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

As you enter your 40s, not only does age-related decline set in, but the cumulative effects of lifestyle habits like drinking and smoking can also make it harder to produce your voice.

If you feel you’re tone-deaf, you may be even more sensitive to these changes.

This time, we’ve selected karaoke songs that are easy to sing for women in their 40s who struggle with being tone-deaf!

We also touch on specific tips, so if you want to build your vocal technique and overcome tone-deafness, don’t miss this!

[Women in their 40s] Songs Even the Tone-Deaf Can Sing! Karaoke Tracks That Suit the Female Vocal Range (91–100)

WILLNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'WILL' Music Video
WILLNakajima Mika

A captivating ballad by Mika Nakashima that sings of the strength to carve out one’s own life by will.

Beginning with memories of gazing up at the night sky, it powerfully speaks of a resolve for the future while looking back on the path taken.

Her pure, delicate vocals carry a touch of sorrow yet give you the courage to face forward—an outstanding track.

Released in August 2002, it also drew attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Astrometry.” Created by the same songwriting team from her debut, it was performed at that year’s NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

With a not-too-wide vocal range and a beautiful melodic line, it’s a song best sung at an easy pace, engraving precious memories and resolve in your heart.

Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana

Hana*Hana “Goodbye, My Beloved”
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana

This is the eighth single by Hana*Hana, a female duo formed by classmates majoring in Vocal and Jazz Piano at Koyo Conservatory of Music.

The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Oyaji.” With its relaxed tempo, it’s easy to sing even for those who find it difficult to keep rhythm in karaoke.

The overall pitch range isn’t very wide, making it accessible, but there are spots where the melody leaps suddenly to higher notes, so care is needed to avoid going off pitch.

It’s a well-known song that many women in their 40s—its core generation—will likely have heard at least once, making it a recommended ballad to add to your karaoke repertoire.

TouchIwasaki Yoshimi

“Touch” Yoshimi Iwasaki High-Quality Audio Anime Theme Song 1985
TouchIwasaki Yoshimi

This is the 20th single by singer Yoshimi Iwasaki, who has been studying business administration in the master’s program at J.F.

Oberlin University Graduate School since 2021.

It became a massive hit as the opening theme for the TV anime Touch, and those in their 40s—regardless of gender—likely remember it along with scenes from the show.

Because the tempo is fast and the melody features a sharp drop from high notes to low, it’s a good idea to check it once before performing it at karaoke.

Overall, the pitch range isn’t very wide, so it’s an anime song recommended even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryoko with t.komuro

Ryoko Shinohara with Tetsuya Komuro 'Longing, Heartache, and Strength' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryoko with t.komuro

Ryoko Shinohara’s classic hit “Itoshisa to Setsunasa to Kokorozuyosa to.” Since Tetsuya Komuro composed it, you can hear that signature Komuro sound throughout the track.

It was also the theme song for the legendary game Street Fighter, so it probably left a strong impression, didn’t it? While the song is characterized by its soaring vocals, the range itself isn’t very wide—roughly mid2B to hiD—so it’s surprisingly easy to sing.

There’s no use of falsetto, and the melody is fairly simple, so as long as you set the key right, you should be able to sing it without any trouble.

LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume. 'LOVE Machine' (MV)
LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume, the group that energized the early-2000s idol boom, is often surprisingly underestimated, but their songs are musically quite fascinating and incorporate underground influences from the time.

Among them, “LOVE Machine” is a remarkable work that distills funk and disco into techno and pop.

While rooted in Black music, the vocal lines retain a J-pop-style catchiness and are sung within a narrow range throughout.

Even women with lower voices should be able to sing it without issue.

Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko

Kyoko Koizumi – Gentle Rain (Official Video)
Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko

Kyoko Koizumi’s classic song “Yasashii Ame” (“Gentle Rain”).

Released in 1994, it gained popularity for its sentimental lyrics and sweet melody.

It’s crafted like a quintessential 1990s ballad, kept at a slow tempo throughout.

While the vocal range isn’t exactly narrow, the high notes appear only briefly, so even those who struggle with higher registers can sing it comfortably.

There aren’t many long sustained notes either, which is nice because it still sounds polished even if you can’t do vibrato.

Tokyo at 7 p.m.Pizzicato Five

Pizzicato Five, often called the pioneers of the Shibuya-kei scene.

Their signature is dance pop infused with house, delivering a stylish sound that pairs catchy hooks with an edgy flair.

Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend is Tokyo wa Yoru no Shichiji (Tokyo at 7 p.m.).

Since it’s dance music, you might think the rhythm is tricky, but house is based on a four-on-the-floor beat—the easiest kind to follow—so there’s no need to worry.

The vocal line rises and falls gently, and the overall range is quite narrow, meaning anyone, regardless of their voice type, can sing it lightly and confidently.