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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)

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie

“CAN YOU CELEBRATE?” is Namie Amuro’s ninth single under her solo name, released in February 1997.

It’s the biggest hit among her singles and has also become a classic wedding song.

For women in their 40s as of 2020, many likely experienced Amuro’s peak years in real time.

The songwriter, Tetsuya Komuro, probably crafted the piece with strong awareness of making it a karaoke-friendly hit; it’s a song that’s very easy to remember and sing.

That very ‘singability’ is likely one reason it became a staple at weddings.

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.

Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover

My Little Lover "Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been There Since Long Ago~
Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover

This is the third single by MY LITTLE LOVER, which currently operates as vocalist akko’s solo project.

The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Owaranai Natsu” (“Endless Summer”) and is known as MY LITTLE LOVER’s biggest hit and signature track.

Its arrangement is outstanding, featuring multiple key changes throughout, yet the melody is crafted so deftly that it’s easy to sing in tune—even for those who aren’t particularly confident singers.

As long as you pay attention to the falsetto parts in the chorus, you can make it through.

It’s a recommended karaoke number for women in their 40s who grew up with this song.

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.

The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP

A classic hit by SMAP, the beloved national idol group.

This song offers an uplifting affirmation that each person is special.

Released as a single in March 2003, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Boku no Ikiru Michi,” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, earning widespread support across generations.

With a melody that doesn’t require a wide vocal range, it’s easy to sing at karaoke and cherished by people of all ages.

For those leading busy lives, we hope this song helps you reconnect with your true self—sure to lift your spirits.