A Guide to Classic Autumn Songs to Sing at Karaoke in October
In October, when the trees start to change colors, our hearts naturally slip into an autumn mood.
Do you ever find yourself unsure about what karaoke songs to choose for this season? Songs with a sense of the season are perfect for getting everyone excited.
In this article, we’ll introduce picks for different scenes—from classic songs that sing of autumn landscapes and the bittersweetness of love, to tracks you’ll want to croon leisurely on long autumn nights.
You’ll find everything from lyrics that evoke the essence of fall to calmer, more relaxed tunes.
Why not make your karaoke sessions even more enjoyable with heartwarming songs perfect for the season of falling leaves?
Autumn Classics to Sing at October Karaoke (1–10)
Promise in Madder RedIkimonogakari
Even when it comes to autumn songs, they’re not all just wistful ballads or breakup tunes! “Akane-iro no Yakusoku” is a straightforward track packed with the feeling of “Let’s keep walking together forever” for someone you love.
Ikimonogakari often has simple melodies and lyrics, and they’re hugely popular at karaoke with people of all genders, so it’s definitely one to add to your repertoire.
MapleSpitz
The king of bittersweet songs—this is a classic by Spitz.
It’s loved across generations, so it’s also perfect for karaoke with seniors or coworkers.
If you sing it with plenty of mood while reminiscing about days with a former lover, the karaoke room might instantly take on a sentimental autumn vibe.
It’s great solo, but adding harmonies in the bridge (the C section) can sound really cool too!
rendezvousShy Taupe
A languid, sweet vocal that seeps into the heart—this track is perfect for long autumn nights.
Created by Shytopes, a three-piece rock band from Kyoto, it paints a romantic picture of the heartache of a breakup.
The image of the protagonist dashing out into the rain despite knowing they’ll never meet again is truly wrenching.
Lyrics that sing of the void left in everyday life by a lover’s absence resonate with the reflective air of autumn.
Upon its release in April 2023, the song spread rapidly across social media, surpassing 100 million streams by November of the same year.
It was later included on the album “Hors d’oeuvre.” At karaoke, why not let your emotions ride the bittersweet melody and deliver it with a gentle, soulful touch?
Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda
Masaki Suda, who thrives both as an actor and a musician.
His third single, released in February 2018, is a striking rock number that sings candidly about struggling in solitude.
The song drew attention as the theme for the drama “Kiss that Kills,” starring his friend Kento Yamazaki.
The clumsy protagonist longs for love yet fears losing it.
His heartrending cry, carried by a wistful melody, resonates deeply.
On an autumn evening, when you feel a sentimental loneliness, these straightforward lyrics somehow offer quiet comfort.
It’s also included on his debut album, “PLAY.”
maybeYOASOBI
A song by YOASOBI released in July 2020 that also serves as the theme for a short film of the same name.
It depicts a quiet morning shared by two people facing a breakup, and is a mid-tempo number that gently accompanies the melancholic autumn season.
YOASOBI’s songs might seem difficult to sing, but this one features a calm rhythm that lets you savor the lyrics.
Ikura’s clear, transparent vocals delicately convey the complex emotions—the helpless sense of loss after a relationship ends, a heart wavering over the fact that it’s no one’s fault, and the sudden resurgence of regret.
It’s a moving song recommended for autumn nights when you want to sing as if telling a story, pouring your feelings into every word.
KanadeSukima Switch
The cool breezes of autumn, for some reason, make us think of partings.
With that in mind, how about “Kanade”? It’s a song by the musical duo Sukima Switch, released as their second single in 2004.
It has been featured many times in films like Rough and One Week Friends, as well as in commercials, so many of you may already know it.
It’s quite possible you already sing it often at karaoke, too.
The lyrics, which capture the feelings at the moment of parting with someone dear, really sink into the heart—an achingly beautiful love ballad.
Eine KleineKenshi Yonezu
This is “Eine Kleine,” a song by Kenshi Yonezu released in 2014.
It’s a love song about the joy of meeting someone you love and the fear of the parting that will inevitably come someday.
Its emotional lyrics and melody really hit home at this time of year.
The dry guitar sound feels both refreshing and bittersweet, like a clear autumn sky.
It’s included on the album YANKEE.