Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukou) - Kyu Sakamoto - Piano Solo

In this video I play a piano solo cover of the Japanese song Sukiyaki.
The song was prominently featured in the Studio Ghibli animated film From Up on Poppy Hill.
The song's Japanese name is "Ue o Muite Arukō" (上を向いて歩こう, "I Look Up As I Walk"). It is a Japanese-language song that was performed by Japanese crooner Kyu Sakamoto, and written by lyricist Rokusuke Ei and composer Hachidai Nakamura.
It is one of the best-selling singles of all time, having sold over 13 million copies worldwide.
The lyrics tell the story of a man who looks up and whistles while he is walking so that his tears will not fall. The verses of the song describe his memories and feelings.
The title, "Sukiyaki", a Japanese hot pot dish, actually has nothing to do with the lyrics or the meaning of the song (nor is the word ever uttered throughout); "Sukiyaki" served the purpose only because it was short, catchy, recognizably Japanese, and more familiar to most English speakers.
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[@Eric-hq7cs]

Such a simple arrangement and yet the melody of the song is SO pretty . Unfortunately ,as you may know , Mr Sakamoto who had a tremendous hit with this in 1963,died in the commercial plane crash that involved the single largest loss of life of any ONE plane collision in the history of aviation to this day--as I write this in 2020 .

[@certifiedbruh2180]

It wasn't a collision-it was a maintenance fault where the tail blew off. The pilots did a fantastic job staying in the air that long, though. RIP Kyu Sakamoto

[@backinreallife3934]

Mr sakamoto in a better place now. 2023 and still love sukiyaki ❤

[@zennabella1676]

YES, ITS A GREAT SONG AND I JUST CAME ACROSS IT RECENTLY BEING SUNG. I MUST HAVE HEARD THIS SONG IN THE FIRST PLACE WHEN I WAS JUST A CHILD. ITS GREAT TO HAVE COME ACROSS IT AGAIN SO I DECIDED I MIGHT LEARN IT ON THE PIANO SOMETIME. YES, ITS VERY SAD ABOUT THE SINGER WHO SUNG THIS SONG AND DIED IN A PLANE CRASH.

[@ilhamsatriadarmawan]

Ue o muite arukō Namida ga koborenai youni Omoidasu haruno hi Hitoribocchi no yoru Ue o muite arukō Nijinda hoshi o kazoete Omoidasu natsuno hi Hitoribocchi no yoru Shiawase wa kumo no ueni Shiawase wa sora no ueni Ue o muite arukō Namida ga koborenai youni Nakinagara aruku Hitoribocchi no yoru Omoidasu akino hi Hitoribocchi no yoru Kanashimi wa hoshino kageni Kanashimi wa tsukino kageni Ue o muite arukō Namida ga koborenai youni Nakinagara aruku Hitoribocchi no yoru Hitoribocchi no yoru

[@KaushikSrinivasregidi]

0:04 to 0:06 gave me chills.

[@janicegonsalves7593]

Kaushik Srinivas yes me too

[@apolloapollo6497]

I made an english version (Inspired) I’ll hold my head up high Looking into the sky, So they won’t see, All the tears that are in my eyes. No one will now, What I’m going through. You broke my heart but I still love you I know the night will bring The sadness i feel inside, No one will know, For the smile on my lips won’t tell them, Memories of you, I know we’re through, You broke my heart but I still love you All my thoughts on you Are soaked with love, All my thoughts on you Makes me cry too I’ll hold my head up high Looking into the sky, So they won’t see, All the tears that are in my eyes. No one will now, What I’m going through. You broke my heart but I still love you Remembering you makes me feel blue... You broke my heart but i still love you Sadness is now all over me, Sadness is now here hugging me I know the night will bring The sadness i feel inside, No one will know, For the smile on my lips won’t tell them, Memories of you, And though we’re through, You broke my heart but I still love you You broke my heart but I still love you

[@likhitdali7698]

Awesome brother 👌👌👌

[@DHuongLeHuynh]

Thank you so much. The lyrics is awesome.

[@tyronejenkins6611]

Awesome lyrics holy cow

[@constancemotte4192]

This is awsome, i honestly cant belive that this isn't famous and sung by someone!❤️

[@-Thunderfluff-]

99% of this is from the Bobby Vee version 😅

[@WooshaBaloo]

This made me cry. Beautiful. Thank you and love from Australia.

