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

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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La La LaDaikoku Maki

La La La – Maki Ohguro (Full)

This is Maki Ohguro’s 10th single, released in October 1995, and her biggest hit, having sold over a million copies.

While Maki Ohguro is often associated with “cool rock songs,” this track showcases a very cute, charming world.

That said, her signature vocal prowess is still on full display here, so for those who aren’t confident singers… well, it might be a bit challenging.

However, as mentioned, it’s an extremely cute song, so unlike many of her other tracks, you don’t need dynamic belting or powerful high notes to sing this one.

Relax your shoulders and try singing it sweetly, focusing on conveying the bright, slightly laid-back melody and adorable lyrics.

The chorus might even be fun to sing together as a group with friends!

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Kei Takahata

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Blue RainImai Miki

Miki Imai – “Blue Rain” [TV Asahi drama “A Woman of the Crime Lab” theme song]

A track from Miki Imai’s 20th original album, “Sky,” released in June 2018.

It’s a very gentle, mellow ballad, sung quietly as if murmuring or whispering, so it may be one of the best choices for women in their 40s to sing.

It’s true that when you really pursue this kind of “soft singing,” it can be more difficult to master than songs that call for belting, but if you’re just enjoying it at your usual karaoke, there’s no need to worry that much.

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Kei Takahata

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PRIDEImai Miki

Miki Imai - PRIDE (Live at Cadogan Hall, London, 2016)

It’s a song that was chosen as the theme for the TV drama “Doc” and is also well known for having been produced by the world-renowned musician Tomoyasu Hotei, who is famous as the guitarist of BOØWY.

As one of Miki Imai’s signature and biggest hit songs, it’s always performed at her concerts, so it’s likely a classic that every woman in her 40s—the generation that grew up with it—will know.

With its relaxed tempo and simple melody, it’s easy to sing at karaoke and is recommended for those who aren’t confident in their singing.

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Hoshino Takashi

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BOY MEETS GIRLTRF

TRF / BOY MEETS GIRL

This is the seventh single by trf, the renowned production unit led by Tetsuya Komuro, released in June 1994.

The song came out in the mid-90s—arguably the height of the J-POP bubble—when being frequently sung at karaoke was considered a major factor for a hit.

So even if you’re not confident in your singing, I hope you’ll give it a try without hesitation.

It’s light and bright, and in a good way has a melody you could practically hum, so I’m sure even those who aren’t great singers will enjoy performing it! The fact that such a simple melody was elevated to this level makes me want to say: that’s the Komuro magic at its peak!

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Kei Takahata

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LAT,43˚ N 〜Forty-three degrees north latitude〜DREAMS COME TRUE

Dreams Come Ture／LAT,43˚ N　〜Forty-three degrees north latitude〜

One of the most popular musical units among women in their 40s is DREAMS COME TRUE.

Although they’ve produced many classic songs, they’re also known for having many high-difficulty tracks, which might make it hard to add them to your repertoire.

That’s why we recommend “LAT, 43˚ N — Forty-three Degrees North Latitude.” For a DCT song, the vocal range is quite narrow, and there aren’t any complex vocal lines.

There are relatively few breathing points, so just be mindful of that when you sing.

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Ryo

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The Talent for LoveKawamoto Makoto

[MV] Makoto Kawamoto - 'The Talent for Love'

Makoto Kawamoto, known as a pioneer among guitar-playing female singers, has left us with many great songs.

Among them, the one I especially recommend for women in their 40s because it’s easy to sing is “Ai no Sainō” (The Talent for Love).

Since singer-songwriter Yasuyuki Okamura composed it, the track leans a bit toward groove, but the vocal range is narrow, so the overall difficulty is fairly low.

If you lock into the rhythm, you can likely aim for a high score at karaoke.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

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Ryo

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