Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.
Are there many of you thinking, “I want to sing a ballad at karaoke, but I’m not very confident in my singing…”?
Actually, ballads are great for people who aren’t confident singers!
That’s because slower-tempo songs let you check your pitch and rhythm as you sing.
In other words, if you choose ballads with less pitch movement and an easy-to-follow rhythm, even those who struggle with singing should find them easier to sing!
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.
Use the songs we introduce as a reference to find one that’s comfortable for you to sing!
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Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (71–80)
Summer-colored FireworksSnow Man
“Natsuiro Hanabi” is sung alternately by the nine members of Snow Man with no overlapping parts, so it’s very easy to sing solo.
It’s a medium-tempo ballad that lets you breathe comfortably and sing with ease.
It’s highly recommended for those who want to sing at a relaxed tempo and feel good doing it.
The vocal range mainly sits around mid1 to mid2, so even if high notes aren’t your strength, you can sing it with confidence.
Ballads can be tricky to add dynamics to, and some people may end up singing them somewhat flatly.
In such cases, putting clear accents on slightly higher notes or at the beginnings of phrases will help create more contrast.
In “Natsuiro Hanabi,” the C-melody is the biggest highlight, so sing it with the feeling of projecting your voice far into the distance and enjoy yourself!
A Present for the FutureMiho Nakayama & MAYO
It was released in 1996 as a single by Miho Nakayama with MAYO.
The song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama Delicious Relationship, starring Miho Nakayama herself, and is a collaboration with singer-songwriter Mayo Okamoto.
It reached No.
6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and Mayo Okamoto also self-covered it under the title “Will… ~A Present for the Future.”
Close your eyesHirai Ken
A gem of a ballad suffused with the lingering ache of deep, bittersweet love.
Ken Hirai’s delicate, soul-stirring vocals beautifully convey the profound longing and sense of loss for a departed lover.
Sung with the purest feeling of closing one’s eyes and picturing the one you love, this work was released as a single in April 2004.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love in the Center of the World,” it topped the Oricon year-end chart.
Its heart-piercing vocals and beautiful melody line make it a refined track for adults—perfect for a night drive or a quiet moment alone.
Since I was littleJUDY AND MARY
It was released in 1995 as JUDY AND MARY’s sixth single.
The track was cut as a single from the album ORANGE SUNSHINE and served as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s program Rooms.
It was also used as an insert song in the film Shimotsuns (Simsons).
With lyrics written by YUKI and a not-so-high key, it’s an easy song to sing.
rainbow-coloredayaka
This song was written as the theme for the NHK morning drama Hanako to Anne and released in 2014—many of you probably listened to it every morning.
According to its creator, Ayaka, she aimed to make a song that wouldn’t feel too heavy, something light that everyone could hum along to.
True to that vision, it’s a tune people of any age or gender can enjoy humming, so it’s one I definitely recommend trying at karaoke.
It’s a ballad, but one you can sing brightly and joyfully.
Only for youShonentai
It was released in 1987 as Shonentai’s sixth single.
It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and drew attention as Shonentai’s first slow ballad.
At the 29th Japan Record Awards, it won the Gold Prize in the Best Artist category.
It remains a popular song as a ballad you can dance to while singing.
wedgeOku Hanako
A signature ballad by Hanako Oku that depicts undying feelings for someone you can’t forget.
The delicate piano tones express the unfillable hollow and sense of loss after parting from a lover.
Hanako Oku’s crystal-clear voice gently sinks into the heart, doesn’t it? Sung since her indie days, this piece was released as a 10th-anniversary single in July 2015 and is also included on the album Prism.
Despite having no tie-ins, it resonated online and became a hidden gem, amassing a total of 15 million video views.
It’s a heartbreak song, but perfect for creating a moving, mellow atmosphere.
With few key changes and easy emotional delivery, why not choose it as a song to touch the heart of someone you care about?