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

Sync Of SummerYamashita Tatsuro

Tatsuro Yamashita “Sync Of Summer”

This is Tatsuro Yamashita’s 53rd single, released in July 2023.

It was reportedly written specifically as a song for Kirin’s “Gogo no Kocha” (Afternoon Tea) commercial.

When you think of summer, you think of Tatsuro Yamashita!! That image, combined with the song’s title, makes this a summer anthem overflowing with his signature style that truly evokes the season.

The melody crafted with that trademark Yamashita touch doesn’t span a particularly wide vocal range, so it should be very easy to sing even for people who don’t usually sing much.

Throughout the song, it feels best not to overemote—sing it a bit bluntly, with a touch of nonchalance.

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Kei Takahata

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Summer TribeDragon Ash

Dragon Ash｢Summer Tribe｣

Men in their 40s belong to the generation that lived through the dawn of hip-hop.

For those not interested in the underground scene, many might associate hip-hop with Dragon Ash.

Among Dragon Ash’s tracks, a particularly singable hip-hop song I recommend is Summer Tribe.

It features a cool, breezy beat overlaid with old-school style rap.

Since it doesn’t include the complex flows common in modern hip-hop, men in their 40s who want to rap at karaoke should definitely give it a try.

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Ryo

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Wandervogelkururi

Quruli – Wandervogel | Trailer

Quruli is a rock band that continues to attract fans with ennui-tinged melodies and profound messages.

They may not be a band that became explosively popular, but they undeniably helped shape the style of contemporary Japanese rock.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend for men in their 40s as an easy piece to sing is “Wandervogel.” With its near-futuristic arrangement layered with a monotonous vocal line, it’s extremely easy to sing.

It’s also nice that there are no high notes at all.

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Ryo

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Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi [Official]

A heartwarming, approachable song that makes the most of rhythms found in folk songs and enka.

This masterpiece fully showcases Kiyoshi Hikawa’s charm, beautifully expressing the bittersweetness of love, masculine strength, and longing for one’s hometown.

With his natural vocal talent and refreshing appeal, Hikawa presents a uniquely modern take on the traditional enka worldview.

It was released by Nippon Columbia in February 2002.

The song won the Gold Prize at the 44th Japan Record Awards and is known as one of Hikawa’s signature tracks.

With its relaxed tempo and narrow melodic range, it’s a piece you can sing with a calm mindset.

During the chorus, it’s also nice to have listeners add call-and-response interjections!

MiracleGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Kiseki

GReeeeN, who recently changed their name to “GRe4N BOYZ” from 2024 onward, are well known as a group whose members all have careers as dentists and continue their musical activities alongside their medical work.

Since the late 2000s, they have released one hit after another on the J-pop scene, and their songs are hugely popular at karaoke.

Among them, “Kiseki,” released in 2008, is one of their signature tracks and a Heisei-era classic covered by many artists.

Its melody line is simple and easy to sing, and the vocal range is narrow, so if you’re aiming for a high score, definitely give this song a try.

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