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 classics and popular hits (81–90)
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
An emotionally moving medium-tempo ballad that portrays the complex feelings of unrequited love—from the faint expectations on the eve of a birthday to the ache of emotions that never reach their destination.
In contrast to the happiness of a birthday, the loneliness and the sorrow of being unable to express one’s feelings straightforwardly resonate with a delicate melodic line.
Released in February 2019, the song was featured as the theme for the TBS drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love,” and was also included on the album “MAGIC.” With vocals that gently embrace the bittersweet emotions of love that everyone has experienced, it’s a song well-suited for karaoke, where it can be performed in a calm, composed manner.
Important thingsback number
A warm ballad that gently depicts the misunderstandings, conflicts, and the importance of trust between lovers.
The relationship—born of strong feelings for the other person—that can bring about anxiety, hesitation, and sometimes arguments is portrayed from a down-to-earth perspective.
Released as a coupling track to the single “Hanataba” in June 2011, it was also chosen as the ending theme for NHK’s documentary program “Mirai e no Tobira.” With its calm melody line, this song is considered relatively easy to sing among back number’s tracks.
Because it invites heartfelt singing even at karaoke, it’s a perfect choice when you want to think of your partner or someone dear to you and convey your honest feelings.
Because I fell in loveaimyon
This is a single released by Aimyon in February 2019, and it’s also included on her second album, “Momentary Sixth Sense.” It begins with a gentle arpeggio on acoustic guitar and murmured vocals, and that quietness continues all the way to the end.
There are no sections where she belts out high notes; the song is consistently delivered in a soft, whisper-like voice, so in the sense of being easy to hum along to, it’s a song anyone can casually sing at karaoke.
However, to fully convey the song’s world with its subdued arrangement and vocals, you’ll need a corresponding level of expressiveness and an understanding of the lyrics.
If possible, at least memorize the lyrics before you sing.
Life is BeautifulHirai Dai
A heartwarming song that’s perfect for peaceful moments by the sea.
Dai Hirai’s gentle voice, paired with soothing sounds of ukulele and acoustic guitar, quietly reminds us just how precious the small joys of everyday life are.
The message embedded in this piece—“Life is beautiful”—guides the heart toward those sparkling moments we tend to overlook in our busy days.
Released in June 2016 as the title track of the acclaimed album “Life is Beautiful,” it also became well-loved as the theme for House Foods’ “Java Curry” commercial.
Whether you’re lost in thought on a beach at sunset or standing at a turning point in life, this song is sure to resonate deeply with the listener.
I can’t say it.Gō Hiromi
Released in 1994 as Hiromi Go’s 66th single.
It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Omiai no Tatsujin” and as the ending theme for the Fuji TV program “Kamioka Ryūtarō ni wa Damasarenai zo!” The song won the Excellent Wired Music Award at the 27th Japan Cable Awards.
It is one of Hiromi Go’s signature ballads and remains very popular.