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Easy-to-sing songs by Yutaka Ozaki. Songs you want to belt out at karaoke.

Have you ever wanted to sing Yutaka Ozaki’s songs at karaoke but hesitated because they seem high in key? In fact, the vocal range varies from song to song, and even well-known tracks like “Sotsugyo” can be sung comfortably once you get the hang of them.

In this article, we’ve selected songs by Yutaka Ozaki that are relatively lower in key or have easy-to-follow melodies, making them easier to sing.

Use this as a guide when choosing your next karaoke setlist!

Singable songs by Yutaka Ozaki. Songs you’ll want to belt out at karaoke (11–20)

GraduationOzaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki – Graduation (Ariake Coliseum)
GraduationOzaki Yutaka

It’s a song with a refreshing vibe that portrays youthful defiance against adults and the feeling of sprinting full speed through adolescence.

Released as a lead single ahead of the 1985 album “Kaikisen,” it’s one of Yutaka Ozaki’s signature tracks.

The piano-centered sound meshes with lyrics depicting scenes at school, powerfully evoking images of youth.

The conversational singing style, which conveys a sense of nostalgia for days spent with a rebellious spirit, also makes it easy to sing.

Since the melodic rises and falls are gentle, focus on expressing the emotions embedded in the lyrics as you sing.

Forget-me-notOzaki Yutaka

forget-me-not – Yutaka Ozaki (English lyrics) Yutaka Ozaki
Forget-me-notOzaki Yutaka

This is a warm, gentle song themed around the forget-me-not, evoking the importance of human connections.

After being included on the 1985 album “Kowareta Tobira kara” (“From the Broken Door”), it was released as a single in 2001.

Chosen as the theme song for the film “LOVE SONG,” which led to its single release, and covered by various musicians, it’s a piece that has been loved for many years.

The piano-centered sound seems to highlight the warmth of the lyrics, conveying a straightforward, sincere affection.

It’s important to sing it with the image of speaking gently to the listener while feeling the calm rhythm in your body.

Seventeen-Year-Old’s MapOzaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki - Seventeen’s Map - Koriyama Civic Cultural Center
Seventeen-Year-Old's MapOzaki Yutaka

This is a song that also shares the title of Yutaka Ozaki’s debut album, and it was released as a single in 1984.

It portrays the unstable emotions of a 17-year-old boy, with a striking depiction of the pain of not yet being able to become an adult.

The overlap between this inner conflict and the powerful band sound evokes a strong determination to move forward despite the struggle.

While the sound is powerful, the lyrics feel unhurried, which makes it easier to sing; deliver the words clearly with emotion.

A Cat in the CrowdOzaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki - A Cat in the Crowd ('88 Tokyo Dome)
A Cat in the CrowdOzaki Yutaka

This song portrays the feeling of making oneself small and the anguish of being crushed by a powerful current.

It was included on the 1985 album “Kaikirouku” (Record of Return).

The title was inspired by an episode involving Yutaka Ozaki and a stray cat, which lends the piece a notable warmth.

It’s a song that speaks carefully through its words, with gentle sounds that highlight the powerful vocals.

Since the melodic rises and falls are gradual, imagining it as if you’re speaking to someone can make it easier to sing.

To the people I have hurtOzaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki – To the People I Hurt (Shinjuku RUIDO)
To the people I have hurtOzaki Yutaka

This song portrays feelings toward the people one has met in life and the sense that one may have hurt them.

It was included on the 1983 album “Seventeen’s Map,” and also released as the B-side to “15 No Yoru.” The refreshing sound paired with the vocals conveys not only an apology for causing pain but also a positive sense of gratitude.

The gently rising and falling, straightforward melody makes it easy to sing, and it’s important to deliver it with honest, direct words.

Scrambling Rock’n’RollNEW!Ozaki Yutaka

[Official] Yutaka Ozaki “Scrambling Rock’n’Roll” (LIVE CORE IN TOKYO DOME 1988-09-12) [Track from the 2nd album ‘Kaikisen (The Tropic of Return)’] YUTAKA OZAKI
Scrambling Rock'n'RollNEW!Ozaki Yutaka

With fierce guitar and drums, it’s an up-tempo rock ’n’ roll sound that whips the crowd into a frenzy at live shows.

It’s said to portray the loneliness of youth and the impulse to search for one’s true self amid the impersonal cityscape.

It’s a very energetic song, so if your energy isn’t high when you sing it, you might not be able to keep up with its momentum.

Also, since the range is a bit high, being mindful of a more projected “stage voice” and sending your sound as far as possible will help open your throat and make it easier to sing.

It’s highly recommended when you’re in the mood to belt your heart out!

Singable songs by Yutaka Ozaki. Songs you want to belt out at karaoke (21–30)

OH MY LITTLE GIRLOzaki Yutaka

After being included on the 1983 album “Seventeen’s Map,” the song was also released as a single in 1994.

It gained popularity as the theme song for the drama “The End of the World” and the film “LOVE SONG,” and its many cover versions by various artists further attest to its acclaim.

The arrangement—centered on piano with a powerful vocal layered on top—effectively emphasizes the message of the lyrics and leaves a strong impression.

The gentle, intimate delivery that addresses a beloved person is the song’s hallmark and makes it approachable to sing; focus on conveying emotion as you perform.