Lovely spring song

[Karaoke Songs for May] A list of classic tracks that capture the lingering spirit of spring and the arrival of early summer

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICSasashina
Deputy Editor of the web media RAG MUSIC. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. In my student days, I studied broadly at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, covering sound, lighting, and video technology, and acquired skills from comprehensive stage production to the fundamentals of creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, and have consistently built my career on the production side, taking on diverse tasks centered around music. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting in my own way, as well as insights and discoveries from interacting with my kids every day. I hope I can be of help to you, even just a little!

May brings the season of fresh green, carried by a refreshing breeze.

With the long holiday and new-student welcome season, you might find yourself invited to karaoke more often.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs perfect for May—from cherry blossom tunes that still carry a hint of spring, to tracks ideal for Mother’s Day, and breezy numbers that evoke early summer.

They’re all classics that will beautifully color your May karaoke time, capturing the excitement of meeting new friends even as you navigate changes in your surroundings.

[May Karaoke Songs] A List of Classics That Capture the Lingering Spring and the Arrival of Early Summer (61–70)

HARUKAZESCANDAL

SCANDAL 「HARUKAZE」 ‐Music Video

HARUKAZESCANDAL

It’s a graduation and farewell song sung by the all-girl rock band SCANDAL.

The track leaves a strong impression with its exhilarating, powerful rock sound, packed with simple, straightforward appeal.

You might think, “A graduation song in May!?” but by May—when the new life that started in April has settled down—many people start to miss their old routines and the friends from that time.

Give this song another listen during this season and remember how you set off with a strong resolve!

Raise the rankinglower

Early summer rainEvery Little Thing

Samidare – Every Little Thing. (Catholic Church).

Samidare Every Little Thing

Every Little Thing needs no introduction—a music duo consisting of vocalist Misato Mochida and guitarist Ichiro Ito, commonly known as ELT.

For a while after their debut, keyboardist Michiru Igarashi was also credited as a front-facing member.

“Samidare” is a mellow song that brings back memories of someone you met long ago.

The term samidare evokes a traditional sense of Japan’s seasonal atmosphere.

It’s the kind of song you’d want to grab the mic and sing at that perfect “this is it!” moment after the crowd has gotten pumped up.

Raise the rankinglower

You are the melody.AKB48

[MV full] Kimi wa Melody / AKB48 [Official]

You are Melody AKB48

Released in 2016 as the 43rd single, it was used as the CM song for GYAO’s broadcast “Celebration: Minami Takahashi’s Graduation ‘The Dream Seen at 148.

5 cm’ at Yokohama Stadium.” It’s a very charming track with a sparkling sound.

Raise the rankinglower

A Bouquet for YouHikaru Utada

Hikaru Utada – A Bouquet for You

A Bouquet for You by Hikaru Utada

Released in 2016, “Hanataba wo Kimi ni” was the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Toto Nee-chan and won an Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards.

Its lyrics, filled with gentle love, tell of sending a bouquet to someone dear you can no longer meet, delivering a moving impact that touches the heart.

It’s a ballad that can be performed with a tender, heartfelt feel.

Up-tempo numbers can hype up a karaoke session, but ballads like this one also resonate deeply with listeners.

Singing it at karaoke events such as welcome parties might leave a lasting impression.

Raise the rankinglower

In conclusion

We introduced songs that are perfect for May, as spring shifts into early summer.

From lingering fondness for cherry blossoms and gratitude toward mothers to the refreshing feel of new greenery, each is a classic that captures the essence of May from different angles.

I hope you find a song that resonates with your heart!