Birthday songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke and dedicate to someone. Lovely songs for a wonderful birthday.
Many people probably enjoy karaoke to celebrate their birthdays, don’t they? Spending time singing at karaoke after a meal or party is really great! Since it’s a special birthday celebration, you’ll want to sing a lovely birthday song to express your feelings.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended birthday songs that are perfect for karaoke! There are songs to celebrate friends, family, and partners, as well as birthday songs that can soothe and comfort yourself—so pick the one that best matches how you feel in the moment and give it a try.
Wishing you a wonderful year ahead!
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Birthday songs to dedicate at karaoke (21–30)
Happy! BirthdaaaaaaaayHey! Say! JUMP
This song is included as a coupling track on the regular edition of Hey! Say! JUMP’s triple A-side single “area/Koi wo Surunda/Harutsugedori,” released in 2022.
It’s such an energetic party tune that you’ll wonder if there’s anything more perfect for celebrating a friend’s birthday.
It’s sure to delight a friend who loves Hey! Say! JUMP, of course, but it’s also great for singing with a group to liven up the moment.
It’s a birthday song packed with the feeling of celebrating the star of the day to the fullest.
A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota
A perfect song to give to a lover or someone you care about on their birthday is “A Melody Instead of a Bouquet.” It was released in 2015 by Shota Shimizu, a singer active since the late 2000s.
The song features a classical melody that unfolds with a grand atmosphere.
Along with gentle, compassionate vocals, it conveys sincere feelings for a loved one.
It’s a heartwarming track that brightens the special day of someone more precious than anyone else.
Why not deliver the words you’re usually too shy to say by putting them into a song?
Happy Birthday to you youYUI
YUI’s birthday celebration song “Happy Birthday to you you.” It’s included on her second album, CAN’T BUY MY LOVE, released in 2007.
It’s a very cheerful track and perfect for anyone who wants to celebrate at karaoke.
GiftET-KING
A song by ET-KING, a six-member group from Osaka.
It’s a perfect track for celebrating a birthday while expressing gratitude to someone special.
If you’re in your early twenties now, it was hugely popular during your middle and high school years, so it might feel nostalgic.
It’s a song everyone can get excited about together.
Birthday SongOtsuka Ai
It’s a classic birthday song for karaoke! It’s easy to sing regardless of generation.
The chorus repeats “Happy birthday,” so it’s easy to follow.
You can remember it after just one listen, so check out the song in advance as a birthday theme.
Happy BirthdayNishino Kana
As the title suggests, this song is clearly a birthday tune.
It portrays a scene where friends surprise someone on their birthday, and it’s one of those “we’ve all been there” moments that really comes to life.
With surprise parties, seeing the person’s delighted face is great, but the planning itself is fun too.
This track is packed full of that kind of joy.
Congratulations19
It might not be a classic birthday song, but its upbeat tempo should get everyone hyped at karaoke.
The melody is easy to pick up, so it could be fun to have everyone sing along together at the end.