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Ken Hirai, who has sung numerous hit songs such as “Close Your Eyes,” “POP STAR,” and “Monster (feat.
Aimyon).”
He’s a singer-songwriter known for a voice that combines both clarity and warmth.
After his debut in 1995, the hit song “Rakuen” made his name known nationwide.
His musical style, which resonates in everyone’s heart, continues to captivate fans.
In this article, we’ve picked out Ken Hirai’s songs that are especially easy to sing at karaoke.
Be sure to use it as a reference when choosing your next songs!
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[Karaoke] Ken Hirai’s Easy-to-Sing Songs (1–10)
Even if the day comes when we partHirai Ken
Precisely because we love, our hearts ache at the thought that a farewell will someday come.
Someday We’ll Have to Part, which captures that feeling, was released in 2008 and was chosen as the theme song for the film I Remember the Sky.
Its lyrics remind us that even happy days will one day end, which is why we should cherish the present and love the people we care about with all our hearts.
With its gentle melody and a range that isn’t too wide, it’s easy to sing.
Try singing it while thinking of someone precious to you.
Things I like about youHirai Ken
An overflowing-with-love number that openly and honestly sings about the parts of a beloved person that feel so dear, “Kimi no Suki na Tokoro.” Released in 2007, this song was chosen as the theme for the TV drama “Enka no Joou.” With its homey atmosphere and lyrics that plainly paint easily imaginable scenes, it offers listeners a gentle moment.
The melody flows in a relaxed and calm way, making it easy to get into even for those not used to singing.
Please try singing it with a kind heart.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
“Close Your Eyes” is a song that expresses the determination to overcome a painful farewell while feeling the lingering presence of a loved one.
Released in 2004, it was used as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World” and became a massive hit alongside the movie.
Although its wide vocal range makes it a challenging piece, its high recognition is a major reason it’s an easy pick for karaoke.
The tempo is gentle, so try singing it in a key that suits your voice.
It has been covered by many artists, regardless of gender—such as Akira Fuse and Ayaka—so you might also want to check out the cover versions for reference!
KikyogaokaHirai Ken
Kikyogaoka is a song written from the perspective of parents.
Released digitally in 2013, it was featured in a Misawa Homes commercial.
The title, Kikyogaoka, is the name of a place in Mie Prefecture, where Ken Hirai is from, and the music video was also filmed there.
It’s a heartwarming track that makes you imagine, “This is probably how my parents feel about me.” With its gentle melody and relatively modest vocal range, it’s also easy to sing at karaoke.
ElegyHirai Ken
Elegy portrays the descent into a maddening, heartrending love.
Released in 2007, the song was chosen as the theme for the film Forbidden Love, with lyrics crafted based on the depiction of the film’s heroine.
The words, which show a willingness to devote one’s entire body and soul to “you,” convey emotions that cannot be contained by the simple word “love.” Although the song spans a somewhat wide vocal range, its overall flow is gentle, inviting you to savor the lyrics.
If you can adjust the key, it should become easier to sing.
I will fall in love with you.Hirai Ken
Boku wa Kimi ni Koi wo Suru is a straightforward, heartfelt song sung to a beloved person you’ll no longer be able to meet.
Released in 2009, it was used as the theme song for the film I Give My First Love to You.
Although the message is passionate, the melody is relaxed, making it easy to sing.
The chorus is a bit high in key while the other parts are relatively low, so be careful when setting the key.
That said, if you adjust the key properly, it’s a song that’s easy for anyone to try, regardless of gender.
#302Hirai Ken
“#302” portrays a bittersweet love for a woman nursing a broken heart.
Released in 2019, the song was used as the theme for the drama “4-Minute Marigold,” and the music video features Yui Sakuma and Sho Kiyohara.
Although the rhythm is in 6/8, the melody laid over it is very simple, so as long as you follow the lyrics closely, you should be able to sing it without feeling too uneasy.
The chorus goes a bit higher, so if high notes aren’t your strong suit, I recommend adjusting the key to something more comfortable.