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DREAMS COME TRUE Tearjerkers, Songs That Make You Cry, and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

DREAMS COME TRUE Tearjerkers, Songs That Make You Cry, and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]
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We present a ranking of the tear-jerking masterpieces by DREAMS COME TRUE, one of Japan’s most iconic bands, beloved by many across the nation.

Every song is a real tearjerker, so be careful if you’re listening to them outside.

DREAMS COME TRUE Tearjerker Songs, Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Tracks, and Popular Hits Ranking [2026] (1–10)

LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE1rank/position

DREAMS COME TRUE「LOVE LOVE LOVE」
LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE

Here’s a song released by DREAMS COME TRUE in 1995.

Among their singles, it achieved their highest sales and topped the Oricon year-end chart.

It was used as the theme song for the drama “Aishiteiru to Ittekure,” starring Etsushi Toyokawa and Takako Tokiwa, and since the drama was extremely popular, many people likely remember it vividly.

In 1998, it was included in high school music textbooks, becoming a song beloved across generations.

Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE2rank/position

DREAMS COME TRUE – “Give Me a Gentle Kiss”
Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE is a duo that has remained at the forefront of the J-POP scene for many years, crafting pop songs infused with diverse musical elements like soul, jazz, and R&B.

Their 31st single, released in February 2004, was written as the theme song for the TBS drama “Suna no Utsuwa” (The Castle of Sand).

The lyrics, expressing deep love for someone precious, focus on wholeheartedly cherishing the present moment and feeling happiness.

The warm arrangement centered on strings and piano is striking, enhancing the drama’s sentimental mood.

It’s a moving song you’ll want to listen to when you wish to reflect on your relationship with someone important.

As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE3rank/position

To you who work hard every day, I recommend listening to DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Nando Demo” without hesitation whenever you feel like you’re about to break.

This song was released in 2005 as their 35th single.

The more your spirit feels like it’s about to snap, the more the lyrics resonate in your heart, and as you listen, you find yourself clenching your teeth and thinking, “I’ll keep going.” It not only tugs at your heartstrings, but gives you courage from the soul—and just listening to it can bring a flood of tears.

Please give it a listen.

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Among women in their 40s, there are surely many who want to sing DREAMS COME TRUE! While many DCT songs feature repeated high notes, “Thank You.” stays relatively within the mid range.

The overall vocal range is E3–C#5.

It’s more rhythm-focused than high-note-focused.

With a tempo of 127, it’s neither too fast nor too slow, making it easy to sing.

When you sing it, try to keep a conversational, natural feel.

For the occasional high notes, be mindful of the accents—think of attacking each note one by one.

Clearly pronouncing the vowels will also make the high notes easier to hit! The key modulates upward in the latter half, but try not to overthink it and sing it comfortably.

Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE5rank/position

DREAMS COME TRUE – "Osaka LOVER"
Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE

Even if your long-distance relationship is going well, as time goes by you start to think about marriage, right? DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Osaka LOVER” is a cute song set in Osaka that expresses the feelings of a woman fretting over a long-distance romance.

Sometimes, precisely because a long-distance relationship is going smoothly, it can fall into a rut.

No matter how mentally prepared you are, if he just won’t propose, the anxiety builds, doesn’t it? It’s a song that captures the feelings any woman in a long-distance relationship would have—“I want us to be together soon!”

WINTER SONGDREAMS COME TRUE6rank/position

『Winter Song』 Dreams Come True
WINTER SONGDREAMS COME TRUE

Song from Sony’s “MD Walkman” commercial.

The lyrics are in English.

It was also used as the Japanese theme song for the film “Sleepless in Seattle” and as an insert song in the movie “July 7th, Clear Skies,” among others.

It remains a beautiful love ballad that you still hear frequently in winter.

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When you’ve had your heart broken.

When you realize just how much you love someone.

When you remember an old romance.

This classic ballad by Dreams Come True gently stays by your side in those moments when you feel like shedding a few tears.

Precisely because the words are so simple, they somehow seep into your heart.

The wistful sustained notes in the chorus are a must-hear.