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)
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.
Maplesupittsu
A single cut from the album Fake Fur, released in 1998.
Remarkably, the music video’s views on YouTube have already surpassed 15 million, which shows just how beloved this song is.
It’s the kind of track that can bring you to tears even when you’re not feeling sad.
Blue amberback number
This back number song gives you such an indescribable feeling, doesn’t it? I think Iyori Shimizu is a genius at creating a sense of heartbreak.
The harmonies in this track are mostly in the chorus.
It’s basically an upper harmony, but the way the ends of phrases drop an octave and other clever choices in the harmonizing really amplify the bittersweet vibe.
In the final chorus, there’s a key change and the pitch goes up, so I think it’s good to sing a bit louder in falsetto so you don’t get overshadowed by the lead vocal.
A lot of people sing back number, so be sure to add these harmonies to your repertoire!
