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[2026 Edition] Karaoke Songs That Will Get the Crowd Going—Perfect for Women in Their 40s

For people now in their 40s, their youth was right in the middle of the CD boom and karaoke craze of the 1990s to early 2000s! Many of the massive hits tied to TV dramas and commercials were undoubtedly sung by countless people at karaoke.

In this article, we’ve picked out karaoke songs that are sure to get the party going—perfect for women in their 40s to sing! Hits from what could be called the golden age of J-POP are still popular among younger generations in the 2020s, so these are timeless classics anyone can sing.

The next time you go to karaoke to refresh yourself from busy days of work or parenting, be sure to use this article as a reference.

[2026 Edition] Songs That 40-Something Women Will Want to Sing! Crowd-Pleasing Karaoke Hits (21–30)

My RevolutionWatanabe Misato

My Revolution – Misato Watanabe (Full)
My RevolutionWatanabe Misato

People in their 40s probably feel a strong sense of familiarity with this as a generational hit song.

Misato Watanabe’s “My Revolution” still has lyrics that resonate today.

Its friendly, catchy melody is easy to sing and easy to listen to, so it’s sure to get everyone hyped! Belting out the chorus line “My Revolution” feels amazing and will boost your confidence for tomorrow! Definitely sing it when you go to karaoke with friends from the same generation!

Good-bye daysYUI

YUI – Good-bye Days (Official Audio)
Good-bye daysYUI

The film Midnight Sun, in which YUI herself also starred, features this touching masterpiece sung under her character’s name as an insert song.

Accompanied by delicate acoustic guitar picking, it weaves a single-hearted love within limited time and a fervent wish for the future.

Her vocals, overflowing with the protagonist’s emotions, strike a chord in listeners and stir deep feelings.

Released in June 2006 under the name “YUI for Kaoru Amane,” the song garnered major attention as the movie’s theme and reached No.

3 on the Oricon charts.

It is also included on the album CAN’T BUY MY LOVE, among others.

Recommended for those moments when you want to sing slowly and wholeheartedly, layering it with feelings for someone important—it’s sure to bring back the pure emotions of those days.

God of RomanceHirose Kōmi

Kohmi Hirose, whose YouTube channel has been generating major buzz, is active in many roles, including singer-songwriter, lyricist, composer, arranger, music producer, and vocal coach.

“Romance no Kamisama” was released on December 1, 1993 as a tie-in song for an Alpen commercial, sold over 1.7 million copies, and became her biggest hit.

It’s an upbeat pop song that frankly voices women’s true feelings.

It’s perfect for women in their 40s—who’ve been through all kinds of experiences—to sing at karaoke to blow off some steam!

PassionUA

UA – Passion (Official Video)
PassionUA

It can be considered one of UA’s signature works, distinguished by profound lyrics that depict intense emotions and unfulfilled longing.

The words, which express heartache and the complexities of love, resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in June 1996 as her fourth single, it climbed high on the charts and became a turning point that brought UA widespread recognition.

It enjoyed long-lasting popularity and remains the most charting track among her songs.

With its rhythmic tempo and UA’s languid, whisper-like vocals, this piece is guaranteed to be a hit at karaoke.

It’s also a perfect choice for women in their 40s leading busy lives with work and childrearing.

TouchIwasaki Yoshimi

Touch – Yoshimi Iwasaki (Full)
TouchIwasaki Yoshimi

Released in 1985, the song “Touch” is one of Yoshimi Iwasaki’s signature hits, loved by a wide range of generations.

It’s also known as the opening theme of the anime Touch, and for many people, hearing it brings baseball to mind.

The song has a great upbeat rhythm and is a go-to crowd-pleaser at karaoke.

I’m sure it’ll hype everyone up if you dance like Yoshimi Iwasaki, too.

At an all-girls karaoke session, singing it with an extra-sexy flair to get laughs would probably be a hit as well.

When you sing it, ask everyone to clap along!