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

Time goes byEvery Little Thing

「Time goes by」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

Every Little Thing’s 8th single, released in February 1998.

It was ELT’s first ballad single and, to date, their best-selling million-seller.

Although the song is constructed in a rather intricate way, with multiple key changes throughout, the melody itself is very pop and accessible, making it quite easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.

I’d recommend it as a karaoke pick even for people who say, “I don’t really get today’s music.”

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Kei Takahata

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mysteryKomatsu Miho

Miho Komatsu – Nazo

For those who have just entered their 40s, I recommend Nazo, sung by Miho Komatsu.

This song was used as the opening theme for the anime Detective Conan, and it’s such a classic that anyone who watched the early seasons has likely heard it at least once.

Because it’s a theme song for a show aimed at children, the vocal lines are kept simple throughout.

Many people might feel it sounds a bit high, but the overall range is actually narrow, so even people in their 40s who struggle with pitch or high notes should be able to sing it without trouble.

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Ryo

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era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki

Era – Miyuki Nakajima (Full)

This song was released in 1975 as Miyuki Nakajima’s second single, and since then many alternate versions have been made and numerous artists have covered it—a true classic.

Despite the weight of more than 40 years and the many deep meanings it seems to contain, I think it’s extremely difficult to sing this song the way Miyuki Nakajima herself would.

However, the composition itself—both the melody and the chord progression—is very simple, almost a textbook example of 1970s folk, so even those who aren’t very confident singers will likely find it relatively approachable.

For women in their 40s, each of you has surely passed through your own “era,” so if you sing while recalling the “times” you’ve lived through, I’m sure you’ll deliver a performance that truly resonates with listeners.

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Kei Takahata

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dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

Her debut song Morai Naki became an unexpected hit, and this is the fifth single by Yo Hitoto, a singer who is active not only in music but also as an actress.

The song was born in response to the September 11 attacks that shocked the world in 2001, and it is one of Yo Hitoto’s signature songs, also known as the most sung song of the Heisei era in karaoke.

With its relaxed tempo, sparse instrumentation, and lack of sudden leaps in pitch, it’s easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.

Because of the meaning of its lyrics, it’s a masterpiece that we hope will continue to be sung not only by women in their 40s—the artist’s own generation—but by people of all ages.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Don’t give upZARD

Don't Give Up – ZARD (Full)

This is the sixth single by ZARD, a representative Being-label artist that dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s, centered around Izumi Sakai, who sadly passed away suddenly in 2007.

The song was used as the ending theme for the first season of the TV drama “Reiko Shiratori de Gozaimasu!” and remains a go-to motivational anthem that you still hear in many contexts today.

While the driving tempo and the intricate melody that appears at the start of the chorus can make it feel challenging, its catchiness makes it easy to remember and sing.

Women in their 40s who likely listened to it during their school days might find themselves reliving their youth when singing it at karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko

Kyoko Koizumi – I'm Glad I Met You (Official Video)

Kyoko Koizumi’s classic song “I’m Glad I Met You.” Although Kyoko Koizumi has solid vocal ability, she actually has a narrow vocal range, and most of her songs don’t feature long high notes.

Among her tracks, this one is especially recommended.

The key changes in the chorus, but just as the energy rises, the melody drops in pitch, making it a comfortable vocal line for women with lower voices or those who struggle with high notes.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]

Kenta Kiritani’s hit number “Umi no Koe,” which became a nationwide success as a commercial jingle.

While it’s not particularly tied to the generation of women in their 40s, it’s a song that many people have likely heard.

As it’s sung by an actor whose main profession isn’t singing, the overall vocal line is crafted to be easy for non-professionals to sing.

With its narrow vocal range, it’s very singable even for women, though there is one point to watch out for: the key change in the latter half.

It’s a relatively straightforward modulation, so with practice you should be able to handle it.

If you want to make it sound even better, focus on articulating the first phrase after the key change clearly.

Since the song doesn’t require vibrato, as long as your enunciation is solid, it will sound professional.

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Ryo

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