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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.

Sad songs I want to sing at karaoke (21–30)

MPRINCESS PRINCESS

M – PRINCESS PRINCESS (Princess Princess) (Full)
MPRINCESS PRINCESS

It was released in 1989 as the B-side to Princess Princess’s seventh single, “Diamonds.” The lyrics, written by band member Kyoko Tomita, reflect her heartbreak after breaking up with a man whose name began with the initial “M.” It is celebrated as a classic that has been covered by many artists.

C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Autumn Cherry Blossoms~” Music Video
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

It was released in 2014 as the 14th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.

It was used as the TV commercial song for Samantha Tiara & Samantha Thavasa’s “Samantha Tiara Jewelry.” The lyrics depict an unrequited love, making it a very sad and heartrending song.

Snow BlossomNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'Yuki no Hana' Music Video
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika

It was released in 2003 as Mika Nakashima’s 10th single.

As a chaku-uta (mobile ringtone) it achieved million-seller status.

The song was used in Meiji Seika’s commercials for “boda” and “galbo,” in which Nakashima herself appeared, and it is a sad yet beautiful piece that evokes the poignant scenery of winter.

Don’t Stop LoveKōda Kumi

Kumi Koda / Don’t Stop Love (from KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2011 ~Dejavu~)
Don't Stop LoveKōda Kumi

Released in 2011 as Kumi Koda’s 51st single.

It was chosen as the theme song for the Shochiku-distributed film “Second Virgin” and was also performed at the 62nd NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a poignant song that conveys the feelings of a woman whose heart aches with a powerful love, even though she doesn’t know whether her feelings will reach the person she loves.

The summer you gave meieiri reo

The Summer You Gave Me – Leo Ieiri (Full)
The summer you gave meieiri reo

It was released in 2015 as Leo Ieiri’s 10th single.

It served as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Koinaka,” and also became the subtitle of the final episode.

The song captures the resolve to live on without forgetting memories of a summer romance, while also conveying the sorrow of bittersweet recollections.

Falling in LoveKobayashi Akiko

Falling in Love feat. Akiko Kobayashi (Cover by GILLE)
Falling in LoveKobayashi Akiko

Released in 1985 as Akiko Kobayashi’s debut single, it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Friday Wives III: Falling in Love.” It won the New Artist Award at the 27th Japan Record Awards and continues to be sung as a sad love song about an affair that prevents two people in love from being together.

remain ~ Key to the HeartKoyanagi Yuki

It was released in 2001 as Yuki Koyanagi’s 10th single.

Chosen as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “How Many Years Have I Been on a Break from Love?”, it became a hit.

It’s a sorrowful song that conveys the feelings of a woman who continues to think about the man who left her.