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!

Playlist

Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	profile (side view of a face)aiko		Aiko’s songs are popular kayōkyoku among women.
2	Beyond the farewellYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic song “On the Other Side of Goodbye”
3	Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s classic song “Kibun Sōkai” sings about the complex emotions of a woman.
4	Marigoldaimyon		The timeless classic “Marigold,” loved across generations
5	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s “Planetarium” is a heartrending love song.
6	Tears Sparkle☆supittsu		Spitz’s classic songs are easy to sing and popular.
7	EverythingMISIA		MISIA's 'Everything' is a popular classic song.
8	SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko		The Charm of Seiko Matsuda’s Classic Song “SWEET MEMORIES”
9	Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE		Popular DREAMS COME TRUE classics for people in their 40s: bittersweet love songs
10	Endless skyarashi		Arashi’s songs are easy for girls to sing and feel hopeful.
11	First LoveUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s “First Love” is the anthem of our youth.
12	366 daysHY		HY's love songs are popular across generations.
13	Heavy rotationAKB48		AKB48’s “Heavy Rotation” is a popular song.
14	with a gentle heartSuperfly		Superfly’s “Yasashii Kimochi de” is an easy song to sing.
15	I believeayaka		Ayaka’s “I believe” is an easy song to sing.
16	The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s captivating debut single “Koufukuron” (The Theory of Happiness)
17	Hello, Again ~A place that has existed since long ago~My Little Lover		A classic 90s J-pop song, a refreshing ballad
18	promenadeJUDY AND MARY		JUDY AND MARY’s classic song “Sanpo-michi” (The Promenade)
19	Ah, heartlessAn Ruisu		Sing Ann Lewis's “Aa Mujou” at karaoke
20	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo’s famous song, a tune loved by people of all ages and genders.
21	PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki		Miki Imai’s moving classic ballad
22	instinctShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s “Honnō” is a love song with a unique allure.
23	Sailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hiroko		Hiroko Yakushimaru’s classic song, loved across generations
24	HeyPerfume		Grown-up women joyfully dance to Perfume’s “Nee”
25	My RevolutionWatanabe Misato		An inspiring song from the 80s, 'My Revolution'
26	Second LoveNakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s classic songs are easy to sing.
27	No.1Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s popular love songs, melodies you can relate to
28	The Girl Who Leapt Through TimeHarada Tomoyo		Tomoyo Harada Shines in The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
29	cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s “Sakuranbo,” back in the spotlight thanks to Nyanko Star
30	Killer tuneToukyou Jihen		Sing Tokyo Jihen's 'Killer Tune' well
31	Counting YouBoA & Tohoshinki		A ballad that portrays a bittersweet love between adults
32	SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s “Seasons” is a masterpiece.
33	Farewell, my beloved sorrowsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Let's passionately sing popular Momoiro Clover Z songs even as adult women.
34	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Thank You.” is an easy song to sing.
35	Snow, Moon, and FlowersKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo’s songs: a stylish sonic world
36	BELIEVEMISIA		MISIA’s classic song “BELIEVE” is characterized by its high notes.
37	Overnight Sensation ~The Era Is Entrusted to You~TRF		An anthem of the ’90s, a message of hope
38	LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE		Characteristics of DREAMS COME TRUE’s classic song “LOVE LOVE LOVE”
39	The Door to TomorrowI WiSH		Fuji TV theme songs: classic tracks that are easy for beginners to sing
40	Cutie HoneyKōda Kumi		“Cutie Honey” is a song that gets everyone pumped up.
41	Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~Koyanagi Yuki		Yuki Koyanagi classics that are easy to pitch and fun to sing at karaoke
42	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		Let's enjoy the nostalgic classic 'Kiss Me Now'
43	go for it！DREAMS COME TRUE		Singable songs by DCT that are popular across generations
44	Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai		A masterpiece of Showa-era kayō-style pop: an easy-to-sing classic.
45	Moon DropsRUI (Shibasaki Kou)		Kou Shibasaki’s heartbreaking love song becomes a massive hit
46	HeroAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s uplifting song that sings of courage and hope
47	FACEglobe		A classic by globe, KEIKO’s cool vocals resonate in the heart.
48	STARSNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s debut song captivates.
49	A gentle feelingChara		Vocal techniques in Chara’s “Yasashii Kimochi”
50	flowerL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L'Arc~en~Ciel's popular song "flower" is easy to sing.
51	Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryoko with t.komuro		Ryoko Shinohara’s classic song, with Komuro’s sound, has a narrow vocal range.
