Easy-to-sing karaoke songs: Classic picks for women in their 40s
What songs do you choose when you go to karaoke for a second round after a work party or when you get together with friends? If it’s been a while since you last sang, you might wonder, “Can I still sing the songs I used to back then?” or “Which songs can I sing comfortably without straining my voice?” In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that women can sing comfortably and enjoy at karaoke.
From tracks that are easy to match in key to heartfelt ballads, we’ve selected a wide range—add them to your repertoire for your next karaoke outing!
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Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing [Classic Picks for Women in Their 40s] (91–100)
Riding on the back of a silver dragonNakajima Miyuki
Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song “Riding on the Back of a Silver Dragon.” For women in their 30s, you might remember it as the theme song for the drama Dr.
Cotto.
Although the song is notable for its passionate vocal delivery, its range is surprisingly narrow, so even women with lower voices can sing it without issue.
The vocal line itself is simple, but because the song has fairly dramatic dynamics, be careful not to start off with too much volume.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
i love youchanmina
A song written for the TBS Friday drama “Fake Mommy,” released in October 2025.
If you’ve been watching the show, it probably sounds familiar—you might even find yourself humming along! Although this track doesn’t include any rap, it still conveys Chanmina’s world through clear R&B and hip-hop elements.
Rather than a belting style, the song mainly features breathy, whisper-like vocals.
Even if you’re not confident in your singing, you can pull it off stylishly if you make good use of your breath.
First, the basics of singing start with diaphragmatic breathing, so relax, breathe, and let your voice out.
If your chest lifts when you inhale, it becomes chest breathing and you won’t be able to take in as much air.
Overall, staying relaxed is key!
Moon DropsRUI
A gemlike ballad that lyrically portrays the fragility and beauty of a heart in love, likening it to moonlight.
Ko Shibasaki’s clear, translucent vocals bring deep emotion to the story.
Released in January 2003 as the theme song for the film “Yomigaeri,” it topped the Oricon charts.
Selling over 830,000 copies, this major hit also drew attention as a song credited to RUI, the singer portrayed by Ko Shibasaki.
A heartrending yet warmly evocative piece that revives memories of the time alongside the film’s iconic scenes.
For the momentEvery Little Thing
Every Little Thing is an artist that represents the Heisei era.
Some of you might have spent your youth with ELT’s music.
They’re known for a lot of high-pitched songs, but among them, “For the moment” has high notes mainly in part of the chorus, while the rest stays relatively within a comfortable range.
It also has a good groove, making it easier to sing.
In the high notes of the chorus, the melody climbs like steps, so building momentum is very important.
High notes are tough without enough breath, so where you breathe matters, too.
First, look through the lyrics and find where the high notes are.
Once you know the spots, try singing the melody so those parts become the accents.
It should be easier if you keep the rhythm while you sing!
After all, I’m an idolKoizumi Kyoko
As a pioneer of self-branding, idol Kyoko Koizumi stands out.
Her song “Nantettatte Idol” is her 17th single, and thanks to her self-branding it gained nationwide popularity.
It’s a very poppy, catchy piece.
The vocal range is slightly wide at mid1 G# to hi F, but most women should be able to sing it without issue.
However, the average pitch is high and there are many rapid-fire phrases, so take care there.
Since it’s a bright, upbeat track, it’s better to focus on timing at the start of phrases and on dynamics rather than strict pitch accuracy.
Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS
It’s a very famous song and one of Miho Nakayama’s signature tracks.
I imagine many people sing it.
The collaboration with the rock band WANDS is also quite special.
The overall vocal range is F#3 to B4, and since the chorus uses the top note B4 quite often, it’s an easy key for those who are good with high notes.
If you feel it’s “too high” when singing, don’t force it—try lowering the key by one or two steps.
If you struggle with chest voice, adding clear accents in the high parts will help you produce sound more easily.
You can probably sense where the high sections are while singing, so try aiming for those spots and pronouncing them with an “ah” first.
Also, for syllables with the vowel “i,” pulling the mouth too wide will create tension.
Try to create space inside your mouth and be mindful not to overemphasize the “ee” sound.
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
This is the theme song of the 1994 NHK morning drama series “Haru yo, Koi.” The lyrics and music were written by Yumi Matsutoya, and I think the intro of this song is truly wonderful.
It has an intro that evokes a sense of poignancy when you listen to it, doesn’t it? The overall vocal range is relatively calm at F3–G#4, so it should be quite comfortable for lower-voiced female singers.
The tempo is also relaxed, so you should have plenty of room to breathe.
When you take a breath, be careful not to let your shoulders rise.
Keep your shoulders relaxed at all times and let the air fill your abdomen.
Also, I think the chorus phrases become easier to sing if you articulate them clearly!