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[Karaoke Songs for May] A list of classic tracks that capture the lingering spirit of spring and the arrival of early summer

A refreshing breeze feels pleasant in the fresh-green season.

May is the season of welcome events and also a time of long holidays with many gatherings, so you may often be invited to karaoke.

In this article, we introduce songs perfect for May—from cherry blossom tunes that still carry a trace of spring, to tracks ideal for Mother’s Day, and breezy numbers that evoke early summer.

These are all classics that will beautifully color your May karaoke time—songs that lift your heart as you navigate changes in your environment and delight in meeting new friends.

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Brilliant RainKing Gnu

It’s a song whose musicality and message soak into your heart as if rain were pouring down in brilliant showers.

Released by King Gnu in July 2022, the piece paints a grand soundscape where violins, cello, organ, and female chorus intertwine with a noisy guitar sound.

The gentle yet powerful vocals, imbued with hope and resolve for the future, deliver a soothing sensation that feels like it washes away life’s hardships.

Written as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Old Rookie” and included on the album “Stardom,” this is a track we hope those facing turning points in life will take to heart.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to during the rainy season in May.

A rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki

“Bara ga Saita” is a charming song with a simple, gentle arrangement of just folk guitar and vocals.

Released in 1966 by folk singer Mike Maki, the song helped spark the folk music boom and has continued to be sung on programs like NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” Because of this, not only residents but also staff might know how to sing it.

It would be wonderful for everyone at the facility to sing together and lift their spirits.

The Door to TomorrowI WiSH

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The Door to TomorrowI WiSH

I WiSH was a music group active from 2002 to 2005, and their debut single “Ashita e no Tobira” was released in 2003.

It was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s show Ainori and became a hit.

It’s a refreshing song that brings back memories of youth and is a karaoke staple.

It’s the kind of track that makes listeners want to sing along.

Windy DayELLEGARDEN

After a 10-year hiatus, ELLEGARDEN resumed activities in 2018 and remain an immensely popular rock band.

This song is one of their most beloved tracks—featured on their best-of album and frequently performed live.

It showcases their signature straightforward playing and arrangement, paired with an exhilarating melody that’s undeniably cool.

The lyrics, which feel like they’re telling you, “Let’s be ourselves no matter what kind of day it is,” are particularly striking, and the song’s refreshing vibe—like a May spring breeze—makes it especially captivating.

Seaside AvenueASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

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Seaside AvenueASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

A track included on their second album, Sol-fa, released in 2004.

It sets the struggles of youth to a grand, expansive sound.

With a relaxed tempo and a not-too-high key, it’s a song that men can also sing with plenty of emotion.

A piece you’ll want to perform while cherishing the world of its lyrics.