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 without confidence in pitch (51–60)
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.
Smiling Backkyandīzu
It was the Candies’ final single, released on February 25, 1978.
At the time of their breakup, Candies were somewhat overshadowed in popularity by the rising Pink Lady, but as of 2021, there may be hardly any Japanese women in their 50s who don’t know this song.
One fun aspect of the track—and something fitting for a final single—is that the lyrics are peppered with titles of their past hits.
Many of you probably performed those earlier hits referenced in the lyrics at class parties and similar events, singing them together.
I hope this song brings back memories of those fun elementary and junior high school days and that you enjoy singing it with a smile.
From a musical standpoint, looking back now, I’m surprised to find how unexpectedly sophisticated the choral work is—something I didn’t pay much attention to back then.
Recreating those details at karaoke would make it absolutely fantastic!
School HeavenKoizumi Kyoko
This was Kyoko Koizumi’s 28th single, released in November 1989.
It also served as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 PM drama “Aishiatteru Kai!,” in which Koizumi herself appeared.
The original song was released by Finger 5 in 1974, but Koizumi’s cover strongly reflects the band boom of the late ’80s to early ’90s, featuring an arrangement that’s much more rock-oriented than the original.
The slightly hard-edged band arrangement contrasted with Koizumi’s cute, idol-like vocals created a charming mismatch.
And for singing this song, you don’t need to be a “great singer”! Some people who aren’t confident singers may find the high notes a bit tough, but you can use the karaoke key adjustment to cover that—just sing it brightly and energetically!
First loveMurashita Kōzō
Kozo Murashita is a singer-songwriter who has left behind numerous masterpieces with his melancholic lyrics and catchy melodies.
Thanks to the recent revival boom, he’s become fairly well known among younger listeners too.
Among his songs, the one I especially recommend to women in their 50s as an easy-to-sing number is Hatsukoi (First Love).
It features long tones, but they’re not the kind that require you to belt, so even people who aren’t confident singers should find it easy to sing.
[Women in their 50s] Easy-to-sing karaoke songs even if you're not confident in your pitch (61–70)
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
This song was released in March 2000 as BEGIN’s 18th single, and Rimi Natsukawa’s version is a cover that came out in March 2001.
Although this article is written with the theme of recommending songs for people who aren’t confident singers, this particular track might be a bit challenging for them.
Since it was originally created as an “Okinawan song,” there are a few parts that require a folk-style melodic phrasing, and performing it well does call for a certain level of vocal technique.
That said, aside from those sections, the tempo is on the slower side and the rhythm is easy to catch, and the melody aligns very naturally with Japanese sensibilities.
So if you’re not confident in your singing, it’s perfectly fine to ignore the folk-style inflections and just sing the melody straightforwardly.
The high notes in the original key may be tough for some people, so feel free to lower the key when needed.
If you try singing it with a sense of the broad, gentle “swell” of Okinawa’s calm seas, you’ll likely find it feels just right!
Time goes byEvery Little Thing
When it comes to karaoke with coworkers or friends, a great song for women in their 50s is “Time goes by.” The music duo Every Little Thing released it in 1998, and it’s known as one of their signature tracks.
It was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Amai Kekkon” (“Sweet Marriage”), so some people may feel a sense of nostalgia.
The key to singing it well is to keep your delivery calm in the first verse, then gradually add volume and intensity from the pre-chorus into the chorus, all over a beautiful, piano-centered melody.
Since the tempo is slow, it’s easy even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.
It has been covered by many artists across eras, making it a great pick for karaoke gatherings with a wide range of ages.
Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko
Seiko Matsuda’s eighth single, released in January 1982.
The songwriting credit is listed as Kureta Karuho, but that’s actually Yumi Matsutoya! Perhaps thanks to bringing in Yuming, the melody is very easy to remember, with a warm, truly “spring-like” feel, making it a lovely tune that anyone can hum along to.
In terms of pitch, the high notes shouldn’t be much of an issue, but when singing it at karaoke, it’s important to adjust the key so you can finish the final “Akai Sweet Pea~” in chest voice rather than falsetto—this makes it sound just right.
Give it a try and sing your heart out!