Friendship songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular tracks.

THE GIFTHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / THE GIFT (Music Video)

Hirai Dai is a singer-songwriter whose refined musicality has earned him high praise even from hardcore music aficionados.

From upbeat tracks to sweet ballads, he consistently delivers top-tier performances across genres.

Among his works, the friendship song I especially recommend is THE GIFT, which served as the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Chronicle of the Moon Exploration.

Although it’s one of the more challenging songs among those introduced here, it’s relatively easy by Hirai Dai’s standards, so I chose to feature it.

Try setting the key so that you can belt the highest part of the chorus with a shout.

StoryAI

AI – Story

This is a signature song by AI, a singer-songwriter whose sound and vocals are notable for incorporating elements of Black music.

The fact that it was frequently chosen as a theme song for films and games after its release speaks to the song’s power.

Musically, it gives the impression of a straightforward ballad; its relatively simple tones seem to further highlight the message embedded in the lyrics.

It powerfully sings of feelings for a precious person—not only sharing happy times, but also staying by their side through hardship and building memories together.

My friendZARD

My Friend / ZARD [A Cappella]

It’s one of the signature songs by ZARD, a music unit formed around vocalist and lyricist Izumi Sakai.

It was also used as an ending theme for the anime SLAM DUNK.

The track stands out for Sakai’s vocals and the powerful sound of the guitar.

As the title suggests, the lyrics straightforwardly express feelings inspired by observing a friend: because the singer has always been by their side, they understand that friend’s charm, and their figure appears dazzlingly radiant in the singer’s eyes.

FriendKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi ~Friend(s)~

Ketsumeishi is a four-man music group whose mellow, hip-hop-based rap touches people’s hearts.

Their 2002 release “Tomodachi” was used as the ending theme for JAPAN COUNTDOWN.

The strings that resonate over the warm, simple track are especially memorable.

It’s a song that makes you feel that even if you and your close friends are far apart, the relationship doesn’t end.

When singing it at karaoke, focus on your sense of rhythm and try to emphasize the rhymes.

Hello, My FriendYumi Matsutoya

Hello, My Friend

Yumi Matsutoya is a female singer-songwriter who has been active for many years.

Thanks to the recent revival boom, I think many people in younger generations know her as well.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend as an easy-to-sing friendship song for karaoke is Hello, My Friend.

It’s a piece that portrays the wish to stay connected as friends with someone you once fell in love with, so it also has elements of a heartbreak song.

Melodically, there are no particularly high parts, making it very easy to sing.

If I sing to the sky175R

175R - If I Sing to the Sky

A huge hit friendship song by 175R, loved across generations for its emotionally charged high-tone vocals that resonate far and wide and its catchy melody.

It’s a track filled with the determination to take a step forward alongside memories of a best friend from one’s youth, and its simple rhythm makes it easy to sing.

My dear best friendShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Dear Friend” MUSIC VIDEO

A massive hit by Shonan no Kaze that continues to be loved across generations for its powerful vocals that naturally lift your spirits and its fast-paced melody.

The song conveys the feeling of moving forward in life together, supported by memories shared with irreplaceable friends, and its simple rhythm makes it easy for anyone to sing.