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Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]

There are many song titles that start with “ko,” featuring familiar words like “koi” (love) and “kokoro” (heart).

The range is really broad, but even just branching out from “koi” will lead you to lots of songs!

From era-defining hit tunes and more.

Sometimes nothing comes to mind right away and you want to look some up…!

So we’ve put together a list of song titles that start with “ko,” which might come in handy at such times.

Feel free to use it not only when you’re curious about what songs begin with “ko,” but also as inspiration for shiritori or choosing songs at karaoke.

Songs with Titles Starting with “Ko” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (361–370)

Happiness, Opus 292-6Gustav Lange

G. Lange: Longed-for Happiness, Op. 292-6 — Lange: Happiness, Op. 292-6
Happiness, Opus 292-6Gustav Lange

This work, marked by its graceful melody and rhythmic performance, is a beautiful piano piece that blends elegance with brilliance.

It fully showcases the charm of salon music that enjoyed great popularity in 19th-century Europe, with gentle, refined melodies that soothe the listener’s heart.

Its richly resonant harmonies and simple yet deeply expressive melodic lines are interwoven in exquisite balance, making it a joy to perform with nuanced expression.

Ideal for performances at home or small gatherings during summer vacation, it has long been cherished by many as one of Gustav Lange’s signature works.

Highly recommended for those who wish to share happiness through music or are seeking a piece with an elegant atmosphere.

Song of Steel JeegMizuki Ichirō

The 1975 robot anime theme song, woven from powerful vocals and melody, portrays an epic tale of a righteous hero battling an evil army.

With a valiant composition by Chuumei Watanabe and lyrics by Haruo Hayashi that stirringly express the protagonist’s sense of mission and responsibility, the piece is perfectly complemented by Ichirou Mizuki’s passionate singing.

Included on the album “Super Robot Spirits: Theme Song Best Collection 2,” this track has colored numerous iconic scenes of giant robots in combat.

It’s a recommended song for those who resonate with heroes of justice or are looking for an uplifting, courage-inspiring anthem.

Love Flight TimeSuzuki Masayuki & Kikuchi Momoko

Masayuki Suzuki & Momoko Kikuchi – Love Flight Time / 5 o’clock in Shibuya
Love Flight TimeSuzuki Masayuki & Kikuchi Momoko

A dramatic story of two people stealing moments between work to set off and spend precious time together.

The male–female harmonies make their secret getaway all the more romantic.

Released in 2008, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Saikon Icchokusen!” Its beautiful lyrics and melody carry feelings that are perfect for an emotional duet between a man and a woman.

An ideal song for couples who dream of stepping a little away from the everyday to enjoy special time with someone they love.

Myth of LoversTeresa Ten

The beautiful and elegant melody crafting by the renowned duo Toyohisa Araki and Takashi Miki—who supported Teresa Teng’s music career in Japan from the 1980s onward—shines in the classic ballad “Koibitotachi no Shinwa” (Myth of Lovers).

Released in 1988, this song was later featured on Saori Yuki’s cover album of Teresa Teng’s works.

It leans more toward kayōkyoku than enka, so techniques like kobushi don’t appear, but when singing it at karaoke, the soaring high notes in the chorus and natural vibrato may be challenging for beginners.

Be mindful of your breathing spots and focus your practice so you can master the song!

Love PlatformNagayama Yōko

Released in 1998, “Koi no Platform” is a single by Yoko Nagayama that shines with its simple yet skillful scene-setting and a cleverly evocative title.

It’s a quintessential enka piece, filled with bittersweet feelings for a lover departing for a distant place.

While it may not be among Nagayama’s most widely known songs, it captures the fundamentals of enka technique and features a melody that’s easy for beginners to sing—so I highly recommend giving it a try at karaoke!

Love at Tsugaru Jūsan LakeNagayama Yōko

Yoko Nagayama “Ko i no Tsugaru Jusan-ko” Music Video
Love at Tsugaru Jūsan LakeNagayama Yōko

The single “Koi no Tsugaru Jusanko,” released by Yoko Nagayama in 2014, is a classic local song themed around Tsugaru, as the title suggests, featuring a powerful shamisen melody that is quintessentially Nagayama.

It is based on the ancient tragic love story of the “Meoto-gane (Husband-and-Wife Bells),” passed down at Lake Jusanko in Goshogawara City, and it would be wonderful to sing it with the rich emotion that Nagayama herself brings to it.

While it isn’t exactly easy—given the fundamental enka techniques and the wide, dramatic pitch leaps—it isn’t an overly tricky melody either, so those familiar with singing Nagayama’s enka shouldn’t have major difficulties.

For beginners, the bar is somewhat high, but try tackling it little by little, focusing your practice on the parts that are harder to sing.

Songs with Titles Starting with “Ko” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (371–380)

If I Fall in LoveKurisutaru Kei

Crystal Kay “Koi ni Ochitara” Official Music Video
If I Fall in LoveKurisutaru Kei

A popular song by Crystal Kay that wraps a sweet, bittersweet first-love feeling in a sparkling sound.

With her clear, transparent vocals, it gently depicts that fleeting encounter when the world begins to change and the pure desire to cherish everything about the other person.

Released in May 2005, the song was used as the main theme for a Fuji TV drama and reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It also earned a Million certification for ringtone downloads, garnering wide support across generations.

It’s a recommended track for when you want to relive the flutter of a first crush or remember the feelings you have for someone special.