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] (171–180)
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.
CANDY GIRLhitomi
Although many people associate hitomi most strongly with her success in the 2000s, she also left behind several great songs in the ’90s.
Among them, the one I particularly recommend is “CANDY GIRL.” It’s a track drenched in that quintessentially ’90s, flashy synthesizer sound, yet the vocal line is surprisingly understated.
It may feel like it sits in the higher register, but the overall range isn’t wide, so as long as you find the right key, it should be quite singable.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
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.
Study SongMoritaka Chisato
Actress Chisato Moritaka, who gained popularity from the 1980s to the 1990s.
She has left behind many classic songs as a singer as well, but among them, the one I especially recommend to women in their 40s is Study Song.
As the title suggests, it’s literally a song that encourages studying, and for women in their 40s who were students back then, it may be particularly memorable.
Since this piece isn’t a song performed by a professional singer, the vocal line is calm and relatively even, without many ups and downs.
The vocal range is also quite narrow, so it should be easy enough to sing even at a third-round after-party.
Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing [Classic Picks for Women in Their 40s] (181–190)
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!
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.