Carefully selected easy-to-sing songs by Takuro Yoshida! Enjoy classic folk song masterpieces
Have you ever found yourself at karaoke thinking, “I want to sing a folk song, but I don’t know what to choose”? Songs by Takuro Yoshida are beloved for their simple melodies and deeply moving lyrics, and they remain consistently popular choices at karaoke.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of Takuro Yoshida’s classic tracks that feel great to sing at karaoke.
Enjoy the distinctive intros that only folk songs can offer, find your favorite number, and show it off at your next karaoke session!
Carefully selected easy-to-sing songs by Takuro Yoshida! Enjoy the masterpieces of folk songs (1–10)
Why am I so sad?yoshida takurou
Its hallmark is universal lyrics that the folk generation of the 1970s could easily relate to their own circumstances.
There’s an episode in which someone rushed to a friend whose company had gone bankrupt and sang this song in front of them; the feeling of “still wanting human connection” amid life’s setbacks and loneliness resonated with many.
It’s truly a quintessential folk song! The melody is very simple and easy to remember, making it great for everyone from karaoke beginners to those who want to sing in earnest.
When singing, deliver the A verse more like spoken word without pushing your voice too much—especially in the first verse, where it takes a while to reach the chorus and the talk-like elements may feel long, but if you sing the following chorus solidly to bring the energy up, you can capture the mood of the song nicely.
Try to sing with care for the lyrics!
The sorrow left behindyoshida takurou
It’s a bittersweet song of adult regret.
As we grow older, it’s the kind of track whose lyrics and melody pierce deeper—memories of the past, feelings we left behind, a life we look back on.
The overall vocal range is relatively calm, making it easy to speak-sing and perform.
The chorus melody builds more emotionally toward the latter half, so if you gradually raise your intensity as you sing, your voice will open up and the lyrics and emotions will come across more clearly.
When things swell, try projecting your voice as if aiming far away to avoid closing your throat.
Keep the storytelling that’s so important in folk songs in mind, and definitely give it a try.
Even if I hold you this muchyoshida takurou
It’s a song that sings about the bitterness of adult love—feelings like “being by someone’s side yet not feeling fulfilled,” “holding them yet not reaching them,” and “unrequited emotions.” The overall tone isn’t dark because it includes a chorus, so I think it’s a song you can sing with a bright feeling even though it’s bittersweet.
Since it ends with a fade-out, deciding in advance how far into the lyrics you’ll sing should help it conclude cleanly without feeling awkward.
For a Takuro Yoshida song, the vocal range might be a bit on the higher side.
If you lift your facial muscles properly while singing, it should help prevent your voice from getting tight and make it easier to sing.
sparkler (Japanese handheld firework)yoshida takurou
At just 2 minutes and 10 seconds, it’s quite a short song, and I think it’s an easy one for anyone who admires folk music to try! As the title suggests—“beautiful but fleeting,” “knowing it will disappear,” “yet wanting to keep looking”—it’s an adult folk song that overlays those symbols onto love and life.
The lyrics are very short, but that brevity is packed with meaning and makes you think, and the very last line really pierces the heart.
The vocal range isn’t too high, so it’s perfect for a spoken, storytelling style; I think it’s best to sing the lyrics carefully with feeling.
Especially the last phrase—it can be fun to experiment with how you want to deliver it in your own way!
Whenever I arrive, it’s always raining.yoshida takurou
With lyrics that convey a mature sense of melancholy and life experience, this song will likely resonate especially with older listeners and male vocalists.
The track itself is under three minutes and on the shorter side, but it gradually builds toward the latter half as the chorus comes in, lifting your spirits.
The overall tone is on the brighter side, so raising your facial muscles and eyebrows while singing makes it easier to hit the pitches and switch smoothly into falsetto.
Another key point is to respect the phrasing—sing each phrase carefully and keep the separations clear.
Don’t force it; relax your shoulders and sing as if you’re speaking.
I won’t push myself, but that should be fine.yoshida takurou
It’s a life song that gently teaches you “You don’t have to push yourself” and “You don’t have to try so hard,” helping your shoulders naturally relax.
Once the singing starts, the melody keeps going, and breathing might be tough when you sing it, so be mindful to sing each phrase carefully.
The song itself repeats the same phrases and melody, making it catchy and easy to remember.
Especially up to the chorus, as long as you can clearly hit the opening notes, you’ll get natural dynamics.
In the chorus, sing smoothly, but as if conveying the lyrics—like you’re asking someone a question—and it will really resonate.
Try singing while picturing someone important to you, putting your heart into the words, “Don’t push yourself.”
I’m fine.yoshida takurou
A bright yet bittersweet classic, “Genki Desu.” Just from the title, you can sense things like “a lot has happened,” “but I’m saying I’m okay,” and “I’m putting on a brave face.” As a song, the melody line is very simple and easy to follow, and it’s recommended for those who want to enjoy a full-length track rather than a short one.
The vocal range is steady overall, but the chorus goes slightly higher, so be careful not to strain.
If you clearly imagine the high notes beforehand and send your voice straight toward them, you’ll sing more smoothly.
Avoid suddenly pushing for the high notes, as that can put strain on your throat.
flutteringyoshida takurou
A gentle, life-tinged masterpiece, “Hirahira.” Its tempo is relaxed, smoothly singing of “time that flows on” and “feelings you can’t grasp.” It isn’t flashy, but it quietly sinks in.
The overall vocal range is quite calm, from A#2 to F#4.
Since the low register is a hallmark, be mindful not to let the pitch drop too much.
If the pitch sinks into the throat, the lows get muffled, making it harder to sing and harder to listen to—so focus on resonance! When you let your body resonate, the chest and head resonate more.
The low notes naturally resonate in the chest, so if you add resonance in the head, your volume will increase, you’ll hear your own voice better, and it’ll be easier to sing! Raising your hand toward your head while singing helps your head resonate more, so it’s recommended!
Mark IIyoshida takurou
This is the B-side to a debut single whose title and motif were inspired by a heartbreak experienced at a café in Hiroshima and by a Toyota Corona Mark II that passed by right in front of them.
Rather than fitting neatly into the folk genre, it’s a bluesy sound where the beautiful melody and instrumental tones convey an urban, nighttime, adult sense of loneliness.
It would really click and convey the mood if sung by an older man or someone with a lot of life experience.
The song itself might work best sung a bit coolly.
When you sing it, focus on the drum rhythm and it’ll land stylishly! Be sure to keep up the cool vibe all the way to the end!
My good friendyoshida takurou
This is a song composed by Takuro Yoshida and made a big hit by Hiroshi Kamayatsu; even people who don’t know Takuro Yoshida likely know the song itself.
With a vibe of “old friends,” “times we laughed together,” and “each of our lives,” the lyrics resonate more deeply as you grow older.
Also, the key changes and rises in the latter half, which lifts your spirits and makes your chest swell the more you sing it.
When singing, focus on the drum sound, ride the rhythm, and hit the opening accents firmly.
Sing it at karaoke or in a snack bar and you’ll probably earn some respect.