Songs with titles that start with “Sa”: a roundup you can use for shiritori or karaoke
What songs come to mind with titles that start with “Sa”? In this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles begin with “Sa,” which are handy for games like song-title shiritori or karaoke with letter restrictions.
When you think of “sa,” many people picture sakura (cherry blossoms) that bloom beautifully in spring—and along with that, there are countless songs that have “sakura” in their titles.
Starting with the power word “sakura,” we’ve gathered a variety of songs whose titles begin with “sa.” Be sure to check them out and use them in different situations!
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Songs whose titles start with “Sa”. A roundup you can use for shiritori or karaoke (141–150)
Goodbye, Summer DaysYamashita Tatsuro
Tatsuro Yamashita’s 21st single, released in May 1991, is a classic inspired by his own high school experience of being caught in a sudden shower at an amusement park pool and seeing a rainbow after the rain.
It beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling at summer’s end and the tender emotions of first love before adulthood.
The song was also used in a commercial for Dai-ichi Life and released as an advance single from the album “ARTISAN.” It reached No.
12 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was certified Gold.
It’s a quintessential summer ballad recommended for those who want to relive their youthful memories or nostalgically revisit the delicate romances of those days.
cherry blossomHikawa Kiyoshi
This is Kiyoshi Hikawa’s 21st single, released in February 2012.
The lyrics were written by the renowned lyricist Rei Nakanishi.
It portrays a poignant yet beautiful world where moonlit cherry blossoms and thoughts of the departed intertwine.
It is a story of profound love, imbued with the wish to reunite someday—returning as blossoms in spring.
It remains one of the masterpieces deeply etched in the hearts of enka and kayōkyoku fans.
Radiantly the stars shimmersanbika
This hymn beautifully depicts the scene of a star shining in the Christmas night sky.
Since its premiere in France in December 1847, it has been sung around the world.
Filled with the joy of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and a sense of sacred prayer, its grand melody is perfect for a quiet Christmas night.
Included as Hymn Second Collection No.
219, it has long been cherished in church worship and choral settings.
Older listeners may even remember singing it at church or school in their youth.
Why not settle your heart with its gentle tempo and feel the stillness of the holy night? Enjoy a peaceful moment on Christmas Eve, along with fond memories.
Songs whose titles start with “Sa.” A roundup useful for shiritori and karaoke (151–160)
Farewell, Siberian RailwayŌta Hiromi
With lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music by Eiichi Ohtaki, this song is a classic winter piece that poignantly portrays a bittersweet farewell as someone departs for the distant northern lands on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Released as a single in November 1980, it was originally intended to be sung by Ohtaki himself, but since the lyrics were written from a woman’s perspective, it was offered to Hiromi Ohta instead.
Against a wintry backdrop of white ice fields and biting cold, the protagonist’s attempt to accept parting from a loved one is deeply moving.
Ohta’s clear, translucent vocals delicately convey the wistful scene, making it a song you’ll want to savor.
Why not listen quietly at dusk on a cold day?
Surprise dance!harokeru
Released in October 2022, Harokeru’s Halloween song “Surprise Dance!” is a duet by Hatsune Miku and flower.
The lyrics are sprinkled with classic Halloween motifs like costumes, candy, and tricks, capturing the thrill of a party.
Its up-tempo electropop sound is irresistibly catchy, making you want to move.
It’s the perfect dance number for when you want to hype up a Halloween party or enjoy cosplay—be sure to give it a listen.
Santa ClausELLEGARDEN
Released in 2002, “Santa Claus” is a track with ELLEGARDEN’s signature band rock and guitar-driven sound, layered with a touch of bittersweetness.
The melody is very simple and easy to remember, and it’s clear where the song peaks.
The overall vocal range is C#3 to B4, and in the chorus where the pitch rises a bit, if you move with the groove while listening to the drums, it feels great to sing! Also, the song begins with vocals over the guitar—almost a cappella.
After that it shifts fully into a powerful band sound, so singing clearly with strong contrast will really bring out the song’s appeal.
If you like band-oriented rock, definitely get pumped up with ELLEGARDEN!
Southern CrossInagaki Junichi
Released in March 1988 as the artist’s 13th single, this song was chosen as the image track for ANA’s Spring Okinawa campaign.
The lyrics are by Yasushi Akimoto, and the music and arrangement are by Tetsuji Hayashi, who, together with Inagaki, has produced numerous hits.
The lyrics layer images of a landscape dissolving into a blue sea with the trembling of the heart, depicting a scene where the desire to escape the city’s clamor and be enveloped by the tropical air intersects with feelings for someone special.
Set to a medium tempo, Inagaki’s gentle vocals bring out an AOR sound that is fresh yet tinged with a certain wistfulness.
It’s a fine city-pop number that blends openness and nostalgia—one you’ll want to hear in the season of departures.