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

IcarusMotohiro Hata71rank/position

Motohiro Hata “Icarus” Music Video - Film ‘Icarus: The One-Winged Town’ Ten Years and Eternity ver.-

Hata Motohiro is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for his catchy musical style.

His work “Icarus” is so accomplished that a film was even made based on its lyrics.

While the lyrics are profound, the melody isn’t particularly difficult; it remains approachable overall.

There aren’t especially high parts or rapid-fire lines, so even those who aren’t confident singers should be able to handle it without trouble.

Adding depth with a fuller low register will instantly bring out richness, so be sure to keep that in mind.

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"Ito" JUJU Lyrics and Music: Miyuki Nakajima

This is a song by Miyuki Nakajima, covered by JUJU.

There are many other cover versions as well.

It’s easy to sing for both women and men, and it’s frequently used on TV, so it’s a well-known song.

For karaoke, I recommend putting it in the latter half as you head toward the finale.

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Candy / Naoko Gushima Official Lyric Video

Recently, there’s been a revival boom, with the musical styles and fashion of the 1970s and 1980s becoming trendy.

“Candy,” sung by Naoko Majima, is a perfect fit for this revival boom.

Its melody, inspired by 1980s city pop, is particularly striking, and a nostalgic atmosphere permeates the entire track.

Unlike many contemporary songs, the lyrics have fewer words, allowing the vocals to be delivered with more breathing room.

For these reasons, it can be considered a very easy song to sing, even for those who aren’t confident singers.

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Karin. “A Place of Blankness” Music Video

Singer-songwriter Karin.

, known for her catchy lyrics that resonate with anyone and her straightforward, unpretentious musical style, has been gaining popularity especially among teenage girls.

Her song “A Place of Blankness” is one I particularly recommend to people who aren’t confident in their singing.

Although her vocal tone is fairly high and might seem challenging, anyone can sing it without trouble as long as they adjust it to their own key.

If you find it hard to sing, try lowering the key by 1–2 semitones.

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Garari – Swaying Earrings [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO]

The artist Garari is known for a wide-ranging musical style.

True to the name, their musicality shifts dramatically from song to song, delivering a stream of hit numbers with sounds that never get dull.

Among Garari’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is Yureru Pierce (“Swaying Earrings”).

It’s a stylish, catchy J-pop piece.

Although it’s in a major key, the vocal line has a languid feel, so even junior high school students whose voices are still stabilizing can sing it without any issues.

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SEKAI NO OWARI「Habit」

A song with a mysterious vibe and a catchy melody delivers a message that confronts people’s preconceived notions and habits.

With simple, memorable phrases and an addictive sound, it’s sure to get everyone excited at school events or karaoke.

Released by SEKAI NO OWARI in June 2022, this track is the theme song for the film “HOLiC xxxHOLiC.” The work won the 64th Japan Record Award in the same year and was also performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

A highlight is the unique dance performance by the members dressed as a teacher and a janitor.

Even those who tend to get nervous at karaoke can sing this one with confidence thanks to its relaxed tempo and a melody line that doesn’t require too wide a vocal range.

Sorry for Being Cute feat. ChuutanSaori Hayami77rank/position

Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chuutan (CV: Saori Hayami) / HoneyWorks

The nationally popular cutesy song “Kawaikute Gomen feat.

Chuutan.” If you’re a junior high school student, it went viral back when you were in elementary school, so you’ve probably heard it at least once.

While the song does have some high notes, the only truly challenging part in the upper range is the hook in the chorus.

This section reaches up to hi D# and is fairly high, but it can be sung well enough with a light mixed voice.

So even if you’re not confident with your falsetto, you can readily adjust the difficulty by raising or lowering the key.