[Women in Their 40s] Even If You’re Tone-Deaf, You Can Sing! Karaoke Songs That Fit a Woman’s Vocal Range

Your umbrellaKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura – Your Umbrella (Official Music Video)

Kaela Kimura’s “Kimi no Kasa,” released for streaming on October 29, 2025, is the theme song for the film “Sumikkogurashi: The Sky Kingdom and the Two Kogurashi.” Listening to the track, you can tell it’s structured in a way that makes the build-up easy to grasp, and you can sing it solidly step by step in the order of verse A → verse B → chorus.

The chorus does include some high notes, but there’s no need to belt them out.

It’s perfectly fine to use falsetto for the high notes to evoke the gentle world of Sumikkogurashi.

Also, while the chorus may feel high, if you think you’re tone-deaf, you’ll likely find the higher notes actually easier to produce—so sing out with confidence!

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Kubota Mami

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If spring comes tomorrowMatsu Takako

Tomorrow, When Spring Comes – Takako Matsu (High Quality / With Lyrics)

Takako Matsu has appeared in numerous masterpieces as an actress and found success as an artist as well.

Although she hasn’t been particularly active as an artist recently since Frozen, women in their 40s likely watched her at the exact time she was thriving as a musical artist.

Ashita, Haru ga Kitara is a classic from the period when Takako Matsu was enjoying major success as an artist.

Arranged as a simple pop song reminiscent of Kiroro, it features a chorus with a slightly higher range; however, the vocal line is generally easy, with rhythms and melodies that are straightforward to follow.

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Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume. “Happy Summer Wedding” (MV)

Morning Musume’s classic “Happy Summer Wedding” stands out with its Arabian-flavored track and catchy vocals.

The lyrics that convey gratitude and the cheerful melody that follows them leave a strong impression.

For women in their early 40s, this might be a spot-on anthem.

Among Morning Musume’s songs, this one is particularly easy to sing, with a relatively narrow vocal range.

The rhythm is also easy to catch, so even those who struggle with high notes or complex time signatures should find it easy to sing.

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I miss youBEGIN

BEGIN / Longing for you

BEGIN is a band from Okinawa that has been active for many years.

With songs like Umi no Koe, which gained popularity through commercials, they’re still going strong at the forefront today.

Among their works, the song I especially recommend is Koishikute.

It sings of a faint, nostalgic love from the past and is arranged throughout with a blues feel.

While blues may often evoke a masculine image, this track also suits a woman’s supple vocal tone perfectly.

There aren’t any particularly high parts, so it’s easy to sing—even while having a drink.

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I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” (Music Video) [5th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara / Mou Koi Nante Shinai

Singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara has produced many long-running hits.

Although we no longer see him on television due to his scandal, the masterpieces he left behind are still loved by many listeners.

Among his works, the one I particularly recommend is Mou Koi Nante Shinai (“I Won’t Fall in Love Again”).

While the end of the chorus is slightly challenging, it’s not so high that you need to use falsetto, and both the A and B sections are easy to sing, so I think it’s suitable even for women in their 40s.

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Slow motionNakamori Akina

Akina Nakamori – Slow Motion

This was Akina Nakamori’s debut single, released in May 1982.

Although Nakamori is known for her relatively low, resonant voice, you can enjoy a very fresh and cute vocal tone on this debut track.

Considering the release period, the song strongly reflects Showa-era kayōkyoku and the then-trendy New Music influences.

The vocal melody is very easy to remember and sing.

Compared to modern songs, the vocal range used isn’t particularly wide, so even women who aren’t confident in their singing should find it manageable.

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Kei Takahata

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Magical Syndromeyama

yama “Magical Syndrome” Music Video

The special MV theme song for “Magical Chiikawa,” titled “Magical Syndrome,” was released as a digital-only single on October 22, 2025.

The music video is also available on YouTube, featuring elements related to Chiikawa and receiving high praise from viewers.

The vocal range of “Magical Syndrome” might be a bit high, but since it’s basically sung in falsetto, if you can produce a light tone, you should be able to get proper frontal resonance and find the pitch more easily! To activate that resonance between the eyebrows, use humming.

This humming is crucial—if you tense up and force your throat, you won’t be able to stay on pitch.

Start at a volume so soft it’s almost only audible to you.

Once you get used to humming, try alternating between humming and singing; if you can sing with the same consistent sensation, you’ve got it!

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Kubota Mami

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