Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing: Popular Band Rankings [2025]

Breath of DawnThe Checkers78rank/position

The Checkers “Breath of Dawn” MV

The 23rd single by the seven-member rock band The Checkers is a love ballad that sings of deep affection and a resolve for the future.

The lyrics, expressing a strong desire to protect the one you love, truly stir the heart.

Released in June 1990, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart.

They also performed it at the 41st NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their seventh consecutive appearance.

With its beautiful melody and not-too-high key, it’s also popular as an easy song to sing at karaoke.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to sing with feelings for someone special.

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Chatmonchy “Shangri-La” Music Video

Chatmonchy is a girls’ band that gained popularity in the 2000s with a sound rooted in pop rock and indie rock.

If you’re a woman in your 30s who likes Japanese rock, you probably listened to their songs quite a bit.

Among Chatmonchy’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is Shangri-La.

The song’s lowest note is mid2 C and the highest note is hi D#, but the hi D# appears only once, and the main high phrases are built around hi C.

While it is a high-pitched song, the range isn’t wide, so if you lower the key appropriately, it should be quite singable.

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ZIGGY「GLORIA」

ZIGGY is one of the rock bands that sparked the band boom of the ’80s.

Their hallmark sound was influenced by LA metal and bad-boys rock, and they were especially known for their upbeat songs.

Speaking of ZIGGY’s classics, isn’t “GLORIA” the first that comes to mind? The vocal line in this song spans a fairly narrow range, from mid1 G to mid2 G, and the pitch movement isn’t very dramatic.

There’s a hi C used as a vocal embellishment, but since this is an ad-lib section that doesn’t earn extra points in karaoke scoring, you don’t need to stick to the original pitch there if the height is too demanding.

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nobodyknows+ “Kokoro Odoru” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

nobodyknows+’s signature song is a gem that brilliantly fuses hip-hop and J-pop.

Released as a single in May 2004 and included on that year’s album “Do You Know?”, it also earned them a spot on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The lyrics express the small joys found in everyday life and the positive energy that music brings.

With a chorus where a vivid melody line and rap intersect, it’s guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session.

In 2022, a one-take performance was released on the YouTube channel “THE FIRST TAKE,” racking up 10 million views in a month.

It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to free their heart through music.

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Kishidan – One Night Carnival

That hook from the intro grabs you instantly, and the energetic performance in school uniforms leaves a vivid impression! This is truly a soul-stirring anthem that represents Kishidan.

You can feel the exhilaration of breaking free from dull everyday life and diving into a one-night-only carnival, along with the fiery bond between friends.

The indie version was released in June 2001, followed by the major-label version in May 2002, and it was performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in both 2004 and 2005.

Belt it out with your friends at karaoke, arms over shoulders, and it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going! Nail that signature choreography, too, and make it an unforgettable night!

Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez83rank/position

Aqua Timez 'Beyond a Thousand Nights' Music Video (Theme song of the movie 'BLEACH: Memories of Nobody')

When people talk about iconic medium-tempo ballads from the 2000s, I’m sure many in their mid to late 30s immediately think of this song.

“Sen no Yoru wo Koete” is Aqua Timez’s second single overall, and it was also used as the theme song for the anime film BLEACH: Memories of Nobody.

With its arrangement incorporating strings, it’s a classic that truly evokes the 2000s, yet its clear melodic lines and straightforward structure make it very singable at karaoke.

While the pitch isn’t particularly high, there are some fairly low notes and the overall range is relatively wide, so try to be mindful of delivering it with good dynamic contrast.

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This track is a major single by B-DASH.

It’s meant to be enjoyed by ear, and if you actually look at the lyrics, the English and Japanese are all jumbled.

But that’s B-DASH’s signature—its English-like vibe makes it really cool.

The vocal range is D#3 to A#4, with the highest note being a high A#; it’s on the higher side, but most of the song sits around D4.

Since it’s a short song, it might be fun to just go with the flow and sing it without worrying about the lyrics! Give it a try!