Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men
Women in their 40s are often busy with family and work and may not have been to karaoke for a long time.
When it finally comes time to go, some might think, “I don’t even know what to sing!” You might worry that chasing too many songs from younger generations isn’t quite right, but going all-in on oldies might not feel right either—and there’s the concern about how the men you’re with will react.
Here, we’ll introduce a mix of songs, both new and old, with a slight focus on what tends to go over well with men.
There are probably songs you listened to a lot in your youth, or ones from a different generation that still stayed with you.
But in the end, I hope you find songs that you can sing comfortably and enjoyably—without worrying too much about what others think!
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Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks popular with men (21–30)
Counting YouBoA & Tohoshinki
A song released exclusively for digital distribution on October 20, 2025, it’s a grand ballad that portrays a bittersweet, mature love.
It’s a memorable piece that will resonate with empathy and depth when sung by women in their 40s at karaoke.
BoA’s transparent vocals intertwine exquisitely with TVXQ’s warm, embracing voices, and the three-part harmony matches beautifully.
With a relatively narrow vocal range and a relaxed tempo, it’s easy to sing without pressure—highly recommended.
Focus on using steady breath support and singing each phrase carefully and deliberately.
Sailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hiroko
Hiroko Yakushimaru’s “Sailor Suit and Machine Gun.” It was the theme song for the film of the same name in which Yakushimaru starred at the time, and it became a huge hit, known across generations.
Her singing voice remains as wonderful as ever.
Since the main melody is familiar and mostly repeats, many people can probably sing it even if a microphone suddenly comes their way without any preparation.
It’s one of those songs that gives you a comforting sense of familiarity that everyone shares.
My RevolutionWatanabe Misato
“My Revolution,” Misato Watanabe’s debut and signature song.
It’s one of those tracks that has stood by us in every scene since the ’80s—when we want to encourage a junior, hype things up, or fire ourselves up.
I’m sure the chorus would turn into a full-on sing-along at karaoke with people of the same generation—truly a perfect karaoke song.
HeyPerfume
Performing a perfect copy of Perfume’s songs—including the choreography—is quite a challenge, but with “Nee,” you can get the crowd going just by adding a touch of the chorus’s signature moves.
It’s a song I’d love for adult women to try.
And if you can throw in some steps too, be sure to showcase it on a big stage like a year-end party, New Year’s party, or a welcome party!
Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE
Among women in their 40s, there are surely many who want to sing DREAMS COME TRUE! While many DCT songs feature repeated high notes, “Thank You.” stays relatively within the mid range.
The overall vocal range is E3–C#5.
It’s more rhythm-focused than high-note-focused.
With a tempo of 127, it’s neither too fast nor too slow, making it easy to sing.
When you sing it, try to keep a conversational, natural feel.
For the occasional high notes, be mindful of the accents—think of attacking each note one by one.
Clearly pronouncing the vowels will also make the high notes easier to hit! The key modulates upward in the latter half, but try not to overthink it and sing it comfortably.
instinctShiina Ringo
If you’re a woman in your 40s, Shiina Ringo is a karaoke must, isn’t she? Her song Honnou was released as a single in 1999, and the music video—where she wears a nurse’s outfit and holds a megaphone—became a hot topic, leaving a strong impression even today.
When it comes to women’s karaoke songs, they tend to be love songs, and Honnou is a love song too, but at the time of its release it stood apart from the rest—it really hit hard.
Sing it with full power and swagger, with that rolling, forceful delivery!
Second LoveNakamori Akina
As a song to have ready for when the mic suddenly comes your way, you can’t go wrong practicing Akina Nakamori’s music.
She was well known for her vocal ability even back then, and it’s easy to see why she has so many fans regardless of gender.
Among her songs, “Second Love” doesn’t have drastic key changes, making it one of the easier tracks to sing while still sounding impressive.