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 (161–170)
Desert of the Moonkawanaka miyuki
It’s a famous 1990s song by Miyuki Kawanaka, notable for its graceful strings and a hint of kayōkyoku flavor.
Kawanaka also holds back on overt enka-style techniques in her vocals, so it might be an easy entry point for those who don’t yet feel confident singing full-on enka.
The overall vocal range is relatively narrow, the pitch isn’t very high, and the melody is easy to remember, so many people will likely find it comfortable to sing at karaoke.
One point to watch: be careful not to let it become too flat or monotonous—focus on clearly articulating the lyrics as you sing.
A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki
Miki Imai’s classic “Bouquet of Kisses in the Rain.” The song was composed by singer-songwriter KAN and is characterized by a gentle, straightforward melody.
Because Miki Imai sings it, many people may feel it’s high, but in reality the range isn’t that wide, and there are no sudden high notes.
As long as you sing it in a key that suits you, you should be able to handle every part without any issues.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Blizzard of Blossoms of a WomanOka Midori
This is a Reiwa-era life-encouragement song by Midori Oka, renowned for her mysterious enka style, showcasing powerful kindness and brightness! “Onna no Hana Fubuki” is the B-side to “Kami no Tsuru,” released in February 2019, and it’s a masterpiece that lifts your spirits when you’re feeling down.
It’s perfect for wrapping up a karaoke session, as well as for farewell parties or New Year’s gatherings.
It’s classic, straight-down-the-middle enka, so those accustomed to the genre should be able to sing it smoothly.
Overall, the pitch is high and the range is wide, so if you’re new to enka, try breaking it into parts—A melody, B melody, and chorus—and focus your practice on the sections you find most challenging.
Crimson Japanese lantern (plant)Oka Midori
It’s a hidden gem that, while reminiscing about the Hozuki Market held in Asakusa, highlights its intense passion even more by choosing a calm, beautiful delivery instead of putting overt resentment over betrayal front and center.
Although it’s positioned as the coupling track to the single “Namidauta,” released in February 2024, it’s sure to be irresistible for those who love Midori Oka’s mysterious side.
The melody doesn’t demand particularly difficult techniques and is relatively easy to sing, so I encourage you to give it a try at karaoke.
With songs like this, it’s harder to express the simmering, uncontrollable emotions in a restrained way than to showcase technique, so be sure to read the lyrics carefully before you sing!
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.
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.
I can hear humming.Kahimi Karie
Kahimi Karie is a female singer whose music, centered on genres like neo-lounge and Shibuya-kei, gained popularity in certain circles.
If you were a fashionable Shibuya-kei gal in your early 40s at the time, there’s a good chance you know her.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Humming ga Kikoeru (“I Can Hear Humming”).
It’s a very stylish work with great taste, but the vocal lines are simple and mostly sung in a whisper.
The range is narrow as well, so as long as you adjust to a suitable key, anyone can sing it easily.