A roundup of songs that start with “So.” Perfect for word-chain games or picking karaoke tracks!
How many song titles that start with “so” can you think of?
When it comes to words that begin with “so,” there are plenty—like “sora” (sky), “sotsugyō” (graduation), “songu” (song), and “sonzai” (existence)—and many of these words also appear in song titles.
In this article, we’ll showcase a bunch of songs with titles that start with “so.”
We’ve picked well-known tracks across generations as well as recent buzzworthy songs.
Use this as a reference for song-title shiritori or choosing tracks for “shiritori karaoke.”
Songs that start with “So” (そ). Great for shiritori or karaoke picks! (1–10)
I want to scribble on the sky.NEW!sakushi: Yamagami Michio / sakkyoku: Izumi Taku
Sora ni Rakugaki Kakitai na (“I Want to Doodle in the Sky”) is a song that expresses the pure desire to draw freely.
The lyrics are by Michio Yamagami, and the music is by Taku Izumi, who created many beloved masterpieces.
First broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in February 1963, it has remained a long-cherished tune.
Its imaginative theme—wanting to draw whatever you like across the wide-open sky—is especially appealing.
The bright, friendly melody is easy for young children to hum along with.
It’s perfect for drawing time or for group sing-along performances.
As you sing, imagine what kind of picture you would draw in the sky.
That’s good too.NEW!kocchi no kento
A bright, powerful, march-style melody that’s perfect for starting the day—this is a track by Kocchino Kento.
It carries a gentle message of embracing diversity and affirming both yourself and others.
Released in May 2025, the song was specially written as the ending theme for the NHK E-TV program “The Wakey Show.” It’s also included on the EP “Kekka All Right EP,” released in June of the same year.
Its march-like feel makes it ideal as BGM for entrance marches or sprints at school sports days.
There’s even choreography that incorporates sign language, so it’s great for getting everyone dancing and hyped.
A single song that will wrap the entire venue in a warm atmosphere.
SophieNEW!Ave Mujica
This work has earned very high praise from deep music aficionados for its dark, majestic worldview.
It forges a one-of-a-kind strain of gothic metal by pairing symbolic motifs that evoke the movement of the heavens and the pull of fate with ritualistic vocal lines that chant rejection and supplication like a spell.
The track appears as a brand-new song on a single released in December 2025, and the single’s other title track, ‘‘S/’ The Way,’ was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Deluxe Finals Arc.
It’s a piece I highly recommend to listeners who love to ponder and decode layers of enigmatic words at their own pace.
SoranjiNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
A gem of a ballad that expresses the preciousness of bonds with loved ones and the meaning of life on a grand scale.
It is the title track of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s single released in November 2022, written as the theme song for the film “From Siberia With Love,” starring Kazunari Ninomiya.
The lyrics hold an earnest wish to never lose hope even in trying times and to convey heartfelt feelings to someone dear.
The song depicts the joy of being born and the resolve to walk toward the future together, resonating with a profound message that celebrates human existence itself.
It’s perfect for the opening movie of a wedding, where two people embarking on a new life vow unwavering love to each other.
The work’s rich strings will envelop the venue in emotion.
Aerial strollNEW!Hisaishi Joe
The famous piece “A Walk in the Skies,” well known as part of the score for the film Howl’s Moving Castle.
Included on the soundtrack released in November 2004, this work renders a waltz on a grand scale—graceful yet driving.
It evokes the aerial scene where Howl and Sophie first truly connect.
Its soothing sense of immersion makes it perfect BGM for studying or working, so be sure to give it a listen.
That’s important.NEW!Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
This is the third single released by Daiji MAN Brothers Band in August 1991.
Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV program “Hon-chan no Yamada Katsutenai TV,” it became a major hit and sold over 1.6 million copies.
With simple lyrics about an undaunted spirit and the importance of believing to the very end, the song delivered a positive message to society after the burst of the bubble economy and gave courage to many people.
Its catchy melody and relatable lyrics make it a tune that people of all generations will want to sing together.
It’s the perfect choice for times when you want everyone to get excited, or to instantly warm up the crowd with an intro quiz—be sure to pick this one!
Wind of ThoughtNEW!Ōhara Yuiko
How about a beautiful ballad that gently wraps around the heart of the story? Released digitally in October 2023, this song was featured as an insert track in episode 3 of the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries.” The vocals and lyrics are by Yuiko Ohara, a singer-songwriter who has long created music in harmony with numerous anime works.
The song delicately portrays a character’s hidden feelings of love and their resolve to defy fate, interwoven with images of nature.
Built on a transparent, acoustic-centered sound layered with gentle piano and strings, its calmly nostalgic melody is perfect for quiet nights when you want to soothe your heart alone, or for moments when you wish to deeply reflect on someone dear.