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!
- Bittersweet songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks
- [Moving Songs] A collection of touching Japanese pop classics that are easy to sing at karaoke.
- Tears for a heartrending story… Tear-jerking songs by women recommended for the Yutori generation
- Vocaloid Songs for When You Want to Cry [Moving and Heart-wrenching]
- Sad songs I want to sing at karaoke
- Moving masterpieces and popular songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke
- [For Women] Easy-to-Sing and Crowd-Pleasing Karaoke Songs
- Blow Off Steam at Karaoke! A Special Feature on Songs That Leave You Refreshed
- A ballad that will definitely make you cry at karaoke
- Recommended ballads for women at karaoke! Be moved by timeless songs that touch the heart
- Breakup songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: timeless hits to heal the heart
- Gentle songs you want to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.
- Recommended ballads for men at karaoke: deliver moving performances with timeless songs that touch the heart.
Tearjerker songs I want to sing at karaoke (31–40)
catDISH//
This song, performed by DISH// with Takumi Kitamura—who is also active as an actor—on vocals, was originally released in 2017.
However, it drew renewed attention in 2020 after being featured on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE.
Written and composed by Aimyon, the song uses familiar words to depict scenes and emotions, yet it feels incredibly beautiful and deeply relatable.
The chorus is especially satisfying to sing, so I really hope you give this moving song a try.
It’s also great for women to challenge by raising the key!
Philosophy[Alexandros]
![Philosophy[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jIysnJZewLQ/sddefault.jpg)
This is a song created for the event “18-Sai” (18 Fest), themed around the generation transitioning into adulthood at 18.
Layer upon layer of chorus and ALEXANDROS’s resounding vocals support a cry that speaks to oneself, those around them, and the emotions in between.
It’s a number recommended not only for 18-year-olds but also for those who’ve already become adults.
Feel the message that can support your heart, and sing it out at karaoke with everything you’ve got.
Blue amberback number
This back number song gives you such an indescribable feeling, doesn’t it? I think Iyori Shimizu is a genius at creating a sense of heartbreak.
The harmonies in this track are mostly in the chorus.
It’s basically an upper harmony, but the way the ends of phrases drop an octave and other clever choices in the harmonizing really amplify the bittersweet vibe.
In the final chorus, there’s a key change and the pitch goes up, so I think it’s good to sing a bit louder in falsetto so you don’t get overshadowed by the lead vocal.
A lot of people sing back number, so be sure to add these harmonies to your repertoire!
Precious thingsRoad of Major
If you want to cheer someone up or need the strength to move forward, I recommend “Taisetsu na Mono.” This song was released in 2002 by the rock band Road of Major, which was active from 2002 to 2007.
It was also featured as an insert song in the TV anime Major Second.
The solid band sound and the vocalist’s straightforward singing really hit home.
It’s a track that reminds you of people’s kindness.
If you belt it out when you’re struggling with worries, you might feel a little better.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).Spitz
This song became the theme for the hugely popular drama “Hakusen Nagashi,” which later reached No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
The drama, centered on high school romance and the surrounding human relationships, resonated with viewers through its pure, heartfelt storytelling.
The lyrics earnestly sing about how meeting the one you love is a miracle, moving you with a story that makes you nostalgically look back on the past.
How about singing it at karaoke with someone special, expressing your gratitude as you do?
Tearjerker songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (41–50)
Carrying YouAzumi Inoue
The song “Carrying You,” sung by Azumi Inoue, is known as the theme song for the 1986 Studio Ghibli film Castle in the Sky.
The lyrics were based on an idea by director Hayao Miyazaki and were further developed by Isao Takahata and Joe Hisaishi.
Its melancholy melody and lyrics, which perfectly match the film’s imagery, tend to bring listeners to tears.
Told from the perspective of the protagonist, Pazu, the song conveys his feelings for his parents and for Sheeta.
If you find yourself getting sentimental singing it at karaoke, why not just lean into that quiet, reflective mood?
LOVE SONGSandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE
With their sweet vocals and overwhelming performances, Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE have earned popularity across generations.
“LOVE SONG” is their third single, crafted as a ballad.
Just by listening, you’re wrapped in gentleness and happiness—truly a love song worthy of its title.
When you find a great song, you want to sing it at karaoke and share it with the people you’re with, right? It’s perfect for that mood, so give it a try!