What kind of songs do you sing when you go to karaoke?
Sometimes you might belt out a power ballad or pick an upbeat track to hype everyone up, and other times you might choose songs with the people you’re going with in mind.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that can lift listeners’ spirits, such as cheer-up anthems and tracks that put you in a positive mood!
We’ve selected songs that capture a variety of scenes and emotions, so find the ones with messages that fit each moment and sing your heart out!
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Uplifting Karaoke Song Recommendations [Cheer/Positive Songs] (1–10)
HappinessNEW!AI
Released in December 2011, this song was once used for Coca-Cola’s Christmas campaign.
The opening bell sound really evokes winter and Christmas! I’m sure many of you have heard it before.
The song itself has R&B elements, with a groove that makes you move your body, and the rhythm is a bit unique.
If you try singing it without preparation, you might feel a slight rhythmic mismatch, so some practice is recommended.
Also, the song’s highest note, D#5 right before the last chorus, has tricky timing—make sure to nail it! There are lots of chorus parts too, so singing it as a duo with harmonies will sound really cool.
It’s a song that portrays “everyday love” and a “sense of happiness.” Enjoy it at karaoke!
breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE
Released on June 4, 2025 and used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Sun! Shine,” the track centers on themes of “new beginnings,” “hope,” and “starting over.” It’s the kind of song that makes you feel refreshed and helps reset your mood.
The vocal range is fairly wide at C3–F#5, but if you’re comfortable with falsetto, it should be relatively easy to sing.
The overall rhythm has a bouncy feel, so try lightly singing while keeping time with your hands up and down like “1-2-1-2,” and generally aim your hands upward as if you’re watching a live performance.
Moving your whole body in the same way will also make it easier to sing.
Since the transitions between chest voice and falsetto are clearly defined in this song, you’ll be fine as long as you commit to your voice without hesitation!
Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze
This is the sixth single by Shonan no Kaze, a track whose appeal lies in the powerful groove born from four distinct personalities clashing and fusing together.
Its passionate beat boldly incorporates soca, the traditional music of the Caribbean, and the relentless mic relay really cranks up the energy.
The song overlays the image of a water lily blooming beautifully out of the mud with the hope of overcoming hardship and living strong.
Released in June 2007, it peaked at number two on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It also topped the ranking of karaoke songs that burn the most calories while singing—a convincing accolade for an upper-tune that’s perfect for going all out at summer events or in karaoke.
The beginning of the worldKoichi Domoto
This track is defined by a grand, uplifting sound that hints at the dawn of a new world.
Its powerful beat and dramatic arrangement intertwine to deliver a sense of exhilaration, as if you’re watching the opening of a fantasy film.
Featured as the lead track on the sixth album “RAISE,” released in September 2025, it’s the kind of song that gives you strength when you’re starting something new or need to reset and move forward.
A powerful pop number that rings with hope for the future.
I want to keep smiling.Ikimonogakari
A resolute will that simply keeps facing forward comes through and makes my heart swell.
Released in July 2011 as Ikimono-gakari’s 20th single, it was used as the commercial song for Nissan’s “New Nissan Serena.” It’s an up-tempo number that conveys a heartfelt wish to keep smiling even in difficult times, straight and true.
Even though it runs over six minutes, the grand arrangement by Seiji Kameda and the powerful vocals by Kiyoe Yoshioka blend so beautifully that it feels like it’s over in a flash.
The song won an Excellence Award at the 53rd Japan Record Awards and is also included on the album NEWTRAL.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling down or need energy for tomorrow.
Good Luck!SixTONES
This is a cheer song written for the drama “Saisho wa Paa,” starring Jesse from SixTONES.
Released in November 2022, it might be the poppiest and freshest-sounding track in SixTONES’ history.
It carries a straightforward message to everyone chasing their dreams: keep moving forward just as you are.
With the songwriter having deeply studied the group while creating the piece, it radiates a power that lifts your spirits just by listening.
It’s a song that will surely give you strength when you want to take on a challenge or when you’re feeling a little low.
Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.WEST.
This is the true spirit of Naniwa! Just listening to it fills you with energy and puts a smile on everyone’s face—a perfect festival song.
It’s a single by WEST.
, released in April 2014.
Brimming with the kind of power that blows away everyday worries and makes you feel totally affirmed! Perfect for getting loud with friends at karaoke or boosting your mood.
Forget the complicated stuff—if you just want to enjoy singing, this one’s for you!