Pick out the challenging songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke!
Have you ever thought, “I’d look so cool if I could get through this song at karaoke,” only to crash and burn halfway through?Songs that are hard to sing hide plenty of tough spots—wide vocal ranges, complex rhythms, and blisteringly fast phrases that barely leave room to breathe.But that’s exactly why the sense of accomplishment when you nail them is second to none.In this article, we introduce a wide variety of challenging songs that are worth taking on at karaoke.If you want to test your limits or are looking for a spark to help you level up your singing, let this guide you to your next song choice!
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Pick up notoriously difficult songs that will earn you respect if you can pull them off at karaoke! (121–130)
Real Thing ShakesB’z
B’z, the rock band known for having many songs in high keys, has one track that’s especially hard to sing: “Real Thing Shakes.” Its highest note is a very high A, hihiA.
What makes the song difficult is that the note is hit with a chest-voice shout rather than using falsetto.
On top of that, this high note appears multiple times in the song, so be mindful to keep your throat open and avoid constricting it while you sing.
Also, the lyrics are in English, which can make it tough if you’re not used to it.
Practice well and try showing it off at karaoke!
TATOOOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is Official HIGE DANDism’s 10th digital-only single, released in April 2023.
It was reportedly written as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Pending Train — 8:23, With You Tomorrow.” When ordinary listeners perform this song at karaoke, the key point—above all—is how closely they can reproduce vocalist Satoshi Fujihara’s very resonant, expansive high-tone voice.
Try to sing while being careful not to strain your throat as much as possible.
If you aim your voice toward the upper palate, your singing will likely contain many sparkling high overtones like his, so please give it a try.
Also, be careful not to let the slightly bouncy rhythm become flat.
MMHUVERworld
UVERworld is popular across a wide range of generations.
Centered on alternative rock and mixture rock, they consistently drop catchy, approachable tracks.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “MMH.” The tricky part of this song is, above all, the melodic leaps.
There are many sudden rises and falls in pitch, and the overall range is quite wide, making the difficulty level high.
It’s particularly recommended if you want to build endurance for high tones, so be sure to add it to your repertoire.
Because the sun will rise againRyokushokushakai
This is Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s fifth single, released on April 20, 2022.
It was written as the theme song for the Toho-distributed animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Mononoke Ninja Chinpūden.
At first listen, it may come across as an upbeat, catchy pop song, but if you dig deeper into the composition, you’ll notice that the melody—especially in the chorus—features sharp jumps in pitch throughout.
Many people might realize it’s quite a formidable challenge for casual karaoke.
It could be a good idea to thoroughly review the original track—focusing on the high notes in particular—and plan out your vocal approach, such as which techniques to use and where, before you sing.
Keep the delivery bright and energetic from start to finish.
A selection of challenging songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (131–140)
OrangeSPYAIR
SPYAIR is a rock band that’s gained popularity for its wide musical range, from sharp, edgy rock to catchy ballads.
They’re especially beloved by people in their teens and twenties.
Among their songs, the one I particularly recommend is Orange.
It was a nationwide hit, so you may already know it.
The tricky part of this track is definitely the chorus.
While the range isn’t extremely wide, you have to sustain long tones in a part that reaches close to a mixed voice, so solid foundational vocal technique is essential.
rock starAdo
Ado, who first rose to prominence in her teens as a masked singer who never shows her bare face, has been taking the scene by storm with unstoppable momentum since her major debut in 2020.
Her unforgettable voice is supported by overwhelming power and a wide expressive range; both her forceful shouts and airy falsetto carry a unique sensuality.
In April 2025, she released a track that clearly reflects the influence of Ringo Sheena, whom she respects.
Included on her first best-of album, “Ado no Best Album,” the song “Rockstar” lives up to its straightforward title, showcasing Ado’s aggressive side with a hard rock sound at its core.
While the song’s structure is relatively simple hard rock and the melody line isn’t overly complex, singing it from Ado’s menacing low tones to her lustrous, powerful falsetto seems extremely challenging.
If you don’t keep your vocal cords firmly closed and fully master diaphragmatic breathing before attempting shouts, you’ll quickly strain your throat—so be careful about that, too.
On the edge (chop)B’z
Even among B’z’s songs, “Giri Giri Chop” is quite a difficult one.
First, the fast tempo will be a major hurdle.
And it’s not just fast—it uses a swung “shuffle” rhythm, so you need solid rhythm sense to sing it.
On top of that, the key is very high, which makes it virtually impossible for most people.
