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.

Playlist

Karaoke songs that are easy to sing even if you’re not confident in your pitch (for women in their 50s)
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	StoryAI		AI’s classic hit “Story,” a catchy and easy-to-sing song
2	Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA		“Aino Katachi” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
3	PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki		Miki Imai’s soul-stirring ballad masterpieces
4	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		“Dancing Hero” is an iconic song of the Bubble-era music scene.
5	Lush LifeChara		Chara’s popular song “Lush Life” is easy to sing.
6	LieYaita Hitomi		Hitomi Yaida’s classic song “Uso” is a relaxed ballad.
7	Song of LoveKōda Kumi		The appeal of Kumi Koda’s classic song “Ai no Uta”
8	The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS		A classic hit by the girls' band PRINCESS PRINCESS
9	LastlyMayo Okamoto		Mayu Okamoto’s “Lastly” is an easy song to sing.
10	Falling in LoveKobayashi Akiko		Akiko Kobayashi’s hit song “Falling in Love”
11	La La LaDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro with her husky voice, the famous song “La La La”
12	Ah, heartlessAn Ruisu		Ann Lewis’s signature song “Aa Mujou”
13	CHA-CHA-CHAIshii Akemi		Akemi Ishii’s debut song became a hit as a TV drama theme.
14	Door of LifeTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi, a song with warm lyrics and melody
15	My RevolutionWatanabe Misato		“My Revolution” is a popular song among people in their 50s.
16	Lingering Snowiruka		Masterpieces by Iruka and masterpieces by Kaguyahime
17	Marilyn in 1986Honda Minako		Minako's song, 'Marilyn in 1986,' the charm of music
18	Harusaki KobeniYano Akiko		Akiko Yano’s “Harusaki Kobeni” is an easy-to-sing classic.
19	wicked womanNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s signature songs—catchy masterpieces that are easy to hum
20	Mi AmoreNakamori Akina		Introducing Akina Nakamori’s classic song “Mi Amore”
21	Main ThemeYakushimaru Hiroko		Hiromi Yakushimaru’s classic song “Main Theme”
22	Blue StasieonKawai Sonoko		The famous song by Sonoko Kawai of Onyanko Club
23	FriendsREBECCA		Rebecca’s classic song “Friends” is hot right now.
24	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		Candies' representative single from 1976
25	Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s 1980s single, composed by Takamizawa
26	Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya		Self-cover songs of Mariya Takeuchi
27	Listening to OliviaAnri		A classic debut single by Anri, written and composed by Ami Ozaki.
28	Blue airmailArai Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic song, “Blue Airmail”
29	TANGO NOIRNakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s “TANGO NOIR” is easy to sing in a low register.
30	Love Won’t Stop ~Turn it Into Love~Wink		An 80s pop-style cover song by Wink
31	Even when I become an old ladyMoritaka Chisato		A signature song by Chisato Moritaka—lively and easy to sing, a classic.
32	A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi		Explanation of Yuming’s classic song “Darenimo Ienai” (Can’t Tell Anyone)
33	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Hit song(s) by Princess Princess
34	BEACONDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s signature song “BEACON”
35	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Classic J-pop hits from the '90s, easy-to-sing classics
36	From a distant townImai Miki		Miki Imai’s classic song “From a Distant Town,” a gentle, quiet singing voice
37	ambushIshikawa Hitomi		Hitomi Ishikawa’s classic song “Machibuse” is easy to sing.
38	Girl ANakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s iconic 80s songs resonate with mature women.
39	RomanceIwasaki Hiromi		Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic, a representative work of Showa-era kayōkyoku
40	foreignerKUBOTA Saki		Saki Kubota's “Pomegranate” Silk Road
41	SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko		Let's enjoy Seiko Matsuda's classic song 'SWEET MEMORIES'
42	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		PuriPuri’s classic hit that colored our youth
43	I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa’s hit debut song, a classic from the golden age of J-pop
44	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		A song about not giving up on your dreams and looking ahead
45	Roppongi HeartbreakAn Ruisu		Catchy popular rock songs from the ’80s
46	rainMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka's 'Ame' is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
47	NO.NEW YORKBOØWY		A classic rock number that revives the fever of youth
48	Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi		Theme song of a drama, a famous song by Hiromi Iwasaki
49	Nancy of Summer ColorsHayami Yū		Introducing classic hits by the 80s idol Yū Hayami.
50	The Ten CommandmentsAdo		The allure of Ado’s low voice and her covers of Akina Nakamori’s songs
51	SHOW MEMorikawa Yukari		Characteristics of “SHOW ME” sung by Yukari Morikawa
52	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		The Appeal of Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Playback Part 2”
53	Don’t give upZARD		J-pop classic hits—easy to sing and known by everyone
54	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s 1992 work
55	Give Up on SummerNaoko Ken		Naoko Ken’s “Natsu o Akiramete” is a masterpiece.
56	I am a piano.Takada Mizue		The hit song by idol singer Mizue Takada
57	Dream GuideYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi's 'Yumesaki Annainin' is a classic song of the Showa era.
