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

Poker FaceLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Poker Face (Official Music Video)

Lady Gaga, a world-renowned singer who is also very well-known in Japan.

One of her signature songs is “Poker Face.” Since almost everyone has heard it, it’s easy to get the crowd going, and because it has many repeated parts, it’s easy to sing even if you’re not confident in English.

BIRDS OF A FEATHERBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER (Official Music Video)

Billie Eilish, a female singer-songwriter who’s also very popular in Japan.

Since the hit of “bad guy,” many of you are probably still following her, right? Among her works, the one I especially recommend is “BIRDS OF A FEATHER.” This track has a somewhat fantastical, dream-pop-like feel.

The pitch movement is gentle, and it’s easy to catch the rhythm.

The scale runs near the end of the chorus—almost like ad-libbed embellishments—are a bit tricky, so if you really can’t manage that part, it’s perfectly fine to use karaoke auto-tune to gloss over it.

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You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman

Celtic Woman – You Raise Me Up (Live)

Celtic Woman, a group active mainly in Celtic music.

Their version of “You Raise Me Up” is a cover, yet it’s also known as one of their signature songs.

I’ll say this upfront: if you try to imitate Celtic Woman when you sing this, the difficulty will shoot up.

So what should you do? The key to making quiet, melodic Western songs sound good is to whisper.

If there’s a part you’re not confident about, just whisper it and convey a sense of emotion.

Be sure to adjust the key properly—otherwise you might not be able to hit the notes in the latter half—so know your own key in advance.

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Have You Ever Seen The RainCreedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival – Have You Ever Seen The Rain (Official)

It’s a signature song by the American band Creedence Clearwater Revival.

It was released as a single in 1971 and has since been covered by many musicians.

Its simple yet powerful melody is sure to lift your spirits.

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.

Just Like FireP!nk

P!nk – Just Like Fire (From”Alice Through The Looking Glass” – Official Video)

The songs by American singer P!nk are a perfect fit for women.

Her powerful vocals and catchy pop sound are distinctive, and just listening to them can put you in a positive mood.

This track is from the soundtrack of the film Alice Through the Looking Glass, released in April 2016.

Its adventurous melody feels like a kind of magic that turns the impossible into possible.

The lyrics are full of messages that boost self-esteem and give you the courage to live each day with a positive outlook.

It’s also recommended for anyone looking for an easy-to-sing pop song.

Don’T Cry For Me ArgentinaMadonna

Don’t Cry For Me Argentina – Madonna

It’s a song that Madonna sang in the 1996 film Evita, in which she starred.

Looking at the sheet music, it doesn’t seem particularly difficult, but when you listen to the performance, Madonna’s masterful expression turns it into a piece that sounds quite challenging.