Tear-jerking songs I want to sing at karaoke
Do you go to karaoke to refresh yourself or relieve stress?
I think many people want to belt out songs at the top of their lungs to blow off steam, but if you want to feel even more refreshed, I recommend singing songs that make you cry!
Whether you cry while singing yourself or shed tears listening to the person you’re with sing, letting your emotions flow through a heartfelt song is a wonderful thing—and it will leave your heart feeling clear.
In this article, we’ll focus on tear-jerking songs to help you choose your setlist and introduce some recommended tracks!
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Tearjerker songs I want to sing at karaoke (71–80)
On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai
It became the theme song for Fuji TV’s romance reality show Ainori, instantly drawing attention and becoming a hit.
The vocals are like perfectly clear, pure, transparent water.
This crystal-clear voice suits the song’s nostalgic feel perfectly.
365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
Many of you might know it because it was used as the theme song for NHK’s morning drama series “Asa ga Kita”! The image of launching a paper airplane evokes a fresh new beginning, which is why it’s popular as both a graduation song and a wedding song.
In the chorus, it sings about how the process of getting there matters more than the result, and that kind, heartwarming message really stays with you.
Combined with its gentle, folk-like, mellow melody, it might just bring you to tears.
STARTING OVERLittle Glee Monster
This is a song chosen as the theme for the drama “Wasteful Days of High School Girls.” It’s bright and lively, and on top of that, it’s a pop, cute track that truly says “this is Little Glee Monster.” The straightforward feelings toward the other person, sung over its cheerful melody, are deeply moving.
It’s a song that’s fun to groove to when you’re just listening, but when you really try singing it yourself, you may find tears welling up.
It’s nothing.RADWIMPS
RADWIMPS’s songs, infused with poignancy and deep emotion, are perfect tear-jerkers to sing at karaoke.
Centered on themes of love that transcends time and fateful encounters, this piece was released in August 2016 as the ending theme for the film “Your Name.” It is included on the album “Your Name.” which reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart.
With moving lyrics and a beautiful melody that resonates in the heart, this song is recommended for those who have experienced love or parting, and for anyone who wants to feel a bond with someone special.
Sing it at karaoke, and your heart is sure to feel cleansed.
Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
The third digital-download-only single, “Hana ni Bourei,” was selected as the theme song for the animated film “A Whisker Away.” There’s an anecdote that it was created with a focus on purely beautiful melodies and imagery, and the somewhat nostalgic ensemble truly soothes the heart.
Since the melody is relaxed and the vocal range isn’t that wide, it’s easy to sing calmly at karaoke.
It’s a beautiful pop tune that’s sure to captivate listeners.
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children
Released in 1994.
The theme song for the drama “Wakamono no Subete,” which became a major talking point with appearances by Masato Hagiwara and Takuya Kimura.
Listening to it, you feel not only sadness but also strength—such a song.
It might make you feel like crying, yet it also seems to give you the power to move forward.
crescent moonayaka
This is one of Ayaka’s signature songs, the track that suddenly boosted her popularity.
The lyrics about a lover you can’t meet are very heartrending.
Yet even within that sadness, the way the protagonist tries to keep going, inspired by words their lover once said, makes you want to root for them.
At the same time, by overlapping the protagonist’s situation with your own, you may find yourself feeling motivated to keep trying as well.