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?
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Autumn Classics to Sing at October Karaoke (41–50)
My good friendHiroshi Kamayatsu
A single by Hiroshi Kamayatsu released in 1975.
A timeless masterpiece about male friendship—impossible to sing without tears.
The lyrics and music were written by Takuro Yoshida.
It’s a nostalgic folk number with an autumnal feel, singing about a former best friend who has left youth behind, become an adult, and started a family.
Even if blown by the windKeyakizaka46
Keyakizaka46 is a girls’ group that set itself apart from conventional idols with tightly coordinated dance performances and impactful, lyric-driven songs.
Their fifth single, “Kaze ni Fukaretemo,” used in STRIPE International’s “mechakari” commercial, pairs its cynical lyrics perfectly with the sentimental mood of autumn.
The song features lots of rapid-fire lines and a catchy melody with semitone movement that can be tricky, but nailing this cool track feels great.
It’s a pop tune that livens up October karaoke—and gets even more exciting if friends jump in with call-and-response ad-libs.
Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Mai Kuraki
A song that seeps into the heart, perfect for listening while gazing at the moon shining in the night sky.
It carries a poignant feeling that seems to keep you company on an autumn evening.
Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Togetsu Bridge in the ancient capital, it sings of yearning for someone far away, striking a chord with listeners.
Released in April 2017, the song drew attention as the theme for the theatrical feature of the popular anime Detective Conan.
With this track, Mai Kuraki was recognized by Guinness World Records for “the most theme songs performed by the same artist for an anime series.” As the autumn nights grow longer, why not choose it as a song to sing at karaoke while thinking of someone dear?
On a full-moon nightAimyon
A sensuous song to color the long, dense nights of autumn has arrived from Aimyon.
Released in April 2018, this track delicately weaves a passionate moment of love from a male perspective.
Carried by a light acoustic guitar, the image of two people melting into each other under a full moon comes vividly to life.
The lyrics, shining with Aimyon’s unique sensibility, spark the listener’s imagination and invite multiple interpretations with their depth.
This piece is perfect for those newly in love or for anyone who wants to spend a quiet moment with someone special.
Why not listen leisurely on a long autumn night and enjoy a heartwarming time?
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE
This song hits me with lyrics that evoke a forbidden love.
It’s a track by the dance-vocal group Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, released in 2014 as their 14th single.
A ballad with beautifully resonant piano tones, its deep worldview comes through in the sound alone.
It seems like the perfect song to sing at karaoke at night.
If you can nail it perfectly, you might even get some extra attention from the ladies.
See You AgainTEE
This is TEE’s song “See You Again,” released in 2017.
With his one-of-a-kind voice that captured the hearts of the Japanese public through his signature hit “Baby I Love You,” he delivers a Japanese-language cover of a globally popular classic.
It is included on the album “MASTERPIECE ~THE WORLD BEST COVERS~.”
The Wind RisesSeiko Matsuda
I imagine many of you feel a sense of nostalgia.
This is a song by Seiko Matsuda, a legendary figure who swept through the idol scene of the 1980s.
It was released in 1981 as her seventh single and drew attention when it was used in a commercial for Pocky.
The tune evokes the crisp, breezy winds of October, with a pop sensibility paired with a wistful melody that’s truly appealing.
The lyrics, which depict a farewell to someone dear, really hit home.
It might be nice, every now and then, to sing it while reminiscing about the romances of your own youth.