Songs that are easy to sing at karaoke even for people who think, “I might be tone-deaf...” or aren’t good at singing

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Singer Kiyama’s debut single as a part-time performer.

It drew attention because he was a company employee at the time and made a sudden appearance on the year-end Kouhaku music show with his debut song.

It’s a warm love song expressing Kiyama’s deep love for his own family.

Since it’s a ballad, it’s generally easy to sing without mistakes.

If you have a family and practice beforehand before performing it, they’ll likely be delighted.

SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Soranin'

This song was produced as the theme for the film Solanin.

There’s also a memorable anecdote that it was composed by setting music to a song of the same name that appears in the original work the movie is based on.

While the sound has a distinctly band-like vibe, if you focus on the vocals, the words are laid out at a relaxed pace without being crammed in, so I think it’s a song you can sing without rushing.

The key doesn’t shift much up or down, giving the impression that it’s conveying the message of the lyrics.

If you sing in a calm way that communicates the meaning of the words, it might really bring out the atmosphere.

A flower called “you”ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION “A Flower Named You”

A man who always sings enka or mood kayō (sentimental pop) should try branching out with ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s song “Kimi to Iu Hana.” The key isn’t high, so it’s easy to sing, making it a karaoke track that even those who aren’t confident singers can master.

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Red Thread – Kobukuro (Full)

A love ballad by Kobukuro, artists whose gentle vocals that resonate with many listeners and their beautiful two-part harmonies have earned them support across generations.

The song carries a straightforward feeling of trusting the one you love, and its simple melody makes it easy to match pitch.

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Quruli – Amber-Colored Town, Morning of the Shanghai Crab

This is a rare track for Quruli that features rap.

It has a somewhat laid-back vibe with an ennui atmosphere—cool and stylish.

The key is on the lower side, making it easy to sing even for those who can’t hit high notes.

I’d like you to sing it riding the beat.

Like a white cloudSaru Iwa Ishi

Saru Rock: Like White Clouds (1996)

This is the debut single by the comedy duo Saruganseki, which Hiroiki Ariyoshi—now so famous he’s on TV practically every day—used to be part of.

Despite being a song released by comedians, it became an unusually long-running hit and even sold over a million copies.

With few melodic leaps and a low note count, the melody is easy to grasp, and its relaxed tempo makes it easy to sing well at karaoke if you don’t rush.

It’s known not only among music fans but also comedy fans, so it’s sure to get the crowd going when you sing it.

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ARASHI – Happiness [Official Music Video]

“Happiness” is Arashi’s 20th single, released on September 5, 2007.

It was used as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama Yamada Taro Monogatari, starring group members Kazunari Ninomiya and Sho Sakurai.

Now then, songs like this—typical Johnny’s-style male idol tracks—are perfect for men who aren’t confident singers to perform at karaoke.

With a clear, straightforward melody and an upbeat rhythm, they can cover up minor vocal shortcomings! That said, when you actually try singing this song, you may find the key surprisingly high, so the chorus and other high parts might be tough.

Please enjoy it to the fullest, keeping an eye on the key setting!