ZARD Karaoke Hit Song Rankings [2025]

Christmas timeZARD15rank/position

ZARD Christmas time ZARD Version

It’s a sanctified-sounding track where Izumi Sakai’s crystalline vocals resonate beautifully.

The chime and handbell motifs woven throughout evoke a Christmas atmosphere.

Although it’s a song about heartbreak, the ethereal imagery and emotional depictions lend it a certain romantic quality.

Goodbyes still dwell in my heart even now.ZARD16rank/position

Farewell still resides in my heart.

It was released in 1995 as ZARD’s 16th single.

It was chosen as the theme song for our film series “Reiko Shiratori de Gozaimasu!” and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

You can feel the resolve to look at heartbreak positively by retracing the places filled with memories of him.

It’s a song that gives strength with lyrics about sorting through those memories and graduating from him.

I want to feel you.ZARD17rank/position

I want to feel you.

The 13th single “Anata o Kanji Te Itai” (“I Want to Feel You”), used as the commercial song for NTT DoCoMo’s pager “Palfee V.” Its sentimental lyrics evoke a long-distance romance, and together with the song’s translucent sound, they truly move the heart.

The key rises in the chorus, so some caution is needed, but the melody is simple and relaxed, making it relatively easy to sing at karaoke.

It’s a pop tune with a brisk ensemble that conjures winter scenes.

Even if I grow tired of swimming in this loveZARD18rank/position

Even if I grow tired of swimming in this love

The 11th single, “Even If I’m Tired of Swimming in This Love,” was released as a double A-side with “Boy.” Used as the opening theme for the TV drama “Suspense of Love and Suspicion,” the song’s sentimental lyrics and hook-driven structure make a strong impact.

Overall, the vocal range is narrow and easy to sing, but from the second verse the tempo accelerates and the key rises by a semitone, so it’s important not to get left behind.

Also, while the key isn’t very high, be mindful of the characteristic ZARD leaps in pitch that appear in the chorus.

Your refreshing feelingsZARD19rank/position

Your refreshing feelings

This is one of ZARD’s songs that evokes summer, and they were consistently active from the 1990s through the 2000s.

It was also used in the “8×4” commercial featuring Aya Ueto, so many people have probably heard it.

As the title suggests, the song has a fresh, breezy feel.

canaryZARD20rank/position

canary

The song “Canary,” included as a coupling track on the 9th single “A Little More, Just a Little More…,” pairs a gentle vocal with a piano-only ensemble.

It dovetails with the sentimental lyrics about heartbreak, evoking a poignant mood.

Its melody, carried by a restrained vocal line within a narrow range, is easy to sing, and the relaxed tempo makes it a great choice for karaoke.

It’s a ballad number that even those not confident in their singing can easily try—one you’ll want to perform with heartfelt emotion.

Kick off your high heelsZARD21rank/position

Kick off your high heels

The song “Hai Heel Nugisutete,” which was chosen as the ending theme for the late-night show “OIOI Tokyo Style Room’s.” It’s a track included on the 6th album “forever you,” and its intro featuring a wistful guitar riff leaves a strong impression.

Because there aren’t large jumps in pitch and the key isn’t particularly high, it’s recommended even for those who aren’t very confident singers.

Also, since the vocal range is narrow, even if the original key doesn’t suit your voice, adjusting your device settings will make it easier to sing—so give it a try.