a father for the first time and his boundless love for his child are expressed straightforwardly, making it a warm song especially beloved by fans! It’s a piece you’ll want to sing gently while thinking of your precious child.

In the A melody, there’s a strong spoken quality, so the key is to keep your voice steady.

In the B melody, be careful not to tense up where the pitch briefly rises.

For the high notes, it’s important to imagine the pitch before you sing—aim straight at the target and send the sound directly.

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Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai

Recipe for Happiness

Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai

It’s the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” a bittersweet yet warm love song that portrays Jinshi’s feelings for Maomao from his perspective.

In the version performed on THE FIRST TAKE, guitar-and-vocal is joined by piano, percussion, bass, and strings, and the emotional arrangement became a hot topic.

It’s a very relaxed song, and many anime fans might already know it.

For the vocals, the key is to project your voice in the low range of the first verse, and smoothly switch to falsetto in the chorus.

Try to lift the corners of your mouth and sing with a bright tone!

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[Karaoke] Easy-to-sing songs by Dai Hirai with explanations (11–20)

Beautiful JourneyHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Beautiful Journey (Music Video)

Beautiful JourneyHirai Dai

A track from the 2019 album “THE GIFT,” its music video—shot in Los Angeles on 8mm film—has been released.

The song features a warm yet driving sound and beautiful visuals, and it’s popular for weddings as well.

With lyrics and a melody that resonate, it’s one of Dai Hirai’s signature tunes.

The melody is easy to grasp and on the brighter side, so it’s a great recommendation if you’re just starting to learn Dai Hirai’s songs.

The overall vocal range spans C3 to C5, with low, mid, and high sections depending on the melody.

Use falsetto skillfully for the high notes in the chorus.

Since it’s not a belting style, keep your tone light as if resonating in your head at all times.

You’ll use more breath than you might expect, so the key is to inhale and exhale properly through your mouth.

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Slow & EasyHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Slow & Easy (Music Video)

Slow & EasyHirai Dai

Hirai Dai’s classic “Slow & Easy,” centered on Hawaiian-inspired music, is characterized by its overall acoustic vibe.

The song features a fair amount of falsetto, so it’s not necessarily easy for everyone to sing, but it does have relatively few long sustained notes.

That makes it a good pick for those who aren’t confident with breath control.

In the C section, there’s an advanced technique called “fake,” similar to the kobushi ornamentation in enka.

If that part is hard to sing, I recommend performing it with your own simpler arrangement.

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Untitled TodayHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Untitled Today (Lyric Video)

Untitled TodayHirai Dai

Hirai Dai’s warm yet powerful singing voice and message resonated with many people, generating a huge response, including surpassing 100 million total streams! The song itself is a positive track that sings about the preciousness of everyday life and hope for the future, featuring gospel-style choruses.

Since there are almost no high notes and it has a bright tone, I think it’s consistently easy to sing at karaoke.

When you sing it, aim for a slightly “going-out” voice and keep your energy a bit higher; that will bring out a brighter tone that matches the song’s vibe.

Because it has a gospel feel, make sure to lock in the rhythm with clap-like sounds in the backing!

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To the BeachHirai Dai

To the Beach

To the BeachHirai Dai

Hirai Dai’s iconic track “To the Beach” stands out with its groovy feel.

The song evokes disco music, with an impressive low-end beat.

It features many phrases that start on the offbeat, as you might hear in R&B or deep house.

Because of that, the rhythm may feel challenging, but the chorus sits on the downbeat and is easy to groove with.

The overall vocal range is also narrow, so among his works, this can be considered a relatively easy song.

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