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!

Playlist

Tear-jerking songs I want to sing at karaoke
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that depicts the joy and courage of living
2	YC&K		A classic by C&K that sings about a bittersweet breakup between a man and a woman.
3	rendezvousShy Taupe		A heartrending love song, a Shaitope track that resonates with the heart
4	Eine KleineKenshi Yonezu		A song of gratitude and happiness for someone special
5	SubtitleOfficial HIGE DANDism		A poignant love message from a world without sound
6	powder snowRemioromen		Powder Snow is a moving masterpiece—a karaoke and tearjerker song.
7	I love youback number		A life-sized love song by back number
8	Nameless PoemMr.Children		An anthem for life, a moving song that resonates in the heart
9	366 daysHY		HY's heartbreak songs have a poignant beauty.
10	spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota		A beautifully melodic, moving song that resonates with the heart.
11	rainbowMasaki Suda		Masaki Suda’s movie theme song, a song of deep love and gratitude
12	KanadeSukima Switch		A poignant long-distance love song that strikes the heart
13	PretenderOfficial HIGE DANDism		Signature songs of Official HIGE DANDism, featuring beautiful vocals and bittersweet lyrics.
14	Kanata HarukaRADWIMPS		Theme song of the movie 'Suzume', a tune that resonates with the heart
15	If you call it loveUru		A moving song that portrays love and rebirth
16	StoryAI		AI’s signature song, a heart-touching ballad
17	It’s nothing.Macaroni Enpitsu		A heart-touching song that sings precious feelings beyond words
18	If you laugh at the skywacci		An inspiring song of effort and youth, a masterpiece by wacci
19	Happy Endingback number		A classic back number song that conveys the heartache of a broken heart
20	Thank youIkimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s moving song of gratitude
21	AlgernonYorushika		A moving, emotionally stirring song that portrays growth and hope.
22	budKobukuro		Kobukuro, a staple of J-POP, their moving song “Tsubomi”
23	wedgeHanako Oku		A masterpiece by OkU Hanako, a poignant heartbreak ballad
24	I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci		A renowned song popular on social media that portrays the complex emotions of women
25	Spring DayAimyon		A theme song that sings of family misunderstandings and bonds
26	Love SongGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s signature song, a straightforward love song
27	Tears Flowing EndlesslyRimi Natsukawa		A song full of memories: Rimi Natsukawa’s “Nada Sou Sou.”
28	OrangeSMAP		SMAP's classic song 'Orange' is a song about parting and gratitude.
29	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		A heartwarming song that cheers on those pursuing their dreams.
30	Good-bye daysYUI for Kaoru Amaoto		A signature song that sings of the fragility of life and of love
31	March 9Remioromen		A moving masterpiece that portrays graduation and departure
32	Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito		A straightforward love song by a clumsy singer
33	Letter to the SkyGReeeeN		A song that sends feelings for a precious person to the sky
34	balladKetsumeishi		A bittersweet love ballad by Ketsumeishi
35	Unrequited loveAimer		Aimer’s “Kataomoi” has heartrending vocals and lyrics.
36	catDISH//		A moving song by Aimyon sung by DISH//
37	Philosophy[Alexandros]		A moving song that portrays the generation and growth of 18-year-olds
38	Blue amberback number		back number, poignant emotions and intricate harmonies
39	Precious thingsRoad of Major		The inspiring classic song 'Taisetsu na Mono' is recommended.
40	I should be able to fly (in the sky).Spitz		Theme song of a youth drama, a timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart
41	Carrying YouAzumi Inoue		The theme song of “Castle in the Sky” is a moving masterpiece.
42	LOVE SONGSandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE		A classic hit by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS
43	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes, Start a MovementH Jungle with T		A moving song that captures the feelings of a salaryman
44	Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS		Heartwarming RADWIMPS classic from a Makoto Shinkai film
45	#302Ken Hirai		Ken Hirai's theme song that sings of the sorrow of a broken heart
46	Blue BenchSasuke		“Aoi Bench” by Sasuke, a heartrending song about heartbreak
47	HURRY GO ROUNDhide with Spread Beaver		hide's final single, singing about the changing seasons.
48	I wish you were hereLEGO BIG MORL		An emotionally rich three-piece from Osaka
49	To the futureKiroro		A heartwarming song depicting hope and growth in life.
50	OH MY LITTLE GIRLYutaka Ozaki		A classic by Yutaka Ozaki that depicts scenes of youth.
51	If tomorrow comesJUJU with JAY’ED		The moving theme song of the film 'April Bride' (One Month to Live)
52	TsubasaUnder Graph		Undergraf's 'Tsubasa' is a masterpiece.
53	SEASONSAyumi Hamasaki		Ayumi Hamasaki’s classic “SEASONS,” memories of youth
54	That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19		Conveying the memories of youth on a paper airplane
55	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana		A moving song filled with feelings for my grandfather
56	let gom-flo loves YOSHIKA		m-flo’s cutting-edge music and clarity
57	maybeYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s new song, a story of a sad farewell
