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 (111–120)
Detective StoryYakushimaru Hiroko
The classic film “Detective Story,” starring Hiroko Yakushimaru.
This piece was released as the movie’s theme song.
When it comes to Hiroko Yakushimaru’s vocals, her enveloping, gentle voice is distinctive, and this song showcases exactly that.
Overall, the vocal line has little fluctuation, and the range is kept relatively narrow.
It may feel slightly high, but you can handle that with key adjustment, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
[Women in their 50s] Karaoke songs that are easy to sing even if you're not confident in your pitch (121–130)
Green Que Sera SeraOka Midori
It’s a fun, upbeat Reiwa-era rhythm kayō masterpiece that makes any Japanese person want to clap along and start dancing! “Midori no Que Sera Sera” is a song released by Midori Oka in 2021, and as the title suggests, you can sing it comfortably with a carefree “que sera sera—whatever will be, will be” feeling.
The instantly catchy chorus sticks after one listen, and if everyone in your karaoke group sings it together, it’ll definitely liven up the room.
The signature enka vocal flourishes—like heavy kobushi and wide vibrato—are kept modest, and the more natural delivery makes it approachable even for those who feel unsure about singing traditional enka.
First and foremost, have fun and sing along to the cheerful rhythm!
You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho
This is Miho Nakayama’s 12th single, released in February 1988.
As with the previous single “CATCH ME,” Toshiki Kadomatsu handled both the lyrics and composition.
Incidentally, Kadomatsu himself has released several self-cover versions of the song over the years.
Kadomatsu’s songs are often on the difficult side to sing, but this one seems to have been crafted with the then-16-year-old Miho Nakayama in mind, featuring a relatively easy-to-sing melody.
It’s a quintessential love ballad, so even people who aren’t used to singing might find it fairly approachable.
In karaoke, you can also choose the Toshiki Kadomatsu version of the backing track (you’ll likely need to change the key if a woman is singing), so it can be fun to pick the track that best suits your voice.
Rock ‘n’ Roll in a Dumped MoodTOM CAT
TOM★CAT is a band that gained popularity for its highly original sound, blending elements of rock into the unique genre of techno kayō.
They have many classic songs, but among them, the one that stands out as especially popular is “Furarekibun de Rock’n’ Roll,” isn’t it? While the song has an energetic and bright feel, its vocal range is relatively narrow, spanning mid2 C# to hi F.
Since the overall range sits high, those with lower voices will need to lower the key as a premise; however, because the range itself is narrow, there’s ample room to transpose it downward.
WOMANAn Ruisu
Ann Lewis is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity in the 1980s with an authentic rock sound.
Because of her husky timbre and powerful vocals, many people may have shied away from singing her songs.
That’s why we recommend WOMAN.
While it has a strong rock flavor, the vocal lines are straightforward, with gentle rises and falls in pitch.
Toward the end of the chorus there’s a scale that’s a bit like a vocal ad-lib, but you can gloss over it with dynamics and subtle vibrato—so don’t worry and give it a try.
Sentimental JourneyMatsumoto Iyo
Iyo Matsumoto is now active as a TV personality, but she enjoyed tremendous popularity during her idol days.
Many people probably have a strong impression of her song “Sentimental Journey,” don’t they? In fact, this piece is more geared toward men, boasting a fairly low and wide vocal range of mid1A to hiA#.
However, for women in their 50s, the lower notes are easier to produce, so those who naturally have higher voices will likely find it quite easy to sing.
If tomorrowwarabe
The unit Warabe, born from the popular variety show “Kin-chan no Dokomade Yaruno!?” There are probably many women in their 50s who watched them on TV back then.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Moshimo Ashita ga.
It has a folk-style feel, and the vocal line throughout is on the darker side.
The range is narrow and there aren’t any complicated melodic leaps, so I think anyone can sing it easily.
How about trying it at karaoke when you’re reminiscing about the old days?