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[Winter Karaoke | New Hits & Classics] Winter Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke

As the year-end and New Year season rolls around—with year-end parties, New Year gatherings, and class reunions—you might find yourself going to karaoke more often in winter.

At a class reunion, everyone’s likely from the same generation, but for company year-end or New Year parties, people of all ages come together, which can make choosing songs tricky.

And many people want to liven up the mood with songs that match the season.

So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended karaoke songs that are perfect for winter! We’ve picked out ballads that suit the cold season and Christmas songs, both old and new.

[Winter Karaoke | New and Classic] Winter Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (111–120)

Silent EveKarashima Midori

Silent Eve, a signature song by Midori Karashima that has been covered by countless artists.

It became the theme song for the drama “Christmas Eve,” and was a huge hit alongside the show—so for people of that generation, it probably has a strong image as a drama theme.

Looking at the lyrics, they depict a woman’s wavering feelings as she decides to part ways for the sake of the person she loved and return to being friends.

Farewells are always lonely and sad, but the winter chill and the coldness of the snow intensify that sadness even more.

WhiteKeySuzuki Ami

Ami Suzuki, who has teamed up with Tetsuya Komuro to release numerous hit songs.

In recent years, her YouTube channel has gone viral, so many people may associate her more with that now.

Speaking of her winter songs, there’s “kissmark.” It was produced around the theme of “a song that makes you want to kiss when you hear it,” resulting in a love song overflowing with happiness.

It features frequent key changes that require some technique to sing, but for that very reason, it’s also a song where you can really showcase your vocal skills.

somedayyuzu

A heartwarming ballad that paints a cityscape as winter’s chill deepens.

Its gentle melody tenderly embraces bittersweet feelings, making it a perfect fit for the cold season.

Released in January 1999, it has been cherished as one of Yuzu’s classic winter songs and ballads.

There’s also an intriguing story that Yuujin Kitagawa came up with the lyrics at a McDonald’s and composed the melody on his way home.

Sing it at a winter karaoke session, and it’s sure to stir nostalgia and resonance in listeners’ hearts.

Filled with lyrics that hold feelings for someone special, it has the power to bring people closer together.

Lovers AgainEXILE

EXILE / Lovers Again (Short Ver.)
Lovers AgainEXILE

Lovers Again is a tear-jerking ballad masterpiece by EXILE, a dance and vocal group beloved across generations.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that everyone has heard this massive winter hit at least once.

It’s sure to move listeners of any age, so it’s a great choice for occasions like year-end or New Year parties where people of all generations gather.

It also works well as a duet for two people, so definitely consider adding it to your set list!

Winter, againGLAY

For winter karaoke, don’t forget GLAY’s “Winter, again”! Many people know the chorus with TERU’s soaring high notes.

It sold over a million copies and won both the Japan Record Award and the Japan Cable Award—one of GLAY’s signature songs.

Since the chorus stays in a high range, women can usually sing it in the original key.

For men, if TERU’s key is tough, it’s recommended to lower the key a bit.

How about belting it out while picturing the snowy scenery of their hometown, Hokkaido?