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.
Grandfather’s ClockHirai Ken
This song resonates with Ken Hirai’s warm, heartfelt vocals.
Centered on themes of family love and the passage of time, it weaves a 100-year story of a grandfather and an old clock.
Released in August 2002, it became familiar through NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and an au commercial.
It’s said to be a particularly memorable track for Hirai and even a foundation of his singing.
The single sold a total of 667,000 copies, reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts, and won the Japan Gold Disc Award.
It’s recommended for those who have experienced parting from a loved one or want to feel the bonds of family.
If you sing it at karaoke, you’re sure to be moved to the core.
Sad songs I want to sing at karaoke (91–100)
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.
