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Classic summer songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended popular tracks [2026]

Every year, summer brings sweltering heat.

While outdoor fun at the beach or in the mountains is great, many people would rather relax in a cool indoor space.

One of the best go-to options for that is karaoke!

Why not sing some summer tunes and get into the seasonal mood—even in a comfortably air-conditioned room?

But when it’s time to sing, those who aren’t confident at karaoke or don’t go very often might struggle to pick songs.

So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended summer songs for karaoke.

From tracks that get everyone hyped together to ones with a laid-back tempo, and more.

We’ve also included songs that are easy to try even if you’re not confident in your singing, so feel free to use this as a guide!

Classic summer songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended popular tracks [2026] (61–70)

Naughty Sunorenji renji

ORANGE RANGE “Ikenai Taiyō” Music Video
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A youthful pop tune that vividly portrays a passionate summer romance.

ORANGE RANGE’s playful spirit blends with a mixture-rock sound to boldly depict an adult love affair.

Set to a melody with a retro vibe, the lyrics skillfully capture the push-and-pull between reason and desire.

Released in July 2007, the song was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~Ikemen Paradise~” and was also included on the album “PANIC FANCY.” It’s the perfect track for belting out at karaoke or for marking a page of youth on a hot summer day.

Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

This song paints memories of youth that are as refreshing and bittersweet as a summer sky.

Tatsuya Kitani released it in July 2023.

It was chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen and received a Special Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards.

The cool, refreshing melody and lyrics that weave together the pure relationships unique to adolescence, along with regret and a sense of loss, vividly awaken memories everyone has experienced.

It’s a perfect song to sing in an air-conditioned karaoke room on a hot summer day while reminiscing about the past.

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A heartwarming love song that gently embraces the bittersweet feelings of a summer festival.

It delicately portrays the fluttering excitement in your chest, the frustration of wanting to hold hands but not being able to take that step, and the emotions stirred by the other person’s casual gestures, all set to a calm melody.

Released in July 2012, it was chosen as the opening theme for TBS’s “COUNT DOWN TV,” capturing the hearts of many.

The song resonates with listeners’ own summer memories, making it perfect for karaoke, where you can fully immerse yourself in its world.

With a softly accompanying melody and few sudden pitch changes, it’s an easy, enjoyable choice for karaoke.

Nagisasupittsu

A masterpiece distinguished by a fresh, translucent, and beautiful melody that resonates along a summer shoreline, paired with guitar sounds that shimmer like waves.

It deftly captures emotions swaying on the boundary between reality and fantasy, and its characteristically Spitz poetic lyrics leave a lingering afterglow that continues to resonate with many listeners.

Released in September 1996, it was also used as the commercial song for Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky Love Story.” Why not try singing it at karaoke when you want to bask in seaside moments and memories, or when your feelings for someone special are growing stronger?

Slow & EasyHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Slow & Easy (Music Video)
Slow & EasyHirai Dai

With its soothing acoustic sound and warm vocals, this song whisks listeners away to a tropical beach.

It’s a track from Dai Hirai’s May 2015 album “Slow & Easy,” carrying a message of breaking free from the busyness of everyday life and taking it slow to enjoy living.

It was also used as the theme song for Sumitomo Forestry’s “Sakimachi Arai-Minami Sustaina Town” commercial and chosen as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “BREAK OUT.” Blending elements of Hawaiian music and reggae, its refreshing melody is perfect not only for road trips while traveling but also for relaxing moments in daily life.

SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE

This song is highly recommended for anyone who wants to fully amp up that summer feeling.

“SUMMER TIME LOVE” vividly portrays the vibe of summer and a summer romance, with lyrics that express the desire to enjoy the season together with someone you love.

It’s a perfect pick for summer karaoke.

The dynamic arrangement and the melody woven by EXILE’s sweet, husky vocals have a catchy charm that will have you humming along before you know it.

Even if EXILE’s songs seem tough to sing, this one has an easy-to-sing melody—so relax and sing it straight from the heart!

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Released in 2004 as their 31st single, this song gained wide recognition not only among GLAY fans, as it was featured in a commercial for Aesthetic TBC.

It’s a summer tune that pours out straightforward love for someone special; its refreshing vibe is contagious, leaving you feeling happy just by listening.

It’s a pop piece, easy to remember and easy to groove to.

Try to sing it with as little force as possible to convey the song’s lightness.