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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Tear-jerking songs I want to sing at karaoke (51–60)
SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi
Ayumi Hamasaki, who released numerous hit songs in the 2000s, released her 16th single “SEASONS.” Put out in 2000 and chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Weather Forecast Lover,” it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The song sings, “As the years pass, my memories with you become the past,” recalling those innocent days.
When you listen to it in a sentimental mood, it fills you with a tender, lonely ache.
Wonderful DaysUNICORN
It’s the eighth single, released in 1993.
It was the last single under the name Unicorn (at the time), and it’s said that Okuda himself imbued the song with various messages.
While there were some songs with cryptic lyrics written from his unique sensibility, this one sings about everyday life and features highly relatable lyrics.
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
As you might expect from the fact that Izumi Kojima, a member of Hana*Hana, wrote this song as a dedication to her grandfather who passed away when she was 16, it’s a tearjerker.
Released in 2000, it gained popularity and was used as the theme song for a Sunday theater drama.
Night journeyYorushika
Released as their second digital-only single, the song “Yakō” was featured as an insert track in the animated film A Whisker Away.
Built around acoustic guitar and shifting to a full band sound in the chorus, the arrangement—together with its lyrical, poetic words—strikes a deep emotional chord.
Because the melody doesn’t make large leaps relative to the ensemble’s dynamics, it’s easy to sing calmly at karaoke.
The overall key is also on the lower side, making it a recommended number even for those who aren’t confident in their singing.
To the futureKiroro
A song that evokes growth and hope along life’s journey was released by Kiroro in February 2002.
Its warm sound, featuring beautiful piano and twin vocals, is soothing to the heart.
Frequently performed at graduation and wedding ceremonies, the piece is imbued with deep affection for family and loved ones.
It is also often chosen as a choral piece in schools and is beloved by many.
The lyrics, which encourage you to face forward and keep walking while reaffirming where you stand now, leave a strong impression.
If you listen while thinking of someone dear to you, it will surely resonate in your heart.