[For Women] When in Doubt, Choose This! Easy-to-Sing Western Songs

TasteSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter – Taste (Official Video)

Sabrina Carpenter’s classic “Taste,” which drew attention as a diss track aimed at Camila Cabello.

Despite its rather brutal content, the melody is quite light.

Set to a slacker-rock style, the vocal line—though often in a high register—stays calm and relatively even.

Since there’s almost no use of challenging techniques like shouts or ad-libs, it should be singable as long as you choose an appropriate key.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Ryo

Report a problem

Sweet but PsychoAva Max

Ava Max – Sweet but Psycho [Official Music Video]

Ava Max burst onto the scene in 2018 and quickly became a new-generation pop star popular around the world.

In Japan, she’s gaining popularity especially among high school and university students, and her songs are also big hits at karaoke.

“Sweet but Psycho” is one of her signature tracks, so if you’re thinking of singing Western music at karaoke, be sure to have this one ready.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Saitō Ayumu

Report a problem

Speechless (from Aladdin)Naomi Scott

Naomi Scott – Speechless (from Aladdin) (Official Video)

For those confident in their lower register, I recommend “Speechless (from Aladdin).” It’s sung by Naomi Scott, who played Jasmine in the hugely successful live-action Aladdin.

Since she isn’t primarily a singer, her vocal ability isn’t extremely high—which means the song is relatively easy to sing.

However, because it’s not a lyric-dense song, it can feel drawn out, so it can be tough if you can’t do vibrato.

The low notes at the beginning are also challenging.

Western pop is overwhelmingly more difficult than Japanese pop, so that’s something you can’t really avoid.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Ryo

Report a problem

LUNCHBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – LUNCH (Official Music Video)

Billie Eilish, a female singer-songwriter who’s gained popularity for her downer-style sound.

I think many women started listening to her music after the 2019 global mega-hit “bad guy.” Her song “LUNCH” features a synth-rock-driven style that’s rare for her, and she sings in a whisper voice throughout.

Since it doesn’t require powerful vocals or complex runs, once you catch the rhythm, it’s an easy song to sing.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Ryo

Report a problem

2002Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie – 2002 [Official Video]

What were you doing around 2002? Anne-Marie’s song “2002” unfolds with a gentle tone that brings back memories of those days, and it’s a fast-paced track that feels great to sing.

The openness of the chorus is also delightful, and it’s a song I hope you’ll practice well and experience that wonderful feeling at karaoke.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Murakami Shinpei

Report a problem

GirlfriendAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend (Official Video)

The hugely popular artist Avril Lavigne.

Her musical style—adding punk elements to poppy melodies—is really striking, isn’t it? All of her songs are built on simple melodies, and “Girlfriend” is no exception; it’s a very easy song to sing.

Even if you’re not good at vibrato, this song still works pretty well, so it’s great for beginners.

If you want it to sound even better, try cutting off the ends of phrases with a tossed-off feel.

Deliberately go for a rough, edgy singing style!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Ryo

Report a problem

The Edge Of GloryLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – The Edge Of Glory Official Video

This is a 2011 single by Lady Gaga, whose stage name was inspired by Queen’s song “Radio Ga Ga.” It was used as the ending theme for the TV Asahi drama “Jiu: Keishicho Tokushu-han Sousa-gakkari,” which aired the same year.