Moving masterpieces and popular songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke
Have you ever been moved by a song you heard someone sing at karaoke?
From bittersweet love songs to anthems that cheer you on in life, to tracks that tell stories that resonate deeply—many songs can leave a lasting impression.
Of course, sometimes it’s the singer’s skill that makes it moving, but in this article, we’ll introduce a wealth of timeless songs that can move listeners no matter who’s singing them.
It’s a flood of emotionally powerful songs—so moving you might cry—when you think about the messages in the lyrics and the stories behind them!
Be sure to try singing them yourself and move everyone around you.
- A ballad that will definitely make you cry at karaoke
- Must-see for men: Songs that look cool if you can sing them at karaoke—numbers that women can’t help but be captivated by.
- Tear-jerking inspirational songs: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks
- [Moving Songs] A collection of touching Japanese pop classics that are easy to sing at karaoke.
- [Moving] Tear-jerking cheer song. A roundup of popular motivational anthems that resonate with the heart!
- Recommended for great singers! A collection of impressive songs if you can sing them
- A classic of poignant, heartwarming songs. Recommended popular tracks.
- Songs Men Want Women to Sing at Karaoke: Irresistible Tracks [2026]
- Gentle songs you want to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.
- Bittersweet songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks
- [Karaoke] Songs That Make It Easy to Score High | From Classics to the Newest Hits
- Songs that make you sound good at karaoke
- Moving songs recommended for high school students: classic and popular Japanese hits
Moving and popular masterpieces you’ll want to sing at karaoke (31–40)
Someday Merry ChristmasB’z
A song included on the 1992 mini-album “FRIENDS” that was never released as a single.
It’s a poignant B’z ballad capturing the complex feelings of a man who, upon realizing he’s in a serious relationship, is seized by the fear that he might lose the person he cherishes.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
When it comes to this song, you could say no explanation is needed—it’s one of Ken Hirai’s signature tracks.
In the intro, he deliberately uses chest voice with a murmuring delivery to create a sense of wistfulness, while in the chorus he switches gears, skillfully alternating between falsetto and mixed voice—his true forte—to highlight the song’s “transparency,” singing of pure love.
I bet many guys have dashed to their local vocal schools hoping to learn how to sing this one well.
By all means, belt it out and show off your proud vocal skills to the fullest!
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
It’s a very heartrending, bluesy song—one that I think can move anyone who’s experienced heartbreak to tears.
It’s also remembered for covering many timeless classics.
With an undeniable musical sensibility and a rare, soaring high-tone voice, Hideaki Tokunaga—one of the leading artists in the Japanese music scene—delivers this breakup number.
Co-created with Makoto Oki, whom he met while working part-time in Karuizawa, the song became one of his signature tracks.
It was released in 1986 as Hideaki Tokunaga’s debut single.
The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE
A masterpiece among masterpieces that could be said to reign at the very top of love ballads in the J-pop scene! I bet plenty of guys have listened to this song and flashed their brake lights five times (lol).
The lyrics weave together memories of the past and hopes for the future, and you can’t help but be moved by the overflowing affection in this song.
It has a relaxed tempo, so it’s easy to sing at karaoke.
Try singing it while checking the pitch and rhythm one step at a time!
I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka
It was released in 1991 as Yutaka Ozaki’s 11th single.
Even after his death, many musicians have covered it, and it remains a timeless classic that is still sung today.
It was performed at nearly every concert during his lifetime, and more recently it drew attention when his only son, Hiroya Ozaki, covered it.
Moving, must-sing masterpieces and popular songs for karaoke (41–50)
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
Released in 2014 as the 14th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.
It was featured as the TV commercial song for Samantha Tiara & Samantha Thavasa jewelry.
The lyrics are filled with the pain of having fallen in love with someone in a relationship that cannot be spoken of.
OrangeSMAP
A famous SMAP song that likens the colors of twilight to “orange” and sings of a heartbreaking farewell.
It’s deeply sad in the way it portrays the kindness of someone who, despite being in love, chooses to think of the other person and gently initiate the breakup.
Yet it’s a moving song that conveys a tender feeling, parting with a heartfelt “thank you.”