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)
I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko
This is the 32nd single by Kyoko Koizumi—known as Kyon-Kyon—the original ’80s idol, released in May 1991.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama Papa to Nacchan, in which she co-starred with actor Masakazu Tamura as a father-daughter duo, so many women in their 40s may remember this song.
As for the piece itself, the vocal range required isn’t very wide, and the melody is quite simple, so aiming for a high score with this song shouldn’t be too difficult.
Sing it joyfully along with your nostalgic memories!
Timing ~Timing~Burakku Bisukettsu
With its catchy melody and memorable lyrics, Black Biscuits’ song charmingly conveys the universal theme of “timing” over a light, upbeat rhythm.
Released in April 1998, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts and became a massive hit, selling around two million copies.
The group also performed on the year-end Kouhaku Uta Gassen, instantly drawing widespread attention.
It’s an easy-to-sing pop tune that’s perfect for livening up a get-together with friends, and it’s also a great pick when you want to feel bright and positive.
Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing: Classic Picks for Women in Their 40s (31–40)
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
This is Takako Matsu’s debut single.
It’s a fresh and cute medium‑tempo song.
The melody is gentle, and because many phrases are repeated, the singing difficulty is relatively low.
In the chorus, the lines that extend at the end of phrases create a soft, feminine mood.
It feels great to sing, so I highly recommend it.
The song was a huge hit, selling about 500,000 copies, and Takako Matsu went on to appear in the 48th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The Door to TomorrowI WiSH
Released in 2003, the song became a big hit as the theme for Fuji TV’s “Ainori.” The overall vocal range is A#3 to D5, and while the chorus goes a bit higher, the melody is very simple, making it easy to stay on pitch and the straightforward lyrics are easy to convey—so it’s often recommended for karaoke beginners and even those who struggle with pitch.
The lyrics are relatively dense and you’re singing almost the whole time, so taking breaths at the end of each phrase will help you avoid getting winded and make it easier to sing.
While listening to the song, it might help to mentally practice where you’ll “take a breath here.” The basic image is to sing lightly while staying relaxed.
Once you can hum lightly, try turning that same resonance into your singing voice in the same spot.
If your throat feels comfortable the whole time, you’re good!
Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS
It’s a very famous song and one of Miho Nakayama’s signature tracks.
I imagine many people sing it.
The collaboration with the rock band WANDS is also quite special.
The overall vocal range is F#3 to B4, and since the chorus uses the top note B4 quite often, it’s an easy key for those who are good with high notes.
If you feel it’s “too high” when singing, don’t force it—try lowering the key by one or two steps.
If you struggle with chest voice, adding clear accents in the high parts will help you produce sound more easily.
You can probably sense where the high sections are while singing, so try aiming for those spots and pronouncing them with an “ah” first.
Also, for syllables with the vowel “i,” pulling the mouth too wide will create tension.
Try to create space inside your mouth and be mindful not to overemphasize the “ee” sound.
I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE
The song “Haretara Ii ne” was created with the scenery of Miwa Yoshida’s hometown, Ikeda Town in Hokkaido, in mind.
Released in 1992, it became one of DREAMS COME TRUE’s popular numbers, chosen as the theme song for an NHK drama and reaching No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
As you’d expect from a DCT song, the range is slightly higher at mid1 G to hi G, but since the verses sit mainly in the low-to-mid range, it shouldn’t feel too difficult overall.
The hi C should preferably be sung in chest voice with solid power rather than falsetto, so make this a focal point in your practice.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
This song, which sings of prayers for peace and the preciousness of love, is characterized by heartfelt lyrics and a gentle melody.
Released in February 2004, it remained on the Oricon charts for over 136 weeks, becoming a popular hit.
It was also used for Nippon TV’s “Tuesday Suspense Theater” and in commercials, reaching many listeners.
It has long been a favorite in karaoke and is known as one of the most-sung songs of the Heisei era.
With its soft vocals and approachable melody line, it’s a song that even karaoke beginners can sing with confidence.
Why not sing it with your feelings for someone special in mind?