[Karaoke] Classic and Popular Ballad Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke
We’re introducing classic and popular ballad songs that are perfect for karaoke!
If you’re looking to sing ballads at karaoke, we’ve gathered a list of popular picks just for you.
When you sing ballads at karaoke, putting your emotions into the performance or choosing highly relatable songs can create a different kind of excitement than upbeat tracks.
It’s also fun to talk about the lyrics and what the song is trying to convey.
In this article, we’ll showcase popular karaoke ballads—from timeless classics to the latest hits.
Find the perfect song for you and give it a try!
Playlist
| Best Ballads to Sing at Karaoke [Ranks 1–20] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK, one of Japan’s leading rock bands ... |
| 2east | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A moving song that gently embraces the struggles of youth |
| 3east | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s extraordinary world of “Eine Kleine” |
| 4east | Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE · Sonoka Inoue |  play_arrow | A song of summer romance and fleeting memories |
| 5east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Introducing popular band songs for karaoke |
| 6east | tagYuuri |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song about facing lingering feelings for someone you've lost |
| 7east | Dinner Songtuki. |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring ballad by tuki. |
| 8east | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | The heartbreak song “366 Days” remains popular across generations. |
| 9east | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s smash hit, a poignant masterpiece ballad |
| 10east | I love youback number |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song by back number |
| 11east | KissHugaiko |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring masterpiece by aiko that portrays a bittersweet love |
| 12east | I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki’s masterpiece “I Love You” is an timeless classic ballad. |
| 13east | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima’s famous theme song ballad |
| 14east | Gray and BlueYonezu Kenshi + Suda Masaki |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda's “Gray and Blue” |
| 15east | forget-me-notAwesome City Club |  play_arrow | A smash hit song portraying urban romance and hope |
| 16east | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A song with a gentle singing voice and heartrending lyrics |
| 17east | WhyNovelbright |  play_arrow | An emotional song about facing a farewell with someone precious |
| 18east | Thoughts and feelings toward loveaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s movie theme song: a heartfelt love song |
| 19east | AldebaranAI |  play_arrow | AI's songs are popular for their deep vocals and diverse appeal. |
| 20east | chameleonKing Gnu |  play_arrow | An inspiring theme song by King Gnu |
| 21east | loadTHE toraburyū |  play_arrow | Classic karaoke songs about heartbreak—timeless hits that resonate with the heart |
| 22east | AsterSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song of boys who travel between parallel worlds |
| 23east | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s ballads are captivating! |
| 24east | Tracing That Dream (Ballad Ver.)YOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI's moving ballad song |
| 25east | mutualHakubi |  play_arrow | A love song from a Kyoto-based band that snuggles close in the middle of the night |
| 26east | Lingering Snowiruka |  play_arrow | The classic song “Nagori Yuki” by Iruka is moving. |
| 27east | 3636aimyon |  play_arrow | Overcoming the anxieties of love and reclaiming happiness |
| 28east | A world without youto shiki |  play_arrow | Toshiki’s clear, heartfelt love song is warming to the heart. |
| 29east | Live.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by Mr.Children as a movie theme song |
| 30east | Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | Kazuyoshi Saito’s love song, a heart-touching masterpiece |
| 31east | rendezvousshaitoopu |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking song of lost love that resonates on a long autumn night |