What karaoke songs can kids sing? Popular karaoke songs for parents and children to sing together as a family.
More and more families are enjoying karaoke at home these days! In this article, we’re introducing popular songs with a focus on “songs kids can sing” and “songs that get the whole family excited.” We’ve gathered J-pop, children’s songs, anime themes, TV drama theme songs, idol songs, and other familiar, relatively easy-to-sing tracks that almost everyone has heard at least once.
Feel free to use this when you want to sing well-known songs or enjoy karaoke with young children through elementary school age!
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What karaoke songs can kids sing? Popular karaoke songs for parents and families to sing together (41–50)
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
How about enjoying this gentle, heartwarming song together as a parent and child? Written by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, known for his clear, expansive vocals, it was released in 2014 as his 17th single.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” it became a popular piece loved by a wide range of generations, from children to the elderly.
The lyrics—saying, “I’m always thinking of you, someone so precious”—are truly wonderful, aren’t they? Since it’s a relatively relaxed song, it might be good to focus on carefully following the melody.
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This song was written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu, the singer-songwriter behind numerous hit songs such as “Lemon” and “Kanden,” and it was created as a support song for the “NHK 2020 Support Song Project.” Since it was featured on various NHK children’s programs, it became a popular dance song among kids from preschoolers to elementary school students.
Because it’s made for children, it’s easy to sing, and many kids are sure to start dancing as soon as the melody starts.
The positive lyrics are also truly wonderful.
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This is a song that many people came to know after Nonoka Murakata, who made her debut as the youngest nursery rhyme singer in history, performed it on TV programs and her YouTube channel.
Its refreshing melody and positive lyrics resonate deeply even with adults.
Because it’s often sung in preschools, it’s likely easy to sing at karaoke as well.
It’s a beloved classic that, thanks to the uniquely bright yet poignant quality of a child’s voice, has been cherished for many years.
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A song by GReeeeN, a four-member male vocal group that has successfully balanced dentistry with musical activities and established solid popularity despite keeping their appearances private.
Included on their 9th album “Dai-ku,” it is a self-cover of the track they provided as the theme song for NHK Educational’s “Inai Inai Baa!” With cute, child-friendly lyrics and a poppy melody, it’s sure to get parents and kids excited together at karaoke.
Featuring a catchy melody with lots of leaps, this pop tune is highly recommended for children.
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The theme song of the NHK morning drama series “Yell,” starring Masataka Kubota.
Since many people listen to morning drama theme songs almost every day, you can end up being able to sing them without even realizing it! There are probably lots of kids who watch the morning drama with their moms before heading off to kindergarten or nursery school, too.
Quick-learning children might memorize the song even faster than adults! Including this “Hoshikage no Yell,” many morning drama songs are bright and heartwarming, so they’re easy to sing at karaoke.
Enjoy a cozy, heartwarming time together as a family.
SmileMori Nana
Since her debut, singer Nana Mori—dubbed the “15-year-old who’s unbeatable at auditions”—has appeared in numerous buzzworthy works as an actress.
This is her first digital-only single, a cover of the music duo HOF Dilan, which gained attention as the song for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Oronamin C commercial in which she appeared.
Its easy-to-remember lyrics and melody can create a cute vibe even when children sing it.
Familiar from the commercial, it’s a timeless classic that gets adults excited too.
Let’s decorate with holly.Pokemon Kids TV
Just getting ready for Christmas is enough to make your heart skip with excitement, isn’t it? Pokémon Kids TV’s “Deck the Halls” is a traditional carol of Welsh origin arranged with Japanese lyrics.
A dance version was also released in December 2023, and you can enjoy it alongside footage of Pikachu and Eevee decorating.
Its lively, highly repetitive melody and bright call-and-response parts are striking, giving it a festive flair that blows away the winter chill.
The karaoke version lets you sing along with the Pokémon, so if friends take turns doing the call-and-response parts, it’s sure to get everyone pumped.
It’s perfect for when you want to get into the Christmas party mood.