Beautiful tear-jerking songs / songs that make you cry your eyes out

Tear-jerking songs I want to sing at karaoke

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Composition nerdmutō
Started performing in bands in junior high school. Influenced by Japanese rock and UK rock, spent over 10 years continuing band activities while creating original songs. Later began producing Vocaloid tracks using Hatsune Miku, with total plays of released songs surpassing 10,000. Has five years of experience writing for music magazines. Currently works as a music writer, director, and composer, keeping a ground-level perspective on the scene by attending live shows across Japan. Now performs at live houses in Tokyo, showcasing guitar playing centered on acoustic guitar and informed by knowledge of chord analysis and guitar scales. Also writes leveraging a broad knowledge of music genres.

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!

Tearjerker songs I want to sing at karaoke (71–80)

Is this loveglobe

globe / Is this love

Is this loveglobe

Released in 1996.

The music video shot in Arizona was a hot topic at the time.

Unlike the other singles, it’s by no means a loud or intense track, but it’s the kind of song that can move you to tears as you listen… A perfect pick for when you want a quiet, cathartic cry.

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On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai

Ai Kawashima / On the Day of Departure (Lyrics)

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.

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365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48

[MV] Paper Airplane of 365 Days (Short ver.) / AKB48 [Official]

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.

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STARTING OVERLittle Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster『STARTING OVER』

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.

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It’s nothing.RADWIMPS

Nandemonaiya (Movie Version)

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.

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