[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] 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.
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.
Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY
PUFFY is a distinctive female duo whose music is striking for its unique sensibility: while their songs often have a bright, standout tone, they also carry a subtly ennui-laden atmosphere.
They’re also known as fashion icons, and I believe many women in their 40s admired their fashion and musical style.
Among PUFFY’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Et Cetera.
Although it sits a bit on the higher side, the vocal range itself is relatively narrow—mid2B to hiC#—so as long as you sing it in an appropriate key, you shouldn’t struggle with vocal production.
Since much of it is sung in chest voice, trying to deliver the chorus in a speaking-like tone is a good approach.
The strong and fleeting onesCocco
For those in their early 40s, songs from the 1990s are likely more memorable than those from the late 1980s.
Among female singer-songwriters who made a big splash in the ’90s, one track by Cocco that I especially recommend is “Tuyoku Hakanai Monotachi” (“The Strong and the Fragile”).
This piece features a rhythm with a bounce reminiscent of reggae, while the vocal line maintains an ennui-like quality.
The song has a relatively narrow vocal range and contains no phrases that require sudden jumps in pitch, making it easy to sing for people with any kind of voice.
Face the changeEvery Little Thing
Every Little Thing is a music duo that still enjoys enduring popularity today.
“Face the change” is an early-career work of theirs, characterized by distinctly ’90s synthesizers and a somewhat rock-tinged vocal line.
That said, it doesn’t feature shouty phrases, and the vocal range stays relatively narrow.
The rhythm is simple as well, so if you can maintain steady, full-bodied tone on sustained notes, it will likely come across as skillful.
A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki
Miki Imai’s famous song “A Bouquet of Kisses in the Rain.” The composition is by singer-songwriter KAN, and it features a soft, unornamented melody.
Because it’s sung by Miki Imai, many people may feel it’s high, but in reality the vocal range isn’t that wide, and there are no sudden high passages.
As long as you sing it in your proper key, you should be able to handle every part without any trouble.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
I can hear humming.Kahimi Karie
Kahimi Karie is a female singer whose music, centered on genres like neo-lounge and Shibuya-kei, gained popularity in certain circles.
If you were a fashionable Shibuya-kei gal in your early 40s at the time, there’s a good chance you know her.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Humming ga Kikoeru (“I Can Hear Humming”).
It’s a very stylish work with great taste, but the vocal lines are simple and mostly sung in a whisper.
The range is narrow as well, so as long as you adjust to a suitable key, anyone can sing it easily.