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)
Mysterious Peach PieTakeuchi Mariya
Mariya Takeuchi is a female singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for her distinctive voice and catchy musical style.
She has many famous songs, but the one I especially recommend for women in their 50s is Fushigi na Peach Pie.
Among her works, this piece falls into the more monotonous category: it’s a bright song, yet delivered with a restrained, matter-of-fact vocal.
The English lyrics might be a bit challenging, but the vocal line itself is simple, so give it a try.
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.
threadNakajima Miyuki
“Ito” is a song sung by every generation.
It was released in 1992, but it’s often used at weddings and in TV dramas, making it a ballad loved across generations.
The vocal range isn’t very wide—F3 to A#4—centered in the midrange, with the low notes being key.
If you sing it in a speaking voice, you’ll end up straining your throat, so aim to sing with a proper singing voice.
The tempo is very slow, so stay calm and take a breath at the end of each phrase.
Instead of “pushing out your voice,” focus on “using your breath” to project forward.
In fact, every consonant in the Japanese ha-row (ha, hi, fu, he, ho) uses breath in its articulation.
If you try singing everything with the “ha” sound for clarity, you might grasp the feeling of “Oh, so this is what it means to use breath!” Give it a try as a reference.
Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~Koyanagi Yuki
This is the song Yuki Koyanagi debuted with in 1999, and I think it’s a ballad everyone admires.
Some of you might have listened to this track on repeat, right? Even if you think you’re tone-deaf, songs you’ve listened to a lot tend to stick in your memory, so when you actually sing them, you’ll often find you can surprisingly stay on pitch! So don’t be afraid to give it a try.
The A and B sections sit in a relatively calm range, but the pitch jumps up quickly from the chorus into the C section, so it feels great if you adjust the key to one that’s comfortable for you and sing the English parts too.
The accompaniment is solid, so you should still be able to sing it coolly even if you lower the key.
Overall, there’s no need to belt—sing with a light touch, keeping a head-voice feel in mind, and give it a try.
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.
[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.