Love songs for men and women to sing at karaoke! A special feature on classic ballads that resonate as duets.
When two people sing a ballad together, you can create a moving atmosphere that one person alone just can’t achieve.
But when you try to take on a duet at karaoke, don’t you sometimes find yourself unsure which song to choose? So this time, we’re introducing love ballads from among duet songs that men and women can sing together.
From tracks with easy, gender-divided parts to timeless songs with beautiful harmonies, these are all tunes that will make you want to sing with someone.
You’re sure to find the perfect song for you.
Duet love song ballads (1–10)
Song of PointillismNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is known for their bright, pop-leaning songs, but this track—featuring Sonoko Inoue as a guest vocalist—unfolds into a sweeping ballad that portrays a fleeting summer romance.
The lyrics, filled with deep mutual feelings yet foreshadowing an inevitable end, are heartbreakingly beautiful, almost to the point of tightening your chest.
Written as an insert song for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi” and included on the single “Ao to Natsu,” released in August 2018, this piece is also a staple duet sung by a man and a woman.
Why not try blending your voices with someone special?
Night sky.miwa feat. Haji→
A duet released in 2015 by singer-songwriters miwa and Haji→.
It’s a moving number that grabs you right away with an emotional opening that starts straight from the chorus.
With its beautiful melody and vocals, it’s becoming a staple among male–female love song duets—a track you can’t help but be captivated by.
The lyrics are wonderful, too, so I hope you’ll sing it with feeling and let people really listen.
With just a kissMasaki Suda feat. Aimyon
This song is a collaboration between two stellar artists, Masaki Suda and Aimyon.
If you sing the opening male part sweetly, you’ll draw listeners in.
Because the melody is relaxed, you can’t rely on vibe alone to carry it—that’s the tricky part.
The lyrics are deep as well, so savor them as you sing.
This is a song that demands strong vocal ability from both performers, so if you’re confident in your voice, give it a try.
AM11:00HY
A song by HY, a band from Okinawa composed of both male and female members.
It’s included on the album Street Story, which achieved their first No.
1 on the Oricon charts, and it was used as an insert song in the NHK morning drama Jun to Ai.
As one of HY’s signature tracks, it’s also popular for karaoke.
Since the band has both male and female members, the song has parts for each, making it perfect for a duet.
Right after the male vocal’s rap, the male vocal’s regular part comes in immediately, so instead of sticking strictly to the original division of parts, it’s fine to have the other singer cover that section to make it easier to perform.
forget-me-notAwesome City Club
“Wasurena” is an inspiration song for the 2021 film We Made a Beautiful Bouquet, starring Masaki Suda and Kasumi Arimura.
Its somewhat nostalgic atmosphere became a hot topic as being “emo.” Some people may have listened to it over and over like an addiction.
Awesome City Club features two vocalists: the male singer atagi and the female singer PORIN, and both of their voices shine in this track as well.
The harmony between the two in the chorus is especially superb.
PORIN’s high notes accentuate atagi’s powerful vocals.
Because each part is clearly defined, it also makes for an easy-to-sing duet song.
Embrace the presentNOA
If you want to sing something gently and heartfelt, I recommend “Ima wo Dakishimete.” It’s a single released in 1993 by NOA, a duo formed by Atsuko Sendo and Eisaku Yoshida, who starred in the drama “Tetteiteki ni Ai wa…,” with music composed by YOSHIKI.
This beautiful piano ballad was created in response to a request to make a “classic duet song that young people can sing,” and it truly adds color to any duet.
It’s not too long and has a calm melody, making it approachable for anyone.
With lyrics that echo a sincere, earnest love, it’s sure to resonate with your own romance.
Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama & WANDS
It’s a love song released in 1992 by Miho Nakayama and the rock band WANDS.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Dareka ga Kanojo o Aishiteru,” starring Miho Nakayama.
Since it has been covered by various artists, it’s a classic widely known even among those who weren’t of that generation.
With its refreshing romantic vibe, it’s a go-to duet song that fits any scene!