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Active as a top Asian star since her teens, and breaking into the Japanese market from the 1970s onward, Teresa Teng—known as the “Diva of Asia”—gifted the world with timeless classics in the history of Japanese pop, such as Airport, Tsugunai, and I Only Care About You.
Her life was full of ups and downs, but the many masterpieces she sang with overwhelming vocal power—capable of expressing every shade of emotion—truly deserve to be called an “eternal voice,” and they remain hugely popular choices for karaoke.
This article is especially for those who have recently discovered Teresa Teng, offering a curated list of songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.
They’re great for all ages and genders—be sure to check them out!
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[Asian Diva] A Collection of Teresa Teng’s Easy-to-Sing Songs (1–10)
atonementTeresa Ten
Among Teresa Teng’s many classic songs, Tsumugai stands out as one of the most popular.
Often regarded as her signature work on the theme of an illicit affair, it contrasts its deeply emotional lyrics with a vocal line that is intentionally simple, featuring a narrow range.
The tempo is slow, and there are many rests before the opening phrases, allowing ample time to prepare even for challenging sections.
The song is widely known, so it’s a big hit at karaoke.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
Premonition of PartingTeresa Ten
She has produced numerous masterpieces, and among them, “A Premonition of Parting” is one of her most well-known works.
Although the chorus sits mostly in the mid-to-high range, the pitch movement is very gentle, so even if it feels high, you may find it surprisingly easy to sing.
If you still find the height challenging, don’t hesitate to lower the key.
This song has a narrow vocal range, so even if you lower the key, you won’t struggle with the low parts.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
airportTeresa Ten
The classic song “Kūkō” (Airport) is notable for its passionate brass intro.
While it’s categorized as kayōkyoku, its melody and structure are thoroughly enka, with familiar phrases sprinkled throughout that resonate with Japanese listeners.
The vocal range is somewhat wide and the pitch movement a bit dynamic, but there are no kobushi—those intricate enka-style pitch ornaments—so the overall difficulty is relatively low.
Because the dynamics are dramatic, be mindful to use a whispery tone effectively in the quieter phrases.
Sad freedomTeresa Ten
The piece “Sad Freedom,” known as an early hidden gem, begins with a piano intro that leads into a wistful vocal line.
Just when it seems the voltage will steadily rise, the chorus unexpectedly settles into a gentle, understated impression.
As a result, the vocal line ends up with relatively little contour.
The highlight is the contrast between the high-note phrase at the end of the chorus and the quiet A verse, so start by keeping your volume restrained when you sing.
snow-cappedTeresa Ten
Although Teresa Teng is often associated with moody numbers and pop songs adorned with catchy melodies, she also has some tracks that resemble enka.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Yuki-Gesho (“Snow Makeup”).
Melodically, it is pure enka, but the kobushi—ornamental vocal turns characteristic of enka—appear only in the chorus, and even then they are relatively easy.
The vocal range is narrow and the tempo is relaxed, making it undeniably an easy song to sing.
Where is your hometown?Teresa Ten
When people think of Teresa Teng, many probably remember her mood-evoking songs.
This track, “Where Is My Hometown?”, differs from that image and is crafted as a gentle kayōkyoku with a touch of enka flavor.
In terms of genre, it feels like a mix of country, enka, and kayōkyoku.
Although the piece sits slightly high in vocal range, there are no sections that require belting out high notes, so its difficulty is surprisingly low.
There are quite a lot of long tones, so be sure to take solid breaths during the rests.
Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten
Teresa Teng has many timeless songs, but if we had to name her most famous work, it would surely be “Toki no Nagare ni Mi wo Makase” (“I Only Care About You”).
This song about a bittersweet love became a major hit thanks to its lyrics and emotional melody.
Many listeners are especially moved by the falsetto near the end of the chorus.
While that falsetto is somewhat challenging, the vocal line that follows is relatively simple, so those comfortable with head voice will likely not find it a major hurdle.
If it still feels difficult, lowering the key and singing with a restrained volume in mixed voice is recommended.