A ballad that will definitely make you cry at karaoke
At after-parties following drinking sessions or celebrations, the mood can sometimes turn reflective.
This is especially common during karaoke at second parties for clubs or circles.
Many people might wonder, “What kind of songs should I sing at times like that?”
So this time, we’ve picked out some tear-jerking classics for those situations.
Assuming you’ll be singing them at karaoke, we’ve chosen songs that aren’t too difficult, so be sure to check them out!
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Ballads That Always Make You Cry at Karaoke (31–40)
HomeShota Shimizu
Speaking of Shota Shimizu, he has many wonderful love songs with his gentle, sweet voice, but his signature song “Home” is a track that, for those striving toward their dreams, speaks for the loneliness and anxiety they carry.
It’s encouraging, yet at the same time, it’s a song that brings tears to your eyes.
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
It’s a very famous song that many artists have covered, but when I listened to the original, it felt completely different, and I ended up loving the song even more.
It’s painfully clingy and heart-wrenching—loving someone this much.
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I think it’s something everyone has experienced.
Love LetterMY FIRST STORY
MY FIRST STORY, also known as MyFas, is a popular band in the young rock band scene.
I fell in love with them after listening to this song called “love letter.” There aren’t many songs that make you so happy and moved that you can cry, but the pure feelings of love expressed like this are truly wonderful and deeply touching.
366 daysHY
This song is also well known for being written by vocalist Izumi Nakasone after she broke up with her boyfriend at the time.
It’s filled with the heartrending feelings of a love so strong you think about them every day yet you’re apart and can’t move on, and it moves me every time I listen.
Be sure to check it out.
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
It’s a painfully honest story song that realistically portrays heartbreak.
Over more than six minutes, post-breakup emotions are carefully traced alongside the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar.
A pack of cigarettes left behind by an ex becomes the trigger for recalling the time they spent together, and looking back, only regret remains—such a bittersweet inner landscape is woven through Koresawa’s delicate vocals.
Released in March 2017, just before her major-label debut, this piece can be considered a culmination of her work.
It’s also included on the album “Korekara,” where it continues to be loved.
The melodious, straightforward lyrics are sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
On nights when you want to face your own feelings, try singing it at karaoke.
Ballads that will definitely make you cry at karaoke (41–50)
All of the YouthFujifabric
This song reminds me of the end of summer and makes me feel somewhat sentimental.
When someone sings it at karaoke, I can’t help feeling a bit lonely and even teary, but it doesn’t get too dark—it’s also a song that carries a sense of hope—so I think it appeals to people of all ages and tastes.
Versailles – Versailles –Ayaka
The theme song of the theatrical anime The Rose of Versailles captivates with its sweeping, moving melody and heartfelt lyrics.
Ayaka’s powerful yet delicate vocals elegantly express the emotions of characters who confront fate in pursuit of love and freedom.
Written specifically as the theme for The Rose of Versailles, released in January 2025, the song masterfully captures the film’s world through music.
The dazzling orchestral arrangement and crystalline vocals weave a harmony that further elevates the movie’s majestic atmosphere.
It’s a perfect choice for singing with thoughts of someone dear, or when you want to perform with heartfelt emotion in a calm, intimate mood.