Karaoke songs that are easy to sing even if you’re not confident in your pitch (for women in their 50s)
When you’re invited to go to karaoke with friends or coworkers, it’s hard to decline just because you’re not good at singing or you’re not a fan of karaoke, right? So in this article, we’ve gathered songs that seem easy to sing even for women in their 50s who aren’t confident singers.
If you’re going to sing, familiar tunes are best, aren’t they? With that in mind, we’ve focused on hit songs from the ’80s and ’90s, and we’ve also included some new releases by artists who were active back then! The article includes tips for singing as well, so please use it as a reference and enjoy your karaoke time! And for younger readers, we hope this helps you choose songs when you go to karaoke with people in their 50s.
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[Women in their 50s] Easy-to-sing karaoke songs even if you’re not confident in your pitch (71–80)
Make my heart raceNagayama Miho
Miho Nakayama’s 8th single, released in November 1986.
It was also the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Na Ma Iki-zakari,” in which she starred.
The track feels crafted squarely within the context of 80s disco, so I think even women in their 50s who’ve drifted away from music could easily warm to it.
Since it was made as an idol song, the melody is very simple and I believe it’s quite easy to sing, even for those who don’t usually sing much.
Message of RougeArai Yumi
This was Yumi Arai’s fifth single, released in February 1975.
Considering the release year, it might feel a bit nostalgic even for people in their 50s.
It was used as the opening theme song for Studio Ghibli’s 1989 film Kiki’s Delivery Service, which makes it a very familiar tune—and an excellent choice for karaoke.
The tempo is light and easy to groove to, and the vocal melody doesn’t span a wide range, so even those who aren’t confident singers should be able to handle it without much hesitation.
Just be careful not to lag behind the rhythm or tempo.
If you can sing it with a good groove, you’re good to go!
Crimson Japanese lantern (plant)Oka Midori
It’s a hidden gem that, while reminiscing about the Hozuki Market held in Asakusa, highlights its intense passion even more by choosing a calm, beautiful delivery instead of putting overt resentment over betrayal front and center.
Although it’s positioned as the coupling track to the single “Namidauta,” released in February 2024, it’s sure to be irresistible for those who love Midori Oka’s mysterious side.
The melody doesn’t demand particularly difficult techniques and is relatively easy to sing, so I encourage you to give it a try at karaoke.
With songs like this, it’s harder to express the simmering, uncontrollable emotions in a restrained way than to showcase technique, so be sure to read the lyrics carefully before you sing!
[Women in their 50s] Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing Even If You’re Not Confident in Your Pitch (81–90)
Marigoldaimyon
Aimyon is popular across all generations.
“Marigold” is also a hit that people in their 50s often sing at karaoke.
I have students of various ages, and many of them sing her other songs too! It seems Aimyon really resonates with everyone, regardless of gender or age.
Also, “Marigold” sits in a comfortable range of F#3 to B4, so it’s an easy song to sing with a melody that’s simple for anyone to pick up.
If you think you’re tone-deaf, you might get nervous when holding the mic, but try not to tense up—sway gently side to side and sing lightly.
It helps you relax, and I recommend it! This can be especially good in karaoke settings with younger people around.
If you say, “Everyone, sing along with me,” you’ll feel even more at ease, so just be natural and enjoy singing!
I want to protect youMatsutōya Yumi
Yumi Matsutoya’s 17th single, released in June 1981.
It also became the theme song for the film “The Aimed School” starring Hiroko Yakushimaru.
Although it’s a hit by the grand master Yuming, this song is composed with a relatively even melody, making it quite easy to sing even for people who aren’t confident singers and don’t get many chances to sing.
Women in their 50s have probably heard it at least once.
Yuming herself has a very distinctive singing style, but be careful not to turn it into an impersonation when you sing it.
It always starts with rain.ASKA
ASKA, an artist who was hugely active from the 1980s to the 1990s as part of CHAGE and ASKA.
Due to scandals, we don’t see him on TV as much these days, but the songs he left behind are still listened to by many fans and are frequently sung at karaoke.
Among ASKA’s songs, the one I especially recommend is Hajimari wa Itsumo Ame (It Always Starts With Rain).
Compared to his other works, it has a narrower vocal range and a simple vocal line, making it easier to stay on pitch.
Dream GuideYamaguchi Momoe
Momoe Yamaguchi has left behind many classic songs, but when it comes to the track that most embodies the Showa era, many people probably think of Yume Saki Annainin (Dream Guide).
Wrapped in a nostalgically Showa-style kayōkyoku melody, this piece features a relatively narrow vocal range of mid1 E to high A-sharp, which is very characteristic of songs from that period.
Since this range is also common in male-vocal songs, it should be manageable even for women in their 50s, whose voices may be harder to project with age.
With no tongue-twisting lyrics, a relaxed tempo, and gentle pitch movement, it’s a very easy song to sing.