Gentle songs you want to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.
When you hear “songs by artists with gentle voices,” whose songs come to mind?
Songs by artists with soft, gentle voices can be so soothing to listen to, can’t they?
Some of you might even be thinking you’d like to try singing those kinds of songs the next time you go to karaoke.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole selection of tracks sung with gentle voices!
It’s a soothing song list that’s great for both listening and singing, so be sure to use it as a reference.
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Gentle songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular tracks (71–80)
Hana no YumeChatto Monchī
A song that evokes a girl in its vocals, lyrics, and melody alike.
Doesn’t it bring back your intellectual curiosity and the little thrills from childhood when you listen? It’s the kind of song that makes you think back to how things were then, filling you with a gentle sense of nostalgia.
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri
The first graduation song created by Yuuri is “Sakurabare.” It’s a gentle-sounding ballad, and the lyrics depict a boy on the day of his departure expressing gratitude to his parents.
Because of that theme, it’s perfect for graduation ceremonies, farewell parties, or any time you want to convey thanks to someone.
Another notable feature is the brief pause right before the chorus.
The chorus is the most climactic part, so you naturally tend to push and run out of breath.
But with this song, I think you’ll find it easier to sing smoothly.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
A gem of a ballad suffused with the lingering ache of deep, bittersweet love.
Ken Hirai’s delicate, soul-stirring vocals beautifully convey the profound longing and sense of loss for a departed lover.
Sung with the purest feeling of closing one’s eyes and picturing the one you love, this work was released as a single in April 2004.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love in the Center of the World,” it topped the Oricon year-end chart.
Its heart-piercing vocals and beautiful melody line make it a refined track for adults—perfect for a night drive or a quiet moment alone.
Gentle songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular tracks (81–90)
White LoversKuwata Keisuke
A heartwarming ballad that delicately paints winter scenes, transforming the bittersweet memory of a lost love into a feeling of blessing.
While looking back on a past romance, it carries a positive message about cherishing the love that was shared, resonating through Keisuke Kuwata’s warm, soulful vocals.
Released in October 2001 as his seventh single, this gem won the Gold Prize at the 43rd Japan Record Awards that same year.
Also featured in Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign commercial, the song won the hearts of listeners across generations.
It’s the perfect soundtrack for spending unhurried time with someone special in a relaxed lounge, or for quietly gazing at a winter nightscape alone with a glass in hand.
SEASONSInagaki Goro
Goro Inagaki’s first new song in about six years is a heartwarming ballad full of gentleness.
Centered on the theme of changing seasons, the lyrics delicately portray shifts in relationships and emotions, leaving a strong impression.
Written specifically for him by TENDRE, it features a mellow feel and distinctive chord progressions.
Released in August 2024, the song was first performed at a New Year’s fan club event that same year, where it drew significant attention.
Inagaki’s tender vocals evoke a wistful sense of loss and fleeting moments, while also conveying a forward-looking strength.
It’s a recommended track for times when you want to sink into the music at a relaxed pace or feel the bond with someone special.
contrailArai Yumi
This song was created based on the experience of losing a classmate during the artist’s school days.
Its poetic imagery likening a soul ascending to heaven to a contrail, together with a clear, translucent vocal, intertwine beautifully to form a gem of a track.
Released in 1973 as the B-side to the single “Kitto Ieru,” it was also included on the album Hikōkigumo the same year.
In 2013, it was chosen as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s The Wind Rises, touching the hearts of people across generations.
With its gently enveloping melody and relaxed tempo, it’s a warm, inviting song that makes you want to hum along together.
threadSuda Masaki × Ishizaki Hyui
Ito, a collaboration between Masaki Suda and Huwie Ishizaki.
This song was chosen as the ending theme for the film of the same name and is one of Miyuki Nakajima’s signature pieces that deeply moves listeners.
In particular, Suda’s masculine vocals—ranging from rich mid-lows to beautiful highs—and Ishizaki’s gentle, warm voice amplify the song’s emotional impact.
With its simple melody, it’s easy to sing and approachable for karaoke.
Although originally performed by a woman, the vocal range isn’t very high, making it comfortable for both men and women to sing.
