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 I want women in their 40s to sing (41–50)
LAT,43˚ N 〜Forty-three degrees north latitude〜DREAMS COME TRUE
One of the most popular musical units among women in their 40s is DREAMS COME TRUE.
Although they’ve produced many classic songs, they’re also known for having many high-difficulty tracks, which might make it hard to add them to your repertoire.
That’s why we recommend “LAT, 43˚ N — Forty-three Degrees North Latitude.” For a DCT song, the vocal range is quite narrow, and there aren’t any complex vocal lines.
There are relatively few breathing points, so just be mindful of that when you sing.
By Age Group: Famous Songs We’d Like Women in Their 40s to Sing (51–60)
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
An impressive debut song by Takako Matsu, featuring a gentle voice that reflects on memories of youth.
The lyrics capture a fleeting moment with someone precious who shines in past memories, carrying feelings that never fade with time.
Released in March 1997 and used in NTT’s “Exciting New Life Campaign” commercial, the song became a hit, breaking into the top 10 of the Oricon charts.
In 2007, a 10th-anniversary version with new lyrics was produced and included on the album “Cherish You.” It’s a perfect track for quietly thinking of someone dear or for looking back on nostalgic memories as spring arrives.
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.
Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing
A gemlike love ballad that embraces everyone’s sense of incompleteness and loneliness with universal kindness.
Released by Every Little Thing in February 1998, this song beautifully portrays how lovers may hurt each other yet grow together through the experience of love.
Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday 10 p.m.
drama “Amai Kekkon” (“Sweet Marriage”), it went on to sell over 1.4 million copies.
It has since become familiar as a commercial song for numerous brands, including Toyota and SoftBank.
With its gentle melody and lyrics whose depth resonates more and more with life experience, it’s sure to move you.
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.
I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko
Kyoko Koizumi’s classic song “I’m Glad I Met You.” Although Kyoko Koizumi has solid vocal ability, she actually has a narrow vocal range, and most of her songs don’t feature long high notes.
Among her tracks, this one is especially recommended.
The key changes in the chorus, but just as the energy rises, the melody drops in pitch, making it a comfortable vocal line for women with lower voices or those who struggle with high notes.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
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.