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

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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.
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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 Feel of Spring and the Arrival of Early Summer (41–50)

Letterback number

back number – Letter (full)

Letter back number

Many songs by back number, if you just look at the lyrics, feel like poems or even letters.

In that sense, their command of the written word is stronger than other artists.

This song, “Tegami” (Letter), is like a letter written to one’s own mother.

The lyrics recount, in the order of memory, the things one’s mother did for them, overflowing simply with gratitude.

I’d love to sing it to my mom on Mother’s Day.

It was also used in an NTT Docomo commercial, so some people might find it familiar.

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[May Karaoke Songs] A Playlist of Classics That Capture Spring’s Afterglow and the Arrival of Early Summer (51–60)

Early summer rain&TEAM

&TEAM ‘Samidare’ Official MV

Samidare &TEAM

It’s a song that lets you sink into a bittersweet mood as you watch the May rain fall.

Released in May 2024, this track is packed with &TEAM’s charm.

It’s striking in the way it portrays the instability and poignancy of youth.

You can almost see young people trying to find hope amid the pouring rain.

The relaxed tempo also helps evoke that image.

Recommended for teens carrying worries and for those who feel nostalgic about their youth.

Take your time and savor the lyrics that will surely resonate with your heart.

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Poem of SunlightLe Couple

Hidamari no Uta / Le Couple (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Hidamari no Uta Le Couple

Le Couple’s “Hidamari no Uta” was used as an insert song in the TV drama Under One Roof 2, which aired in the spring season of 1997.

Although it wasn’t a hit upon release, it gradually gained sales and became a long-running success, ultimately ranking third on Oricon’s 1997 year-end hit chart.

It’s a classic spring ballad that has also been covered by Akira Fuse and Keisuke Kuwata.

With its relaxed tempo, if you sing calmly while following the melody, you can aim for a high score.

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Spring of LifePerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume「Spring of Life」

Spring of LifePerfume

Released in 2012, Perfume’s spring song “Spring of Life” was used in a commercial for Kirin Chu-Hi Hyoketsu.

It’s an upbeat track that captures new encounters and the beginning of love, and it’s a song that lifts your spirits whether you sing it or listen to it.

At karaoke, it’s great to sing solo, and it’s also fun to sing and dance with friends.

Why not liven up your time together by doing your best Perfume impression?

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Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Spring Has Come, We” Short ver.

Spring has come and we are UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

An upbeat tune released by UNISON in 2018 that lifts your spirits from the intro and adds color to spring.

The soothing strings are used to great effect, and the positive lyrics that cheer on new beginnings are truly wonderful.

Even within UNISON’s trademark, freewheeling style, this track is relatively catchy and easy to get into.

The sound is easy for anyone to vibe with, and since it was used as the opening theme for the shogi anime March Comes in Like a Lion, I think it’s a great one to hype up conversations with shogi enthusiasts and anime fans alike! It perfectly fits a May image, too—definitely one to sing as a refreshing pop number!

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CHE.R.RYYUI

YUI　『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』

CHE.R.RYYUI

CHE.

R.

RY is a major hit released in March 2007 by YUI, the vocalist now active with the rock band FLOWER FLOWER, from her singer-songwriter era.

True to its release tagline, it’s a spring song with a sweet-and-sour, fruit-like flavor, and many people probably find themselves humming it when spring arrives.

The melody is simple and the vocal range is relatively easy, making it perfect for karaoke.

By the way, the dots in the title were intended to express the sweet-and-sour feeling of love.

There’s also a story that the “.

R.” part looks like a cherry, which is why the dot was placed there.

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Early summer rainSoshi Sakiyama

Sosuke Sakiyama “Samidare” (Music Video)

Samidarezaki Sōshi

A song by Soushi Sakiyama, who made his debut as a singer-songwriter while still a high school student.

Its distinctive vocal phrasing and rapid-fire acoustic guitar strumming make it an ear-catching number.

Beyond his singing and instrumental technique, the lyrics evoke a worldview hard to believe came from a teenager, while the music brims with the momentum and impulse that perhaps only a teen can capture.

It’s a track that showcases the appeal of Soushi Sakiyama, who has been drawing attention not only from listeners but from many musicians as well.

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