A ballad that will definitely make you cry at karaoke
At after-parties following drinking sessions or celebrations, the mood can sometimes turn reflective.
This is especially common during karaoke at second parties for clubs or circles.
Many people might wonder, “What kind of songs should I sing at times like that?”
So this time, we’ve picked out some tear-jerking classics for those situations.
Assuming you’ll be singing them at karaoke, we’ve chosen songs that aren’t too difficult, so be sure to check them out!
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Ballads that will definitely make you cry at karaoke (41–50)
Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze
Even though this song speaks in a straightforward, guy’s perspective—the kind of words he’d actually say—it moved me, even without being familiar with it.
There’s no point regretting after a breakup, and all you can really do is wish them happiness, but that direct feeling of “I still loved you” still hits me hard.
HomeShimizu Shota
Speaking of Shota Shimizu, he has many wonderful love songs with his gentle, sweet voice, but his signature song “Home” is a track that, for those striving toward their dreams, speaks for the loneliness and anxiety they carry.
It’s encouraging, yet at the same time, it’s a song that brings tears to your eyes.
balladKetsumeishi
A love ballad from Ketsumeishi that offers a different flavor from their usual cheerful image.
It’s a tear-jerker that gently yet poignantly sings of unfulfilled feelings for someone special, carried by a tender, aching melody.
With rap kept to a minimum and piano and strings that seep into the heart, this piece also surprised longtime fans as a bold departure.
Released in January 2011 as one half of a double A-side single and included on the classic album Ketsunopolis 7, it was also used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s information program Sukkiri!!.
If you sing it softly at karaoke—where upbeat tracks usually steal the show—its contrast will draw everyone in.
Why not showcase a new side of yourself with this hidden gem?
loveraiko
It’s a song that starts with a question right from the beginning and makes you go, “I know exactly how that feels!!” aiko is great at love songs, and in this track she captures that delicate feminine feeling: even when you love someone so much that, at the moment of parting, you feel like being sarcastic, you still wish them happiness.
wedgeOku Hanako
The unusual title, “Wedge,” first caught my attention, but what really struck me was the sorrowful way it conveys a woman’s feelings—wanting to stay close to the person she loves until the very end, even when she can already see the end coming.
Oku Hanako’s fragile, delicate voice makes the song feel all the more heartrending.
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
This song reminds me of the end of summer and makes me feel somewhat sentimental.
When someone sings it at karaoke, I can’t help feeling a bit lonely and even teary, but it doesn’t get too dark—it’s also a song that carries a sense of hope—so I think it appeals to people of all ages and tastes.
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
It’s a painfully honest story song that realistically portrays heartbreak.
Over more than six minutes, post-breakup emotions are carefully traced alongside the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar.
A pack of cigarettes left behind by an ex becomes the trigger for recalling the time they spent together, and looking back, only regret remains—such a bittersweet inner landscape is woven through Koresawa’s delicate vocals.
Released in March 2017, just before her major-label debut, this piece can be considered a culmination of her work.
It’s also included on the album “Korekara,” where it continues to be loved.
The melodious, straightforward lyrics are sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
On nights when you want to face your own feelings, try singing it at karaoke.