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

Ride on shooting starthe pillows

Ride on shooting star／the pillows

The pillows, a rock band that enjoyed charismatic popularity in the 1990s.

For men in their 40s who loved rock, they’re almost an object of admiration, aren’t they? Among their songs, the one I especially recommend as easy to sing is Ride on Shooting Star.

It’s crisp indie rock, but the vocal line is surprisingly simple and kept in the low to mid range, so men in their 40s who can’t hit high notes should definitely give it a try.

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Hide-and-seekYuuri

Yuuri “Kakurenbo” Official Music Video

For men in their 40s looking for an easy-to-sing recent hit, I recommend Yuuri’s “Kakurenbo.” Yuuri originally made his major debut as the frontman of a rock band, which later disbanded.

His street performances drew attention, and in 2020 he re-debuted as a singer-songwriter.

While he’s especially popular among Gen Z, his diary-like lyrics and carefully woven melodies resonate deeply with listeners in their 40s as well.

“Kakurenbo” is one of his signature songs, and among his works it’s set in a relatively lower key.

Although the chorus reaches slightly higher notes, the overall range is narrower, making it easier to sing.

The more powerful passages carry a sultry quality characteristic of a singer with rock roots, and it’s a great pick for ballad lovers to try.

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Like a white cloudsaruganseki

Like a white cloud

The comedy duo Saruganseki, made up of Hiroiki Ariyoshi and Kazunari Moriwaki.

The song that truly cemented their then idol-like popularity is, of course, Shiroi Yuki no Yō ni (Like White Snow).

As a composition, it’s a very orthodox J-pop number with a very narrow vocal range.

Since the two aren’t professional singers, the vocal lines present no real difficulty.

It’s also a crowd-pleaser at karaoke, so be sure to check it out.

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HouyouKawaharada Shinichi

Houyou

This is the sixth single overall by singer and actor Shinichi Kawaharada, released in November 2021.

As for Kawaharada, who performs this song—actually, this track was produced by me.

I handled the composition, arrangement, keyboard performance, and direction during recording.

In creating it, I focused on crafting a melody that’s easy to sing, since the song is meant first and foremost for Kawaharada, whose main profession is acting.

I believe it will be easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident in their singing.

Try to keep a gentle touch throughout the entire song!

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To the most important personTonneruzu

To the most important person

Tunnels’ classic song “To the Most Important Person.” When it comes to Tunnels’ tracks, this is probably the one many people think of first.

Despite its manly melody, the vocal line is surprisingly understated.

It’s especially notable for its narrow range, with every part kept in the low to low-mid register.

That range is the easiest for men in their 40s to sing, so it should be perfectly manageable for karaoke at after-parties or late-night gatherings.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

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