Songs with titles that start with “Yo”
There are times when you unexpectedly need songs that start with a certain character.
For example, when you’re enjoying karaoke with restrictions, it’s hard to come up with songs on the spot, right?
So in this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles start with “Yo.”
Not just for karaoke—you can also use this for games like brainstorming quizzes, where you see how many songs you can name and then sing the ones that come to mind.
They seem like they should be easy to think of but aren’t—here’s a lineup of songs that start with “Yu!”
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Yo'
- Songs with titles that start with 'yu'
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ya'
- Songs with titles that start with “wo.” Useful as hints for karaoke and shiritori!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Yu”
- Useful for song-title shiritori! Songs with titles that start with “ga”
- Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
- Useful for song-title shiritori! A collection of songs whose titles start with “ze.”
- Songs whose titles start with “He.” Useful for shiritori or karaoke.
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ya”
- Songs with titles starting with “No” (Perfect for karaoke and shiritori!)
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- Songs with titles that start with “Pi.” Useful for word-chain games or karaoke hints!
Songs with titles starting with “Yo” (331–340)
Song of JoyLyrics/Composition: Yoko Komiyama
A moving graduation song, “Yorokobi no Uta,” that children can sing together with their mothers and teachers.
At graduation ceremonies, it’s common for parents and teachers to watch with tears in their eyes as the children sing, but this song is unique in that it features call-and-response parts with mothers and teachers.
When the children call out, “We’ve grown so much and we’re graduating,” the adults respond by celebrating that growth and wishing for them to keep thriving with energy.
With such a touching exchange, it seems likely that even more memories will surface, bringing tears that won’t stop—perhaps even more than at a ceremony where you simply listen to the singing.
Songs with titles starting with “Yo” (341–350)
Greetings of a Good ChildSakushi: Goto Narane / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeru
This is a song composed by Shigeru Watanabe, a Japanese children’s song composer.
In kindergartens and nursery schools—where children experience their first group life and make many new friends—properly saying “Good morning” and “Thank you” is very important.
This is a meaningful song that makes you want children to learn the importance of greetings.
Song of YoroshikuSakushi: yume J / Sakkyoku: Miki
At the entrance ceremony, you sit next to a child you don’t even know.
But that child is about to become a friend with whom you’ll share fun times at the same preschool.
“Yoroshiku no Uta” is a song that encourages you to start by greeting that soon-to-be friend with a smile! Its bright, energetic melody captures the excitement and butterflies about all the things that are about to happen.
After you smile and say, “Nice to meet you,” take each other’s hands and sing and dance together.
Before you know it, you’ll be good friends! To ease first-day nerves, we recommend actually singing and dancing along to the lyrics with the children who are starting preschool.
When (I) enter kindergartensakushi: Fuyumori Kayoko / sakkyoku: Matsumoto Toshiaki
This is a song used in the children’s TV program “Hirake! Ponkikki.” It sings about a child’s motivation to do more things once they start kindergarten.
It’s a perfect song for entrance ceremonies, so it’s popular as a song to sing during the event.
night after nightKurahashi Yoeko
Yoeko Kurahashi is known for a style that blends jazz with Japanese popular ballads.
Her song Yonayona Yona portrays her tossing and turning at night, lost in troubling thoughts.
The psychological state is depicted quite realistically, so anyone who’s had similar experiences will likely feel it’s speaking directly to them.
Her uniquely distinctive vocal delivery is also a highlight.
It’s unlike any other singing style, so please give it a listen yourself.
Although the song expresses despair and may initially feel unsettling, it gradually becomes addictive.
Night Sky EarringsYagami Junko
Junko Yagami, who was active in the Showa era, released many hit songs.
Many older listeners likely feel a sense of nostalgia when they hear her music.
“Yozora no Earring” was also a popular song at the time.
You can feel the era reflected in its lyrics.
I’m drunk.Utsumi Miyuki
Released in 1982, this smash hit is an enka song with a kayōkyoku flavor that portrays a woman’s aching feelings through the metaphor of alcohol.
It sold over 300,000 copies and remains a karaoke favorite.
The lyrics, which depict a woman pretending to be drunk to mask her bravado and inner sorrow, resonated with many.
With a simple melody and repeated phrases, it’s a tune you can carry off by feel even if you miss a note.
Recommended for those who’ve experienced heartbreak or parting; you can enjoy it by duetting with friends or just singing the chorus.
It’s a perfect number to liven up a drinking get-together or to close out the night.