Even if you’re tone-deaf, it’s okay! Easy karaoke songs for men in their 40s

Wonderful Daysyunikōn

Unicorn - Wonderful Days

Many men in their 40s probably admired Unicorn, didn’t they? The way they freely did what they wanted really stirred a man’s sense of adventure.

Among Unicorn’s songs, the one I especially recommend is Subarashii Hibi.

It features a relaxed, delicate tone, and the vocal line is gentle throughout, with little rise and fall in pitch.

Even those who struggle with high notes can sing it without trouble, so give it a try.

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Ryo

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By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi

Junichi Inagaki "By the Time the Christmas Carol Plays"

This is Junichi Inagaki’s 27th single, released in October 1992.

As his biggest hit, this song has practically become a staple of the Christmas season in Japan.

Its enduring popularity is also evident from the duet version released with Kōmi Hirose in 2009.

When it comes to Junichi Inagaki songs at karaoke, you might picture a slightly overconfident guy belting them out, but this track doesn’t feature particularly tricky melodies or ultra-high notes, so even those who aren’t strong singers should feel free to give it a try without hesitation.

Inagaki’s own voice is slightly high and clear, but if singing in the original key is tough, you can lower the key and sing it with a huskier tone and it will still work well.

Add it to your repertoire as a go-to karaoke number for the Christmas season.

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Kei Takahata

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SPYMakihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “SPY” (Music Video) [12th Single] (1994)

This was Noriyuki Makihara’s 12th single, released in August 1994.

Makihara himself is a wonderful singer with a very beautiful voice and solid vocal control, so for those who aren’t confident singers, reproducing the original as-is at karaoke might be rather difficult.

However, the song itself isn’t constructed with the kind of intricate melodic development you see in modern tracks, and the melody is very easy to hum.

So as long as you set the key appropriately, it should be relatively easy to sing even for those who aren’t good at singing.

Try to make a clear contrast between the major section (the part where the melody becomes brighter partway through) and the regular sections.

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Kei Takahata

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FlowerORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE “Hana” MV

This is ORANGE RANGE’s eighth single, released in October 2004.

I think it’s a track that really lets you enjoy the contrast between the rap-style sections and the melodic sections.

The melody in the melodic parts is very straightforward, easy to remember, and easy to sing, making this another recommended number for men in their 40s who don’t usually sing much.

If you take care to keep the rhythm and groove of the rap parts from becoming flat, it will come across even better, so listen closely to the drum part of the backing track and try singing while feeling the song’s beat.

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Kei Takahata

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In the night sky after the rainRC sakuseshon

Ameagarino Yozorani

Sung by Kiyoshiro Imawano, often hailed as Japan’s King of Rock, this track is one of RC Succession’s signature songs, bursting with a sense of speed.

It’s a perfect classic for shaking off everyday hassles and bad moods, lifting your spirits no matter what.

Instead of stiffening up and trying to sing it perfectly, it’s a song that suits belting it out with full-on energy, so even those who aren’t confident singers may find it easy to try.

If you shout it out, you’ll feel totally refreshed and exhilarated.

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hiyori

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The Sound Of Secret MindHi-STANDARD

Hi-STANDARD – The Sound Of Secret Mind [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Hi-STANDARD is a band that greatly contributed to the punk rock boom in Japan.

Many people in their early forties probably recall their youth when they hear the band’s songs.

Among Hi-STANDARD’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is The Sound Of Secret Mind.

Aside from the fact that the lyrics are in English, it’s an easy song to sing without sudden jumps in pitch.

Since it’s punk, you do need power, but conversely, a bit of roughness isn’t a problem, making it a perfect choice for those who aren’t confident in clean, polished vocals.

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Ryo

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Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK

[Official] J-WALK “Speechless… Summer”

Even among the countless classic and hit summer songs of the ’90s, many people would say this one left a particularly deep impression.

Released by J-WALK in 1991, it became one of their signature songs, known for its heartbreaking lyrics and long-running sales.

In fact, this track, Nani mo Ienakute…

Natsu (I Can’t Say Anything…

Summer), is the summer version of Nani mo Ienakute from their 1990 album.

Plenty of people likely admire Koichi Nakamura’s husky voice—radiating mature charm and allure—and sing it at karaoke.

Overall, it’s a relatively easy, singable song, but when delivering the soaring high notes in the chorus smoothly, be careful to keep your vibrato natural and time your breaths correctly.

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