Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.
Are there many of you thinking, “I want to sing a ballad at karaoke, but I’m not very confident in my singing…”?
Actually, ballads are great for people who aren’t confident singers!
That’s because slower-tempo songs let you check your pitch and rhythm as you sing.
In other words, if you choose ballads with less pitch movement and an easy-to-follow rhythm, even those who struggle with singing should find them easier to sing!
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.
Use the songs we introduce as a reference to find one that’s comfortable for you to sing!
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Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (71–80)
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
Released in 2007 as EXILE’s 23rd single.
It served as the lead single for their fifth album, “EXILE EVOLUTION,” and was selected by the National Karaoke Operators Association as a recommended song for the graduation season.
It’s a ballad well-suited for graduation ceremonies.
The CD includes a three-part mixed chorus version, making it suitable for choral performance as well.
Nandemonaiya (movie ver.)Mone Kamishiraishi
A hit number from director Makoto Shinkai’s smash anime film Your Name.
The song was written and composed by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS.
While RADWIMPS perform it, Mone Kamishiraishi, who played the heroine Mitsuha in the film, also sings this song.
If you imitate Mone Kamishiraishi’s clear, deliberate style—carefully enunciating each word—you’ll be fine singing it at karaoke! The tempo is relaxed, so there’s no need to rush; just follow the lyrics at your own pace and you’ll have nothing to worry about.
Since both the movie and the song were hugely popular, the friends you go to karaoke with will surely help you out.
SAYONARAORANGE RANGE
This song weaves a heartrending melody of acoustic guitar and strings, expressing lingering feelings for a former lover.
While fusing rock and hip-hop—the hallmark of ORANGE RANGE—it’s crafted with a ballad sensibility, resulting in a gem that runs over six minutes.
Released in October 2006, it was also included on the album “ORANGE RANGE.” Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Teppan Shoujo Akane!!,” it offers a heartwarming message of newfound hope after a breakup and gratitude for the time shared together.
It’s a perfect track for relaxed karaoke sessions with fans or for reflecting on memories with someone special.
ZUTTOMariko Nagai
It was released in 1990 as Mariko Nagai’s 12th single.
The song was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Hocchan no Yamada Katsutenai TV.” Although it peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon charts, it remained in the top 10 for 12 weeks as a long-running hit, and led to her first appearance at the 42nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
It’s a painfully honest story song that realistically portrays heartbreak.
Over more than six minutes, post-breakup emotions are carefully traced alongside the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar.
A pack of cigarettes left behind by an ex becomes the trigger for recalling the time they spent together, and looking back, only regret remains—such a bittersweet inner landscape is woven through Koresawa’s delicate vocals.
Released in March 2017, just before her major-label debut, this piece can be considered a culmination of her work.
It’s also included on the album “Korekara,” where it continues to be loved.
The melodious, straightforward lyrics are sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
On nights when you want to face your own feelings, try singing it at karaoke.
tremoloKazuyoshi Saito
If you want to make a moist, mature ballad your own, this is the song for you.
Tremolo is a track from the twelfth album, I ♥ ME, released in 2007.
It’s a heartfelt love song that pairs gently swaying guitar sounds with Saito’s tender vocals, drawing you in with its clear, transparent atmosphere.
As it’s a ballad, the melody is, of course, on the relaxed side.
You should be able to sing it calmly while seated.
Since I was littleJUDY AND MARY
It was released in 1995 as JUDY AND MARY’s sixth single.
The track was cut as a single from the album ORANGE SUNSHINE and served as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s program Rooms.
It was also used as an insert song in the film Shimotsuns (Simsons).
With lyrics written by YUKI and a not-so-high key, it’s an easy song to sing.