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 (101–110)
Farewell, my beloved dangersJUN SKY WALKER(S)
A song that somehow feels bittersweet and captures the transience of youth.
Released in April 1995, this JUN SKY WALKER(S) track was also used in a commercial for TDK’s “NewAD” cassette.
Its lyrics—depicting youthful mistakes, growth, and a break with the past—really resonate.
Included on the album “nine,” the piece is highly regarded as a work that symbolizes the band’s matured musicality.
It’s perfect for those times when you want to belt it out at karaoke and have a good cry.
Sing it with feeling, and you’ll surely feel refreshed.
It’s also a great pick to sing when you’re out with friends.
Tears of Magnolia ~acoustic~Stardust☆Revue
This song poignantly sings of an unforgettable tenderness for someone who left you behind and the longing to see them again.
After being included on the 1993 album “SOLA,” an acoustic arrangement was later used in a 2005 Nikka Whisky commercial and released as “Mokuren no Namida ~acoustic~.” With a piano-centered sound that carries the vocals, the conversational singing style underscores the sorrow of unattainable wishes.
The contrast between whisper-like delivery and cry-like belting is a key point that conveys rising emotion, so it’s important to understand where to apply strength as you sing and progress through the piece.
Don't go.Koji Tamaki
This song straightforwardly expresses the regret and pain of having to part.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Sayonara Li Xianglan.” The piano- and strings-centered sound is striking, and you can feel the growing intensity of the suffering as the arrangement gradually builds.
The details of what happened between the two aren’t described, focusing solely on the feeling of not wanting to be separated.
The tense soundscape, the raw, unfiltered anguish conveyed directly, and the slightly raspy vocals that accentuate the sorrow make this a track that truly moves the heart.
Honest DiaryMinami
How about trying to sing Minami’s “Shoujiki Nikki” (Honest Diary)? This song, included on the 2017 mini-album “Emotional Water,” is known for its strikingly emotional melody.
Its transparent vocals and powerful, message-driven lyrics have resonated with many young listeners.
If you’re feeling a haze in your heart, singing it might hit especially hard.
Why not belt it out at karaoke?
Tears of TomorrowMai Koseki
A heartrending song about heartbreak was released in April 2024.
It carefully depicts the emotional shifts of a protagonist who’s been told it’s over, tightening the listener’s chest.
The melody, reminiscent of the ’90s, pairs beautifully with lyrics that express raw, relatable feelings.
Mai Koseki’s gentle vocals further accentuate the pain of heartbreak.
This track was also chosen as the ending theme for the drama “Cinderella Complex.” It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on nights of romantic disappointment or when you’re trying to move on from someone important.
Why not let your tears flow while being enveloped in its tender, comforting sound?
Tear-jerking songs I want to sing at karaoke (111–120)
Miss YouMiki Imai
Released in 1994.
The theme song for the drama “Forbidden Fruit,” starring Misako Tanaka, which drew attention for its portrayal of a forbidden love with her younger brother.
The heartbreaking song matched the shocking content of the drama perfectly.
It’s a tear-inducing classic.
Possibility of a duet with Daichi MiuraBoA
It’s a duet with Daichi Miura included on her seventh album, IDENTITY, released in 2010.
It’s a heartrending love song about a relationship that’s falling apart and nearing its end.
The music video is tear-jerking as well.
It’s such a masterpiece that it’s surprising it was never released as a single.