Cheer songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended popular tracks.

SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunny Sky~NEW!Keisuke Kuwata

Keisuke Kuwata “SMILE ~Like a Clear Blue Sky~” Commercial Broadcasters Official Special Movie (Joint Commercial Broadcasters Project ‘Let’s Do It Together’ Support Song)

It’s a cheer song imbued with the message, “No matter the era, don’t forget to smile and keep looking forward.” It was used as the theme song for the 69th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen and also as the theme music for Nippon TV’s broadcasts of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

As you listen, you’ll notice the melody stays relatively low from start to finish, so it’s recommended for singers who are strong in the low to mid-high range.

In the low notes, be careful not to let your voice get muffled so you can maintain good balance.

Rather than forcing your voice, make sure to use your breath well as you sing.

Also, lifting your facial muscles and eyebrows will brighten the tone of your voice, making it less likely to get muffled and easier to sing.

Singing with a smile versus with a blank expression gives a completely different impression, so be sure to try it.

As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – “Nando Demo”

“Nando Demo” is popular across all generations.

I used to sing it a lot too, and it seems many people are familiar with the chorus, so it always got the crowd going.

It’s definitely a song worth knowing! The tricky part of this song is the breathing during the chorus.

Where the same phrase repeats, you can run out of breath and it gets tough.

Proper diaphragmatic breathing is important, but rather than belting each phrase with full power, try to focus on connecting the lines as you sing.

When you shift your mindset, your body will adjust so your breath lasts through the phrase.

Also, the last chorus is the most demanding; singing it with a powerful voice is more for advanced singers.

Don’t push yourself—start by singing it lightly, and you’ll get used to it little by little.

It’s also a great song for strengthening your chest voice, so give it a try in practice!

Magical Starshine Make-up☆Kana Nishino

Kana Nishino “Magical Starshine Makeup☆” MV Full

This song has a super cute title—just seeing it makes you feel stronger and more energized! The slightly spoken part in the A section feels very K-pop, but from the B section the style shifts and you get more of a “singing” vibe.

The overall vocal range is G3 to F5, which is on the higher side, but for those comfortable with head voice, it’s very easy to sing.

Lately, Kana Nishino has been incorporating a bit of rap into her songs, which gives them a different feel from before; it means there’s more to learn, but if you think of it as “several songs within one,” it becomes fun! Rather than memorizing the entire song at once, I recommend learning it melody by melody.

The transition from the A section to the B section is very important, so don’t suddenly push your voice—prepare your voice first, then aim far and sing clearly!

Deeper DeeperONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Deeper Deeper [Official Music Video]

The 2013 release “Deeper Deeper.” The vocal range in this piece is from mid2B to hiB, so the overall range isn’t particularly wide.

However, since the tessitura is very high, male singers should take caution.

Additionally, the highest note, hiB, appears more than 40 times in total, so vocal stamina is required.

Fortunately, there are very few sustained high notes, so focus on cleanly executing each high-voice phrase one by one.

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The digital release date is July 7, 2025, but it was pre-released on TikTok in March and quickly became a hot topic, surpassing one million views! The tempo isn’t too slow or too fast, making it very easy to sing and approachable for anyone.

The vocal range is around mid1 to mid2, and the high notes that appear in parts are in falsetto, so I think you can sing them comfortably.

Overall, it has a calm tone, but it modulates in the last chorus, raising the key by about two steps.

You might find it easier to stay on pitch if you sing that section with a bit more energy.

One thing to watch out for is not to pull the notes up with your throat.

Since we want a natural modulation, try singing by resonating in your head while placing a slight forward attack on the sound.

That way, the high notes will come out smoothly and feel great!

Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Summer Shadow” Official Music Video

It’s a single released on August 11, 2025, and it’s featured as the theme song for Kirin’s “Gogo no Kocha” commercial.

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GREEN APPLE’s songs, this one doesn’t have many characteristic high notes and is mainly sung in the low-mid to mid-high range, so it’s very easy for men to sing! The relaxed tempo also helps—if you keep time with your hand while singing, you’ll avoid rushing the rhythm and it will be easier to lock into the melody.

Also, the chorus starts on E3, which can be a bit tricky to pitch at first, so make sure to lift your facial muscles before singing.

Then take a good breath and start phonating slowly as if placing the sound in front of your vocal cords.

This way, the resonance won’t fall into your throat and you’ll maintain phonation from the vocal cords, making the whole song easier to sing! Give it a try with that in mind!

100% CourageNaniwa Danshi

100% Courage

For anyone in their 30s or younger, the popular anime Nintama Rantarō is something you’ve probably seen at least once.

This song, “Yuuki 100%,” is a cover of Nintama Rantarō’s theme, and it matches perfectly with Naniwa Danshi’s upbeat vocals.

Since it’s an older song, the vocal line is far easier to sing than most recent J-pop.

You might feel it’s on the higher side, but the range is quite narrow—mid2A to mid2F#—so there’s plenty of room to lower the key.

Overall singability is top-notch, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.