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] Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing Even If You’re Not Confident in Your Pitch (81–90)
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.
Heavenly KissMatsuda Seiko
Seiko Matsuda has many famous songs, but for women in their early 50s, “Heavenly Kiss” may be the one that left the strongest impression.
Among her tracks, this piece is especially characterized by its refreshing melody, yet surprisingly its vocal range isn’t particularly wide.
The English lyrics in the chorus might be a tricky part, but as long as you can pronounce them clearly, it’s quite a singable song.
If you were on Team Seiko back in the day and are now in your 50s, why not give this one a try?
I wanted to talk to you.Minamino Yoko
Singer Yoko Minamino, whose adorable looks and vocals captivated men of the time.
She’s produced many hit numbers, so many people may be unsure which song to choose.
The one I recommend is Hanashi Kaketakatta.
Although it has a cute tone, the vocals are generally arranged in a calm, lullaby-like line.
There aren’t many long notes either, making it an easy song to sing even toward the end of a karaoke session.
Lucky Man’s SongYashiro Aki
Aki Yashiro has left behind many classic songs, but among them, an unusually distinctive masterpiece that continues to be talked about is The Lucky Man Song.
This piece was released as the theme song for the popular anime Tottemo! Luckyman.
It’s fundamentally structured as a pop song, so it doesn’t have the difficulty of enka.
However, in the middle of the track there’s a section that pays homage to part of the famous song Funauta, which does require techniques like kobushi (ornamental vocal turns).
That said, the kobushi and vocal lines aren’t particularly difficult, so if you’re accustomed to singing enka or kayōkyoku, you should be able to handle it without any trouble.
Sailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hiroko
Released in November 1981, this was Hiroko Yakushimaru’s debut single, produced as the theme song for the film of the same name based on Jirō Akagawa’s novel.
The composer is Takao Kisugi, who later released a differently titled version with the same melody, Yume no Tochū, sung by himself.
With its simple structure, easy-to-remember tune, and a slightly wistful melody that doesn’t demand great vocal prowess, the song seems to check all the boxes for a New Music hit of that era.
Hardly anyone would find it difficult to sing.
Even if you’re not confident in your singing, I’m sure you can handle it, so I encourage you to give it a try.
A tip for making it sound good is to sing each syllable of the Japanese lyrics clearly and carefully.
The rhythm and note values are very simple, so be sure to articulate the lyrics distinctly.
STARAsaka Yui
Idol singer Yui Asaka, who gained popularity for her cute looks.
Perhaps because she rose to fame through Sukeban Deka, she tended to have somewhat more mature-feeling songs compared to other idols of her generation.
Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend for women in their 50s as an easy song to sing is STAR.
Its synthesizers, emblematic of the ’80s, and kayōkyoku-style vocal lines are extremely catchy.
Every part is easy to sing, and the vocal range isn’t wide, so do give it a try.
[Women in their 50s] Karaoke songs that are easy to sing even if you're not confident in your pitch (91–100)
SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko
Seiko Matsuda is one of Japan’s most iconic idols.
If you’re a woman in your late 50s or older, chances are you had the “Seiko-chan cut” back in your school days.
Her songs are all catchy and easy to sing, but the one I especially recommend is Sweet Memories.
Its relaxed melody has no particularly high notes, so if you sing it in a whisper, you can cleverly mask any pitch issues.
With that in mind, give it a try.