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.”
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A roundup of songs that start with “So.” Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (71–80)
O skykotori yuki
Kotori Yuki is a singer-songwriter who accompanies herself on ukulele and piano, delivering songs that gently nestle into everyday life.
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture, she studied classical vocal music in high school and university, and further honed her craft in Canada.
She began her musical career at age 20, prompted by her host father’s serious illness.
Drawing on her experience working as a kindergarten teacher, she also actively composes choral pieces for children to sing.
Her work has been featured in Ongaku no Tomo Sha’s journal Kyoiku Ongaku, and in October 2023, her sheet music collection “Watashi to Kotori to Suzu to” was published by Kyoiku Geijutsu Sha, making her widely embraced in educational settings as well.
graduationKato Miria
Miliyah Kato’s fifth single, released in February 2006, is a song written from the unique perspective of a then–current high school girl.
Rather than depicting graduation as a formal ceremony, it focuses on a “graduation of the heart,” freeing oneself from suffocating daily life and the pressure to conform.
Set to a beat infused with R&B and hip-hop elements, the lyrics capture a blend of defiance and vulnerability.
The track was also used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s music program Ryuha-R, gaining wide recognition in the late-night music scene.
It was later included on the album Diamond Princess and has come to be regarded as a song that symbolizes the struggles of the teen years.
It’s a down-to-earth graduation anthem that resonates with anyone seeking freedom amid a sense of stagnation.
Graduationkyandīzu
Introducing a classic song about youthful farewells by the legendary 1970s idol group Candies.
Included on the album “Toshishita no Otokonoko,” released in April 1975, this track gently weaves the bittersweet feelings of two people who will be separated after graduation.
Unspoken emotions and memories of walking home in school uniforms evoke the aching stirrings of an unfinished love at the end of youth.
Ran Ito serves as the main vocalist, delivering the song with a slightly mature tone that leaves a strong impression.
Used as the theme song for the youth drama segment within the TV show “Migoro! Tabegoro! Waraigoro!,” it etched itself into the hearts of many viewers together with the visuals.
It’s a number we especially recommend to those who have experienced a love that ended as just friends or carry feelings they were never able to express.
Songs that start with “So” (or the syllable ‘so’). Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (81–90)
It’s fine as it is.Shenelu
While rooted in R&B, Che’Nelle has masterfully captured the emotional essence of J-pop.
Her song “Sono Mama de Ii yo,” released in December 2025, is a message to everyone living in a stressful society.
It gently affirms that you don’t have to strive for perfection, it’s okay to run away, and you should accept yourself just as you are—words of warmth woven through her embracing vocals.
It’s a song that quietly stays by the side of those feeling worn out by daily life or prone to blaming themselves.
Graduationgagaga supi
Gagaga SP, a youth punk rock band that continues to radiate the same appeal they had back in the day.
Their fiery, high-energy performances and gut-punching messages and vocals have captivated fans’ hearts from then until now.
This song, their major-label debut single released in 2002, was also used as the theme song for the film “Bokunchi.” The lyrics depict a man trying to cut off his feelings for someone he loves, and the clumsy way he struggles to move forward while unable to let go tightens your chest.
With its exhilarating punk sound and real, everyday-language message, it’s perfect for the season of farewells.
For those whose unrequited love didn’t come true, or who are parting ways with someone they like upon graduation, this is a song that will pierce your heart in the most painful way.
That Doesn’t Matter! — Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Version —Kojima Yoshio
Yoshio Kojima, whose signature catchphrase delivered in nothing but swim trunks became a social phenomenon in 2007.
This song reconstructs that very catchphrase by blending it with seasonal traditions from spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
From cherry-blossom viewing and summer festivals to fall flavors and winter events, it lines up scenes from each season while cheerfully laughing off little troubles with a bold “It doesn’t matter!” Its call-and-response format lets kids shout in unison, making it less of a listening track and more of an interactive song to sing and dance along to.
The track was included as a bonus on the album “Yoshio no Uta,” released in July 2016.
Brimming with festive energy, it’s the perfect finale to a collection of songs honed at kids’ events.
It’s a smile-sparking pop tune guaranteed to light up family karaoke, sports days, and recreational gatherings.
A graduation song, a song of friends.19
We’d like to introduce a graduation song that gives you the courage to step into the future while looking back on your memories.
It’s a track by 19, originally included as the B-side to the 1999 single “Ano Kami Hikōki Kumorizora Watte,” and there’s even an anecdote that this song was initially a candidate for the A-side.
Centered on acoustic guitar, its simple accompaniment and the alternating vocals of Keigo Iwase and Kenji Okahira create a pleasantly resonant interplay.
The lyrics capture the feeling that time begins to flow differently the moment you become aware of an ending, and convey the message that parting is not a final stop but a new beginning—something that truly touches the heart.
Even at a graduation ceremony, where it’s easy to become sentimental, listening to this song will naturally bring a smile after the tears.
It’s a highly recommended track for anyone who wants to cherish memories with friends while taking a bright step forward.