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

“There are great songs for karaoke, but I just can’t hit the notes…” “I’m tone-deaf, so I’m not confident about singing…” No need to worry! Even if you think you’re ‘tone-deaf,’ you can absolutely enjoy karaoke by choosing the right songs.

In this article, we’ve gathered songs with easy-to-sing melodies that don’t require a wide vocal range.

With simple rhythms and catchy phrases, these tracks let you savor the essence of karaoke to the fullest.

We hope to help every music lover find a song that feels great to sing.

No worries if you're tone-deaf! Easy karaoke songs for men in their 40s (101–110)

heartKobukuro

Kobukuro - Kokoro (Heart)
heartKobukuro

The song “Kokoro” (“Heart”) is a number that gives you an opportunity to face your own heart.

Released in 2017, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “I’m Taking a Break at Work Now” (Chotto Ima Kara Shigoto Yamete Kuru), and the music video features NAOTO from EXILE and Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE.

The track unfolds at a relaxed pace, as if having a gentle conversation with your heart, making it easy to sing without rushing.

If the key feels a bit high, try lowering it a few steps so you can sing more comfortably and freely.

MissileSOPHIA

SOPHIA / Missile (Official Music Video)
MissileSOPHIA

SOPHIA is a visual kei rock band that was hugely active from the 1990s through the 2000s.

Unusually for visual kei bands of the time, they produced many songs that earnestly pursued glam rock, and they were highly regarded by critics.

Their track “Missile” carries a distinct David Bowie vibe, with a rough yet simple and singable vocal line.

The vocal range is narrow, and even a raspy voice can add character, making it a song that works well for occasions like after-parties.

HEY!Fukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – HEY! (Full ver.)
HEY!Fukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic track “HEY!”.

While it may not be an enormous hit, many men in their 40s might think, “Now that you mention it, I remember that song.” The piece features the smooth, gentle melody that Fukuyama excels at.

The tempo and rhythm are solid, so it won’t create a gloomy vibe when you sing it at karaoke—another nice point.

Since it’s sung by Masaharu Fukuyama, the vocal range is set relatively narrow.

Give it a try.

I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” (Music Video) [5th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara / Mou Koi Nante Shinai
I won't fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki

A signature song by Noriyuki Makihara, marked by a heartwarming melody that gently embraces the ache of heartbreak and the bravado that follows.

It tenderly portrays memories of a former lover and the nostalgia of everyday life, and the protagonist’s resolve to move forward resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in May 1992, it was chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “After the Children Have Gone to Bed.” Included on the album “You Are My Treasure,” it became a major hit, ranking 7th on Oricon’s year-end chart.

This piece speaks to those standing at life’s crossroads.

When you get together with friends for karaoke, its universally relatable lyrics and melody are sure to warm your heart.

There are some higher notes that may tempt you to push your voice, but if you relax and sing lightly, they’ll come out more easily.

Use your breath well.

Wax MuseumSeikima II

Seikima-II “House of Wax” PV #Seikima-II
Wax MuseumSeikima II

This is the first single by the Japanese HM/HR band Seikima-II, released in April 1986.

The band had a highly distinctive presence from their debut, with performances built around a demonic worldview, and this song propelled them to instant fame alongside that concept and staging.

Demon Kogure, the vocalist of the End of the Century, who sings this track, is an exceptionally skilled singer, and if you delve into the vocal parts, you’ll find great depth.

However, there’s no need for most people to worry about that level of detail when singing it at karaoke.

The melody itself is very easy to sing and pop-friendly, so go ahead and have fun recreating even the spoken lines in the song.

When you sing, keep a firm awareness of the accents on beats 2 and 4; that will keep the performance from sounding flat and help you sing it with a nice groove.

[No Singing Talent Needed!] Karaoke-Friendly Songs for Men in Their 40s (111–120)

Starting lineKaientai

This is the 25th single released by the folk group Kaientai, led by Tetsuya Takeda, released in November 1995.

Since it was chosen as the theme song for the fourth season of the smash-hit drama “Mr.

Kinpachi in Class 3-B,” starring Takeda himself, many of you may have heard it through the show.

I think Takeda’s gentle singing voice resonates very memorably in this piece.

The vocal melody is easy to hum and soothing, so without overthinking it, simply singing it plainly will let you deliver it nicely.

If you sing as if you’re gently placing your voice against your upper palate, you can get closer to the atmosphere of the original track, so please give it a try when you actually sing.

I can’t love anyone but you anymore.KinKi Kids

KinKi Kids “I Can’t Love Anyone But You - YouTube Original Live -”
I can't love anyone but you anymore.KinKi Kids

Among men in their 40s, especially the younger half, KinKi Kids are relatively well-known.

I imagine many men in their 40s sing their songs.

With that in mind, I recommend Mou Kimi Igai Aisenai (“I Can’t Love Anyone But You”).

This track follows in the footsteps of classic Heisei-era ballads, featuring an overall catchy, slow vocal line.

The dynamics may make it seem tricky, but the vocal range isn’t particularly wide, so it’s perfectly manageable for events like after-party karaoke.

Definitely give it a try.