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 you’ll want to sing at karaoke (41–50)
#302Hirai Ken
It’s the theme song of the drama “4-Minute Marigold.” In the confined space of a karaoke room, Ken Hirai’s calm voice resonates.
The two sing together at karaoke, but the feelings each holds there are deeply sorrowful and seem unlikely to be rewarded.
“It hurts, but I can’t stop thinking about you.” It’s a song that portrays the heart of unrequited love and heartbreak.
Tear-jerking songs I want to sing at karaoke (51–60)
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.
I wish you were hereLEGO BIG MORL
LEGO BIG MORL is a three-piece band formed in 2006.
Hailing from Osaka, their unadorned, raw melodies balanced with the backing sound are seriously cool.
This track is included on their 2017 album “Shinzō no Ibasho” (Where the Heart Is).
If you express the strength of the melody and the bittersweet lyrics while overlaying them with your own heartbreak, it feels like you could sing an absolutely tear-jerking karaoke performance.
Although it sounds like it has a wide vocal range, it’s actually not that broad, so if you’re interested in this song, give it a try.
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.
If tomorrow comesJUJU with JAY’ED
JUJU’s 10th single, released in 2009.
It became her biggest hit as the theme song for the film One Month to Live, which is based on the true story of a woman who died from illness.
If you watch the movie, you’re guaranteed to be moved to tears even more.
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
This is a signature song by Rimi Natsukawa, whose title in the Okinawan dialect means “tears falling in drops.” The lyricist’s personal feelings for a brother who passed away at a young age may resonate with listeners’ own memories of someone dear to them.
Woven by Natsukawa’s crystal-clear voice, the yearning for someone you can no longer meet evokes the profound sorrow of people torn apart by the tragedies of war and reminds us of the preciousness of peace.
Originally written in 1998 for Ryoko Moriyama, the song became a major hit with Natsukawa’s 2001 cover, which stayed on the Oricon charts for 157 weeks.
In 2006, a film inspired by the song was also released.
NAOHY
This work, which vividly portrays the pain of unrequited and unattainable love, is a ballad that brings listeners to tears.
The lyrics are based on the real-life experience of vocalist Izumi Nakasone’s close friend, and the aching feeling of not being noticed by the one you love comes through painfully clearly.
Included on the album “Confidence,” released in April 2006, it’s a timeless classic that has long been cherished by many fans.
It is also featured on the best-of album “STORY ~HY BEST~,” and has become established as a signature heartbreak song by HY.
Set to a piano accompaniment that lets you sing your heart out, it’s perfect for those times when you want a good cry to feel refreshed.
If there’s someone you just can’t forget, why not sing this song at karaoke and let all your feelings out?