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] (151–160)
Let’s set off in the shining season.Matsuda Seiko
Released in 1994 as Seiko Matsuda’s 38th single.
The song was used in a commercial for “Takano Yuri Beauty Clinic,” and with this track she made her first appearance in six years at the 45th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 1994.
It became a topic of conversation that she performed the full version, including the instrumental break, without any cuts.
It’s a bright, upbeat, and easy-to-sing song.
GoodbyeGAO
GAO is a singer with a memorable husky voice and an androgynous presence.
After the 2000s, she made a surprising shift to gangsta rap and even released a full-fledged hip-hop album, and she continues to be active in music under the name GAO today.
Many people probably think of her 1992 smash hit “Sayonara” when they hear her name.
The song has since been covered by many singers and remains a classic of early Heisei-era J-pop that continues to be sung today.
Featuring a very singable melody built on a simple chord progression with restrained leaps in pitch, it’s also a great choice for those aiming for a high karaoke score.
For the high notes in the chorus, be sure to project strongly from your diaphragm so you can deliver them with power.
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.
A flower blooming in joyACO
ACO is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity for her trip-hop-centered musical style.
Many women in their 40s may have discovered her through her guest appearance on Dragon Ash’s classic track “Grateful Days.” Among ACO’s songs, the one I especially recommend is “Yorokobi ni Saku Hana” (“A Flower Blooming in Joy”).
While the vocals are sentimental, the melody line is unexpectedly even and subdued, with a fairly narrow range, making it easy to sing regardless of your vocal timbre.
Be sure to give it a listen.
My pager doesn’t beep anymoreKunitake Mari
Mari Kunitake, who was active as a singer and model.
She’s what you might call a one-hit wonder, but many people probably still remember her.
Speaking of her hit song, of course it has to be “Pokeberu ga Naranakute” (“My Pager Doesn’t Ring”).
Released as the theme song for a drama of the same name, this piece is arranged as a ballad, with a vocal line that has little fluctuation and is very easy to sing.
Many of you likely watched the drama at the time, so consider adding this song to your repertoire.
IT’S ALL RIGHTDaikoku Maki
For women in their 40s, when it comes to singer-songwriters who give you courage and energy, isn’t Maki Ohguro the first name that comes to mind? She’s released many classic songs, but among them, the one I especially recommend as easy to sing is “IT’S ALL RIGHT.” It’s renowned as a hidden gem: despite its sharp, powerful vocals, the vocal line has a narrow range and relatively few ups and downs.
Many people may find it surprisingly easy to sing.
Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing: Classic Picks for Women in Their 40s (161–170)
PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki
Miki Imai is an artist who was active from the 1990s through the 2000s.
She started her career as an actress and, after fully shifting to singing, produced numerous classic songs.
Among them, the work I especially recommend is “PIECE OF MY WISH.” While this song spans a somewhat wide vocal range, the vocal line is very simple and the pitch movements are gentle.
It’s high enough to let you sing with a slightly higher voice, yet still manageable even for women with lower voices, making it a great choice for those who want to sing just a bit higher than usual.