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] (131–140)
BELIEVEMISIA
For more recent listeners, MISIA is probably strongly associated with being a classic, orthodox diva, but for women in their 40s, doesn’t she evoke more of an R&B singer image? Among her songs from that era, the one I especially recommend is BELIEVE.
Although the chorus features a high-pitched phrase with quite dramatic pitch jumps, most of the rest sits in the low-to-mid range.
Since there are repeated falsetto passages, if you’re not comfortable with head voice, try lowering the key before you tackle it.
Sign of LovePUFFY
Among people in their early 40s, PUFFY can be considered a very popular musical duo.
Many of you may have even copied their fashion, right? Among PUFFY’s songs, the one I especially recommend is Ai no Shirushi (A Sign of Love).
Its vocal range is mid2B to hiB, which is low enough that it wouldn’t be unusual even for a male vocalist.
The highest note only appears twice in the chorus, so even those who tend to go off pitch on high notes should be able to sing it without any issues.
Love is overŌyō Fifi
Love Is Over, Fifi Ou-yang’s signature song that has been beloved since its 1979 release, portrays an adult breakup through the psychology of a woman who is both romantic and resilient.
In particular, the image of a woman who decisively lets go of love from a nondependent stance must have been innovative even for its time.
The delicate shifts of emotion that emerge from Kaoru Ito’s sensitive songwriting evoke deep empathy in listeners.
Humming this song may bring back memories of youth and give you the courage to live strongly once again.
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.
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
“Nando Demo” is popular across all generations.
I used to sing it a lot too, and it seems many people are familiar with the chorus, so it always got the crowd going.
It’s definitely a song worth knowing! The tricky part of this song is the breathing during the chorus.
Where the same phrase repeats, you can run out of breath and it gets tough.
Proper diaphragmatic breathing is important, but rather than belting each phrase with full power, try to focus on connecting the lines as you sing.
When you shift your mindset, your body will adjust so your breath lasts through the phrase.
Also, the last chorus is the most demanding; singing it with a powerful voice is more for advanced singers.
Don’t push yourself—start by singing it lightly, and you’ll get used to it little by little.
It’s also a great song for strengthening your chest voice, so give it a try in practice!
Like when we first metEvery Little Thing
For many women now in their 40s who spent their teenage years to early twenties in the mid-to-late 1990s, Every Little Thing holds a special place.
Back then, plenty of people imitated Kaori Mochida’s fashion and hairstyles.
ELT’s classic songs are still hugely popular at karaoke even in the Reiwa era, but if you’re aiming for a high score, we recommend the 1997 hit “Deatta Koro no You ni.” Its quintessential late-’90s Avex-style sound and melody make it very easy to sing, and since there aren’t any tricky sections, it’s less likely you’ll go off-pitch.
The overall key is on the higher side, so if you have a lower voice, try adjusting the key to suit you before singing.
Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE
Known by the nickname DoriKamu, DREAMS COME TRUE has long been at the forefront of the J-POP scene, delivering melodious songs favored by Japanese listeners while showing influences from funk and soul.
It’s a famous track that almost everyone has heard at least once—even non-fans—but did you know it has never actually been released as an A-side single? Among DCT’s many challenging songs, this one has a relatively simple melody, making it easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.
It’s especially a crowd-pleaser at karaoke for women in their 40s, the generation that grew up with it, regardless of singing ability.
