Songs with titles that start with “ba.” Useful hints for karaoke or shiritori!
Have you ever tried “shiritori karaoke,” where you connect songs by singing titles in a shiritori style?
Even if you’re told to find “a song that starts with O,” it doesn’t always come to mind right away—so it often becomes a chance to sing songs you don’t usually pick.
So in this article, I’ll introduce songs that start with “ba” to give you some hints for shiritori karaoke!
When it comes to words that start with “ba,” there are lots that sound like they could be in song titles, such as “Bye-bye,” “Bara (rose),” and “Butterfly.”
I hope this article helps you have a great time.
And besides shiritori karaoke, feel free to use it for song-title shiritori as well.
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Songs with titles starting with “Ba”. Helpful for karaoke and shiritori! (11–20)
Playing bus (pretend bus play)NEW!Lyrics by: Yoshiko Kayama / Music by: Akira Yuyama
You can just picture everyone pretending to be the driver or passengers and having fun going out on the bus together.
In time with the lyrics, kids naturally move from simply singing to pretend play—handing over imaginary tickets, swaying side to side as if looking at the scenery, and more.
This song has been passed down by various singers, including Miyuki Mori, and is included on the album “Nakayoshi Asobi Uta: Songs Sung in Nursery Schools and Kindergartens.” It’s perfect not only for making bus rides more enjoyable, but also as a play song for indoor activities.
universal gravitationNEW!Masaharu Fukuyama
Released digitally in September 2025, “Universal Gravitation” was written as the theme song for the Nippon TV information program DayDay.
The song explores the idea that even when we feel lonely amid the bustle of the city, people are drawn to each other by an invisible force.
Its lyrics contrast a heart bewildered by the buildings’ scattered reflections with stars that, though unseen, are undeniably there—gently revealing the warm connections hidden in everyday life.
It’s a supportive anthem that stays by your side during the busy morning rush and lifts you into a positive mood.
Birthday songAAA
This is a recommended song for when you want to convey your congratulations and gratitude to someone special through a gentle, heartfelt performance.
It’s a track by the co-ed performance group AAA, included on their 33rd single “777 ~We can sing a song!~,” released in July 2012.
The song is a heartwarming pop number that straightforwardly expresses gratitude for someone’s very existence.
The members’ gentle vocals blend into a beautiful harmony that’s sure to move you.
The single featuring this track also won the Excellence Award at the 54th Japan Record Awards.
Flashy party tunes are great, but precisely because it’s a once-a-year special day, why not quietly share your feelings with this song?
VacationConnie Francis
It’s an upbeat, feel-good number that heralds the arrival of summer.
It celebrates the anticipation and sense of freedom that come with a long-awaited vacation, and just listening to it lifts your spirits.
This song, performed by Connie Francis, dates to around July 1962.
It was originally slated to be a B-side, but became a major hit thanks to radio response.
It reached No.
9 on the U.
S.
charts and is also known for being her final Top 10 hit.
In Japan, many will recognize it as the theme song for the film “Nurse no Oshigoto THE MOVIE,” covered by “Izumi Asakura with Nurse no Oshigoto.” With its simple, easy-to-sing melody, it’s a great one to add to your repertoire.
BirthdayKaty Perry
When you want to throw a full-on birthday celebration with disco vibes, Katy Perry’s track is just the ticket.
Included on her 2013 album Prism and released as a single starting in April 2014, it’s a buoyant dance number.
On the surface it’s a happy birthday anthem, but it also playfully hints that “the best present is me,” adding a flirty, grown-up twist.
The song even topped Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart, making it a perfect pick for party moods.
Why not use it to add humor and make a loved one’s birthday an unforgettable day?
Birthday SongAi Otsuka
This is a song whose warm piano and harmonica tones resonate in the heart, leaving you with a very gentle feeling.
The children’s voices heard in the intro create a cozy, at-home atmosphere.
The track was released by Ai Otsuka in December 2005 and was also used as the ending theme for the TBS program “Samaazu-shiki.” It’s a special song that has grown together with fans through live performances, and there’s a lovely story from September 2007 when a surprise was staged after fans spontaneously began to sing.
Alongside words that bring back memories of when we were little, the straightforward message that there is a light that protects you sinks deep into the heart.
It’s perfect as background music for a growth record video of someone special or for a surprise video to say thank you.
Songs with titles that start with “Ba.” Great for karaoke or shiritori hints! (21–30)
Birthday SongYuka
It’s one of Yuka’s signature celebration songs and a popular choice for birthday movie BGM! Within the birthday wishes, the song carries a warm message that affirms one’s very existence: “Thank you for being born.” It was originally included on the album “I am,” released in May 2020, and a newly arranged version came out in February 2022.
This was planned as the first installment of a three-month consecutive release.
It’s a perfect song not only for lovers and friends, but also for cherished family members.
How about gifting your “congratulations” by setting it to this gentle melody?