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