58	It’s nothing.RADWIMPS		An inspiring masterpiece by RADWIMPS that portrays a fateful love
59	MissingToshinobu Kubota		Toshinobu Kubota’s classic song “Missing…” is moving.
60	Night journeyYorushika		The Appeal of the Insert Song 'Yako' from the Anime Film
61	Rainy BlueHidemasa Tokunaga		Looking back on heartbreak with Hideaki Tokunaga’s classic song
62	Wonderful DaysUNICORN		The unicorn's final single sings of everyday life.
63	On the day of departure…Ai Kawashima		The Ainori theme song is hugely popular.
64	Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata		The moving theme song from the Doraemon movie
65	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		"Bridge of Glory," the theme song for Olympic broadcasts
66	cherry blossom colorAngela Aki		A bittersweet youth song, swaying between love and dreams
67	A person who loves springGLAY		A masterpiece inspired by the people of Iceland
68	Love is overOuyang Feifei		A farewell song expressing a woman's deep love and resolve.
69	LOVE IS ALL MUSICTomomi Kahala		A moving ballad produced by Tetsuya Komuro
70	Is this loveglobe		Poignant masterpieces that touch the heart, moving songs
71	A Naked HeartAimyon		A gentle song of love and self-esteem
72	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		Paper Airplanes: A New Beginning and Life’s Journey
73	STARTING OVERLittle Glee Monster		Theme song for a drama, a bright and heartwarming tune
74	Ghost in the FlowersYorushika		Theme song of an animated film, a beautiful pop track
75	Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children		A cry of youth, a classic of sorrow and hope
76	crescent moonAyaka		Ayaka’s signature song that portrays a heartrending love
77	April RainDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s classic “This April’s Rain” is moving.
78	horizonback number		An anthem for high school students: the strength to overcome setbacks
79	MapleSpitz		An inspiring classic, over 15 million views on YouTube
80	sympathetic tearsYo Hitoto		Hitomi Yo’s popular debut song, with heart-wrenching lyrics that resonate.
81	ALONEB’z		A man's lonely feelings dyed by the sunset
82	Grandfather’s ClockKen Hirai		Ken Hirai’s classic: a story of family love and time
83	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A famous song by Superfly, a song that offers a bouquet of love and gratitude
84	Hated by LifeMafumafu		A song that portrays the heart of someone hated by life
85	the red threadKobukuro		A heartwarming long ballad depicting the doldrums of love
86	tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa		The pain of heartbreak, Koresawa’s song of the heart
87	A Farewell SongHilcrhyme		A heartfelt song filled with thoughts for someone special
88	HomeAyaka		Ayaka’s “Home” gently expresses feelings toward others.
89	MOONREBECCA		An impressive song that depicts adolescent emotions
90	Sorrow Rides the BusMacaroni Enpitsu		The moving story of Macaroni Enpitsu
91	Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa		A heart-wrenching song that stands by your sorrow
92	TRUE LOVEFumiya Fujii		Fumiya Fujii’s “Shiroi Koibitotachi,” a TV drama theme song
93	Letter to TomorrowAoi Teshima		A heartwarming song that depicts hope and anxiety
94	Family SongGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino’s gentle love song to his family
95	gardenFujii Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s soul-stirring gem of a song
96	Letter175R		Moved by 175R’s ballad, a letter of memories.
97	A gentle feelingChara		Tissera commercial song, Chara’s singing voice
98	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		A moving charity song for the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
99	sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children		Theme song of “14-year-old Mother,” a moving work that resonates with the heart
100	tear(s)Ketsumeishi		A heart-touching masterpiece that portrays the emotions of tears
101	I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki		The Appeal of Yutaka Ozaki’s Signature Song “I LOVE YOU”
102	NijiL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		An inspiring song that feels like the band's revival
103	I love you.MONKEY MAJIK		An inspiring theme song with lyrics that resonate with the heart.
104	I won’t let you say goodbye.B’z		An emotional song about the end of youth and a new beginning
105	To be happyFLYING KIDS		A moving masterpiece by FLYING KIDS
106	Farewell, my beloved dangersJUN SKY WALKER(S)		A moving song that portrays the bittersweetness of youth and the journey of growth
107	Tears of Magnolia ~acoustic~Stardust☆Revue		A bittersweet love song for someone who has gone
108	Don’t go.Koji Tamaki		An emotional song that sings of the pain of parting.
109	Honest DiaryMinami		Minami’s “Honest Diary” resonates with its emotional songs.
110	Tears of TomorrowMai Koseki		A poignant, heart-touching song that portrays heartbreak
111	Miss YouMiki Imai		A moving song from a drama that portrays forbidden love
112	Possibility of a duet with Daichi MiuraBoA		A duet with Daichi Miura that sings of a love on the verge of breaking
113	PerfumeEito		An emotional song where perfume memories stir the heart
114	JulietSafe zone		The 12 cm CD track by Anzen Chitai, a moving work of youthful love.
115	Like tonight’s moonElephant Kashimashi		A masterpiece that portrays lost love and hope, resonating in the heart.
116	There will be love there -A Place with Love-the brilliant green		Love Again theme song, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
117	LetterSHE’S		A heartwarming classic from the Animal Crossing commercial song