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 (21–30)
budKobukuro
Since their debut in 2001, Kobukuro have released numerous masterpieces and have now become a staple artist in the J-pop scene! I’m sure many of you have sung their songs at karaoke, and among them, Tsubomi is an incredibly moving tearjerker.
That’s because it’s a song about Kobuchi’s mother, expressing his gratitude for her support of his dreams.
When you sing it at karaoke, try performing it as a male duo like the two members of Kobukuro!
wedgeHanako Oku
A signature ballad by Hanako Oku that depicts undying feelings for someone you can’t forget.
The delicate piano tones express the unfillable hollow and sense of loss after parting from a lover.
Hanako Oku’s crystal-clear voice gently sinks into the heart, doesn’t it? Sung since her indie days, this piece was released as a 10th-anniversary single in July 2015 and is also included on the album Prism.
Despite having no tie-ins, it resonated online and became a hidden gem, amassing a total of 15 million video views.
It’s a heartbreak song, but perfect for creating a moving, mellow atmosphere.
With few key changes and easy emotional delivery, why not choose it as a song to touch the heart of someone you care about?
I became someone else's girlfriend.wacci
wacci, who became a hot topic after this song went viral mainly on social media.
As the title suggests, the song is written from the perspective of a woman who, after breaking up with her boyfriend, has started seeing someone new.
However, the protagonist is still hung up on her ex.
It’s a masterpiece that weaves those complicated feelings into the title and every corner of the lyrics.
The song resonated with many listeners, garnering a flood of empathetic responses.
The slightly husky tone of the vocals is striking, so it’s a track I’d especially love to hear men try singing.
Spring DayAimyon
Written as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~,” it also portrays the Nohara family, who are Shin-chan’s family.
It’s a number that sings about those small misunderstandings that happen in our endlessly ordinary, thoughtless everyday lives.
If you’ve ended up fighting with family or friends, try singing this song and take a moment to reflect on your feelings.
Tears Flowing EndlesslyRimi Natsukawa
This is a signature song by Rimi Natsukawa, whose title in the Okinawan dialect means “tears falling in drops.” The lyricist’s personal feelings for a brother who passed away at a young age may resonate with listeners’ own memories of someone dear to them.
Woven by Natsukawa’s crystal-clear voice, the yearning for someone you can no longer meet evokes the profound sorrow of people torn apart by the tragedies of war and reminds us of the preciousness of peace.
Originally written in 1998 for Ryoko Moriyama, the song became a major hit with Natsukawa’s 2001 cover, which stayed on the Oricon charts for 157 weeks.
In 2006, a film inspired by the song was also released.
Love SongGReeeeN
It’s a song that’s loved as one of GReeeeN’s signature tracks! Many people who were in middle or high school when it was released probably sang it often at karaoke.
If you’re around that age group, I bet most of you can sing at least the chorus without looking at the lyrics.
This karaoke staple is filled with straightforward, heartfelt love, and listening to such a pure love song can feel almost cleansing.
It was also featured in the 2019 film “Ai Uta: Yakusoku no Nakuhito,” so I think it’s a song people of all generations can enjoy.
OrangeSMAP
Among SMAP’s songs, “Orange” is often called a hidden gem.
Released in 2000 as the B-side to “Lion Heart,” it’s a coupling track that enjoys high popularity in fan-voted rankings.
It’s a classic ballad that carefully portrays a parting from a loved one—a heartrending love song.
Yet it still feels warm, perhaps because the lyrics end not with “goodbye” but with “thank you.” Covered by female artists such as miwa and loved by listeners of all genders, this song asks you to deliver its final words gently and memorably.