[High Schoolers] Ranking of Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs [2025]

Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze71rank/position

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO

As a summer festival song, this signature track by Shonan no Kaze has been loved for years.

It always fires up crowds at festivals and live shows, and it’s a staple summer anthem.

If everyone sings along while twirling their towels wildly over their heads, the excitement is guaranteed.

The rap parts are a bit challenging, but as long as you ride the rhythm with plenty of energy, you’ll be just fine.

Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET72rank/position

[MV] CUTIE STREET "Isn't it enough to be just cute?"

CUTIE STREET, the idol group that’s all the rage right now.

They’re not just popular with men—many women are fans too—so I think a lot of high schoolers know them.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “Is Being Cute Not Enough?”.

Thanks in part to its huge popularity on TikTok, the pre-chorus hook line and the chorus melody are incredibly addictive.

The highest note is a slightly high hi D#, but since it only appears in the final chorus, as long as you set the key with that section in mind, it shouldn’t be difficult to sing overall.

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back number – Phantom Thief

A digital-only single by back number released in 2021.

Since it was used as the theme song for the drama “Koi wa Deep ni,” many of you may have heard it on TV.

It’s a bright, upbeat track with an easy-to-follow tempo, which I think makes it very singable for high school students as well.

Vocalist Shimizu skillfully switches between chest voice, falsetto, and head voice, so reproducing the same expression does require a fair amount of vocal technique.

If you’re not confident in that area, try lowering the key in karaoke.

I’m sure you’ll still enjoy singing it!

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Nana Mori - Smile (Music Video)

A song with a refreshing vocal that perfectly suits the summer sky.

Ideal when you’re unsure what to sing at karaoke, this track features pleasantly bright, breezy vocals and a straightforward rhythm and melody that anyone can easily hum along to.

Released in July 2020 as a single by Nana Mori, it became a big hit as the commercial song for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Oronamin C.

It’s hugely popular, with over 30 million views on YouTube.

Loved by a wide range of age groups as a staple tune, it’s sure to be a lifesaver when you’re stuck choosing a karaoke song.

Friendly and approachable, this track is perfect for a fun karaoke time with friends.

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back number – Aoi Haru (full)

This is the seventh single by the Japanese rock band back number, released in November 2012.

I chose this song because it has a light, medium-tempo feel that seems easy to sing.

But listening again, the vocalist, Shimizu, has quite impressive singing ability.

He doesn’t have a superhuman range or a voice and projection that overwhelms listeners with a single note.

However, his handling of the fairly wide interval leaps in the chorus is noteworthy.

For those who aren’t confident singers, lowering the key might be essential to sing this at karaoke.

Before singing, it’s best to listen carefully to the original, study the breathing points and set an appropriate key.

If possible, memorizing the lyrics beforehand may also make it easier to sing.

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Rira Ikuta “Sparkle” Official Music Video

A song with a refreshing vibe that stands up to the summer heat.

Lila Ikuta’s transparent, airy vocals are especially striking.

This work gently portrays the bittersweet ache of a first love, likening it to a shooting star.

The lyrics, imbued with a wish to cherish the memories of a fragile romance, are sure to resonate.

It’s included on the album “Sketch,” released in March 2023, and was also selected as the theme song for ABEMA’s show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.” It’s a perfect pick for karaoke, too.

How about singing out the feelings you keep in your heart to its gentle melody?

I want to make you say you love me.IZ*ONE77rank/position

IZ*ONE (IZ*ONE) – 'I Want to Make You Say You Like Me' MV

Released in February 2019, this is the debut song of IZ*ONE, a joint idol group from South Korea and Japan.

As you’d expect from an idol song, it’s a quintessential track that anyone can easily sing along to and enjoy.

It also features a slightly wistful melody that’s very appealing, so get your friends together and have fun singing it!