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 (41–50)
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 (51–60)
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.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
A timeless classic that evokes gentle, slightly bittersweet feelings and a sense of mature femininity.
Although kabutomushi (rhinoceros beetles) are known as summer insects, aiko thought they were winter insects, so it’s actually considered a winter song.
It’s also easy to sing, so I hope you’ll give it a try.
Bunny GirlAKASAKI
The hit song “Bunny Girl” has become so popular nationwide that there’s hardly a day you don’t hear it on TikTok or Instagram.
It’s well known as the signature work of the young singer-songwriter AKASAKI.
Among recent hits, this piece has a particularly narrow vocal range.
When the original key is too low, people sometimes sing it an octave higher, and this song can be sung comfortably even at that higher octave.
If you adjust the key, it becomes even easier to sing, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
A Naked Heartaimyon
This song is striking for its honest emotional shifts.
Released in June 2020 as Aimyon’s 10th single, it was created as the theme song for the TBS drama “My Housekeeper Nagisa-san.” Its gentle melody, centered on piano and melodica, closely accompanies the protagonist’s feelings as they face their own heart.
The track portrays a down-to-earth struggle with self-esteem through love, and its unadorned lyrics have resonated with many listeners.
While expressing anxiety and inner conflict in romance, it also carries a resolve to move forward, making it a perfect pick for stress-relieving karaoke time.
Song SevenRADWIMPS
It’s a famous RADWIMPS song that poetically portrays inner conflict while skillfully weaving in numbers.
The protagonist, burdened by low self-esteem, finds their heart saved through meeting a loved one—expressed through English phrases and Japanese wordplay.
Included on the album “Altocorony no Teiri” (Altcolony no Teiri), the track was released in March 2009, and the album won LIFE MUSIC OF THE YEAR (Grand Prize) at the FM FESTIVAL LIFE MUSIC AWARD hosted by the National Federation of FM Broadcasting.
Running over six minutes, the song lets you savor every feeling embedded in each sound.
It’s a perfect pick for solo karaoke or for sessions with friends who want to deeply appreciate the essence of music.
My Best Of My LifeSuperfly
It’s a ballad that combines a grand scale with a powerful message.
While carrying loneliness, confusion, and anxiety, it portrays a woman’s determination to face forward and live strongly, with both power and delicacy.
Shiho Ochi’s soulful, soaring vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in May 2009, it was used as the theme song for the drama “BOSS.” It is also included on the album “Box Emotions” and reached No.
11 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Additionally, it was selected as the entrance march for the 82nd National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
Despite its runtime of over six minutes, it’s a compelling piece, making it perfect for karaoke to fully showcase your expressiveness.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing carefully and wholeheartedly as a cherished memory with someone important.