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.
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Songs with Titles Starting with “Ko” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (481–490)
12th graderFunaki Kazuo
This lyrical song is filled with memories of youth, and Kazuo Funaki’s fresh vocals in a student uniform make a striking impression.
Set to a march-like, approachable melody, it gently recounts the joys and loneliness of school life and the partings with friends.
After its release in June 1963, the work achieved astonishing sales and won the New Artist Award at that year’s Japan Record Awards.
It was also adapted into a film, starring Kazuo Funaki himself, with scenes shot in his hometown of Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture.
It’s a song meant to be hummed together as you reminisce about nostalgic youthful days.
Let’s sing along with cheerful handclaps.
Feeling in loveNishino Kana
A love song by Kana Nishino that portrays the struggles of two people who are more than friends but not quite lovers.
The secret feelings harbored for a longtime best friend are expressed with heartrending delicacy.
Even when the mind has given up, the heart can’t help but hold onto a faint hope—an emotion anyone who’s experienced unrequited love can relate to.
Featured on the album “with LOVE,” this track was released in November 2014 and captured the hearts of many listeners.
It’s a must-listen for anyone wavering between friendship and romance.
Lamp of the hearttatsumi yūto
This song, Kokoro no Lamp, was released as the coupling track to the single Hoshikuzu Serenade, which came out in 2023.
A notable feature of Hoshikuzu Serenade is that all the songs, including the coupling track, are love songs—so of course Kokoro no Lamp is a love song as well.
It has the vibe of a medium-tempo pop ballad highlighted by elegant strings, and Tadatsumi’s careful, gentle yet powerful vocals shine—plus the lyrics are excellent, so be sure to check them out.
Since it doesn’t employ enka-style techniques, those who usually sing mainly J-pop should be able to perform it without difficulty.
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.
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
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.
A heart in love dancesOnda Masanori
A song distinguished by its gentle, soft vocals and buoyant, heart-lifting melody.
The emotionally rich lyrics brim with the joy and happiness of being in love.
By likening the tenderness of tantanmen noodles to a lover’s cheek, it deftly portrays the way even the smallest everyday moments become precious through the lens of love.
Paired with its warm vocals, it’s a track that resonates tenderly in the listener’s heart.
Released in January 2025, this piece is perfect for calm scenes like relaxing at a café or going for a drive.
For those who struggle to express their feelings to a partner, it’s a song that will give you a gentle push forward.