Tear-jerking songs I want to sing at karaoke
Do you go to karaoke to refresh yourself or relieve stress?
I think many people want to belt out songs at the top of their lungs to blow off steam, but if you want to feel even more refreshed, I recommend singing songs that make you cry!
Whether you cry while singing yourself or shed tears listening to the person you’re with sing, letting your emotions flow through a heartfelt song is a wonderful thing—and it will leave your heart feeling clear.
In this article, we’ll focus on tear-jerking songs to help you choose your setlist and introduce some recommended tracks!
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Tear-jerking songs I want to sing at karaoke (61–70)
Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata
This song, the theme of the film STAND BY ME Doraemon—which became a huge topic as a real tearjerker—features a gently moving arrangement that perfectly suits Motohiro Hata’s simple, unadorned vocals.
Looking at the lyrics, you’ll find many lines that evoke the friendship between Doraemon and Nobita, guaranteed to make Doraemon fans cry! Of course, it’s also sure to move your heart as a friendship or gratitude song.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
This is Yuzu’s 21st single, released in 2004.
It was chosen as NHK’s official theme song for the Athens Olympics broadcast that year.
The lyrics evoke athletes who, after long years of effort, fight with all their might on the world’s biggest stage, making them a perfect fit and truly wonderful.
Even though our stages are different, we all face hardships and difficulties in everyday life.
At those times, I hope you’ll listen to this song.
cherry blossom colorAngela Aki
This is Angela Aki’s seventh single, released in 2007.
It is a beautiful piece that poignantly sings about breaking up with a high school sweetheart and the presence that person had, vividly bringing those scenes to mind.
There may come a time for anyone when you have to choose between your dreams and your lover, right? Thinking about such a bittersweet experience, this is a song that feels like it could bring you to tears while listening.
A person who loves springGLAY
It wasn’t released as a single, and some people might not know it, but among fans it’s considered a masterpiece—a beautiful, high-quality song.
It was used as the B-side to the big hit “Kuchibiru.” TAKURO is said to have written it after visiting Iceland and seeing people living resiliently.
Love is overOuyang Feifei
This is a smash-hit single in Japan by Fei-fei Ouyang, a singer from Taiwan, and it’s a song that continues to be performed even today.
Although it’s a song about a breakup between a man and a woman, when I read the part of the lyrics that says, “I will never forget you—no matter who holds me, I will never forget you—because I believe this is surely my last love,” I can’t help but feel that the woman portrayed has a very mature way of thinking.
LOVE IS ALL MUSICTomomi Kahala
This is a song by Tomomi Kahala produced by Tetsuya Komuro in 1997.
It’s a 6/8 time rock ballad, notable for its lyrics depicting the walk home after a breakup from late night to dawn.
The vocals were recorded in a relaxed state after a vacation in Bali, and Komuro himself is said to be fond of the track.
The song was used as the image song for Mikki’s “Ginza Jewelry Maki Estate Twin Jewelry” commercial and debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
It’s a recommended choice when you want a good cry at karaoke.
If you sing it while recalling a farewell with someone dear to you, it will surely be a deeply moving experience.
Is this loveglobe
Released in 1996.
The music video shot in Arizona was a hot topic at the time.
Unlike the other singles, it’s by no means a loud or intense track, but it’s the kind of song that can move you to tears as you listen… A perfect pick for when you want a quiet, cathartic cry.