[@정한상-r6u]

とても 懐かしくて 美しい 歌~又,ピアノ 曲で 聞いて 嬉しいです。

[@urgdaddy]

Wonderful. Keep promoting this gift you have for the world to enjoy. Never have War Again.

[@BigSalLaLucha]

Wii Music... Am I the only one who was reminded of playing wii music without a care in the world of anything, back when times were not so rough, I miss those days

[@tinwynnmyint2603]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Thank you so very much indeed!

[@สุภาพันธ์เนียมก้องกิจ]

I like this song basicly long time ago! Just open your clip today(youtube sent it) and will continue to listen your "piano solo version" everyday. Normaly listen"sukiyaki" several versions in youtube. From 🇹🇭

[@mafiaboss7200]

Thanks God I found uuuuu huhu im looking this for many years thanks to may late papa he played this when i was a child i miss u so much papa.

[@nechialee4624]

Wowwww, so beautifully played. It touches my heart. Thanks so much. Great job.

[@JamesCoPiano]

+Nechia Lee Glad to hear it and thanks so much!

[@ashleyfrye6671]

What is the book you got this from? I would love to play it myself.

[@bv9209]

Really good job - the piano and this arrangement in particular really open up the song. Love the upbeat chords complementing the wistful melody.

[@pieromarchisio9051]

Great!

[@LM-vt1hx]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@bynajake580]

Perfect rendition!

[@karaoke723]

諾言（＃粵語） （原曲：＃上を向いて歩こう） 原唱：＃麗莎 ❤️ 🎤 你許一個諾言. 要把眞愛共存. 縱分開. 亦要不拋棄相愛心堅. 盼我共守不可變遷. 愛你一生到永遠. 我許一個諾言. 要把眞愛共存. 我的心. 爲你緊鎖了守到團圓. 對你認眞深深眷戀. 哪個都不可以霸占. 你也帶走. 我的愛到異地. 我每一分每一秒. 都掛牽. 你許一個諾言. 我許一個諾言. 兩顆心 誓要把眞愛保證共存. 盼你內心好比我心. 永遠將一生愛奉獻. 🎶（音樂）🎶 ❤️ 🎤 美滿婚姻. 我相信會實現. 我要祝福. 要禱告等那天. 你許一個諾言. 我許一個諾言. 兩顆心. 誓要把眞愛保證共存. 盼你內心好比我心. 永遠將一生愛奉獻 × 3。

[@xAbadi07]

i love it thx for this great piano version

[@wudsonlmtavares]

PERFEITO!!! MUITO BOM!!!!

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

Thank you for making this, I recently found this song. Hate to say it but I feel it helps keep my sanity these days (don't worry about me though I will get better 😊) I've also wanted to learn piano so yeah, thank you

[@JamesCoPiano]

Awesome, thank you. Glad it is helping you :D

[@ehenkes]

I like this wonderful song. Where can I buy the sheets for this great piano solo cover?

[@desratlinda8639]

(Such a beautiful song)

[@89schlappe]

What's the title of the sheet music book? Great song and great piano playing.

[@MarcoTW11]

love it!

[@englishcast3323]

Great rendition

[@sonahorakova9096]

Super!!!

[@daisybells2398]

Very well played! I just love it so much...my daughter is a big fan of the movie.

[@obermeyster808]

I also would like to get the sheet music to this! I have the chords for Ukulele and guitar, so I can do the melody and basic chords on a piano. Who sells the music for your arrangement?

[@bgil150901]

thank you so much for this

[@garen5594]

Studio Ghibli - Best Album - For Easy Piano (Joe Hisaishi sheet music) on Scribd. Check it out: www.scribd.com/doc/34895670

[@josegg4513]

Felicidades. Me gusta mucho tu interpretación, escogiste la màs bella melodía para hacerme volver a mi adolescencia. He revivido mis años de colegio, recordar a mis compañeros, a mi hogar y amores infantiles. Gracias, esta canción tiene un efecto adormecedor que no se puede explicar

[@nopalakrakthum1713]

Woww❤❤

[@mrmelon3506]

Beautiful cover. Great work!

[@AnakinSkyobiliviator]

Thank you so much for this!

