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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!

Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke: recommended classics and popular tracks (91–100)

Last VirginRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Last Virgin [Official Music Video]
Last Virgin RADWIMPS

“Last Virgin” is also popular as a wedding song.

It’s a love ballad that sings of pure, straightforward love.

In the title, “last” means the final one, and “virgin” means the first.

In the song, it portrays a loved one as an irreplaceable, one-and-only presence.

It’s such a lovely turn of phrase that it seems perfect for creating a romantic mood.

The overall key is low, so even those who find high notes difficult should give it a try.

RhythmBiSH

BiSH / Rhythm [OFFiCiAL ViDEO]
Rhythm BiSH

Released as a double A-side with “KiND PEOPLE” and featured as the theme song for Kao’s “Flair Fragrance” commercial, the 6th single “Rhythm” has lyrics by Momoko Gumi Company and music by AiNA THE END.

Its grand ensemble, highlighted by piano and strings, draws you into its world.

The tempo is relaxed, making it easy to sing, but be mindful of the sustained high notes and wide interval jumps in the chorus.

If you still find it difficult to sing, try adjusting the key to match your vocal range.

Harmony of DecemberKinKi Kids

KinKi Kids「Harmony of December」Music Video
Harmony of DecemberKinKi Kids

Released in 2006 as their 24th single, “Harmony of December” is a winter ballad with the gentle sound of bells ringing.

The two voices are so tender that it makes you want to close your eyes and listen.

The lyrics, which portray the preciousness of time spent with a loved one, are also romantic and captivating.

There’s a falsetto part, but that doesn’t mean the pitch of the phrase is particularly high.

Try singing it while carefully following the melody.

Over the SeasonKazuyoshi Saito

Kazuyoshi Saito – Over the Season [Music Video]
Over the Season Saito Kazuyoshi

This song was featured as the CM tune for “Maruchan Akai Kitsune to Midori no Tanuki” in 2021 and was released as a digital single.

It’s a ballad that tenderly yet warmly portrays the changing seasons and the passage of time.

It’s perfect for when you want to sink into a nostalgic mood.

The expansive, richly layered sound arrangement is another highlight.

Since it isn’t a word-heavy piece, don’t rush—sing it while cherishing the meaning of each word.

Island SongTHE BOOM

THE BOOM “Shima Uta” PV 20th Anniversary ver.
Shima Uta THE BOOM

Here is a song released by THE BOOM in 1992.

Although the band was not originally from Okinawa, you could say this song helped make Okinawa more widely known.

This song about Okinawa uses the Okinawan scale in its melody, but because the tune is easy to learn, if you sing it with feeling, it will become a song that resonates with listeners.

The sanshin plays the melody in unison with the vocals.

Don't give upZARD

"Don't Give Up" Music Video
Don't Give Up, ZARD

The 5th single “Makenaide,” which was used as the theme song for the TV drama ‘Reiko Shiratori de Gozaimasu!,’ is known as one of ZARD’s signature songs and continues to be used in various settings even in recent years, including on ‘24-Hour Television.

’ While the leaps in pitch and the complex melody in the chorus can be challenging, the overall vocal range isn’t very wide, making it relatively easy to sing even for those who aren’t very confident singers.

With its positive message that transcends time and lifts the spirit, it’s a hit tune that remains a landmark in J-pop history.

cosmos (flower)Masashi Sada

Cosmos / Masashi Sada (Masashing WORLD Concert “Carnival”)
Cosmos Masashi Sada

Kosumosu (Autumn Cherry Blossoms) is a masterpiece that Masashi Sada wrote especially for the legendary idol Momoe Yamaguchi.

Its lyrics, which portray a daughter’s feelings for her mother on the eve of marriage, and its wistful melody deeply resonate—a true classic from the Showa era.

Because it was a song provided to a female singer, the key in Masashi Sada’s self-cover is also quite high.

However, thanks to its richly nuanced melody and sound, lowering the key does not break the song’s world or atmosphere.

Rather than treating it as a high-note challenge, why not begin by practicing to convey the song’s mood with a warm, expressive vocal tone?