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)
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!
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!
Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing: Classic Picks for Women in Their 40s (31–40)
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.
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.
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.
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?
Dancing Hero (Eat You Up)Oginome Yōko
The song “Dancing Hero,” which became a hot topic in 2017 when the Tomioka High School dance team performed their ‘Bubble Era Dance,’ was originally released by Yoko Oginome in 1985.
Since 2017, the boom has reignited, and it’s a track widely known across generations, so it’s a sure bet.
You might feel that disco songs are difficult, but the tempo isn’t particularly fast, so you can sing it comfortably.
Bounce your body to the rhythm and sing it with lively energy!