52	Flashy!!!Nagayama Miho		Signature song(s) of the 1980s idol Miho Nakayama
53	Love me sinfullyChara		A track with a soulful low-end feel, showcasing Chara’s charm.
54	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		Cocco’s classic from the ’90s—narrow vocal range and easy to sing
55	Upside-Down SkySMAP		Feel positive with SMAP’s cheer song
56	ORIONNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s masterpiece depicting loneliness and hope
57	Premonition of Loveanzenchitai		The famous song “Koi no Yokan” by Anzen Chitai is a masterpiece.
58	VALENTIBoA		K-pop queen BoA shocks Japan’s music scene
59	STEADYSPEED		SPEED’s youthful hit songs, timeless classics that resonate with the heart
60	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A heartwarming classic that conveys love and gratitude
61	SNOW DANCEDREAMS COME TRUE		Recommended DCT song for women with low voices: “SNOW DANCE”
62	LOVE 2000hitomi		A famous song that sings of love and hope for a new century, stirring deep emotion.
63	You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho		A romantic ballad that vows love under the moonlit night
64	wailing in griefKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo’s classic song “Dōkoku” is easy to sing.
65	GibbsShiina Ringo		The conflict and complexity of love embedded in Shiina Ringo’s songs.
66	VoyageHamasaki Ayumi		Life is a journey: a masterpiece that sings of scars and hope
67	appearsHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki is a music icon of the late 1990s.
68	crescent moonayaka		Ayaka’s “Mikazuki” is a poignant song about a long-distance relationship.
69	I’m ProudKahara Tomomi		Tomomi Kahara’s signature self-affirmation song
70	StoryAI		An AI masterpiece that sings of a woman's emotions
71	I can hear humming.Kahimi Karie		The stylish songs of Kahimi Karie, a Shibuya-style gal
72	A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki		Miki Imai's famous song, composed by KAN
73	IT’S ALL RIGHTDaikoku Maki		Gaining courage and energy from Maki Ohguro’s songs
74	The Talent for LoveKawamoto Makoto		A famous song by Makoto Kawamoto, a guitar-based female singer
75	Soft scarCocco		Cocco, with a distinctive falsetto in the chorus
76	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		A song that sings of hope, a song of strength to face forward
77	Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing		A universally moving love song about love and growth
78	Like when we first metEvery Little Thing		ELT’s classic hits are still going strong in the Reiwa era and are popular for karaoke.
79	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		A song where an encounter with love makes the heart shine
80	for a long timeKiroro		A timeless classic, resonating across generations
81	Moon DropsRUI		A bittersweet love ballad likened to the moonlight, a smash hit
82	Good-bye daysYUI		YUI’s famous song that depicts love and parting
83	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s iconic 1990s hit “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”)
84	Turn the roulette of fateZARD		A heartwarming masterpiece that brings the courage to live
85	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		The moving masterpiece 'secret base'
86	Become the windtsuji ayano		Aya Tsuji’s gentle singing voice and classic songs
87	PRIDEImai Miki		Miki Imai’s signature song “PRIDE” is moving.
88	Song of LoveKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s heartrending love song resonates with the heart.
89	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s classic hit—a great, easy-to-sing song
90	1/2Kawamoto Makoto		A classic of youth that portrays pure first love
91	ButterflyKimura Kaera		Celebrating 20 years since debut, continuing a distinctive singing career
92	Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi		Yuming’s classic song “Hello, my friend”
93	From the depths of the heart to the water planetMoriguchi Hiroko		Singer Hiroko Moriguchi’s signature song “With Love to Water Planet.”
94	Unwavering WishTamura Naomi		A song about the courage to overcome difficulties without giving up on your dreams
95	CHA-CHA-CHAIshii Akemi		Akemi Ishii makes her debut as a club singer
96	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko		Yoko Takahashi's Evangelion theme song transcends generations.
97	vexing lipsTakahashi Mariko		Mari Takahashi’s famous song “Hagayui Kuchibiru” (Frustrating Lips)
98	flameLiSA		LiSA’s theme song for Demon Slayer became a big hit.
99	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		Angela Aki’s moving masterpiece
100	PreciousItō Yuna		Yuna Ito’s moving movie theme song
101	confessionTakeuchi Mariya		1980s city pop, Mariya Takeuchi “Confession”
102	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		Yoko Oginome’s classic hit is drawing renewed attention among high school students.
103	I want to protect youMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic song “Mamotte Agetai” is a masterpiece.