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 (41–50)
The Ten CommandmentsAdo
When you think of Ado, her shouts in the mid-to-high range and the expressive high notes probably come to mind, right? While those aspects are certainly part of her appeal, her lower register actually holds a great deal of charm as well.
In her cover of Akina Nakamori’s classic “Jukkai (The Ten Commandments),” you can fully savor Ado’s rich low tones.
Since it’s an older song, the vocal line is very straightforward.
That simplicity leaves little room for the kinds of tricks you find in modern pop, but it also makes it easy to follow the pitch—so consider adding it to your repertoire.
[Women in their 50s] Easy-to-sing karaoke songs even without confidence in pitch (51–60)
SHOW MEMorikawa Yukari
Yukari Morikawa, who is also active as a TV personality and actress, released her cover of “SHOW ME” in 1987.
The song was originally released as the debut single by The Cover Girls, and in Japan both the original and the cover became hits.
It features the glamorous sound characteristic of dance music, with a lively disco-style beat.
The key to the chorus’s repeated phrases is to enunciate clearly with good contrast.
By distinguishing it from the A-melody’s more conversational singing part, you can make the chorus leave an even stronger impression.
Enjoy singing it while reminiscing about the good old days!
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
Momoe Yamaguchi’s 24th single, released in November 1978.
It drew attention for bringing in Shinji Tanimura of the then red‑hot band Alice as producer, and for being used as a Japanese National Railways travel promotion song.
It became Yamaguchi’s biggest hit.
The song structure feels like A–B–A’, embodying classic Showa-era kayōkyoku and the New Music techniques of the time, and each section’s melody is very clear and easy to remember.
The vocal range used also sits comfortably for most singers, so even those who aren’t confident in their singing will likely find this song approachable.
Precisely because of that, if you sing it too flatly, the performance can lose focus, so be sure to draw a sharp contrast between the A and B sections.
Singing the B section with strength yet tinged with sorrow is the key to performing this song well.
Don’t give upZARD
This was ZARD’s sixth single, released in January 1993.
It’s a textbook example of a hit from the golden age of 1990s J-pop, and as of 2020, there are probably few women in their 50s who haven’t heard it.
Many people likely have memories associated with this song, too.
With Izumi Sakai’s friendly voice and singing style on the original track, and given that the music industry at the time was strongly focused on the karaoke market—prioritizing songs that are “easy to sing at karaoke”—this is a number I can confidently recommend even to those who aren’t confident singers as a great karaoke pick!
I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko
Kyoko Koizumi, an idol who was hugely active from the late ’80s through the ’90s.
Her song “Anata ni Aete Yokatta” was released in 1992, and from around this track she began putting out increasingly original, distinctive songs.
This work emphasizes catchiness, featuring a very singable vocal line throughout.
In particular, the range—mid1 G# to hi B—is quite narrow for a female song, so as long as you adjust the key, it should be easy for singers of any voice type to perform.
Give Up on SummerNaoko Ken
Naoko Ken’s classic song “Natsu wo Akiramete” (“Giving Up on Summer”).
Among people in their 40s, the Southern All Stars version is more common, but for women in their 50s—especially the latter half—the original by Naoko Ken is probably the one that lingers in memory.
The Southern All Stars version has an intensity that can make some parts hard to sing, whereas this one stays quite calm throughout.
It’s the perfect song to sing right around the time your voice starts getting hoarse at karaoke.
I am a piano.Takada Mizue
Mizue Takada, an idol singer who rose to popularity in the late 1970s.
She gained fame as the 18th Grand Champion on Fuji TV’s audition program “You Are the Star!” and went on to produce many classic songs, making full use of her vocal ability, which was among the highest even by idol standards of the time.
Among her works, the one I particularly recommend is “Watashi wa Piano” (“I Am a Piano”).
It’s a sultry piece, arranged overall in the lower-mid to mid vocal range.
Please give it a try and sing it.