Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
There are many song titles that start with “ko,” featuring familiar words like “koi” (love) and “kokoro” (heart).
The range is really broad, but even just branching out from “koi” will lead you to lots of songs!
From era-defining hit tunes and more.
Sometimes nothing comes to mind right away and you want to look some up…!
So we’ve put together a list of song titles that start with “ko,” which might come in handy at such times.
Feel free to use it not only when you’re curious about what songs begin with “ko,” but also as inspiration for shiritori or choosing songs at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (151–160)
Coffee RumbaSachiko Nishida
When you hear a lively rhythm, many of you probably feel your heart lift a little.
This song, sung by Sachiko Nishida, who comes from a jazz background, has an irresistibly passionate, tropical atmosphere.
The exotic lyrics convey the thrill of romance carried on the aroma of coffee.
Released in August 1961 as the B-side to “Desire Blues,” this cover song later proved so popular that it was reissued as the A-side, and it was the piece Nishida performed when she made her first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.
Give it a listen in the afternoon, and it might put you in a wonderful mood!
Ray SongGuiano
A work by Guiano, released in June 2025.
It’s an original song written for Vivid BAD SQUAD, a unit from the rhythm game “Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!” The track channels a powerful sound to express the resolve to overcome hardships and shine brighter than the stars, inspiring all who listen.
True to its theme of “breaking through the world,” it carries a force that shatters a sense of stagnation.
The Japanese-style sound arrangement adds an emotional touch as well.
It’s a motivational anthem for anyone who needs the courage to take that final step forward.
Seagull of the HeartJunko Akimoto
This work by Junko Akimoto is one of the double A-side single’s tracks released in June 2025.
You’ll be drawn to its grand sound arrangement, highlighted by striking string tones.
The lyrics, portraying a resolve to live strongly by overcoming life’s rough seas like a seagull taking flight, really hit home.
Akimoto’s voice, rich in depth and warmth, resonates with the heart.
Why not give it a listen when you want to forget the bustle of everyday life and take time to reflect on yourself?
70th birthday celebrationMasao Sen
The piece “Koki Celebration,” cherished by many fans as a late-period masterpiece, is exactly what its title suggests—a work celebrating one’s seventieth birthday.
True to that theme, it features a warm, inviting melody.
While it’s solidly enka, most of its characteristic kobushi rely on Masao Sen’s unique style of completely stopping the voice to form the phrases, so you shouldn’t find the ornamentation particularly difficult.
Because it begins with a clear, decisive opening, you’ll need some familiarity with singing it.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
March “Patriotism”Ushimatsu Saitō
This march, with a powerful wind band melody ringing out, was composed by Ushimatsu Saito in December 1937 for the Navy Band.
Its dignified, weighty atmosphere and the solemn lyrical melody of the middle section are beautifully balanced, and its high level of craftsmanship led to its selection as an official piece jointly adopted by the Navy and Army.
An SP record was released at the time by Polydor, featuring a performance by the Imperial Japanese Navy Band under the baton of Seigo Naitō.
From the wartime period through the postwar years, it was widely performed at ceremonies and events throughout the Asia-Pacific region and became familiar to local audiences in places like Indonesia and Palau.
The trio section incorporates Tokichi Setoguchi’s nationally beloved song “Aikoku Koshinkyoku” (Patriotic March), the composer also known for “Gunkan March.” This is a must-hear for those who wish to savor the rich sonorities and solemn melodic beauty of wind band music, as well as for anyone interested in the history of Japanese military music.
Love Dance SiteMorning Musume
Morning Musume’s classic “Koi no Dance Site,” known for its Arabian-inspired melody, is unforgettable.
Women in their early 40s have probably sung it at karaoke at least once.
Contrary to its flashy sound, the song’s vocal range is set quite narrow, making it easy to sing even with a more mature voice.
Some may feel hesitant about the Arabian scale, but since there aren’t sudden, ad-lib-like jumps in pitch, you can aim for a high karaoke score as long as you focus on solid pitch control.
Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke & shiritori!] (161–170)
Radiant BoatFrederick
A soul-stirring track by Frederic.
It’s included on the mini-album CITRUS CURIO CITY, released in November 2024.
The song passionately urges you to take the helm of your own ship and chart a course that imitates no one.
“Even when you face hardship, keep your passion burning and seize the future with your own ideas”—that message hits hard and really gets you fired up! The tight fingerstyle playing creates a funky bassline that feels incredibly refreshing.
The way it locks with the kick and drives the entire track forward is the very embodiment of ‘steering the ship’—and it’s insanely cool!