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)
On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai
A beautiful ballad by Ai Kawashima set in a spring classroom where cherry blossoms dance, depicting an eternal farewell and a promise to meet again.
Carried by gentle piano tones, memories with friends, hopes for the future, and feelings of gratitude are woven together with a clear, transparent voice.
Released in February 2006, the song was featured on TV programs and commercials, and has since become a beloved graduation classic.
It’s a piece that, along with nostalgic memories of classrooms and schoolyards, gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
Why not sing it while reflecting on your school days?
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.
Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing [Classic Picks for Women in Their 40s] (171–180)
Melody for TomorrowOka Midori
Tomorrow’s Melody is a pop ballad that steps beyond the realm of enka and kayōkyoku.
Released in 2021, it became a landmark song that opened a new chapter for Midori Oka.
Composed by Minoru Komorita (credited as “Komorita Minoru”), who has crafted many classics including SMAP’s major hits like Dynamite and Lion Heart, its poignant yet powerful melody will feel familiar to those who often sing J-pop at karaoke.
Among Oka’s songs, this one has a relatively narrow vocal range and doesn’t feature drastic melodic leaps, so once you learn the tune, it should be easy to sing.
After that, try to focus on expressing the emotional nuances—just like Oka does!
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.
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.
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.
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
The moment that somewhat melancholy intro phrase starts playing, you can’t help but get teary-eyed… there must be people who feel that way.
ZONE’s 2001 single “secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~” is their biggest hit, and some of you may remember that a cover of the song was used as the theme for the anime “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day,” which aired ten years later, leading to a revival hit.
It was hugely popular at karaoke back then and still is now, and its straightforward, unfolding melody makes it easy to try even if you’re not confident in your singing—and you might even score high at karaoke.
Since all the members sing in the original, it’s also a great choice to sing together with friends from your school days!