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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Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs [Classic Picks for Women in Their 40s] (1–10)
VoyageHamasaki Ayumi
Ayumi Hamasaki’s 28th single “Voyage” is striking for its grand, orchestral sound.
Its vocal range spans from mid1F to hiD#, which is fairly wide and, true to her style, sits on the higher side overall.
That said, the melodic movement is relatively gentle, and with a BPM of 90, it shouldn’t be difficult to follow the pitch.
Since high notes occur in succession, if you’re not confident in your upper range, it’s recommended to lower the key by one semitone from the standard key before singing.
stationTakeuchi Mariya
This is a single by Mariya Takeuchi released in 1987.
It’s a medium-tempo, minor-key number that gained popularity during the karaoke boom of the 1990s.
With a narrow vocal range and gentle melodic movement, it’s easy to sing and recommended even for women who aren’t confident singers.
It was produced by her husband, Tatsuro Yamashita.
The song was a major hit, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and ranking No.
3 on the year-end chart for 1987.
It was originally a song provided to Akina Nakamori and was included on her 1986 album “CRIMSON.”
Time goes byEvery Little Thing
For those who struggle with fast-tempo songs, Every Little Thing’s signature track “Time goes by” is also recommended.
Released in 1998, it was the theme song for the TV drama “Amai Kekkon” that aired at the time, so people who heard it back then will likely feel a strong sense of nostalgia.
The lyrics are deeply moving, so the trick is to sing each word carefully and clearly.
In the chorus, let your voice ring out fully and expansively.
Overall, adding a touch of fragility will bring out the song’s appeal even more.
Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs: Classic Picks for Women in Their 40s (11–20)
Silent EveKarashima Midori
Silent Eve, released in 1990 by Midori Karashima, is a quintessential 90s J-pop ballad.
Boosted by its TV drama tie-in, it remains enduringly popular today.
The song’s vocal range spans from mid1 G# to high C, which is fairly standard, and the melodic leaps aren’t particularly drastic.
However, the overall range sits on the higher side, so depending on your voice type, you might need to use falsetto even in the A and B sections.
Give me a ShakeMAX
Give me a Shake, a masterpiece of Japanese Eurobeat released in 1997.
It’s a famous song by MAX, needless to say, and it also incorporates elements of Black music, which were still rare in Japanese pop at the time.
Despite that, the vocal line is very easy to sing.
While the range is wide—mid1D to hiF—there are few long notes, and the melodic movement is very gentle.
The tempo also has some breathing room, so as long as you keep the groove in mind, it’s a song that will come together quite well.
Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE
Among women in their 40s, there are surely many who want to sing DREAMS COME TRUE! While many DCT songs feature repeated high notes, “Thank You.” stays relatively within the mid range.
The overall vocal range is E3–C#5.
It’s more rhythm-focused than high-note-focused.
With a tempo of 127, it’s neither too fast nor too slow, making it easy to sing.
When you sing it, try to keep a conversational, natural feel.
For the occasional high notes, be mindful of the accents—think of attacking each note one by one.
Clearly pronouncing the vowels will also make the high notes easier to hit! The key modulates upward in the latter half, but try not to overthink it and sing it comfortably.
ENDLESS STORYREIRA starring YUNA ITO
Yuna Ito’s debut single “ENDLESS STORY.” It’s nostalgic that she was still credited as REIRA starring YUNA ITO.
This work is crafted as a ballad with a strong infusion of Western pop elements.
Since it’s a song by an overseas songwriter, some ad-libs inevitably appear, but they aren’t the quick, repeatedly rising-and-falling R&B-style riffs, so it’s relatively easy to sing for this kind of song.
If falsetto is difficult for you, try centering your approach on mixed voice.