[For Women in Their 40s] A Collection of Songs That Score High at Karaoke [2026]
Those of you currently in your 40s are the generation who spent your youth in the 1990s to early 2000s, when CDs were selling explosively.
It was also the heyday of karaoke, and many of you likely have your go-to karaoke songs, but aiming for a high score can be tough—even with your favorites.
So in this article, we’ve researched recommendations for women in their 40s: songs that are relatively easy to sing and tend to yield higher scores.
Centered on hits and popular tracks from the ’90s through the 2000s, we’ve also included some recent masterpieces.
If you’ve got a karaoke outing coming up, be sure to use this as a reference!
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[For Women in Their 40s] A Collection of Songs That Score High in Karaoke [2026] (11–20)
GoodbyeGAO
GAO is a singer with a memorable husky voice and an androgynous presence.
After the 2000s, she made a surprising shift to gangsta rap and even released a full-fledged hip-hop album, and she continues to be active in music under the name GAO today.
Many people probably think of her 1992 smash hit “Sayonara” when they hear her name.
The song has since been covered by many singers and remains a classic of early Heisei-era J-pop that continues to be sung today.
Featuring a very singable melody built on a simple chord progression with restrained leaps in pitch, it’s also a great choice for those aiming for a high karaoke score.
For the high notes in the chorus, be sure to project strongly from your diaphragm so you can deliver them with power.
Things that have formShibasaki Kou
Ko Shibasaki captivates people not only as an actress but also as a singer with her expressive performances.
Her sixth single, released in August 2004, is a moving ballad that strikes a deep emotional chord.
Even when something precious is lost, the warm feelings that remain in the heart and the value of invisible bonds are poignantly woven together by Shibasaki’s voice, which blends clarity with strength.
The song became etched in many people’s memories as the theme for the drama “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World,” a social phenomenon at the time, and it debuted at No.
2 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Many listeners surely carry this piece in their hearts along with the drama’s emotion.
As you reminisce about those days and sing along with the bittersweet melody, you’re sure to have a special time.
PledgeAnjura Aki
Angela Aki is a female singer-songwriter who is also active as a musical theater composer.
Released in 2025, her song “Pledge” centers on the theme of accepting oneself as they are, and an emotional atmosphere permeates the entire piece.
The song features a lot of low-register passages and a relatively narrow vocal range overall.
While this means you need to sing it with emotional nuance, it is still, fundamentally, a song that’s easy to perform.
BE TOGETHERSuzuki Ami
In the late 1990s, when J-POP was truly shining, this number sung by Ami Suzuki has a charm that instantly captures listeners’ hearts.
Its exhilarating synth sound and buoyant beat are striking, vividly calling back those irreplaceable moments spent with friends under the summer blue sky and the youthful days when our hearts swelled with hope for the future.
Released in July 1999, it also became familiar as a song for a MOS Burger commercial.
It earned Ami Suzuki her first No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and was performed when she made her debut appearance at that year’s NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen—truly one of her signature songs.
This classic is also included on the million-selling album “infinity eighteen vol.1.” Sing it at karaoke, and the excitement of those days will come rushing back, guaranteed to get everyone fired up!
Lila LilhaKimura Kaera
Kaela Kimura’s third single, “Rirura Riruha.” True to her early work, the song has an overall rock feel, but the vocal line isn’t particularly intense.
In fact, while the range is mid2C to hiC#—so on the higher side—it stays within a narrow span.
The melodic movement is very gentle, and since the average pitch is mid2E, only two semitones above the lowest note, even those who struggle with high notes should find it easy to sing.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Fade OutKoizumi Kyoko
Among those in their early 50s, many may have admired Kyoko Koizumi’s looks and personality.
In that case, I recommend Fade Out.
This work is characterized by the heavy synthesizers that were common in the late ’80s.
You might perceive it as dance music, but the vocal line is gentle, like a blend of kayōkyoku and jazz, so it should be easy to sing.
The very long rests also make it easy to perform.
[For Women in Their 40s] Songs That Score High in Karaoke [2026] (21–30)
A gentle feelingChara
Chara, a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity for her distinctive musicality.
Many women in their 40s might have been fans of hers, right? Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Yasashii Kimochi.
It’s a track that balances both a gothic feel and cuteness.
The vocal range is on the higher side at mid2 A# to hi D#, but the overall span is relatively narrow.
Using breath-based techniques such as hiccups can instantly elevate the quality, so try singing while referencing her breathing style.