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)
PRIDEImai Miki
This is Miki Imai’s 12th single, released in November 1996.
At the time, it was also used as a TV drama theme song and became a big hit, so as of 2021, many people in their 50s may find it familiar.
Like many hit songs from the ’90s, it has a very easy-to-remember, simple melody, and its structure is straightforward—A-B-A (with a chorus-like section)—making it very easy to sing at karaoke.
Rather than trying too hard to “sing well,” if you just enjoy singing the melody simply, it will likely sound quite nice.
Just remember to sing gently overall.
[Women in their 50s] Karaoke songs that are easy to sing even if you're not confident in your pitch (121–130)
The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko
Seiko Matsuda has many famous songs.
While “Kaze Tachinu” is a somewhat lesser-known track, it’s perfect for aiming for a high score at karaoke.
Its relaxed tempo and a vocal line without intricate pitch fluctuations are appealing; although the melody is relatively high, anyone can sing it easily with the right key adjustment.
If there’s one point to watch out for, it’s the pre-chorus (the B section).
Because it features a high phrase with a relatively wide upward pitch movement, you’ll need to consciously track the pitch carefully.
Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko
Released in July 1980, this was Seiko Matsuda’s second single.
It was the very song that catapulted her to stardom—truly her breakthrough hit.
Although it’s still frequently featured today as a classic Showa-era hit, it’s a surprising fact that it never actually reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
As of 2019, there’s likely no one in their 50s who doesn’t know this song.
Many women at the time probably even styled their hair in the famous “Seiko-chan cut.” Because it’s one of those “Showa hits everyone knows,” most people can sing it just by looking at the lyrics, without needing to learn it from scratch.
Like many idol songs of the era, it has a catchy melody that’s easy for anyone to sing, so even if you’re not confident in your singing, don’t be afraid—enjoy singing it!
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.
Forbidden TelepathyKudō Shizuka
Shizuka Kudo, a female singer who gained popularity in the ’80s.
Even if she didn’t leave a strong impression during her Onyanko Club days, many women in their 50s may have admired her after she went solo.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Forbidden Telepathy.
It’s crafted with a cool musicality that connects to Kudo’s later style, but since it dates from a time when she hadn’t fully developed her abilities as a singer, the vocal lines are kept simple.
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!
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.