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

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Spitz / Firefly

Spitz’s classic song “Hotaru.” Although it tends to be overshadowed because they have so many big hits, this track also became a nationwide success just like their other famous songs.

As a Spitz song, the key is inevitably high, but the vocal range is set relatively narrow compared to many of their tracks.

You don’t need to mimic Spitz’s singing style—one option is to lower the key and sing with a gritty, shouted delivery like Takeshi “Pistol” Takehara.

The vocal line itself is extremely catchy, so feel free to add an arrangement that suits you.

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Ryo

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HEY!Fukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – HEY! (Full ver.)

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.

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Starting lineKaientai

Start Line

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.

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Kei Takahata

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For loveOkuda Tamio

“For Love” from the live film tamio okuda TOUR “29-30”

Since debuting as UNICORN in 1987, Tamio Okuda has maintained a unique position throughout his long career, continuing to exert a tremendous influence on subsequent artists.

For many people now in their 40s who spent their youth in the 1990s, it’s likely that Okuda’s songs from around his solo debut—rather than his work with Unicorn—were the soundtrack of their adolescence.

Okuda’s milestone solo debut single, “Ai no Tame ni,” was released in 1994 and became one of his signature tracks, achieving million-seller status.

While it’s hard to capture the nuanced atmosphere that Okuda himself brings, the melody has a relatively narrow range and gentle interval leaps, making it genuinely easy to sing.

If you’re aiming for a high score at karaoke, definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

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The One and Only Flower in the WorldMakihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara - The Only Flower in the World

It’s a classic with a message anyone can relate to.

Released as a single by SMAP in March 2003, the song drew major attention as the theme for the drama “Boku no Ikiru Michi.” Through the various flowers lined up in front of a florist’s shop, it celebrates the value and preciousness of each individual’s existence.

Written by Noriyuki Makihara, the piece was cherished by SMAP’s members and embraced by many listeners.

With a not-too-high pitch and a relaxed rhythm, it’s enjoyable to sing even if you’re not confident in your vocals.

It’s a great choice for lightening the mood at karaoke or when you want to reaffirm the importance of staying true to yourself.

Bon-giri Love SongSazan Ōrusutāzu

Southern All Stars – Bon-giri Love Song [Official Music Video]

This is the fourth song released exclusively as a digital single by Southern All Stars, released in July 2023.

It’s one of their signature summer tunes, featuring a slightly bouncy, funky beat that really stands out! For many men in their 40s as of 2023, the phrase “summer means Southern!!” probably rings true.

The vocal melody doesn’t cover a very wide range, and the tune itself is easy to sing along to casually, so even those who don’t often have chances to sing or who feel they’re not good at singing should find it very singable.

The key to making it sound good is to avoid letting the rhythm of your singing become flat.

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Kei Takahata

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B-BlueBOØWY

B-Blue

Among men in their late 40s, many probably listened to BOØWY quite a bit.

BOØWY left behind numerous memorable rock classics, and among them, the song I especially recommend for its ease of singing is B-Blue.

While its heart-pounding melody is striking, the vocal range is surprisingly narrow and the vocal line doesn’t fluctuate much.

It’s a song you can handle even when your voice is worn out after a second party, so definitely add it to your repertoire.

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