Recommended ballads for men at karaoke: deliver moving performances with timeless songs that touch the heart.
When it comes to karaoke classics, ballads are a must.
Especially ballads that express a man’s emotions—they’re filled with lyrics anyone can relate to.
From the pain of heartbreak and feelings for someone special, to the resolve you find at life’s crossroads.
We’re here to introduce you to timeless songs that will move your heart.
From tracks you want that special someone to hear, to the one song you want to show off at karaoke, we’ll be sharing male vocal ballads that will resonate with you.
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Ballads Recommended for Men (31–40)
Lovers AgainEXILE
A quintessential EXILE ballad, “Lovers Again.” The harmonies between the two vocalists are pleasant to listen to.
Since it’s not a song that requires belting, you can sing it comfortably without pushing for volume.
To produce that volume when needed, focus on resonating through your body.
If you place a hand on your chest while you sing, you’ll notice the vibration.
This resonance is crucial—when your body resonates, your voice carries clearly to both yourself and the listener, even without singing loudly.
Another key is using your breath.
If you just force your voice out nearby, your vocal cords won’t vibrate efficiently.
But if you project as though you’re sending your voice farther away, your vocal cords will vibrate better and you’ll sing more easily.
Keep these points in mind and enjoy mastering this ballad!
Let’s be happyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
Artists from around this generation often sing in their chest voice rather than relying on falsetto, so their vocal ranges aren’t that high.
I bet some of you have sung this song at ceremonies quite a bit.
The piano and strings in the background sound beautiful, and it seems like it would feel great to sing.
The tempo isn’t fast, so you can sing calmly and with care.
The verse has that distinct Nagabuchi style, so if you focus on it too much you might end up sounding like an impression of him (lol).
I feel like you shouldn’t worry too much about the Nagabuchi flavor—sing it in your own voice.
In the chorus, if you sing boldly, like “I’m a great singer!” your voice will come out solidly and you’ll enjoy singing it.
In the end, it’d be awesome if you could get everyone involved and turn it into a big sing-along!
The curtain risesback number
It’s the theme song for the theatrical release “TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – Nankai Mission,” hitting theaters on August 1, 2025, and it feels very much like a classic back number track.
Compared to other songs, the average vocal range is lower and the difficulty is relatively mild, making it easier to take on; however, there are lots of switches between chest voice and falsetto in the chorus and the bridge.
I think that’s the key to really delivering this song! Basically, aim to resonate in the head and sing the whole piece gently.
That way, your chest voice won’t sound forced but will come out airy and open, making transitions to falsetto smoother.
Also, falsetto uses more breath than you might think, so take in plenty of air through your mouth wherever you can breathe.
The highest note, C5, appears in the bridge; if you imagine ringing the very top of your head and push a little more firmly there, it should land beautifully!
Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken
From the very beginning, Ken Hirai’s beautiful singing voice resonates in this song.
It’s a 2004 track that was used in a TOYOTA Corolla Fielder commercial and also served as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Truth of Tsugumi Kuzushi.” The lyrics make it a ballad that feels both like singing and like speaking to someone, so it’s a song you can really get into and sing calmly.
I often point out Ken Hirai’s singing characteristics to my students, so please use them as a reference! First, while it’s memorable that he sings with his eyes closed, in reality, closing your eyes can cause unnecessary tension and make it harder to stay on pitch.
However, Hirai raises his eyebrows and uses his hand to track the pitch while he sings.
He compensates in other ways so that singing becomes more natural and easier.
This gesture also makes it much easier to produce falsetto, so definitely give it a try!
You’re the Only…Ono Masatoshi
Masatoshi Ono is known in Japan as one of the top masters of high-tone vocals.
In addition to his falsetto, he is highly regarded for his mixed voice, and he’s famous for delivering solid sound pressure even at high pitches.
Speaking of Ono’s most challenging songs, “You’re the Only…” is probably at the top of the list.
This piece features an exceptionally wide range from mid1 G# to hi B, and it does not use falsetto.
In other words, because every high-tone phrase has to be sung in chest voice, it’s difficult to pull off unless you possess an unusually specialized vocal range to begin with.
Moreover, as a rock ballad, it also demands vocal power, making it a song of very high difficulty in every respect.
Recommended ballads for men (41–50)
catDISH//
It’s a signature song by the band DISH//, whose vocalist is Takumi Kitamura, who’s also active as an actor, and the track was written by the singer-songwriter Aimyon.
Now that you mention it, you can definitely feel Aimyon’s touch in the atmosphere of the song and the tone of the lyrics.
The lyrics beautifully capture both the sunset scenery and the bittersweet lingering feelings for a loved one who has left.
It’s crafted as a so-called beautiful melody, and I think it’s very comfortable to sing.
Mr.ChildrenTabidachi no Uta
Released as a single on October 31, 2007, it was used as the theme song for the film “Koizora” and in an NTT East Japan commercial.
The hook, which is also the title of the song, feels very familiar, doesn’t it? “Tabidachi no Uta” spans the C3–A4 range, and you might think “it’s not that high,” but since vocalist Sakurai sings it entirely in chest voice, you’ll probably want to belt it out in chest voice too.
At the end of the chorus, where the range jumps up, if you push with brute force, you’ll completely wreck your throat.
As the pitch gets higher, focus on projecting your voice farther into the distance.
Raise your eyebrows firmly and try sending your voice from just in front of your eyebrows at all times! Also, breath and explosiveness are key—take in a lot of air and shoot it out like a beam with momentum, aiming far away! It might be tiring until you get the feel for it, but once you do, your voice will come out comfortably!