Recommended ballads for women at karaoke! Be moved by timeless songs that touch the heart
Do you want to sing a ballad with heartfelt emotion but aren’t sure which song to choose? There are many tracks with transparent, pure vocals and relatable lyrics, but that can make selecting one time-consuming.
Here, we introduce recommended ballad numbers that are perfect for singing with feeling.
Immerse yourself in a world woven from touching lyrics and beautiful melodies, and try expressing your feelings for someone special through song.
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Recommended ballads for women (1–10)
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
A second digital single by singer-songwriter Koresawa, a woman who avoids showing her face in the media yet has gained popularity—especially among younger listeners—for her poignant, relatable lyrics.
The heartrending words that vividly paint scenes, paired with delicate arrangements centered on acoustic guitar and piano, are truly moving.
Because the intricate melody includes interval leaps using falsetto, you’ll need to practice before trying it at karaoke.
With a melody that feels as if it’s sung straight from the heart, this is a ballad especially recommended for women.
lensLila Ikuta
This is the sixth digital-only single by singer-songwriter Rira Ikuta, who also performs as a member of YOASOBI under the name ikura and has garnered attention as a solo artist for her clear, transparent vocals.
The song was written as the theme for the TV drama “Is Love Sustainable? ~A Father and Daughter’s Marriage March~,” and its soft, warm melody feels so comforting.
The overall key is high, but there’s a leap in the chorus where it suddenly jumps into a much higher register, so it’s important to account for that when choosing a comfortable key to sing in.
It’s an emotional ballad with a heartwarming message that resonates deeply with listeners.
ORIONMika Nakashima
When it comes to female artists’ ballads, some people may think of Mika Nakashima.
Her song “ORION” is also one of the ballads popular among women.
If you try to sing with the kind of wistful expression that Mika Nakashima is known for, you’ll capture the mood of this song.
Adding some vibrato will bring even more expression to your singing!
Recommended ballads for women (11–20)
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
Among JUJU’s ballads, “Yasashisa de Afureru You ni” is especially popular.
When singing ballads at karaoke, a song with a gorgeous, grand backing track really lifts your spirits.
This track blends band sounds and orchestra beautifully, making it comfortable to sing.
If you add gentle dynamics like JUJU does, it elevates the mood even more.
EverythingMISIA
This is the seventh single by the female singer MISIA, who is highly acclaimed in Japan and abroad for her five-octave range and delicate expressiveness.
The song was used as the main theme for the TV drama “Yamato Nadeshiko,” and it became a massive hit, recording the highest sales among singles by female artists released in the 2000s.
Because it spans a wide vocal range throughout, be sure to set a comfortable key when singing it at karaoke.
Its mystical atmosphere captivates listeners, and if you can master it, this grand ballad is sure to draw attention.
heartAimyon
This is the 12th single by singer-songwriter Aimyon, featured as the theme song for the TV drama ‘Only Just Married’ (Konin Todoke ni Han wo Oshita Dake Desu ga).
The lyrics depict sentimental emotions swaying with love, and the gentle melody laid over a relaxed shuffle beat feels so pleasant.
Although many phrases convey a bouncy rhythm, the narrow melodic range makes it relatively easy to sing.
It’s a karaoke-friendly track I’d recommend to women looking for an urban ballad that’s a bit different from the standard.
First LoveHikaru Utada
Hikaru Utada, a songstress Japan is proud of.
All her songs are great, but if I had to pick one ballad, it would have to be the classic “First Love,” wouldn’t it? It’s a love song with a depth that’s hard to believe was crafted by a 16-year-old girl at the time, and it’s a track that even grown women can’t help but get emotionally caught up in.
It’s not easy to capture Hikaru Utada’s distinctive vocals, but since it’s a song everyone knows, it’s guaranteed to get the room going at karaoke! And if it’s a girls’ karaoke night, it might even spark lively conversations about past lovers from back in the day.