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

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.

Playlist

[Karaoke Songs for May] A list of classic tracks that capture the lingering spirit of spring and the arrival of early summer
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu		This song, crafted by Kenshi Yonezu himself, fi...
2	sparkleFujii Kaze		With a sense of exhilarating speed in its Eurobeat sound and light...
3	rootKing Gnu		Even if you’re not someone who stands out, you can still have meaning to the person who matters to you…
4	Spring meltsindigo la End		…a delicate portrayal of the subtle emotions in people’s hearts as they welcome spring.
5	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Emotionally rich vocals and a striking melody weave...
6	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Released in January 2024, the TV anime...
7	every dayKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s cheer song heals the fatigue of everyday life.
8	early summerAdo		The pain and inner conflicts lurking deep in the heart, with a powerful singing voice and...
9	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		Speaking of May, it's Mother's Day. On such a Mother's Day...
10	At all times.Noriyuki Makihara		The ironclad rule for hyping up a karaoke session is, after all, that everyone...
11	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		Gently bridging the worlds of the occult and animation…
12	Heralding springyama		Midnight Tokyo, music of loneliness and hope
13	A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro		No matter how much..., the gem-like ballads crafted by Kobukuro are...
14	But you know, sometimesimase		The importance of taking a breather amid our busy daily lives...
15	Circle of ThanksAyaka		Warmly enveloping our gratitude to family and friends...
16	A hundred flowers in full bloomLila Ikuta		A majestic symphony that captures the scene of vividly colored flowers in full bloom.
17	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		Released in 2004, Hit single by Yo Hitoto…
18	to blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower.dwelling; habitat; living place		With the arrival of spring, I take a brave new step...
19	Even if, even ifGreen Yellow Society		Ryokuoushoku Shakai wrote an original song for the high school baseball tournament...
20	To MomAI		Released in 2013, expressing gratitude to my mother…
21	Spring ThiefYorushika		The cherry blossoms have already fallen, and it’s about time for spring to turn into summer...
22	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		Hi by Superfly, released in 2008.
23	I want to tell you how I feel (my love)Aimyon		Its nostalgic song is loved by a wide range of generations…
24	Brilliant RainKing Gnu		A hopeful song by King Gnu that resonates with the heart
25	Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue		Released in 1999, Hysteric B…
26	Doki itNaniwa Danshi		A cheering song from Naniwa Danshi that feels like a spring breeze
27	Blue Springback number		Released in 2012, back number…
28	Dreams and Leaf-Cherry TreesGekkou Aoki		From a trio consisting of a lyricist, a composer, and a video creator…
29	FlowerORANGE RANGE		Released in 2004, ORANGE RAN…
30	Sing of springback number		A bittersweet springtime farewell depicted by back num…
31	spring thunderKenshi Yonezu		The 2007 album “BOOTL…”
32	A rose has bloomed.Mike Maki		Simple and gentle, with just a folk guitar and vocals...
33	The Door to TomorrowI WiSH		I WiSH was active from 2002 to 2005...
34	Spring DayAimyon		Aimyon’s seventh single is a spring…
35	cute personUlfuls		The rock ’n’ roll, cute Ulfuls’ m...
36	Make it into a bouquet.wacci		With a warm melody carrying my gratitude to my parents...
37	MayMotohiro Hata		A warm, heartfelt singing voice on the journey to visit my lover’s hometown
38	Seaside AvenueASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The second album released in 2004...
39	Song of SpringSpitz		Spitz’s 2005 release, the song “Haru no …”
40	In spring, I think of you.Kenji Ozawa		Gently moist and soft, by Kenji Ozawa, exqui…
41	Come, spring.Yumi Matsutoya		Haru yo, Koi (Come, Spring) is Yumi Matsutoya’s 26th...
42	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		Memories of Childhood and Family Bonds
43	Tomorrow, when spring comesTakako Matsu		A song of memories and youthful days that resonates with the spring breeze
44	May DayBUMP OF CHICKEN		From the intro, it has a hopeful atmosphere, like spring—early...
45	Windy DayELLEGARDEN		After a 10-year hiatus, activities resumed in 2018…
46	When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka46		Released in 2016, a May song by Nogizaka46…
47	carnationRingo Sheena		It starts with a beautiful strings sound...
48	Cherry Blossom Timeaiko		Aiko’s classic that captures the feelings of springtime love, Sakura and Love
49	MotherKariyushi 58		Released in 2006, Kariyushi58’s debut...
50	Letterback number		Just looking at the lyrics of back number's songs...
51	Early summer rain&TEAM		Gazing at the rain falling from the May sky, feeling a twinge of sadness...
52	Poem of SunlightLe Couple		Television broadcast during the spring season of 1997…
53	Spring of LifePerfume		Released in 2012, Perfume’s spring so...
54	Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		The in- that Unison released in 2018...
55	CHE.R.RYYUI		In the rock band FLOWER FLOWER...
56	Early summer rainSoshi Sakiyama		A singer-songwriter despite still being a current high school student...
57	Sky-colored crayonHappy End		Haruomi Hosono in his younger days, Eiichi Ohtaki, and Matsumoto…
58	dandelionBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN, released in 2002...
59	A person who loves springGLAY		G..., evoking a refreshing and warm May scene.
60	a May flyRADWIMPS		The insert song “Zenzenzense” from the blockbuster film Your Name
61	The Curse of MayOishikuru Melonpan		A member came up with ‘Melon bread is deli…’
62	The Wheat SongMiyuki Nakajima		The theme song of NHK’s morning drama series “Massan” and…
63	Early summer rainRemioromen		In the single “Acacia,” as the B-side, 2…
64	HARUKAZESCANDAL		Girls rock band SCANDAL sings...
65	Early summer rainEvery Little Thing		Even Every Little Thing is…
66	You are the melody.AKB48		The 43rd single released in 2016…
67	A Bouquet for YouHikaru Utada		Released in 2016, an NHK morning drama series...