[Viral on TikTok and YouTube!] Karaoke Songs Recommended for High School Students

Team friendsYuki Chiba

Yūki Chiba – Team Tomodachi (Official Music Video)

Since resuming activities under his real name, Yuki Chiba has made his name global with worldwide viral hits like “Mamushi,” his collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion.

The comeback track he released in February 2024 to announce his return, “Team Tomodachi,” not only showcased his undiminished presence with overwhelming impact, but also became one of the year’s defining hits in music culture—memes and all.

Chiba’s sticky, unforgettable rap and simple lyrics over a minimal track are perfect for karaoke—ideally tackled with your “friends” as a team.

It’s also recommended for those who usually find rapping difficult!

tear(s)GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / “Namida” Music Video (Short Version) – with lyrics

Released in 2016 as the 12th single by GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.

The song debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is a classic ballad number, not just intense dance music.

It showcases a new side of GENERATIONS.

A Little Love SongMONGOL800

MONGOL800 / A Small Love Song

When it comes to karaoke, this is definitely a must-sing track that we can recommend across generations! Recently, it’s also become a hot topic because Amatsuki, a hugely popular singer among younger audiences, covered it—so I bet many high schoolers know it too.

While the tempo is fast, the melody is relaxed and easy to sing, which is another great point.

It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s both well-known and not too difficult.

Singing it solo is great, but it’s even better if a friend can take the harmony in the chorus!

Heralding springyama

yama – Harbinger of Spring (Official Video)

These days, thanks to platforms like TikTok and YouTube, indie artists often skyrocket to fame all at once—and yama is one of them.

The song Haru wo Tsugeru (Spring Tells) was the breakthrough that propelled them into the spotlight.

Especially on TikTok, where videos are short, grabbing listeners’ attention right at the start is crucial for a hit, and this track has that power in every aspect—melody, vocals, everything.

Listening to yama might make you feel their songs are tough to sing at karaoke, but since this one is both well-known and truly wonderful, don’t overthink it—give it a try!

Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Stand by me, Stand by you. (Lyric Video)

Since you’re a high school student, I imagine you listen to classic love songs and up-tempo tracks, so your karaoke history probably includes a lot of the latest hits.

“Stand by me, Stand by you.” by Dai Hirai was released in September 2020, so it doesn’t feel dated at all even if you sing it now at karaoke! Plus, Dai Hirai’s sweet voice matches the love-filled lyrics perfectly, so if you sing it when you go to karaoke with someone you like, you might just become super popular!

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

It was released in 2009 as JUJU’s ninth single.

The song was used in the commercial for the collaboration project between MTV Japan and Nissan’s Cube, “MTV meetalk with NEW NISSAN cube,” and JUJU herself also appeared in the commercial.

It was later covered by Flower, and that version is also popular at karaoke.

Everything other than death is just a scratch.Koresawa

Koresawa “Everything but dying is just a scratch” [MUSIC VIDEO]

When people think of high schoolers, adults around them tend to imagine they’re having fun and living out their youth, but surely they also have many worries and feelings that adults can’t understand.

For those troubled high school students, I highly recommend Koresawa’s “Everything but death is just a scratch.” This song is a track from Koresawa’s major-label debut album “Korekara,” released in 2017.

The lyrics convey very clearly the message behind the title—Koresawa’s personal motto—“Everything but death is just a scratch,” and you’ll likely relate to it and feel energized when you sing it.