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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Easy-to-sing karaoke songs [Classic picks for women in their 40s] (21–30)
MPRINCESS PRINCESS
PRINCESS PRINCESS is a five-member rock band also known as the most successful girl band in J-POP history.
“M,” included as the B-side to their 7th single “Diamonds,” has continued to be covered by many musicians and remains a beloved hit that rivals the A-side.
Its sentimental lyrics set to a relaxed shuffle beat may bring back personal memories for women in their 40s when they sing it.
Widely known across generations, it’s an enduring love song that’s easy to choose for karaoke.
Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya
This song was created in 2009 as the theme for the NHK drama “Pioneers,” with lyrics written by Mariya Takeuchi under the pen name Miyabi.
“Inochi no Uta,” which includes spoken-style elements, is a ballad designed to be sung expressively without straining the vocal range.
The tempo is a relaxed 136, making it nice to sing each phrase carefully.
In particular, for the A section, if you connect the words smoothly and articulate the final vowel sounds clearly, the storytelling quality becomes stronger and the song improves as a whole.
There is a brief high note before the last chorus, but if you belt it you’ll end up using your throat, so try singing it lightly, almost like humming.
CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie
For women in their 40s, virtually everyone will have experienced the social phenomenon that was the Heisei-era songstress Namie Amuro.
Her 9th single, “CAN YOU CELEBRATE?,” written as the theme song for the TV drama Virgin Road, is widely known across generations as a wedding standard.
Its swiftly shifting arrangement within a single track makes it great fun to sing at karaoke, too.
Be sure not to get left behind by the changing rhythms—this is Namie Amuro’s biggest hit tune.
Don’t give upZARD
A powerful message song delivered with a clear, translucent voice, “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”).
Since its 1993 release, this classic has continued to give courage to many people, and you still hear it often on TV and elsewhere.
The rhythm is easy to grasp, and it’s an approachable song even for those whose vocal tone isn’t similar.
Above all, the straightforward lyrics slip right into the listener’s heart.
Sing it when you want to cheer on your friends—or when you want to make yourself stronger.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
This is “Kabutomushi,” a signature song by the hugely popular singer aiko.
Even now, long after its release, it consistently ranks as a karaoke standard.
It’s a romantic love song, so don’t be shy—sing it with a sweet, affectionate tone!
wailing in griefKudō Shizuka
A singer with a background in the Onyanko Club—who dominated the idol scene of the 1980s—and who continues to showcase wide-ranging talents as an actress, TV personality, jewelry designer, and painter, Shizuka Kudo released this as her 18th single.
The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Ano Hi ni Kaeritai,” and its memorable chorus phrase really sticks in your ears.
With an overall low key and no particularly difficult melodic parts, it’s likely easy to sing at karaoke.
It’s a recommended pop number that we’d love to see women in their 40s—the generation who grew up with it—sing while savoring the lyrics.
I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase
This is the debut single by female singer Nanase Aikawa, who made her major-label debut in 1995 under the production of singer-songwriter Tetsuro Oda.
With its hard rock vibe and striking lyrics, the song made a big splash—many women in their 40s today likely remember being blown away in real time.
Its distinctly rock, gritty vocal style makes it perfect for singing at karaoke when you’re feeling stressed.
It’s a nostalgic number that’s highly recommended for those times when you want to let it all out and feel refreshed.