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.
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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 (81–90)

A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

The song that brought Superfly into the spotlight, “Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo” (A Bouquet with Love).

Its dynamic sound and resonant low-toned vocals touched the hearts of many.

This song, which expresses gratitude to someone important, can be used to convey your feelings to someone close to you.

It also pairs well with weddings; playing or singing it during emotional moments can create an even more moving atmosphere.

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Hated by Lifemafumafu

Hated by life.

Hated by Lifemafumafu

“Inochi ni Kirawarete Iru” (Hated by Life Itself) is a Vocaloid song written and composed by Kanzaki Iori.

Since its release on Niconico and YouTube in 2017, it has been covered by many utaite singers, including Mafumafu.

Its words confront life head-on, plainly and honestly, piercing the heart so sharply it almost hurts.

The lyrics leave a powerful impression and, while challenging, feel cathartic to sing.

Popular among teens and people in their twenties at karaoke, try singing the climactic, repeatedly delivered message in the final section with feeling—you’ll find it satisfying.

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balladKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

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?

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A Farewell SongHilcrhyme

Hilcrhyme – “Sousouka” Music Video

A Farewell SongHilcrhyme

Hilcrhyme’s “Sousouka” captures the feelings you want to convey to someone you love and cherish.

Released in 2013, it was also the theme song for the drama “Yurichika e: A Message from Mom,” starring Takako Tokiwa.

The song is filled with emotions and love that everyone has likely felt at some point in life—feelings so important that you can’t help but express them.

Whether you think of your parents, siblings, partner, or child, the lyrics will likely resonate.

Many will relate to lines that imagine losing someone even while they’re right in front of you.

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Homeayaka

Ayaka / Home Music Video

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Home, sung by Ayaka, who is popular across a wide range of generations, is included on her album Funtale released in June 2023.

Do you have someone who isn’t by your side right now but is always in your heart—someone whose very existence gives you strength? This song expresses the feelings we have for those people we can’t see right away but are always thinking of, and the wish that they may be happy and live each day in good health.

Rather than being filled with sadness or heartache, it’s a moving number brimming with gentle, calm emotions.

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