Hidden karaoke gems you might not know: a collection of easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing tracks
Have you ever had the experience of getting the crowd going at karaoke with an unexpected song when you’re out with friends or coworkers? The classic hits are great, but there are actually lots of hidden gems that are even more fun to sing at karaoke than you’d expect! You might discover songs everyone knows but rarely picks at karaoke, or tunes that turn out to be surprisingly easy to sing.
In this article, we’ll introduce some special tracks that will make your next karaoke session even more fun!
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Hidden karaoke gems you might not know. A roundup of easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing tracks (1–10)
Do you want to build a snowman?Sayaka Kanda, Natsuki Inaba, Sumire Morohoshi
This song shines with the voices of Sayaka Kanda, Natsuki Inaba, and Sumire Morohoshi, portraying the purity and poignancy of a girl innocently inviting a beloved person behind a closed door to come and play.
Created as an insert song for Disney’s Frozen, released in March 2014, it can be heard on the album Frozen (Original Soundtrack – Japanese Version).
The charm of this piece lies in its structure, which relays the growth of a single girl through three singers’ voices.
The way the innocent tone at the beginning gradually takes on a more earnest, heartrending quality over time powerfully moves listeners.
It’s perfect for karaoke—if you split the parts with friends, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into the world of the story, creating a shared sense of immersion and a guaranteed emotional high.
Rainbow-Colored WarSEKAI NO OWARI
In contrast to its poppy, bouncing melody, this song carries a profound message and is included on SEKAI NO OWARI’s landmark 2010 April release, EARTH.
Told from the perspective of small lives like flowers and insects, it’s a sharply satirical take on the deceit behind the human chants of “peace” and “freedom.” It really hits you with the question: if they could speak, what would they cry out? The album featuring this track won the Runner-up Grand Prize at the CD Shop Awards, earning high praise for its musicality.
It’s catchy and easy to sing—perfect for getting hyped with friends—yet its deep worldview will make people take notice.
Why not shake up the karaoke mood with this surprising pick?
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Contrary to the desire to meet, this back number song vividly evokes a man fretting over the distance between him and the person he likes.
Many people relate to the earnest lyrics that, while self-deprecatingly assuming he doesn’t stand a chance, still wish for a miraculous encounter.
Released in June 2013, the track is captivating for its contrast between a sense of driving speed and an awkward, tender love.
It was later used in a Kirin Beer commercial, so the melody should be familiar to everyone.
Sing it at karaoke and listeners will be drawn in by its straightforward emotion.
Why not win over the heart of someone you’re interested in with a choice that’s a little different from the usual standards?
Hidden karaoke gems you might not know: A collection of easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing tracks (11–20)
Shangri-LaChatmonchy
This is a song packed with a complex kind of love—the desire to accept and cherish a partner wholly, including their weaknesses and imperfections.
Released in November 2006 as Chatmonchy’s third single, it was also used as the ending theme for the Fuji TV anime Hataraki Man.
The highlight of this track is undoubtedly the irregular meter used in the chorus! Its distinctive rhythm brilliantly captures the wavering of a love that won’t go smoothly, giving the song an unforgettable, addictive quality after just one listen.
It might be tricky to catch the groove at first, but once you lock into it, a powerful sense of unity emerges and the energy soars.
Why not surprise everyone with a pick that’s a little different from the usual crowd-pleasers?
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Speaking of back number, they’re a rock band that has released numerous love songs over the years.
Their relatable lyrics and wistful vocals are truly captivating.
Among their tracks, a hidden gem is “Koi.” It’s a mid-tempo rock ballad that has captured the hearts of many listeners.
While back number’s songs often span a wide vocal range, this particular track has a comparatively narrower range, making it easier to sing if you adjust the key.
It’s recommended for those who love back number but have felt their songs are too difficult to sing!
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SEKAI NO OWARI hadn’t been in the spotlight for a while, but they’ve just dropped a hit tune: Kohaku.
When you think of SEKAI NO OWARI, the high-tone vocals by fukase are memorable, but that element is more restrained in this track.
As a result, the overall vocal range is relatively narrow for a SEKAI NO OWARI song.
Men with an average vocal range should be able to sing it comfortably in the original key.
OrionMika Nakashima
This is a hidden gem by Mika Nakashima, who has won many fans with her husky vocals and striking looks.
Though it tends to be overshadowed by many of her other ballads, it’s a wonderfully crafted song that you can enjoy as a deeply uplifting track, one that makes energy well up from within.