58	Smiling Backkyandīzu		Candies’ final single, A Song of Youth
59	School HeavenKoizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s 80s rock cover songs
60	First loveMurashita Kōzō		Kozo Murashita’s melancholic classic “Hatsukoi” is popular.
61	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		It's a difficult song to sing, but the melody is pleasant.
62	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		“Time goes by” popular among women in their 50s
63	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s “Red Sweet Pea”
64	Marigoldaimyon		Aimyong’s popularity: songs that are easy to sing across generations
65	Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~Koyanagi Yuki		Yuki Koyanagi classics that are easy to pitch and fun to sing at karaoke
66	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		Yoshimi Iwasaki’s “Touch,” the anime’s theme song
67	lover; mistress; extramarital partnerTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s classic song “Aijin” is easy to sing.
68	Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai		The 1990s hit song “Stardust of Tears”
69	Cutie HoneyKōda Kumi		“Cutie Honey” is a song that gets everyone pumped up.
70	Slow motionNakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s debut song, a lively and easy-to-sing classic
71	UFOpinku redii		Pink Lady's biggest hit song, 'Wanted'
72	Come, springMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic song “Haru yo, Koi” is moving.
73	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		The dance music track “DANCING HERO” is popular.
74	Crimson Japanese lantern (plant)Oka Midori		A masterpiece that beautifully sings of the bitterness of the Asakusa Hozuki Market
75	Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic song, a hit that sold over 500,000 copies
76	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		A classic by Yumi Arai—a simple, easy-to-sing song
77	I want to protect youMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s hit songs and movie theme songs are easy to sing.
78	threadNakajima Miyuki		How to sing the timeless classic 'Ito' loved across generations
79	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		A love song that gently weaves the renewed romance of a long-married couple
80	stationTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi, a representative artist of city pop
81	Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko		Akiko Kobayashi’s debut song, the theme song of an adultery drama
82	Blue airmailArai Yumi		Introduction to Yumi Arai’s classic song “Aoi Airmail”
83	It always starts with rain.ASKA		ASKA, the classic song “Hajimari wa Itsumo Ame” (It Always Rains at the Beginning)
84	Graduationsaitou yuki		Yuki Saito’s classic song “Sotsugyo” is simple and easy to sing.
85	Make my heart raceNagayama Miho		Miho Nakayama single in an 80s disco style
86	Heavenly KissMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s “Heavenly Kiss” is a masterpiece.
87	I wanted to talk to you.Minamino Yoko		Noriko Minamino’s classic song “Hanashikaketakatta” is easy to sing.
88	Lucky Man’s SongYashiro Aki		Theme song of Aki Yashiro’s “Lucky Man”
89	Sailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hiroko		Yakushimaru Hiroko’s debut song, a classic of youthful days
90	STARAsaka Yui		Yui Asaka’s classic song “STAR” is easy for people in their 50s to sing.
91	SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko		Introducing the hit song SWEET MEMORIES by idol Seiko Matsuda.
92	Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii		A classic hit by the 70s idol duo, Pink Lady
93	applausechiaki naomi		Naomi Chiaki’s classic song “Kassai” (Applause)
94	The way homeIwasaki Hiromi		Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic song “Ieji” has a mature vibe.
95	Deceived by a guy like HiroshiMizue Takada		Mizue Takada’s easy-to-sing classic ‘Sonna Hiroshi ni’
96	Cinderella HoneymoonIwasaki Hiromi		Cinderella Honeymoon is an easy-to-sing classic.
97	Wasshoi!Aikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa performs a song celebrating Japan–Brazil friendship.
