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)
YELLikimonogakari
A song with a warm singing voice and a melody that gently embraces the many feelings of youth, captivating listeners with its heartfelt resonance.
It delicately yet powerfully portrays young people who, though uncertain, are trying to take a step toward the future.
Released by Ikimono-gakari in September 2009, the song was selected as the required piece for the NHK Nationwide School Music Competition’s junior high school division, capturing the hearts of many students.
Many of you may remember singing this song with classmates and friends during your school days.
If you sing it at karaoke, it will likely bring back nostalgic memories and fill you with warmth.
1/2Kawamoto Makoto
A timeless youth anthem where aching tenderness overflows and the acoustic guitar rings with comforting warmth.
The lyrics delicately portray a powerful desire to become one with the other person, and the frustration of that wish not coming true—gently embracing the kind of love everyone has felt.
Seamlessly blending Makoto Kawamoto’s translucent vocals with her distinctive worldview, the song reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart after its release in March 1997.
As the opening theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin, it left a lasting mark on many hearts.
It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to when you want to connect with pure feelings, thinking of someone special.
Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing [Classic Picks for Women in Their 40s] (171–180)
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.
Snow, Moon, and FlowersKudō Shizuka
Right after going solo, Shizuka Kudo also incorporated a pop style, but as her career progressed, her songs increasingly took on a sharp, stylish edge.
“Yuki, Tsuki, Hana” falls into the latter category: while it retains a touch of Showa-era flavor, it maintains a stylish atmosphere throughout.
The song generally sits in a lower range, and the vocal line is calm with little fluctuation, but be mindful of the brief falsetto that appears in the chorus.
Rather than forcing a falsetto, the key is to adjust your pitch so the voice flips naturally.
Fade OutKoizumi Kyoko
Many people in their late forties may have admired Kyoko Koizumi’s looks and personality.
In that case, I recommend this song, “Fade Out.” It features the heavy synthesizers typical of the late 1980s.
You might think of it as dance music, but the vocal line is a gentle blend of kayōkyoku and jazz, so it should be easy to sing.
The very long rests also make it easier to perform.
SNOW DANCEDREAMS COME TRUE
DREAMS COME TRUE has produced many masterpieces.
For women in their 30s, they’re an artist that really resonates with their generation.
Among their works, the one I especially recommend for women with lower voices is SNOW DANCE.
Compared to many DREAMS COME TRUE songs, which tend to have wide vocal ranges, this track falls on the narrower side, and its vocal lines are gently contoured.
Because the dynamics are clearly defined, if you sing with a conscious sense of when to hold back, it will sound professional.
Give it a try for reference.
Tokyo at 7 p.m.Pizzicato Five
Pizzicato Five, often called the pioneers of the Shibuya-kei scene.
Their signature is dance pop infused with house, delivering a stylish sound that pairs catchy hooks with an edgy flair.
Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend is Tokyo wa Yoru no Shichiji (Tokyo at 7 p.m.).
Since it’s dance music, you might think the rhythm is tricky, but house is based on a four-on-the-floor beat—the easiest kind to follow—so there’s no need to worry.
The vocal line rises and falls gently, and the overall range is quite narrow, meaning anyone, regardless of their voice type, can sing it lightly and confidently.