Sad songs I want to sing at karaoke
Here are some classic and popular sad songs recommended by our studio staff for your karaoke picks.
This is a sorrowful playlist whose heartrending melodies will capture the listener’s heart.
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Sad songs I want to sing at karaoke (71–80)
tear(s)Ketsumeishi
It’s Ketsumeishi’s ninth single, released in 2004.
The theme is tears, and it conveys how each person’s tears hold different emotions.
When I listen to it while reflecting on my own difficult times, it pierces straight into my heart and moves me to tears.
In Japan, crying is often seen as something not so good, but this song makes me feel like listening to it alone at night.
budKobukuro
Since their debut in 2001, Kobukuro have released numerous masterpieces and have now become a staple artist in the J-pop scene! I’m sure many of you have sung their songs at karaoke, and among them, Tsubomi is an incredibly moving tearjerker.
That’s because it’s a song about Kobuchi’s mother, expressing his gratitude for her support of his dreams.
When you sing it at karaoke, try performing it as a male duo like the two members of Kobukuro!
Blue BenchSasuke
Aoi Bench, the debut single by the male duo Sasuke, became their signature song.
They gradually gained popularity through street performances, and this track also spread by word of mouth, becoming a major hit.
The lyrics, themed around heartbreak, are deeply heartrending, and that sense of empathy likely contributed to its success.
Their harmonies are beautiful, so when you sing it at karaoke, be sure to add some harmony.
If you’ve had your heart broken, sing this song, let the tears flow, and feel refreshed!
Sad songs I want to sing at karaoke (81–90)
rendezvousshaitoopu
This song portrays a bittersweet love, painting delicate scenes like meeting in a veil of clear rain and looking back on the proof of a love once shared.
Released as a digital-only single in April 2023, it was later included on the album “Hors d’oeuvre.” It debuted at No.
1 on the Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs chart and has surpassed 100 million streams, capturing the hearts of many listeners.
It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced heartbreak or parting, or who want to reflect on past love.
Surrender your heart to Shitoupe’s delicate vocals and try belting it out at karaoke.
KanadeSukima Suichi
This classic tearjerker portrays a couple about to enter a long-distance relationship.
Even as the miles come between them, their hearts remain connected—their strong bond and love are truly moving.
Just picturing the story told in the lyrics is enough to bring you to tears.
It’s a relaxed, mid-tempo song that’s easy to sing at karaoke, but be careful—the key goes up in the final chorus!
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
This song reminds me of the end of summer and makes me feel somewhat sentimental.
When someone sings it at karaoke, I can’t help feeling a bit lonely and even teary, but it doesn’t get too dark—it’s also a song that carries a sense of hope—so I think it appeals to people of all ages and tastes.
It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu
A signature song by Macaroni Empitsu, who won the Best New Artist Award at the 63rd Japan Record Awards in 2021.
It’s a track overflowing with the frustration of realizing that no matter how hard you try to put things into words, what truly matters can’t be expressed—and yet with a feeling of deep affection.
The simple, lovely lyrics are soothing to the heart.
Although the song has a wide vocal range, its basic rhythm is slow, so it should be relatively easy to sing.
Even if your delivery is unpolished, if you can convey a sense of wistfulness, you may be able to move listeners in a warm, gentle way.
