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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Tearjerker songs I want to sing at karaoke (71–80)
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This song is marked by a warm, heart-touching melody.
Produced by back number in August 2020, it was created as a support anthem for high school students following the cancellation of the Inter-High School Championships.
The lyrics, which empathize with those who have chased their dreams since childhood, gently portray the sorrow of facing setbacks and hardships, as well as the strength to keep looking forward.
Delicately expressing the feelings of people who must part with their past selves or loved ones, or who are forced to give up their dreams, this work has a charm that evokes new emotions with every listen.
It’s a perfect song for times when you’re hurting, when you feel on the verge of breaking, or when you need someone to understand.
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A single cut from the album Fake Fur, released in 1998.
Remarkably, the music video’s views on YouTube have already surpassed 15 million, which shows just how beloved this song is.
It’s the kind of track that can bring you to tears even when you’re not feeling sad.
sympathetic tearsYo Hitoto
This is Yo Hitoto’s debut song, whose poignant lyrics and melody resonate deeply.
Released in October 2002, it became a popular hit, reaching No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The lyrics center on the theme of “morainaki” (tears moved by another’s emotions), offering a gentle warmth that comforts those who feel lonely.
It’s perfect for singing your heart out at karaoke when you want to refresh your mood.
It’s also recommended when you’re struggling alone or looking back on memories with someone special.
By singing with emotion, you may experience a sense of cleansing for your heart.
Tearjerker songs I want to sing at karaoke (81–90)
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This song evokes the image of a man carrying feelings of loneliness, set against a cityscape dyed by the sunset.
Released as a single by B’z in October 1991, it was used as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Hotel Woman.” The lyrics express a bittersweet emotion: getting used to a new life while still being reminded of a past lover.
The beautiful melody, woven from Mr.
Matsumoto’s distinctive guitar and Mr.
Inaba’s powerful vocals, resonates deeply with listeners.
It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced the end of a romance or a breakup, or for anyone who wants to remember someone dear.
If you sing it at karaoke, it will surely deliver a moving experience that touches the heart.
Grandfather's ClockKen Hirai
This song resonates with Ken Hirai’s warm, heartfelt vocals.
Centered on themes of family love and the passage of time, it weaves a 100-year story of a grandfather and an old clock.
Released in August 2002, it became familiar through NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and an au commercial.
It’s said to be a particularly memorable track for Hirai and even a foundation of his singing.
The single sold a total of 667,000 copies, reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts, and won the Japan Gold Disc Award.
It’s recommended for those who have experienced parting from a loved one or want to feel the bonds of family.
If you sing it at karaoke, you’re sure to be moved to the core.
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The song that brought Superfly into the spotlight, “Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo” (A Bouquet with Love).
Its dynamic sound and resonant low-toned vocals touched the hearts of many.
This song, which expresses gratitude to someone important, can be used to convey your feelings to someone close to you.
It also pairs well with weddings; playing or singing it during emotional moments can create an even more moving atmosphere.
Hated by LifeMafumafu
“Inochi ni Kirawarete Iru” (Hated by Life Itself) is a Vocaloid song written and composed by Kanzaki Iori.
Since its release on Niconico and YouTube in 2017, it has been covered by many utaite singers, including Mafumafu.
Its words confront life head-on, plainly and honestly, piercing the heart so sharply it almost hurts.
The lyrics leave a powerful impression and, while challenging, feel cathartic to sing.
Popular among teens and people in their twenties at karaoke, try singing the climactic, repeatedly delivered message in the final section with feeling—you’ll find it satisfying.