Karaoke songs for kids that make it easy to get high scores

U.S.A.DA PUMP

DA PUMP / U.S.A. (short ver.)

This is the 29th single by DA PUMP, a male dance and vocal group that released many hit songs in the 1990s and made a comeback in 2018.

The song’s style—praised as so uncool it’s cool—and its high-impact performances, such as the “Like Dance” and “Invader Dance,” even became a social phenomenon.

Although the arrangement is complex and the groove makes it feel challenging, many of the melodies proceed on the same pitch, making it a song where even children can aim for high scores.

Once you can focus and consistently hit high scores, try pushing yourself to keep improving your score while dancing as well.

Sazae-sanYuko Uno

Yūko Uno – Sazae-san OP (1969) [Yūko Uno – Sazae-san Opening Theme]

The opening theme of Sazae-san, a beloved national TV anime that Japanese people of all generations are likely to associate with Sunday evenings.

Sung by chanson singer Yuko Uno, it’s a song that, when it comes on TV, makes many people feel the beginning of the end of the weekend.

Because much of the melody stays on the same pitch, it’s easy to rack up points at karaoke, and even kids can score high.

It’s a tune everyone has probably known since they were little, so there’s no need to learn it specifically for karaoke—making it an easy number to take on.

cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai Otsuka

Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo

This is the second single by singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka, who has also been active since 2012 as the vocalist of the rock band Rabbit.

Chosen as the opening theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV, it’s known as one of Ai Otsuka’s signature songs, with cute lyrics and a breezy arrangement that feels great.

While the song’s tempo is fast, the melody is generally slow, making it easy for children to sing and a number that’s likely to earn high scores.

It’s a recommended karaoke song that also teaches you the fun of karaoke—singing and getting excited together with everyone.

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

SEKAI NO OWARI’s “RPG” is a song that’s popular with children as well.

Since it was used as the theme song for the movie “Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-Class Gourmet Survival!!,” many kids are probably familiar with it.

The march-like rhythm is easy for children to follow, and the slow tempo makes it easier to hit the notes.

The simple structure—verse A, verse B, and chorus—is also easy to remember.

Although it was released in 2013 and is a bit older, it’s still widely recognized and remains popular, so there’s no need to worry.

Be sure to try singing it at karaoke.

Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5

Yo-kai Watch: Yokai Exercise No. 1

When it comes to songs that are easy for elementary school kids to sing, Dream5’s “Yo-kai Exercise No.

1” is probably at the top of the list.

Known as the ending theme of the anime Yo-kai Watch, its lyrics can be memorized like a wordplay game.

Plus, since the song comes with a dance, you end up learning the words before you know it just by dancing along.

The tempo is slow, making it easy to keep the rhythm and sing.

Why not add it to your karaoke repertoire?