A roundup of songs that start with “So.” Perfect for word-chain games or picking karaoke tracks!
How many song titles that start with “so” can you think of?
When it comes to words that begin with “so,” there are plenty—like “sora” (sky), “sotsugyō” (graduation), “songu” (song), and “sonzai” (existence)—and many of these words also appear in song titles.
In this article, we’ll showcase a bunch of songs with titles that start with “so.”
We’ve picked well-known tracks across generations as well as recent buzzworthy songs.
Use this as a reference for song-title shiritori or choosing tracks for “shiritori karaoke.”
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Songs that start with “so” (そ) — perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (421–430)
Graduation PhotoNoriyuki Makihara
Noriyuki Makihara is well known for songs that are uplifting, cheerful, and courageous.
In the ballad “Sotsugyō Shashin,” a new side of Makki’s world emerges.
The wistful atmosphere unique to Noriyuki Makihara is truly wonderful.
The arrangement has a pop feel and is lovely, too.
It’s a cover that conveys the determination to face forward and move on to the next step.
There was a blue sky.Yukio Hashi, Sayuri Yoshinaga
The song that Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga duetted on in 1964 is “Soko wa Aoi Sora Datta” (“There, the Sky Was Blue”).
Starting with “Itsudemo Yume wo,” which was released in 1962 and became a huge hit, this became the pair’s fourth duet.
“Soko wa Aoi Sora Datta” was used as the image song for All Nippon Airways’ first introduced jet airliner, the Boeing 727.
With anticipation building for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, the track was crafted with a brilliant, hope-filled sound.
Be sure to listen to “Soko wa Aoi Sora Datta” and soak in the atmosphere of the era!
Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46
Sakurazaka46’s “Sakurazuki” is a song that evokes spring, the season of partings.
Released on February 15, 2023, it sold approximately 349,000 copies in its first week and debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The lyrics portray the protagonist’s complex feelings as they choose not to confess their love and instead quietly see off the person they care about, who is leaving for Tokyo before graduation.
Listeners are invited to reflect on a bittersweet romance as time flows beneath the beautiful cherry blossoms.
The music video is especially striking, with the members’ expressions and choreography leaving a lasting impression.
It is a gem of a spring song, sent with unadorned emotion to everyone embarking on a new beginning in spring.
A roundup of songs that start with “So.” Great for shiritori or choosing karaoke songs! (431–440)
Please don't look for me...Minase Group
Dan Minase is a young enka singer from Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture.
He studied jazz, pop, and vocal music at a music school in Tokyo, but his love for Showa-era kayōkyoku led him to switch to enka.
After debuting in 2009 with “Inoritai no Kami-sama ni / Midasarete,” he moved to Nippon Crown.
On August 2, 2023, he released “Saganaidene…” as his first single since the move.
With his youthful, charming voice and good looks, there’s no doubt he’ll help energize the enka world from here on out!
The sky is fallingseaweed (mozuku)
A delicate portrayal of loneliness, anxiety, and dreams, this ballad seeps into the listener’s heart.
Released by Mizumo in May 2024, it’s marked by a strikingly translucent melody line.
The struggle swaying between ideals and reality is expressed through literary, beautiful phrases.
It’s a highly relatable work that closely resonates with the feelings of a generation standing at life’s crossroads.
Be sure to give it a listen at your own turning points in life.
We promised not to say that.Hiromi Nagasaku
The idol group ribbon debuted in 1989, and one of its members, Hiromi Nagasaku, is also from Ibaraki Prefecture.
Although the group’s active period was relatively short—about five years—they left behind numerous classic songs, including “Sore wa Iwanai Yakusoku.” She is also strongly recognized as an actress, having appeared in many films and TV dramas.
However, in the group’s performances, you might see a different side of Hiromi Nagasaku than you’re used to.
I should also add that she has made use of her beautiful voice to work as a voice actress.
GraduationSeiko Sawada
“Graduation,” a song by singer-songwriter Shoko Sawada that expresses the bittersweet feelings of leaving school behind.
Released in 1983, it became Sawada’s most successful single.
While her vocal delivery is calm and matter-of-fact, not overtly tinged with the sadness of graduation, a close listen to the lyrics reveals an inner conflict about graduating and a heartfelt wish for that day never to arrive.
Her voice may sound composed, even a bit defiant, but you can sense that she’s actually very lonely and unsettled by something she can’t change.
For those who are also hiding their loneliness as they face graduation, this song will likely resonate deeply.