Songs with titles starting with “To.” A selection from popular tracks across generations!
When it comes to songs that start with “To,” what songs come to mind for you?
There are plenty of classic tracks titled “Tokyo,” and you can probably think of many song titles that begin with words like “Time” (Toki) or “Friend” (Tomo) as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of songs that start with “To.”
Use this as a handy guide not only for song-title shiritori, but also when you’re stuck choosing songs for karaoke shiritori, where you link the last letter of each song title to the next.
All right, let’s dive in!
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Songs with titles starting with “To.” Introducing picks from popular hits across generations! (421–430)
From a distant townMiki Imai
Miki Imai’s hidden gem “Tooi Machi Kara” (“From a Distant Town”).
Released in 2015, it remains one of her most serene and cherished masterpieces among fans.
While the song doesn’t have a particularly narrow vocal range, it can be sung throughout in a whispery style, making it easier to perform than it sounds.
It may seem like a high-pitched song, but it doesn’t require falsetto, and the higher notes can be reached smoothly by thinning the voice.
It’s recommended for those whose natural pitch is high but who struggle with vocal power.
totemIne
A polished Vocaloid track in which delicate sonic images unfold dynamically.
It’s a song by Inei, a Vocaloid producer known for a refined, almost “exquisitely crafted” musicality, released in August 2023.
It participated in the TOP 100 ranking of VocaColle 2023 Summer.
It’s hard to put into words, but the way the sound is constructed is incredible.
Many of Inei’s works shine with ingenious chord progressions, and “Totem” is no exception.
The development is unpredictable yet cohesively tied together—truly impressive.
It’s included on the second album, “High-Pressure AR,” so definitely check it out if you want the official audio.
Tokyo MarchChiyoko Sato
Chiyako Sato, who created numerous classic songs that colored the Showa era, is also from Yamagata Prefecture and is known as Japan’s first recording artist.
She was familiar with opera from a young age, which led her to start her singing career.
Her appeal lay in her clear, high-pitched voice, and her representative songs include “Tokyo March” and “Habu no Minato (Port of Habu).” Her life is depicted in the NHK morning drama Ichibanboshi, so if you’re interested, be sure to check it out.
tomorrowComposed by Ryuichi Sugimoto
A classic choral song for graduation ceremonies, it was released in 1992 as the ending theme of NHK’s “Ikimono Chikyū Kikō” (A Journey Through the Living Earth).
The piece expresses grand dreams and love, and its gentle, beautiful lyrics truly resonate with listeners.
Friends we used to see every day will be separated by graduation, but the time we spent together will become precious treasures, living on in our memories.
And though there’s a touch of loneliness, it’s an encouraging song that gives us a push to spread our wings toward each of our tomorrows.
Knock knock knock knock, Grandpa with a beardLyrics: Unknown / Music: Hidemitsu Tamayama
It’s a hand-clapping song that’s super popular with kids.
Even tiny babies will laugh out loud when you sing it with big, exaggerated facial expressions and hand movements! It’s perfect for caregivers trying hand-play songs for the first time.
You can have fun by changing things up—try making a deliberately sad face with a lower tone of voice, or sing it faster or slower.
There are lots of ways to play with it.
Since you can move your body together while you play, it’s perfect for enjoying at home on a rainy day!
Friends are a good thing.Lyrics by Tokiko Iwatani / Music by Takashi Miki
Written by lyricist Tokiko Iwatani and composed by Takashi Miki, this song is a heartwarming message piece that celebrates the importance of friendship.
With its gentle melody and easy-to-remember lyrics, it resonates with children.
Released in February 1977 as a number in Shiki Theatre Company’s musical “Yuta and the Mysterious Companions,” it has since been widely used in choral competitions and as a teaching resource in schools.
The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of helping one another as friends, are easy for four-year-old children to understand, and singing it together helps strengthen bonds.
It’s perfect for nursery and kindergarten performances, as well as for everyday singing and enjoyment with children.
Friendship HymnLyrics by Hiroo Sakata / Music: American folk song
We want children to live freely and exuberantly, as if embarking on an adventure.
“Tomodachi Sanka” is a song that helps children spread their wings into a new chapter with confidence and courage.
Based on an American folk tune, it features Japanese lyrics written by Hiroo Sakata, known for “Sacchan.” It’s a beloved classic recognized across generations, from parents to veteran teachers.
The song powerfully expresses children’s boundless energy and their ability to make friends with anyone.
It’s sure to instantly brighten the atmosphere of an entrance ceremony.