Famous songs we’d like women in their 40s to sing, by age group
For women in their 40s, what do you sing at karaoke?
There are probably all kinds of options—latest hits, personal favorites, or your go-to “signature” songs that you always sing—but I’m sure many people also feel, “I don’t know what I should sing.”
For those people, we’ve picked out songs we’d love to see women in their 40s try.
If you have a rock-solid go-to track ready for when you go to karaoke or when someone asks you to sing something, it’ll definitely give you confidence!
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By Age Group: Famous Songs We’d Like Women in Their 40s to Sing (51–60)
Zankyo SankaAimer
Many people have surely been captivated by Aimer’s powerful, emotive voice and refined lyrics.
Depicting an individual’s inner struggles and pursuit of dreams, this song received overwhelming support when it was released digitally in December 2021, earning Aimer her first-ever No.
1 on Billboard.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc, it features a sound that vividly colors the world of the show.
If you belt it out at karaoke, you might just feel refreshed, thinking, “There’s no use fretting about it!” Be sure to hype it up with your friends.
Winter StoryOkamura Takako
After her work as part of Aming, Takako Okamura also thrived as a solo artist.
She has left behind several classic songs, but the one I especially recommend is Winter Story.
The vocal range in this piece isn’t wide, and the melody line has relatively gentle contours.
Because the range isn’t broad, you can lower the key and still project the low notes sufficiently, making it undeniably easy to sing.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Don’t give upZARD
ZARD is an indispensable presence in the Japanese music scene of the ’90s, and for many women in their 40s today, their songs undoubtedly evoke the soundtracks of youth.
The late Izumi Sakai’s clear vocals and heartfelt lyrics never lose their luster, and they’re still hugely popular at karaoke.
“Makenaide” is one of ZARD’s most famous songs, a true classic with nationwide acclaim.
While the pitch is slightly on the higher side, it’s generally average overall, and the melody is straightforward without large leaps in range, making it a good candidate for high karaoke scores.
Aim to articulate each word of the lyrics clearly, and sing the chorus with crisp, powerful delivery!
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
It’s one of the iconic cheer-up songs of the 1990s, and surely there are many women who, even after turning 40, still find strength in it.
Released in 1995 as Mayu Okamoto’s debut single, “TOMORROW” was a massive hit, selling over two million copies.
Even in the Reiwa era, it remains a universally beloved anthem.
The melody, delivered with Okamoto’s straightforward and clear voice, is very easy to sing, and it doesn’t include the high-note sections typical of many hits from that time, so even those with lower voices can feel at ease.
Since the song overall has a bouncy rhythm, it’s good to sing it with crisp articulation while paying attention to the dynamics of the melodic accents.
wailing in griefKudō Shizuka
Among Shizuka Kudo’s discography, which has produced numerous hit songs since her solo debut in the late 1980s, the best-selling is Dokoku, released in 1993.
It’s a masterpiece with lyrics by Miyuki Nakajima and music by Tsugutoshi Goto, and many women in their 40s today likely have this song in their karaoke repertoire.
The song is set in a relatively low key for a female vocal, making it a great choice for women with lower voices who struggle with high notes.
Kudo’s characteristic, sultry vibrato is applied naturally, yet the difficulty level is modest, with a very memorable and easy-to-sing melody line.
It’s also recommended for those aiming for high scores at karaoke.