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)
Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu
A heartbreaking farewell song with a constricting, bittersweet melody and Keisuke Kuwata’s wistful vocals that pierce the heart.
You can keenly feel the protagonist’s helpless emotions as they sense an impending breakup yet can’t let go of their lingering attachment.
The lyrics, written entirely in Japanese with great care, are filled with straightforward words that resonate deeply—so much so that if you’ve just had your heart broken, you may not be able to listen without tears.
Released as a single in July 1992, it’s also famous as the theme song for the drama “I’ve Always Loved You,” which became a social phenomenon.
It became Southern All Stars’ first million-selling record and continues to be loved by many to this day.
It’s a masterpiece that offers healing—belt it out at karaoke with all your emotions, and it feels like the tears will wash away the sadness along with them.
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
On sleepless nights, I suddenly remember someone precious who’s no longer by my side.
This is a tear-jerking rock ballad that sings of a heartbreak so intense it feels like your chest might burst.
It’s a work by the Fukuoka-born band God Doesn’t Roll Dice, included on their mini-album “A View on Lambda,” released in May 2019.
Starting with an intro that feels like turning back the hands of a clock, it builds to a dramatic chorus where emotions spill over all at once, sending shivers through your heart.
It also served as the theme song for the film “Little Subculture Wars: The Rebellion of Village Vanguard!” released in October 2020.
It’s a song that gently stays with you on nights when you can’t let go of a love you can’t forget, or when you want to sing your heart out and cry at karaoke.
MissingKubota Toshinobu
Toshinobu Kubota’s “Missing,” which was also used as an insert song for the drama “Dōkyūsei,” was hugely popular—a ballad so moving that even first-time listeners might be brought to tears.
It is the very pinnacle of bittersweet emotion.
Every time you listen to it or sing it, it’s a masterpiece that makes you want to cry.
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.
Tear-jerking songs I want to sing at karaoke (61–70)
let gom-flo loves YOSHIKA
m-flo keeps delivering fresh, cutting-edge music no matter how many years go by.
“let go” is a track featuring singer-songwriter YOSHIKA on vocals.
It was used in an NTT Docomo commercial and became a long-running hit.
The song later gained renewed attention when it was featured in the TV drama Bibliophile Princess’ Case Files (Biblia Koshodō no Jiken Techō).
The transparent, airy vocals and m-flo’s signature sonic sensibility truly shine.
If you assign distinct roles to the rap and vocal parts when you sing it, you might enjoy the song even more.
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
Here is a famous song by Hideaki Tokunaga, released in 1986.
As you follow the lyrics, try reflecting on your own experiences of heartbreak.
You might find tears welling up before you even realize it.
They say memories become more beautiful each time you revisit them, so why not recall them again and again as a kind of emotional detox? With its crystal-clear high notes, this song is especially recommended for men who are particularly good at singing in a high register.
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.