Emotional Western classics you’ll want to sing at karaoke: the world’s most moving songs
From among the iconic and popular songs energizing the Western music scene, we present moving karaoke tracks handpicked by our music studio staff.
It’s an emotional playlist recommended even for karaoke beginners!
Timeless emotional Western songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: World’s most moving tracks (1–10)
PerfectNEW!Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is a singer-songwriter beloved around the world.
Among his songs, this one shines with a particularly romantic glow.
It’s a personal love song he dedicated to his wife, and its simple, unadorned words convey pure feelings that are truly moving.
Reflecting on memories from their younger days, the lyrics warmly tell the listener that the partner is perfect just as they are.
Released as a single from the 2017 album ÷, the song went on to achieve global success, with a version featuring Beyoncé reaching number one on the U.
S.
charts.
As a sweeping ballad, it’s perfect for singing with heartfelt emotion at karaoke and will beautifully enhance celebratory occasions like wedding after-parties.
All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas
Mariah Carey’s signature song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Although this piece is often cited as a difficult song, it’s not without singable elements.
The tricky part is mainly the slow-tempo opening; once the beat kicks in and the tempo picks up, the kind of wide-interval vocal runs heard in the intro appear less frequently.
Even so, the overall difficulty remains on the higher side, but given its top-tier recognition and popularity, it’s well worth the challenge.
I’m YoursJason Mraz
The soothing sound of the acoustic guitar seems to seep into a slightly wistful heart at summer’s end.
This song by singer-songwriter Jason Mraz features a light, reggae-tinged groove that naturally loosens you up just by listening.
The lyrics depict a defenseless, boundless love that casts off hesitation and speaks straight from the heart.
That honest emotion curiously matches a scene of getting sentimental by the seaside at dusk.
Included on the 2008 album “We Sing.
We Dance.
We Steal Things.
,” the track set a record by staying on the U.
S.
charts for 76 weeks.
Also beloved as a theme song for a Kirin Beer commercial, it’s a classic you’ll want to play when you’re in the mood to reminisce about summer.
The SubwayChappell Roan
It’s a song that really builds up toward the second half.
In the first half, the chorus goes up to D5, but it’s not a section where you should belt, so aim for an airy, gentle delivery.
The tempo isn’t fast, so it’s easier if you learn it melody by melody.
If you’re not used to using falsetto, practice humming so you can switch smoothly between chest voice and falsetto.
In the first half, try projecting your voice upward, resonating in the area between the eyebrows or the head to create a light, open sound.
In the second half, the resonance gets a bit stronger, so direct the sound downward and resonate in the chest to bring out more power.
Try speaking or singing with a hand on your chest—you’ll feel strong vibrations there—then sing while focusing on that resonance!
HelloAdele
This is a hit song by Adele, a singer who has been popular over the past few years.
Last year it was often heard on street corners and on the radio.
She delivers the wistful melody with heartfelt tenderness.
In particular, belting out the chorus feels especially satisfying.
Fix YouColdplay
Delivering a healing message that resonates deep within the heart, this gem of a ballad by the British rock band Coldplay is truly special.
Woven from profound sorrow over what has been lost and a poignant wish to support a loved one, the song begins with a quiet piano and builds to a grand climax, stirring the listener’s emotions.
Released as a single from the album X&Y in September 2005, it carries the deep affection rooted in Chris Martin’s personal experience, and its performance at the 2005 Live 8 concert moved many.
It is a masterpiece recommended for anyone facing difficult moments in life or wishing to encourage someone dear to them.
It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to YesterdayBoyz II Men
After parting with someone dear, have you ever felt your chest tighten with the thought that you can never return to the joyful “yesterday”? The song “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday” by the American R&B group Boyz II Men is a classic that sings of longing for the past and the pain of farewell.
Precisely because it’s performed a cappella, without any instruments, the warmth and poignancy of their voices seep directly into the heart.
It’s as if the beautiful harmonies gently embrace the sorrow that overflows no matter how hard you try to hold it back.
This song feels like a warm presence that quietly stays close to a heart that has experienced a painful parting, allowing the tears to flow.