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Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.

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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!

Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke: Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (31–40)

Dried flowersYuuri

Yuri “Dry Flower” Official Music Video - Director’s Cut ver. -

Dried flowersYuuri

A heartrending ballad from a woman’s perspective, Dry Flower continues the story sung in the smash hit Kakurenbo.

It lays bare the true feelings and inner conflict of the woman who chose to end the relationship, tightening your chest as you feel the distance that grew between the two.

Released in October 2020, the song exploded in popularity through social media and video platforms, surpassing 1 billion total streams.

It’s also a karaoke staple that consistently ranks near the top, making it perfect for those moments when you want to sing with deep emotion.

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for a long timeKiroro

Kiroro - For a Long Time

for a long timeKiroro

It was released in 1998 as Kiroro’s major-label debut single.

In its ninth week on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, it reached number one despite being a debut single, and it went on to become a long-running hit and a million seller.

Its gentle melody makes it easy to sing at karaoke.

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The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP

The Only Flower in the World – SMAP

The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP

This is SMAP’s 35th single, released in March 2003, written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara.

It’s a massive hit that you hear everywhere, with numerous cover versions—probably a song every Japanese person knows! The melody doesn’t use an especially wide vocal range (and I’m not dissing it!), making it easy for anyone to hum along.

That accessibility is surely one reason it became such a big hit.

It’s a great song to sing at karaoke in your own style and have fun with, but just one tip: the rhythm has a slight bounce—a pleasant, side-to-side groove—so try to keep that light, buoyant feel when you sing.

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balladKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

balladKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi is known for having lots of bright songs with plenty of hip-hop and rap elements, but they actually have ballads too! With gentle melodies over piano and string-backed arrangements… this side of Ketsumeishi is really satisfying to listen to, and it looks cool to sing as well! The song runs close to seven minutes, so it’s on the longer side, but it’s highly recommended when you want something mellow.

Of course, there’s rap in it too, but the tempo is relaxed, so it’s easy to learn and easy to groove to.

It seems best to sing while moving your body in a big, open way.

The chorus is a real highlight, so if you sing each phrase carefully, you can really put your feelings into it.

There are spots where it slips lightly into falsetto, which adds a surge of poignancy.

The latter half of the chorus is a sweet spot for singing, so don’t hesitate—project your voice with confidence!

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The summer you gave meieiri reo

Leo Ieiri - “The Summer You Gave Me” (Full Ver.)

The summer you gave meieiri reo

This was Leo Ieiri’s 10th single, released in August 2015.

It was also the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Koinaka.” Since Ieiri herself isn’t a singer known for superhuman power or range, and the melody is relatively simple, I think it’s a song that’s fairly easy for most people to sing.

The key point for singing it well is whether you can use falsetto and mixed voice effectively in the high range.

This depends on each singer’s vocal range, so if you’re not confident, adjust the karaoke key to find a setting that lets you sing comfortably.

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