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!] (51–60)
cosmosCherish
A heartwarming number you’ll want to listen to while being caressed by a gentle autumn breeze.
Sung by the husband-and-wife duo Cherish, this piece conveys a modest, pure sense of happiness, like a delicate flower blooming in autumn.
The tender harmonies blend beautifully with composer Kyohei Tsutsumi’s calm melody.
Released in May 1972 as the B-side of the single “Himawari no Komichi,” the song also appears on the album Best Collection ’72.
It’s known as a wedding classic and is perfect for anniversaries with a loved one or for moments when you want to spend time peacefully.
A song that reminds you of the happiness right by your side.
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos~Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE
This song is by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE and was released in October 2014 as their 14th single.
Many listeners are sure to relate to the lyrics, which overlay autumn-blooming cosmos flowers with an unrequited love.
From the moment they meet, the characters sense a sad ending, yet their pure love—determined despite it all—is portrayed with heartbreaking tenderness.
The track was used in commercials such as for Samantha Tiara & Samantha Thavasa’s “Samantha Tiara Jewelry.” Its melancholic yet beautiful melody is perfect for autumn nights when emotions tend to swell.
It’s a heartrending love song that really resonates, also included on the acclaimed album PLANET SEVEN.
Cosmos swayingEmiko Uenuma
A beloved figure as a TV personality, Emiko Uenuma delivers a poignant classic that touches the heart.
This work is a folk-style ballad that leaves you with a calm, gentle feeling, as if you were gazing at cosmos flowers swaying in the autumn breeze.
It paints a warm yet slightly bittersweet scene of reuniting with a loved one, cherishing the “afternoon of life” while looking back on the years walked together.
Released as a single in June 2004, the song was also well-known as the ending theme for programs such as the information show “Weekly Emii SHOW,” which Uenuma herself hosted.
It’s the perfect number for savoring time with someone special under the clear autumn sky.
cosmosMasatoshi Nakamura
A number that overlays friendship with old friends and feelings for one’s hometown on the image of cosmos swaying on a rainy street corner.
Well-known also as an actor, Masatoshi Nakamura released this commemorative 50th single in February 2007.
Amid its nostalgic mood of reminiscing about old friends, you can feel a powerful resolve that never loses hope for tomorrow.
It’s also striking how Nakamura’s unforced, conversational singing voice radiates a vivid charm.
The song was featured in a Zenrosai TV commercial and used as the ending theme for a radio program.
A heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to when life reaches a turning point and you feel like seeing someone important.
Songs with Titles Starting with “Ko” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (61–70)
Cosmos flowerLyrics by Hongo Kumagai / Music by Hiromitsu Takatsuki
This is a children’s song that layers a gentle, enveloping warmth over cosmos flowers swaying in the autumn breeze.
Created by children’s author Hongo Kumagai and composer Hiromitsu Takatsuki, the piece won the Grand Prize at the 1st Japan Original Children’s Song Competition in 1990.
The lyrics portray deep, motherly love and sincerity, offering quiet comfort to listeners.
After its award, the song was included in collections such as “Everyone’s Children’s Songs 200-1” and has continued to be sung ever since.
Listen to it on a slightly chilly evening while thinking of someone dear or your hometown, and its tender melody will slowly seep into your heart.
Cosmos NewsKumi Iwamoto
A heartwarming song by Kumi Iwamoto that I’d recommend to anyone who occasionally wants to sink into a sentimental mood.
The piece paints a scene of gazing at cosmos swaying outside the window, stirring thoughts of gentle happiness and nostalgia.
After overcoming a hiatus of about two and a half years, Iwamoto’s seasoned voice—tinged with melancholy yet suffused with warmth—resonates deeply with listeners.
The song is included on her 20th anniversary single, “Michi no Eki / Akizakura Dayori,” released in January 2014.
It’s a gem that perfectly suits an autumn moment, making ordinary scenery feel all the more precious.
cosmosToshihiko Niizawa
This song, created by Toshihiko Shinzawa—a singer-songwriter with experience as a nursery teacher—was included on the album “Sing and Communicate!! Fureai BOX,” released in July 2005.
The piece depicts delicate cosmos swaying by the window, weaving in wordplay and playful onomatopoeia.
It brims with the joy of observing nature and the fun of discovery, and is beloved in childcare settings as music that fosters communication.
It’s a heartwarming work that conjures a vivid image of cosmos flowers gently swaying in the autumn breeze.