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!

Playlist

Famous songs we’d like women in their 40s to sing, by age group
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	StoryAI		A maternal AI R&B hit, a timeless classic across generations
2	366 daysHY		HY’s heart-touching ballad, the bittersweet feelings of farewell
3	Marigoldaimyon		Aimyong’s hit songs are popular across generations.
4	Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s classic pop song
5	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		Aiko’s signature songs featuring lyrics that reflect a woman’s perspective
6	Love SongUru		The massively popular hit by Uru from YouTube
7	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s 10th release, a heartrending ballad
8	MHamasaki Ayumi		A masterpiece that portrays Ayumi Hamasaki’s great romance
9	User ManualNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s popular wedding song
10	Cherry on the beakEGO-WRAPPIN’		EGO-WRAPPIN’s Showa-era kayō-style single
11	I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa		The popular duet song by Thelma Aoyama and SoulJa
12	Hello GoodbyeYU-KI		YUKI’s new song, an emotive allure
13	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		Representative singles and popular songs of AKB48
14	Silent EveKarashima Midori		Silent Eve: A J-POP ballad that represents the 1990s
15	crescent moonayaka		A poignant classic about long-distance love, a masterpiece by Ayaka.
16	ENDLESS STORYREIRA starring YUNA ITO		Yuna Ito’s debut song, a Western-style ballad
17	The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		A famous song by DREAMS COME TRUE
18	flameLiSA		Demon Slayer theme song: LiSA’s stunning vocal prowess
19	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko		Yoko Takahashi's “A Cruel Angel's Thesis” is an anime song.
20	ButterflyKimura Kaera		Kaela Kimura’s wedding song is cute and popular.
21	Love SongGO!GO!7188		An inspiring song by GO!GO!7188
22	CHE.R.RYYUI		YUI’s spring love song—catchy and refreshing
23	romantic feelingsAikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa’s “Koigokoro” is an easy song for women in their 40s to sing.
24	Give me a ShakeMAX		MAX’s hit song “Give me a Shake”
25	LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE		Characteristics of DREAMS COME TRUE’s classic song “LOVE LOVE LOVE”
26	The Door to TomorrowI WiSH		Fuji TV theme songs: classic tracks that are easy for beginners to sing
27	BELIEVEMISIA		MISIA’s classic song “BELIEVE” is characterized by its high notes.
28	I BELIEVEKahara Tomomi		"I LOVE YOU" became a big hit, a moving song
29	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s signature song “Yuki no Hana” is a masterpiece.
30	A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki		Miki Imai's famous song, composed by KAN
31	appearsHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki is a music icon of the late 1990s.
32	Like when we first metEvery Little Thing		ELT’s classic hits are still going strong in the Reiwa era and are popular for karaoke.
33	A gentle feelingChara		Vocal techniques in Chara’s “Yasashii Kimochi”
34	I want to be happy.Uchida Yuki		Yuki Uchida’s classic song “I Want to Be Happy” is recommended.
35	PRIDEImai Miki		Miki Imai’s signature song “PRIDE” is moving.
36	From the depths of the heart to the water planetMoriguchi Hiroko		Singer Hiroko Moriguchi’s signature song “With Love to Water Planet.”
37	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		A song where an encounter with love makes the heart shine
38	Love againglobe		Karaoke song recommendations of globe for people in their 40s
39	Things that have formShibasaki Kou		Ko Shibasaki's moving ballad resonates with the heart.
40	BE TOGETHERSuzuki Ami		The brilliance of J-pop: Ami Suzuki’s masterpieces
41	Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryoko with t.komuro		Ryoko Shinohara’s classic song, with Komuro’s sound, has a narrow vocal range.
42	Turn the roulette of fateZARD		A heartwarming masterpiece that brings the courage to live
43	Lover of Möbiusushirogami hikaretai		A song of eternal love like a Möbius strip
44	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		SMAP’s classic hit: a big success and a life-affirming anthem
45	for a long timeKiroro		A timeless classic, resonating across generations
46	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece that influences all of Asia
47	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		A heartwarming classic by DREAMS COME TRUE
48	Overnight Sensation ~The Era Is Entrusted to You~TRF		An anthem of the ’90s, a message of hope
49	Song of LoveKōda Kumi		Koda Kumi’s classic love song, with lyrics that resonate with the heart
50	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s classic song that sings of youthful memories
51	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		Cocco’s classic from the ’90s—narrow vocal range and easy to sing
52	LAT,43˚ N 〜Forty-three degrees north latitude〜DREAMS COME TRUE		I recommend DREAMS COME TRUE’s easy-to-sing classic “LAT, 43˚ N.”
53	Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi		Yuming’s classic song “Hello, my friend”
54	Yellow Yellow HappyPoketto Bisuketsu		Pokevi, a 1990s hit music unit
55	The Talent for LoveKawamoto Makoto		A famous song by Makoto Kawamoto, a guitar-based female singer
56	Zankyo SankaAimer		A masterpiece captivated by Aimer’s vocals and lyrics
57	Winter StoryOkamura Takako		Takako Okamura's classic song 'Winter Story' is easy to sing.
58	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s iconic 1990s hit “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”)
59	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		The 1990s’ iconic cheer song “TOMORROW”
60	wailing in griefKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo’s classic song “Dōkoku” is easy to sing.
61	You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho		A romantic ballad that vows love under the moonlit night
62	Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing		A universally moving love song about love and growth
63	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		My Little Lover’s classic songs are easy to sing.
64	Sorry, cowboy.ushirogami hikaretai		Ushirogami Hikaretai’s 1987 release song
65	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s captivating singing voice and popular songs
66	I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro expresses a diverse range of genres with her powerful vocals
67	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s classic hit—a great, easy-to-sing song
68	1/2Kawamoto Makoto		A classic of youth that portrays pure first love
69	Blue waterMorikawa Miho		A classic that conveys hope and bonds with a refreshing singing voice
70	VoyageHamasaki Ayumi		Life is a journey: a masterpiece that sings of scars and hope
71	Unwavering WishTamura Naomi		A song about the courage to overcome difficulties without giving up on your dreams
72	I believeayaka		An inspiring song with Ayaka’s vocals that resonate in the heart
73	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi		An emotional enka depicting scenes of cherry blossoms and love
74	Ding DongZoo		ZOO in the ’90s popularized Black music.
75	Pink sighTakahashi Mariko		A classic by Mariko Takahashi that portrays love with a lover in a fantastical way
76	GibbsShiina Ringo		The conflict and complexity of love embedded in Shiina Ringo’s songs.
77	DESIRE -Passion-Nakamori Akina		The appeal of Akina Nakamori’s captivating song “DESIRE”