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 (1–10)
StoryAI
AI’s hit song “Story.” For women in their 50s, it may not be a track that hits squarely within their generation, but its popularity is so immense that most people have probably heard it at least once.
While the song carries some elements of Black music, overall it’s shaped into a catchy, singable vocal line.
The tricky part is the bridge (C section), where a technique called “fake” — a sophisticated embellishment frequently used in R&B and soul — appears.
Be sure to stay conscious of the groove when singing this section.
Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA
The 2018 collaboration between GReeeeN’s HIDE and MISIA, “Ai no Katachi feat.
HIDE (GReeeeN).” As a song that rivals “Aitakute Ima” and “Everything” in popularity, many women in their 50s are likely familiar with it.
This piece is arranged within a slightly narrower vocal range of mid1 A to mid2 F, making it easier to sing even for those who struggle with high notes.
However, the average pitch is mid1 G#, which is low for a women’s song, and the final big chorus features high phrases close to mixed voice.
Keep these two points in mind when singing.
PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki
“PIECE OF MY WISH,” renowned as one of Miki Imai’s classic ballads, is a spot-on generational anthem for many women in their 50s.
In live performances, it’s sometimes sung a cappella, which shows how complete the vocal line is.
The range is on the narrower side, from mid1 F# to hi C, and the pitch movement isn’t very extreme.
However, because of Miki Imai’s vocal timbre, the song uses a lot of mixed voice and falsetto, so when actually singing it, you’ll need to adjust the key to suit your own voice.
If you’re not confident in your singing, try setting the highest notes so they sit around the boundary between mixed voice and chest voice.
Dancing HeroOginome Yōko
Triggered by the performance of the Tomioka High School dance club, Yoko Oginome’s classic “Dancing Hero” has become known to today’s youth.
It’s one of the signature songs of the bubble-era music scene, wrapped throughout in an irresistibly upbeat melody.
Because it’s dance music, many people might feel it’s difficult, but if you listen closely to the vocal line, you’ll find the melody is actually quite simple.
Not only is the vocal line easy to sing even for those who struggle with pitch, but the brisk tempo also makes it easier to smooth over little mistakes—another welcome plus, don’t you think?
Lush LifeChara
Chara is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity with her unique vocals.
Because her voice is high, her songs might seem difficult, but surprisingly she has a relatively narrow vocal range, so there are many tracks that women in their 50s can sing.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Lush Life.
Its range is from mid1F to hiB, which falls within a typical range, and there are no rapid-fire phrases.
While the melody does have somewhat large jumps up and down, it still falls into the easier category in terms of difficulty.
LieYaita Hitomi
Hitomi Yaida’s classic “Uso” (Lie).
It’s a well-known song, so for many people, when they think of a ballad by her, this is the one that comes to mind first.
The track’s appeal lies in its very relaxed tempo.
While Yaida often writes songs with a wide vocal range, this piece has a narrower range and gentle pitch movement.
There are moments of falsetto, but she’s intentionally using falsetto for notes that could easily be sung in chest voice, so even those who aren’t confident in their range can sing it without difficulty.
Song of LoveKōda Kumi
Kumi Koda’s classic song “Ai no Uta.” Since it was released in 2007, some people might not know it, but many have likely heard it through TV dramas and the like.
The piece is crafted as an emotionally rich ballad.
While it calls for a bit of expressiveness, its vocal range is narrow—mid1 G# to hi C—and the melodic rises and falls are gentle.
If you track the pitch carefully, it’s a song with which you can definitely aim for a high karaoke score.