[Long Songs] Songs over 6 minutes long that you want to sing at karaoke
What kind of songs do you sing at karaoke?
People have all sorts of preferences—from upbeat tracks that lift your spirits to tender ballads that resonate in your heart—but here we’re focusing on “songs with long performance times.”
At karaoke, you want to sing your favorite songs comfortably while keeping the vibe in mind, right?
We’ve gathered songs that let you sing for a long time.
These might be a bit hard to choose in a large group, but they’re all wonderful songs, so enjoy them solo or with close friends and fellow fans!
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[Long Songs] 61–70: Karaoke-worthy tracks longer than 6 minutes
Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi
I bet a lot of people feel like listening to this when summer comes around.
It’s a single released in 2003 by Ketsumeishi, a music group that’s been active in the Japanese scene for many years.
It’s bright yet nostalgic, with a sound that captures all the best parts of summer—so pleasant to listen to.
And it has that irresistible charm that makes you want to hum along.
The lyrics are highly relatable, so it’s easy to put yourself in the story as you listen.
If you can, I recommend singing it at karaoke with friends and splitting up the parts!
miraclekururi
Many of you may have heard it since it was used in a commercial.
It’s a song by Quruli, a rock band from Kyoto, released in 2011 as their 24th single.
It also served as the theme song for a film of the same name.
It’s a gentle ballad whose warm sound slowly seeps into your heart.
The relaxed melody pairs perfectly with lyrics that express down-to-earth feelings.
Give it a try when you want to create a calm atmosphere at karaoke.
Captain of the ShipNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
Here’s one I want you to tackle with full spirit and pour your soul into.
It’s a song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, a singer-songwriter from Kagoshima, and the title track of his 14th album released in 1993.
The vocals, sound, and lyrics hurl fighting spirit right at you, setting your heart ablaze.
It runs over 13 minutes, but perhaps because of its sheer intensity, it strangely feels short.
When Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi fans get together, karaoke practically turns into a live concert!
PRAYING RUNUVERworld
If you want to enjoy yourself at karaoke from the bottom of your heart, UVERworld’s PRAYING RUN—clocking in at over six minutes—is an essential pick.
Formed by childhood friends from Shiga Prefecture, the band delivers fiery, straightforward messages with a loud, powerful sound, and this 2015 release is no exception.
Its empowering lyrics, which celebrate freedom, are perfect for creating and expressing that spirit on a karaoke stage.
It’s ideal both for solo sessions where you sink into deep feelings and for comfortable jams with trusted friends.
Proclaiming that you have to create your own meaning in life, this track carries a resonant statement—exactly the kind of song you’ll want to belt out at karaoke.
Z Girl WarMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
There are long tracks among idol songs too! Momoiro Clover Z’s “Otome Sensō (Z Girl War)” is a perfect battle song, with Momoiro Clover Z serving as justice-bringing heroes like a Super Sentai team.
Its bright, idol-like sound and catchy phrases really stick in your head.
It also kind of gives you a boost of energy! Idol songs tend to get everyone hyped at karaoke, and this one is great for singing and dancing together.
If you learn the choreography beforehand and sing it, you’ll enjoy it even more.
In a corner of Asiayoshida takurou
It’s a more-than-12-minute epic by Takuro Yoshida, one of Japan’s quintessential folk singers.
One notable point is that only live recordings exist—most famously from his 1980 concert at the Nippon Budokan.
The sound has a dark atmosphere that seems to express sorrow and suffering, which in turn heightens the message of the lyrics.
The words embody the core of folk music: feelings of rebellion and discontent voiced by the powerless.
The dynamic, tempo-shifting vocal delivery is key, conveying a song in which emotions move and evolve in many directions.
escape from worldly life; reclusionElefanto Kashimashi
“Donsō,” included on Elecashi’s fourth album Seikatsu, is a fairly long track at 12 minutes and 5 seconds.
It was written based on an episode of warming up by a brazier in winter.
The lyrics, which express feelings of frustration and helplessness, prompt reflection on what it means to live.
You may feel a bit melancholy after listening.
