[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!

Playlist

[For Women in Their 40s] A Collection of Songs That Score High at Karaoke [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Become the windtsuji ayano		Aya Tsuji’s gentle singing voice and classic songs
2	Marigoldaimyon		Aimyon’s “Marigold” is a masterpiece.
3	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s iconic 1990s hit “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”)
4	wailing in griefKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo’s classic song “Dōkoku” is easy to sing.
5	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		Yorushika, music by n-buna × suis
6	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari produces a smash hit song.
7	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		The 1990s’ iconic cheer song “TOMORROW”
8	threadNakajima Miyuki		The charm and influence of Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song “Ito”
9	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		The moving masterpiece 'secret base'
10	Like when we first metEvery Little Thing		ELT’s classic hits are still going strong in the Reiwa era and are popular for karaoke.
11	ButterflyKimura Kaera		Celebrating 20 years since debut, continuing a distinctive singing career
12	Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi		Yuming’s classic song “Hello, my friend”
13	appearsHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki is a music icon of the late 1990s.
14	GoodbyeGAO		GAO's signature song 'Sayonara' is a masterpiece.
15	for a long timeKiroro		A timeless classic, resonating across generations
16	Things that have formShibasaki Kou		Ko Shibasaki's moving ballad resonates with the heart.
17	BE TOGETHERSuzuki Ami		The brilliance of J-pop: Ami Suzuki’s masterpieces
18	Lila LilhaKimura Kaera		Kaela Kimura’s songs, easy-to-sing rock style
19	PledgeAnjura Aki		Angela Aki’s song of self-acceptance
20	Love againglobe		Karaoke song recommendations of globe for people in their 40s
21	LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE		Characteristics of DREAMS COME TRUE’s classic song “LOVE LOVE LOVE”
22	A gentle feelingChara		Vocal techniques in Chara’s “Yasashii Kimochi”
23	Fade OutKoizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi's 80s-style synth track
24	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		Introducing PUFFY’s song “Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Etcetera”
25	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		Cocco’s classic from the ’90s—narrow vocal range and easy to sing
26	Face the changeEvery Little Thing		An early signature song of ELT from the ’90s, packed with synth vibes.
27	A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki		Miki Imai's famous song, composed by KAN
28	I can hear humming.Kahimi Karie		The stylish songs of Kahimi Karie, a Shibuya-style gal
29	The Talent for LoveKawamoto Makoto		A famous song by Makoto Kawamoto, a guitar-based female singer
30	LAT,43˚ N 〜Forty-three degrees north latitude〜DREAMS COME TRUE		I recommend DREAMS COME TRUE’s easy-to-sing classic “LAT, 43˚ N.”
31	Yellow Yellow HappyPoketto Bisuketsu		Pokevi, a 1990s hit music unit
32	Angel’s RestHisamatsu Fumina		Fumina Hisamatsu’s rock-style J-pop songs are captivating.
33	Study SongMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s “Study Song” is popular among women in their 40s.
34	A flower blooming in joyACO		The classic song by ACO, a female trip-hop singer.
35	Love me sinfullyChara		A track with a soulful low-end feel, showcasing Chara’s charm.
36	My pager doesn’t beep anymoreKunitake Mari		Kunitake Mari’s classic song “Pokeberu” is striking.