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 (131–140)
Hold On MeKohiruimaki Kahoru
Kahoru Kohiruimaki is a female singer who garnered popularity for her strikingly low, cool vocal timbre and soulful singing.
It was an exceptional achievement for a Japanese artist at the time that she was recognized by figures like Maurice White and Prince.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Hold On Me.
While the track carries hints of soul and R&B, the vocal lines themselves contain elements of Showa-era kayōkyoku, making it easier to sing than it might sound at first.
The range isn’t very wide either, so it’s a good choice for women in their 50s with lower voices.
The Girl Who Leapt Through TimeHarada Tomoyo
Tomoyo Harada, who has also been highly active as an actress, has done wonderful work as an artist and has produced numerous classic songs.
Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
With lyrics and composition by Yumi Matsutoya, it features a gentle melody and vocal line throughout.
The vocal range is relatively narrow, so even those who struggle with high notes should be able to sing it comfortably by adjusting the key.
SUNAHAMAAnri
For many women in their 50s, when you think of nostalgic female singer-songwriters, Anri likely comes to mind.
She has left us with many classic songs, but among them, the one I especially recommend as easy to sing is SUNAHAMA.
Though the vocal line has a ballad-like feel, it’s not overly mellow; it’s a blend of ennui and freshness, so there’s no need to belt it out.
The pitch changes are gentle, and there are plenty of rests, so you can sing it comfortably even at a second or third party gathering.
Alone in the twilightMatsutōya Yumi
Yumi Matsutoya is a leading Japanese singer-songwriter who has been active for many years.
For women in their 50s, she might be the perfect artist.
She has many classic songs, but the one I especially recommend is “Hitori in the Twilight.” It features a vocal line that showcases her signature Yuming style, yet the melody doesn’t jump drastically up and down, so it’s relatively easy to keep pitch.
The chorus raises the voltage all at once, but the overall range isn’t that wide, so if you choose the right key, even those with lower voices should be able to sing it without difficulty.
Ruby RingTerao Akira
Atsushi Terao not only excelled as an actor but also achieved great success as an artist.
His vocals, delivered with a deep, rich tone, captivated listeners even without exceptional singing technique.
Among his songs, the most famous is undoubtedly Ruby no Yubiwa (Ruby Ring).
As mentioned, Terao was not primarily a singer, so he wasn’t particularly skilled at singing.
As a result, the difficulty of this song is quite low, and even the big final chorus with its key change in the latter half is easy to sing.
In fact, people with lower voices may be able to sing it better.
La SaisonAn Ruisu
Ann Lewis, a female rock singer who gained popularity for her distinctive blend of hard rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese pop), captivated many.
Perhaps quite a few women in their 50s admired her hard-edged musical style and persona, which were uncommon among female rock singers at the time.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is La Saison.
Even among her catalog, its vocal lines are particularly kayōkyoku-like, and the melody throughout feels very familiar to Japanese listeners.
Its vocal range is surprisingly narrow as well, so definitely give it a try.
Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko
Chiyoko Shimakura’s classic “Jinsei Iroiro” (Life Has Its Ups and Downs).
While women in their 50s aren’t exactly the enka generation, this song is so catchy that many of you probably know it.
Although it’s categorized as enka, it doesn’t feature kobushi, the advanced vocal ornament typical of the genre.
It’s an easy song that can sound authentic just by following the pitch carefully and adding some dynamics.
Why not try singing it the next time you go to karaoke with people your age or older?