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] (41–50)
FriendsREBECCA
Rebecca, a band emblematic of the late ’80s.
Their popular song “Friends,” released in 1985 as their fourth single, is a rock number tinged with poignancy and is highly recommended for those who want to sing their hearts out with raw emotion.
The explosive, rousing chorus is the highlight, so open your mouth wide and project from your diaphragm.
It feels great for listeners too when someone goes all-in, regardless of how technically good they are! Let’s blow away everyone’s stress with a powerful singing voice!
IN MY ARMS TONIGHTZARD
Among the Being label artists who dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s, this song is the fifth single by ZARD, a music unit that enjoyed overwhelming popularity.
It was used as the theme song for the TV drama “School ga Abunai,” and it was later revealed after vocalist Izumi Sakai’s passing that singer-songwriter Maki Ohguro had contributed chorus vocals.
Thanks to its generally low key, it’s easy to sing and a perfect pick for women in their 40s who likely spent their youth in the 1990s.
However, be mindful that the final phrase of the chorus involves a large melodic leap, which requires attention and practice.
My RevolutionWatanabe Misato
This is Misato Watanabe’s fourth single, released in 1986.
It’s one of her signature songs that became a major hit at the time—highly recognizable and guaranteed to energize any crowd—an anthem song.
In the chorus, there’s a section where the pitch rises and falls dramatically; that’s the key point for karaoke.
Whether you can pull off that part makes a big difference in the performance’s overall quality.
It topped the Oricon weekly chart, sold 445,000 copies, and remains popular as a representative number of the 1980s.
appearsHamasaki Ayumi
A song released in 1999 as Ayumi Hamasaki’s 11th single.
It’s a track whose lyrics convey depth—suggesting that even couples who appear happy to others may carry various feelings inside.
It was a strictly limited-edition single of 300,000 copies released simultaneously with her second album, LOVEppears, and was used in the Kao “SOFINA AUBE Christmas” TV commercial.
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!
tearsfayray
This is the seventh single by singer-songwriter Fayray—currently also active under the name Mina Ohashi as a member of the music unit The Present.
The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Friends,” and its delicate ensemble featuring piano and acoustic guitar feels so pleasant.
With its relaxed tempo and not-too-high key, it’s easy to sing at karaoke.
It’s a perfect pick for women in their 40s and sure to be a hit when singing with friends of the same generation.
cast (medical plaster cast)Shiina Ringo
Released as Ringo Sheena’s first ballad single, this memorable track was composed based on her own real experiences at age 17 and showcases a new side of her artistry.
It vividly captures both the flutter of a girl in love and the pain that love can bring, while the beautifully balanced band sound and strings highlight her crystalline vocals.
Wrapped in a refined, adult atmosphere yet rekindling the fresh feelings of one’s teens, singing this song is sure to bring back memories of youthful days spent wrestling with love.