[@AdamBechtol]

nice

[@adamlamper]

Where did you get the sheet music?

[@MonsterC]

Adam Lamper does this one work? musescore.com/sheetmusic?text=sukiyaki

[@vaicram]

😍😍😍Ha muito tempo procuro essa musica!!! Obrigado.. thx so much 😍😍😍😍😍

[@ralphfurley123]

I love it!!!

[@nathannguyen3814]

Could you possibly provide the sheet music for this song? Thanks

[@fishoutofwater7979]

*Wii music brought me here*

[@mariocastro3965]

Hooo kyu sacamoto que excelente interpretación

[@jacintoliu1537]

I really like the song you played. It’s so touching. Can you tell me where I can get this sheet music or book?

[@pianoaccount2619]

Avicii sampled the flute for his song freak

[@daamrigel8195]

EXCELENTE

[@juanpabloarriagada3401]

💝💝💝💝💝💝🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@ivand297]

Can I ask for the sheet music please? Thanks

[@mysteriouspotato4033]

Loving all these songs and pieces you play, may i know what book you use for these lovely piano sheets

[@이수기-i1e]

피아노 치는손이 너무귀엽다..~

[@2msvalkyrie529]

James: are you wearing a Kimono ...?

[@garret225]

this is good

[@melisavidal2089]

🥰❤️😍

[@gj4257]

This is so fantastically played! I’ve been looking for something like this all over. May I use your video in an upcoming instrumental performance credited with your name written across the top? If this is ok with you and it does air online, I would surely share the link!

[@JamesCoPiano]

Hi, thanks! Sure, no problem

[@maureenharty8620]

Just awesome so beautiful. Please tell me which book to buy to have your arrangement

[@kabrovski-9261]

Song name is Ue O Muite Arukou but foreigners usually call it Sukiyaki.

[@natanh.4304]

actually kyu-chan decided to name it Sukiyaki for he thought UE O Muite Arukou" wasn't catchy enough

[@user-ym5uu7fr9e]

so he just named it after japanese beef stew because it was an easier japanese word lmao

[@YunaFujiwaraTheFour]

may I use your cover as an instrumental background for my cover song?

[@JamesCoPiano]

yes, please do! thanks I will like to see it when you upload the video

[@JamesCoPiano]

yes, please do! thanks I will like to see it when you upload the video

[@YunaFujiwaraTheFour]

James Cowper thank you! I'll give you the notice as soon as I upload the video

[@MrJCOliveira]

Boa música

[@mariocastro3965]

You can teach me to do play esa linda y bella melodía puedes enviarme las partituras

[@Axmol456]

Como puedo conseguir las partituras de esta canción ?

[@imdamanization]

Sheet music please!

[@berfine6133]

Hi where did you buy the score? Where are the ghibli?

[@CindyWu1665]

Can do barre exercise with this song

[@dioarya6275]

Yang baju merah jangan sampai lolos 🎤🎵🎶

[@lopsangdlama]

sugoii

[@dabananasauce7610]

Lool, oppai

[@rolandalzate7108]

in what key po?

[@christopherhalim2801]

Can you give sauce? (Sheet)

[@ryanphol]

piano sheet pls

[@maxc951]

What Piano is that?

[@berfine6133]

*music sheet

[@ilhamsatriadarmawan]

Lagu dono kasino

[@japzz776]

Yg baju merah jgn sampe lolos

[@nadine_ryota8507]

I think avicii inspired by this song

[@jacintoliu1537]

😅😅

[@rolandalzate7108]

pls give me the chodrs pls..🙏

[@annejemacul9057]

Ue o muite arukō Namida ga koborenai youni Omoidasu haruno hi Hitoribocchi no yoru Ue o muite arukō Nijinda hoshi o kazoete Omoidasu natsuno hi Hitoribocchi no yoru Shiawase wa kumo no ueni Shiawase wa sora no ueni Ue o muite arukō Namida ga koborenai youni Nakinagara aruku Hitoribocchi no yoru Omoidasu akino hi Hitoribocchi no yoru Kanashimi wa hoshino kageni Kanashimi wa tsukino kageni Ue o muite arukō Namida ga koborenai youni Nakinagara aruku Hitoribocchi no yoru Hitoribocchi no yoru