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 (41–50)
Pain
This song portrays someone looking back on the days spent with a loved one they’ve lost, carrying feelings of regret and heartache.
It was included on the 1984 album “DOWN BY THE MAINSTREET.” The piano-centered, sorrowful sound evokes the sense of pain gradually growing in the heart.
The slow tempo makes it easier to sing, so cherish the words of the lyrics and perform them calmly.
Since it’s a sad ballad, it’s recommended to be very mindful of how you convey emotion.
Sad songs I want to sing at karaoke (51–60)
StoryAI
Since its release, this signature song by AI has been a longtime karaoke staple, beloved by many! As a gentle ballad, it’s a perfect choice for confident singers to captivate the crowd.
If you can recreate AI’s rich, soulful tone, you’ll nail it.
And the most moving part of this song is, of course, the chorus, filled with warm, love-soaked lyrics.
The heartfelt message, brimming with care for the other person, is sure to loosen the listeners’ tear ducts.
Unrequited loveAimer
Aimer has a distinctive singing voice that captivates listeners.
No matter the song, her voice draws you in—and makes your heart ache.
That bittersweetness is a perfect match for Kataomoi.
The poignancy of her voice resonates with the poignancy of the lyrics.
If you have feelings you want to convey to someone, this song will surely touch your heart; at karaoke, some people might even be moved to tears.
ALONEB’z
This song evokes the image of a man carrying feelings of loneliness, set against a cityscape dyed by the sunset.
Released as a single by B’z in October 1991, it was used as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Hotel Woman.” The lyrics express a bittersweet emotion: getting used to a new life while still being reminded of a past lover.
The beautiful melody, woven from Mr.
Matsumoto’s distinctive guitar and Mr.
Inaba’s powerful vocals, resonates deeply with listeners.
It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced the end of a romance or a breakup, or for anyone who wants to remember someone dear.
If you sing it at karaoke, it will surely deliver a moving experience that touches the heart.
Possibility of a duet with Daichi MiuraBoA
It’s a duet with Daichi Miura included on her seventh album, IDENTITY, released in 2010.
It’s a heartrending love song about a relationship that’s falling apart and nearing its end.
The music video is tear-jerking as well.
It’s such a masterpiece that it’s surprising it was never released as a single.
YC&K
This is one of the signature songs by the vocal duo C&K, and it’s extremely popular as a tearjerker.
The first thing that will surprise you when you listen is CLIEVY’s so-called super high-tone voice—an incredibly beautiful high register that many men with an average vocal range might not be able to sing.
That’s why it’s perfect for a duet between a woman and a man, or for two women to sing together.
The lyrics depict a breakup between a man and a woman, but as you read them, it seems to suggest a parting by death.
The profound love and heartbreakingly sad story are sure to move you to tears.
catDISH//
This song, performed by DISH// with Takumi Kitamura—who is also active as an actor—on vocals, was originally released in 2017.
However, it drew renewed attention in 2020 after being featured on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE.
Written and composed by Aimyon, the song uses familiar words to depict scenes and emotions, yet it feels incredibly beautiful and deeply relatable.
The chorus is especially satisfying to sing, so I really hope you give this moving song a try.
It’s also great for women to challenge by raising the key!