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[Calling all low-voiced women in their 40s!] Songs that are easy to sing at karaoke

Have you ever felt like you “can’t sing it because the range is too high” at karaoke? For women with lower voices, songs with high keys aren’t just uncomfortable to sing—they also make choosing songs a challenge.

But don’t worry.

In this article, we introduce a wide variety of songs with comfortable ranges that you can sing without strain, even if your voice is on the lower side! From nostalgic classics to the latest hits, find the perfect song that matches your voice!

[Calling all low-voiced women in their 40s!] Easy-to-sing karaoke songs (21–30)

vexing lipsTakahashi Mariko

Mariko Takahashi has remained popular since the 1970s.

She’s an exceptionally long-running artist who stayed at the forefront into the 1990s.

Because of that, I think even women in their 40s are quite familiar with her songs.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Hagayui Kuchibiru (“Frustrated Lips”).

It’s a striking piece featuring vocals influenced by Showa-era kayōkyoku and the distinctive synth sounds of the early ’90s.

In this song, the chorus reaches the highest notes, but it stays within the mid-to-high range overall, and the long sustained notes only appear in the lower register.

As a result, it’s a very singable tune for women with lower voices.

TOMORROWMayo Okamoto

Mayo Okamoto “TOMORROW” Music Video
TOMORROW Mayuo Okamoto

Mayo Okamoto is a female singer-songwriter known for her strikingly expansive vocals.

Although she has a beautiful falsetto, her natural speaking and singing range tends to be quite low, and many of her songs are excellent choices for women with lower voices.

Among them, the one I especially recommend is “TOMORROW,” a well-known classic.

While the vocal line is uplifting and powerful, the range is quite narrow, and even the sections with long sustained notes stay within the midrange, making it a very easy song to sing for women in their 40s with lower voices.

Kiss me right nowLINDBERG

LINDBERG is a rock band that was hugely successful in the 1990s.

Known for their energetic, upbeat pop-rock sound, the group has produced many classic songs.

Among them, “Ima Sugu Kiss Me” stands out as a particularly memorable piece.

While the song leans toward pop rock and maintains tremendous energy throughout, it surprisingly doesn’t feature sustained long notes in the mid-to-high or higher registers.

The overall vocal range isn’t especially wide, so even women with lower voices should be able to sing it comfortably in an appropriate key.

Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover

My Little Lover "Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been There Since Long Ago~
Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover

My Little Lover’s famed song “Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Always Been~” garnered nationwide popularity.

Adhering to orthodox pop conventions, this piece keeps the vocal range compact throughout.

Because the melodic rises and falls are very gentle, it isn’t particularly low, but as long as you choose the right key, even women in their 40s with lower voices should find it easy to sing.

It’s also a big hit at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

A Naked Heartaimyon

Aimyon – Naked Heart [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
A Naked Heartaimyon

For people in their 40s, Aimyon might feel relatively new, but she’s popular across all generations and has many easy-to-sing songs—highly recommended! Among them, “Naked Heart” (Hadaka no Kokoro) was released in 2020 and used as the theme song for the drama “My Housekeeper Nagisa-san,” so many of you may already know it.

The overall vocal range is fairly wide, from F3 to D#5.

I think it’s very singable if you use chest voice for the verses and switch to falsetto for the high notes in the chorus.

The song’s structure also builds toward the chorus, making it easier to add dynamics when you sing.

Falsetto is a technique that can convey a sense of poignancy.

Take plenty of breath and make sure to resonate in your head.

Pure AsiaPUFFY

PUFFY “Asia no Junshin” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Pure AsiaPUFFY

Puffy, the female duo that gained popularity in the early 2000s, could be considered iconic for women in their 40s.

Among their songs, one I especially recommend is “Asia no Junshin” (True Asia).

Because of its upbeat, positive melody, many might think it sits high, but the actual vocal range isn’t wide.

There are plenty of long tones, but no vibrato is required, so as long as you adjust the key appropriately, even women with lower voices should be able to sing it without any problem.

The strong and fleeting onesCocco

Cocco “The Strong and Ephemeral Ones” Music Video
The strong and fleeting onesCocco

For those in their early 40s, songs from the 1990s are likely more memorable than those from the late 1980s.

Among female singer-songwriters who made a big splash in the ’90s, one track by Cocco that I especially recommend is “Tuyoku Hakanai Monotachi” (“The Strong and the Fragile”).

This piece features a rhythm with a bounce reminiscent of reggae, while the vocal line maintains an ennui-like quality.

The song has a relatively narrow vocal range and contains no phrases that require sudden jumps in pitch, making it easy to sing for people with any kind of voice.