A Guide to Classic Autumn Songs to Sing at Karaoke in October
In October, when the trees start to change colors, our hearts naturally slip into an autumn mood.
Do you ever find yourself unsure about what karaoke songs to choose for this season? Songs with a sense of the season are perfect for getting everyone excited.
In this article, we’ll introduce picks for different scenes—from classic songs that sing of autumn landscapes and the bittersweetness of love, to tracks you’ll want to croon leisurely on long autumn nights.
You’ll find everything from lyrics that evoke the essence of fall to calmer, more relaxed tunes.
Why not make your karaoke sessions even more enjoyable with heartwarming songs perfect for the season of falling leaves?
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Autumn Classics to Sing at October Karaoke (41–50)
if…DA PUMP
Released in September 2000, this DA PUMP track is known as one of the group’s signature songs.
Its lyrical melody paired with slick, handsome rap makes for a cool arrangement.
It peaked at No.
11 on the Oricon charts and sold a total of about 348,500 copies.
The song was also used in a commercial for Sharp’s Mebius, making it popular across a wide audience.
Featuring a catchy melody and deep emotional expression, it’s a ballad themed around love and parting.
Many people have probably squabbled over whether to sing the vocal parts or the rap at karaoke.
It’s a hip-hop tune that has been a karaoke staple since the 2000s.
Autumn Classics to Sing at October Karaoke: A Guide (51–60)
Rhapsody of the Autumn WindRaphael
Rhapsody of the Autumn Wind, which portrays autumn scenery and a bittersweet love, is characterized by its unique world that fuses Irish music with a band sound.
Written and composed by Raphael’s guitarist Kazuki, it was released as a single in November 2000.
The lyrics, which evoke vivid scenes, may leave you with a tightening ache in your chest.
It’s a sentimental track perfect for a quiet autumn night—and a great choice for karaoke.
See You AgainTEE
This is TEE’s song “See You Again,” released in 2017.
With his one-of-a-kind voice that captured the hearts of the Japanese public through his signature hit “Baby I Love You,” he delivers a Japanese-language cover of a globally popular classic.
It is included on the album “MASTERPIECE ~THE WORLD BEST COVERS~.”
On a full-moon nightaimyon
A sensuous song to color the long, dense nights of autumn has arrived from Aimyon.
Released in April 2018, this track delicately weaves a passionate moment of love from a male perspective.
Carried by a light acoustic guitar, the image of two people melting into each other under a full moon comes vividly to life.
The lyrics, shining with Aimyon’s unique sensibility, spark the listener’s imagination and invite multiple interpretations with their depth.
This piece is perfect for those newly in love or for anyone who wants to spend a quiet moment with someone special.
Why not listen leisurely on a long autumn night and enjoy a heartwarming time?
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
This song hits me with lyrics that evoke a forbidden love.
It’s a track by the dance-vocal group Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, released in 2014 as their 14th single.
A ballad with beautifully resonant piano tones, its deep worldview comes through in the sound alone.
It seems like the perfect song to sing at karaoke at night.
If you can nail it perfectly, you might even get some extra attention from the ladies.
The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko
I imagine many of you feel a sense of nostalgia.
This is a song by Seiko Matsuda, a legendary figure who swept through the idol scene of the 1980s.
It was released in 1981 as her seventh single and drew attention when it was used in a commercial for Pocky.
The tune evokes the crisp, breezy winds of October, with a pop sensibility paired with a wistful melody that’s truly appealing.
The lyrics, which depict a farewell to someone dear, really hit home.
It might be nice, every now and then, to sing it while reminiscing about the romances of your own youth.
Even if blown by the windKeyakizaka46
Keyakizaka46 is a girls’ group that set itself apart from conventional idols with tightly coordinated dance performances and impactful, lyric-driven songs.
Their fifth single, “Kaze ni Fukaretemo,” used in STRIPE International’s “mechakari” commercial, pairs its cynical lyrics perfectly with the sentimental mood of autumn.
The song features lots of rapid-fire lines and a catchy melody with semitone movement that can be tricky, but nailing this cool track feels great.
It’s a pop tune that livens up October karaoke—and gets even more exciting if friends jump in with call-and-response ad-libs.
