[Karaoke] Songs That Make It Easy to Score High | From Classics to the Newest Hits

protagonistSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER 'Protagonist' MV (Theme song for Fuji TV's 'Mezamashi TV')

This is the song chosen as the 2025 theme for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV,” and it’s the kind of track that flips your motivation switch on from the morning! SUPER BEAVER’s songs don’t really have the image of being “high” in pitch, and the vocal range of this song, “Shujinkou,” is mainly mid-range at D#3–G#4, so I think many men can sing it mostly in chest voice! Since there’s no intro, be careful not to miss the karaoke guide cue before the vocals come in.

Also, because it’s a band song, if you stay aware of the drums and move your body to the beat as you sing, it’s easier to keep rhythm, it locks in with the melody, and your voice will come out more easily! The opening is already the chorus, and for the choruses throughout the song, make sure to project the very first consonant without hesitation! For the long notes, keep your eye on the pitch bar all the way to the end!

Like the beginningRen

[PLANJ] ORIGINAL: 'Like the Beginning' – REN

This is a solo song by REN from JO1, whose official music video was released on July 23, 2025.

Overall, it has a calm vibe, with many long high notes mainly in falsetto.

If you focus on matching the pitch bar and sing carefully, you should be able to score high! For songs with continuous falsetto, breath control and core stability are crucial—shift your mindset from “projecting your voice” to “letting the breath flow.” First, engage your lower abdomen to keep your body steady and lift your facial muscles.

Imagining the sound traveling straight upward from the top of your head will improve the falsetto tone and make pitching easier.

There are some low notes in the latter half, but keep the same singing approach.

If you suddenly change where you place your voice, it can turn into a throaty sound and make it harder to stay on pitch, so be careful.

It’s a relatively short, three-minute song, so definitely give it some practice!

Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda

Masaki Suda “Sayonara Elegy”

This is actor Masaki Suda’s third single, released in February 2018.

It also served as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Kiss that Kills,” in which Suda himself appears.

The song was composed by Huwie Ishizaki.

While Suda is well-regarded for his vocal ability, Ishizaki—known for the distinctive melodies in his own songs—seems to have kept the melody here less complex and difficult than the ones he sings himself, perhaps taking into account that Suda isn’t a full-time singer.

So if you pay attention to pitch and rhythm when singing it at karaoke, I think it’s relatively easy to score a high mark.

Above all, what matters most when singing Masaki Suda’s songs is “passion!” Go all out and aim for that high score!

Beyond the Night SkySMAP

Beyond the Night Sky – SMAP

This is SMAP’s 27th single—so famous it needs no introduction—released in January 1998, with lyrics by Shikao Suga.

Now, if you’re going to sing this song at karaoke: perhaps because it was written for the idol group SMAP, the melody is very straightforward and doesn’t require a wide vocal range either high or low.

The key is simply how honestly you can sing the melody.

Still, in today’s J-pop scene full of complex melodies, the fact that this song manages to be so memorable while being so simple and narrow in range is a remarkable compositional achievement worth noting! Don’t overthink it—if possible, sing it together rather than solo and aim for a high score!

single bedSharam Q

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

Sharam Q released their sixth single in October 1994.

It was also used as the ending theme for the NTV anime D·N·A²: Dokoka de Nakushita Aitsu no Aitsu.

For men who were in their 20s to 30s in the ’90s, this song is a karaoke staple! Since Tsunku, the vocalist, isn’t exactly a “serious, technical singer,” the song doesn’t require a particularly wide vocal range, making it relatively manageable for the average person to sing at karaoke.

In a way, it’s a song crafted with the ’90s trend in mind, where being popular at karaoke was a key factor for a hit.

That said, Tsunku’s singing style does have some quirks—like the way he belts the higher notes—so if you’re aiming for a high score, it’s better not to mimic the original too closely and instead sing the melody straightforwardly.

True LoveFumiya Fujii

TRUE LOVE / Fumiya Fujii

This was Fumiya Fujii’s second single as a solo artist, released in November 1993.

Incidentally, his first “single” was “Mother’s Touch” from his time with The Checkers, so this is considered his first single as a true solo artist.

When listing recommended picks for aiming at high karaoke scores, the choices tend to skew heavily toward ’90s hits, and this song is right at the top.

It’s crafted so that anyone can aim for a relatively high score even if you sing it casually—almost like humming or murmuring.

If you force your vocals, you’ll end up spoiling the song’s appeal, so try to relax and sing with as little tension as possible.

Full-Power BoySukima Switch

Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video

This is Sukima Switch’s fifth single, released in April 2005.

It was also used in a commercial song for DoCoMo Kansai.

That slightly nasal, pleasantly laid-back vocal style—never sounding like they’re “trying too hard,” even in the high, soaring parts of the chorus—is a trademark of Sukima Switch.

Now, you might wonder whether this is really a song where you can aim for a high karaoke score.

It can be a bit challenging to memorize and faithfully trace Sukima Switch’s distinctive, slightly sophisticated melodies.

However, once you clear that hurdle, it’s not a song that demands extraordinary vocal prowess, so aiming for a high score isn’t out of the question.

If you can score high with this slightly tricky, stylish melody, you might become the object of everyone’s envy! Be sure to memorize the melody accurately and give it a try! Oh, but remember—don’t let it sound like you’re “trying too hard,” okay?