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 (81–90)
MissingKubota Toshinobu
Toshinobu Kubota’s “Missing,” which was also used as an insert song for the drama “Dōkyūsei,” was hugely popular—a ballad so moving that even first-time listeners might be brought to tears.
It is the very pinnacle of bittersweet emotion.
Every time you listen to it or sing it, it’s a masterpiece that makes you want to cry.
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
A famous song loved overseas under the title “Sukiyaki.” Walking with my head held high so the tears won’t fall… such sentimental and lovely words, aren’t they? It’s a message that truly resonates when your heart is fragile.
It’s so well-known that just about everyone knows it, making it perfect for karaoke.
It’s wonderful for everyone to join voices and sing together.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
This song sings of the sorrow of not being able to meet someone anymore, yet being unable to stop wanting to see them.
It’s one of the signature songs by Ai Otsuka, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture, released in 2005 as her 10th single.
Just reading the lyrics can bring you to tears.
If you’ve recently gone through a breakup, please try singing it.
Tears of TomorrowKoseki Mai
A heartrending song about heartbreak was released in April 2024.
It carefully depicts the emotional shifts of a protagonist who’s been told it’s over, tightening the listener’s chest.
The melody, reminiscent of the ’90s, pairs beautifully with lyrics that express raw, relatable feelings.
Mai Koseki’s gentle vocals further accentuate the pain of heartbreak.
This track was also chosen as the ending theme for the drama “Cinderella Complex.” It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on nights of romantic disappointment or when you’re trying to move on from someone important.
Why not let your tears flow while being enveloped in its tender, comforting sound?
#302Hirai Ken
It’s the theme song of the drama “4-Minute Marigold.” In the confined space of a karaoke room, Ken Hirai’s calm voice resonates.
The two sing together at karaoke, but the feelings each holds there are deeply sorrowful and seem unlikely to be rewarded.
“It hurts, but I can’t stop thinking about you.” It’s a song that portrays the heart of unrequited love and heartbreak.
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
Here is a famous song by Hideaki Tokunaga, released in 1986.
As you follow the lyrics, try reflecting on your own experiences of heartbreak.
You might find tears welling up before you even realize it.
They say memories become more beautiful each time you revisit them, so why not recall them again and again as a kind of emotional detox? With its crystal-clear high notes, this song is especially recommended for men who are particularly good at singing in a high register.
Sad songs I want to sing at karaoke (91–100)
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
Imbued with straightforward affection, this song is one of Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature tracks.
As the title “Ballad of a Singer” suggests, the lyrics feature a certain singer who lays bare the love he keeps hidden in his heart.
He’s a bit clumsy and can’t put it into words in everyday life, but when he sings, he can express his feelings honestly.
Many listeners are surely moved by that awkward yet sincere emotion.
It’s a perfect song for a man to sing solo with cool confidence.