Gentle songs you want to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.
When you hear “songs by artists with gentle voices,” whose songs come to mind?
Songs by artists with soft, gentle voices can be so soothing to listen to, can’t they?
Some of you might even be thinking you’d like to try singing those kinds of songs the next time you go to karaoke.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole selection of tracks sung with gentle voices!
It’s a soothing song list that’s great for both listening and singing, so be sure to use it as a reference.
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Gentle songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular tracks (41–50)
chandelierRen
It’s a beautiful love song that likens a winter cityscape to a chandelier.
Released in December 2024, its gentle piano sound and ReN’s warm vocals truly touch the heart.
The lyrics, which express the joy of spending time with a loved one and the happiness of walking together, are very romantic.
Listening as a couple might help you appreciate each other even more.
Perfect for the cold season—take your time and let it sink in.
A Naked HeartAimyon
This song is striking for its honest emotional shifts.
Released in June 2020 as Aimyon’s 10th single, it was created as the theme song for the TBS drama “My Housekeeper Nagisa-san.” Its gentle melody, centered on piano and melodica, closely accompanies the protagonist’s feelings as they face their own heart.
The track portrays a down-to-earth struggle with self-esteem through love, and its unadorned lyrics have resonated with many listeners.
While expressing anxiety and inner conflict in romance, it also carries a resolve to move forward, making it a perfect pick for stress-relieving karaoke time.
contrailYumi Arai
This song was created based on the experience of losing a classmate during the artist’s school days.
Its poetic imagery likening a soul ascending to heaven to a contrail, together with a clear, translucent vocal, intertwine beautifully to form a gem of a track.
Released in 1973 as the B-side to the single “Kitto Ieru,” it was also included on the album Hikōkigumo the same year.
In 2013, it was chosen as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s The Wind Rises, touching the hearts of people across generations.
With its gently enveloping melody and relaxed tempo, it’s a warm, inviting song that makes you want to hum along together.
Song SevenRADWIMPS
It’s a famous RADWIMPS song that poetically portrays inner conflict while skillfully weaving in numbers.
The protagonist, burdened by low self-esteem, finds their heart saved through meeting a loved one—expressed through English phrases and Japanese wordplay.
Included on the album “Altocorony no Teiri” (Altcolony no Teiri), the track was released in March 2009, and the album won LIFE MUSIC OF THE YEAR (Grand Prize) at the FM FESTIVAL LIFE MUSIC AWARD hosted by the National Federation of FM Broadcasting.
Running over six minutes, the song lets you savor every feeling embedded in each sound.
It’s a perfect pick for solo karaoke or for sessions with friends who want to deeply appreciate the essence of music.
My Best Of My LifeSuperfly
It’s a ballad that combines a grand scale with a powerful message.
While carrying loneliness, confusion, and anxiety, it portrays a woman’s determination to face forward and live strongly, with both power and delicacy.
Shiho Ochi’s soulful, soaring vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in May 2009, it was used as the theme song for the drama “BOSS.” It is also included on the album “Box Emotions” and reached No.
11 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Additionally, it was selected as the entrance march for the 82nd National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
Despite its runtime of over six minutes, it’s a compelling piece, making it perfect for karaoke to fully showcase your expressiveness.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing carefully and wholeheartedly as a cherished memory with someone important.
End and BeginningKariyushi 58
An evocative song that captures the sparkle found in calm, everyday life, it was released in February 2010 as the B-side to Kariyushi 58’s single “Ame nochi Hare.” Its warm acoustic sound and heartfelt message—like reflecting on yourself at the end of the day—are compelling.
The lyrics gently question the finiteness of life and the importance of the everyday.
The song was used as the theme for the 2016 drama “Sanbiki no Ossan 3: Seigi no Mikata, Mitabi!!,” and from October 2024 it has also been featured in a commercial for Japan Manufacturing Service.
It’s a piece I wholeheartedly recommend, one that can stay close to anyone facing a life milestone, such as graduation or a job change.
Fragments of an EncounterKetsumeishi
This is a gem of a medium-tempo ballad that gently depicts growth through encounters and farewells.
Released in January 2008, it marked Ketsumeishi’s first time providing a theme song for a film, beautifully capturing the world of the movie “Flowers Blooming in the Shade” (Kage Hinata ni Saku).
Also included on the album “Ketsuno Police 6,” the song garnered wide support, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Seamlessly blending mellow rap with a catchy melody, the track is distinguished by its richly emotive piano lines.
It’s a perfect choice for karaoke with friends or for moments when you want to reflect on memories with someone special.