98	Message of RougeArai Yumi		A classic by Yumi Arai, a beloved hit in karaoke.
99	Mysterious Peach PieTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi Talks About “Fushigi na Peach Pie”
100	Rock ‘n’ Roll in a Dumped MoodTOM CAT		Vocal range characteristics of TOM★CAT’s signature songs
101	Mugo… mm… so sexyKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo’s classic song, an 80s idol-style track
102	Riding on the back of a silver dragonNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece—moving and easy to sing
103	Detective StoryYakushimaru Hiroko		Hiroko Yakushimaru’s film “Detective Story”
104	Lips, speak passionately of youWatanabe Machiko		Machiko Watanabe’s classic hit, an easy song to sing.
105	confessionTakeuchi Mariya		City pop’s Mariya Takeuchi classic “Confession”
106	Message of RougeMatsutōya Yumi		A classic by Yumi Arai—bright and easy to sing
107	Sand Castlesaitou yuki		The captivating singing voice of Yuki Saito and the characteristics of her songs
108	FriendsRebekka		Rebecca’s famous song “Friends” is renowned.
109	Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki		A powerful song that likens unnoticed people to stars
110	Fade OutKoizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi's 80s-style synth track
111	Return to MyselfHamada Mari		Introducing Mari Hamada’s pop-rock classic songs
112	Don’t take off my sailor uniformo nyanko kurabu		The appeal of Onyanko Club and the characteristics of their songs
113	No-sideMatsutōya Yumi		Classic songs themed around rugby; easy-to-sing classic songs
114	Pink sighTakahashi Mariko		Introducing Mari Takahashi’s signature song, “Pink Breath.”
115	You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho		Miho Nakayama single written and composed by Toshiki Kadomatsu
116	Farewell, Siberian RailwayŌta Hiromi		Hiromi Ohta’s classic song “Saraba Siberia Tetsudō” (“Farewell, Siberian Railway”) is easy to sing.
117	atonementTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s moving classic “Tsugunai”
118	Mr. Summertimesaakasu		The circus classic 'Mr. Summertime'
119	To my belovedkawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s “Umai-ssho” was a hit song in the 1990s.
120	PRIDEImai Miki		Miki Imai’s 1990s hit songs
121	The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s “Kaze Tachinu” is perfect for karaoke.
122	Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic “Cherry” continues to be loved across generations.
123	Sentimental JourneyMatsumoto Iyo		Idol Iyo Matsumoto’s classic song resonates with its low pitch
124	Forbidden TelepathyKudō Shizuka		Representative songs of Shizuka Kudo, a popular singer from the 1980s
125	Green Que Sera SeraOka Midori		Reiwa Rhythm Kayō: “Midori no Que Sera Sera”
126	WOMANAn Ruisu		Let's enjoy Ann Lewis's classic hit 'WOMAN'.
127	If tomorrowwarabe		Introducing the classic children's song 'Moshimo Ashita ga' (If Tomorrow Comes)
128	RememberKazama San Shimai		The Kazama three sisters born from Sukeban Deka
129	MY MARINE MARILYNYamamoto Tatsuhiko		City pop and Western-style songs by Tatsuhiko Yamamoto
130	unrequited love for someone already in a relationshipNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece “Yokorenbo” is captivating.
131	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		LINDBERG gains popularity with a drama theme song
132	School HeavenFingā 5		A famous Finger Five song that sings of youthful passion
133	Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindYasuda Narumi		Narumi Yasuda passionately sang the theme song of the Valley of the Wind.
134	Hold On MeKohiruimaki Kahoru		Introduction to songs by female singers with low vocal timbre
135	The Girl Who Leapt Through TimeHarada Tomoyo		Tomoyo Harada’s classic song “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time”
136	SUNAHAMAAnri		Anri’s classic song “SUNAHAMA” is easy to sing.
137	Alone in the twilightMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya's classic song 'Alone in the Evening Twilight'
138	La SaisonAn Ruisu		The appeal of hard rock female singer Ann Lewis
139	Ruby RingTerao Akira		A representative song by Akira Terao, “Ruby Ring.”
140	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		Introduction to Chiyoko Shimakura’s classic song ‘Jinsei Iroiro’ (“Life Has Many Ups and Downs”)
141	Time TravelerTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi's 'Time Traveler' is an easy song to sing.
142	Let me stay for the night.Kobayashi Sachiko		The allure of Sachiko Kobayashi’s classic Showa-era kayōkyoku songs
143	A beautiful day for lifekawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s powerful new song “Jinsei Biyori” (A Good Day for Life)
144	presentJITTERIN’JINN		A smash hit from the 90s band boom
145	paper craneOka Midori		Enka singer Midori Oka’s “Paper Crane” enters the Top 20 for the first time
146	As time goes bysawada kenji		Beginner-friendly masterpieces by Kenji Sawada