[High School Students] Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing: Ranking [2026]

brilliant; radiant; glittering; bright (sunlight)Miura Daichi92rank/position

Daichi Miura / Sansan - Music Video - (Theme song for the serialized TV drama “Chimudondon”)

Daichi Miura is one of Japan’s leading R&B singers.

When you hear “R&B,” those who aren’t confident in their vocal ability might feel uneasy, but “Sansan” is unusual among Miura’s songs in that it’s arranged as a straightforward pop tune.

As a result, it’s easy to sing overall, with no parts that require belting, making it approachable even for those who are unsure about their vocal range.

To make it sound good, focus on dynamics between the chorus and the final chorus.

Belt where you should belt and hold back where you should hold back—the way it comes across will change dramatically.

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Best Friend

Kiroro’s “Best Friend” has long been sung and cherished as a graduation and friendship song.

It became a major hit as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Churasan,” and is well known across generations.

With its relaxed tempo and conversational singing style, it’s likely easy to sing even for those who feel karaoke isn’t their strong suit.

It’s also a great choice to perform as a message song for friends who are about to graduate and go their separate ways—sure to become a treasured memory.

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One Chance Summer LOVEEXIT featuring NANA94rank/position

[The hottest summer hype song!] EXIT featuring NANA “One-Chance Summer LOVE” MUSIC CLIP Short ver.

A collaboration track between the comedy duo EXIT and former NMB48 member Nana Yamada.

Released in July 2019.

If you pick this song for karaoke, the key point will be how coolly you can nail the rap parts.

When you really dig into rap, it surprisingly requires a sense of pitch similar to singing, so it might be pretty challenging for those who aren’t confident singers.

In any case, focus on keeping the rhythm steady.

The female part in the original is processed in a very “Vocaloid-like” way, so perfectly recreating it in karaoke might be a bit tough.

Still, try to enjoy it and sing it through without falling behind the beat.

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Kei Takahata

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Wednesday Campanella “Mermaid”

A pop song that captures the thrill of adventures across the seven seas and the joy of summer festivals.

With a mermaid as the protagonist, it depicts her hopping on both feet at a fest and dancing away the pain.

Through the mermaid, it portrays the fun and freedom of breaking away from the everyday and diving into an extraordinary world.

Released digitally in July 2023, it was created as a campaign song for Coke STUDIO, an experiential music platform provided by Coca-Cola.

This track pairs a pop rhythm with sprightly rap and ear-pleasing synthesizer tones.

Because it can be sung comfortably without belting, it’s also recommended for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

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Tomei – Cinderella Covered in Ashes [Official Lyric Video]

Female singer-songwriter Toa, who gained nationwide popularity after singing the theme song for the film Suzume, has become especially popular among high school students who appreciate her musical style.

Among her songs, the one I particularly recommend is Haikaburi (Cinderella).

It stands out with a dark tone not found in her previous works.

Since most of the vocals are sung in a whisper-like manner, it should be manageable even for those who aren’t confident in long notes or vocal power.

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After the factNogizaka 4697rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Ato no Matsuri” Self-Making Music Video

Recently, as the skill level of idols has risen, the number of songs that are difficult to sing has increased.

Even so, there are still idols who continue to deliver catchy music, and among them, the Sakurazaka/Nogizaka-style idol groups tend to have many easy-to-sing songs.

Of those, I’d like to recommend “Ato no Matsuri.” Unlike the usual songs from those groups, this track is sprinkled with hip-hop elements.

The vocal parts are simple, so if you keep a slightly downbeat vibe in mind, it should sound good.

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Closest to You – Suzuki Suzuki [Official Music Video]

For high school students who want to take on a slightly more challenging song, we recommend “Ichiban Chikakude.” It’s a track by the sibling duo Suzuki Suzuki, made up of Tomu and Seina, and it gained attention because YouTuber Kajisac and Sho-ta from Amenbo Plus appeared in the music video.

While the high notes at the end of the chorus are a bit difficult, the rest of the song is easy to sing, and as long as you can hit the high notes, anyone can sing it.

For the high parts, avoid pushing your voice too hard; focus on producing a clean falsetto at the appropriate height and matching the key carefully to make it easier to sing.

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