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] (181–190)
Winter StoryOkamura Takako
After her work as part of Aming, Takako Okamura also thrived as a solo artist.
She has left behind several classic songs, but the one I especially recommend is Winter Story.
The vocal range in this piece isn’t wide, and the melody line has relatively gentle contours.
Because the range isn’t broad, you can lower the key and still project the low notes sufficiently, making it undeniably easy to sing.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing [Classic Picks for Women in Their 40s] (191–200)
The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi
Released by Hitomi Shimatani in May 2002, this song is a celebrated piece that portrays a refreshing romance.
It expresses a young girl’s feelings of love through dreamlike imagery, beautifully harmonizing with scenes of landscape and nature.
The lyrics, imbued with youth and purity, are complemented by her clear, translucent vocals, capturing the brilliance of innocent love in full.
Featured in a commercial for Kao Essential Damage Care Shampoo, it became a major hit, peaking at No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
With its broad, expansive melody and an elegant tone that sways like hair in the wind, it carries a familiar charm that invites everyone to hum along.
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.
Pure AsiaPUFFY
Puffy, the female duo that gained popularity in the early 2000s, could be considered a charismatic presence for women in their 40s.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is ‘Asia no Junshin.’ Because of its upbeat and positive melody, many might think it sits high, but the actual vocal range isn’t wide.
While it has plenty of long notes, vibrato isn’t necessary, so as long as you adjust to a suitable key, even women with lower voices should be able to sing it without any problem.
SOLITUDENakamori Akina
“SOLITUDE” is a track that blends urban sophistication and elegance, and its lyrics portraying a city woman became a talking point.
It makes perfect sense when you hear it was written by Reiko Yukawa and composed by Godiego’s Yukihide Takakawa.
Each word is delicately woven together by Akina’s powerful voice—truly breathtaking.
The lyrics evoke the image of an empty high-rise floor, resonating perfectly when you feel like running away somewhere alone.
The song has many relatively easy-to-sing sections.
It’s a karaoke staple, yet could also be called a hidden gem.
I recommend humming along at least once.
To my belovedkawanaka miyuki
Listening to the chorus of this song, many people who know the ’90s well probably recalled the TV commercial for House Foods’ instant ramen “Umaissho.” Released in 1994 as a single by Miyuki Kawanaka, it’s packed with J-pop flavor and sits a bit apart from classic enka, making it an approachable choice for karaoke even if you’re not into full-on enka.
Of course, techniques honed in enka—like vibrato—appear throughout, but it’s nice that the melody still feels great to sing even without vibrato.
Once you’re comfortable, listen closely to Kawanaka’s original performance and try gradually incorporating some vibrato.
a coquettish moodkawanaka miyuki
With its bouncy rhythm and Japanese-style arrangement, “Enya na Kibun” is the kind of song that makes you want to clap along and sway your body—you should definitely try singing it at karaoke.
Released in 2009 as a single by Miyuki Kawanaka, it’s a track that fills you with energy as you listen to her playful yet somehow gentle voice.
Kawanaka’s signature vibrato appears throughout, but there aren’t any intimidating high notes, and it’s a song you can enjoy even if you can’t do vibrato.
So first, try singing it without overthinking.
Once you get used to it, practice adding a bit of vibrato little by little!