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

My subjectsKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Wagamono-tachi yo” Lyric Video

A song released on October 31, 2025, it’s a life-affirming anthem dedicated to headstrong adults.

It carries a powerful message that turns failures into funny stories.

Since it’s by Ketsumeishi, there are rap parts too, making it appealing because you don’t have to worry much about pitch when singing.

The tempo is relaxed, so it’s a song you can sing calmly, but it’s important to lock into the rhythm, and you might stumble a bit where there are lots of words.

For a song like this, it’s best to memorize the lyrics! Try singing it every day as if you’re humming to yourself.

Light humming is also recommended.

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Kubota Mami

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Just by you being herekome kome CLUB

Kome Kome Club – Just Having You Here

Kome Kome Club’s 13th single, led by Tatsuya Ishii, is “Kimi ga Iru Dake de” (“Just Knowing You’re There”).

It was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama ‘Sugao no Mama de,’ starring Narumi Yasuda and Akina Nakamori, and became a massive hit, helped by the boom in trendy dramas.

For many people, this is the song that comes to mind when they think of Kome Kome Club.

Ishii’s gentle vocals and the lyrics—about becoming stronger and realizing what truly matters just by having you there—really hit home.

It’s easy to sing, so I’d love to see men in their 40s perform it, reminiscing about past romances.

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miyabi

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HELLOFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – HELLO (Full ver.)

Masaharu Fukuyama is active in many fields as an actor, singer-songwriter, photographer, and radio DJ.

“HELLO” is his 10th single, released on February 6, 1995, and it was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Best Unrequited Love,” starring Masahiro Motoki and Eri Fukatsu.

Boosted by the drama’s popularity, it became a million-seller and another big hit following “Sakurazaka.” The driving guitar sound pairs perfectly with Fukuyama’s sweet vocals, accelerating the feeling of romance! Since the song doesn’t have many high notes, even men in their 40s who aren’t confident singers can perform it all the way through.

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miyabi

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That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando

Daijiman Brothers - “That’s Important” [High Quality Audio]

This is the third single by the rock band DaijiMAN Brothers Band, chosen as the theme song for the variety show “Hok-chan’s Yamada Katsutenai TV.” Created when the band had their backs against the wall with no room for failure, the track is said to reflect their self-admonition and mindset from that time, and it became a million-selling hit.

With its simple, easy-to-follow rhythm, it’s recommended even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

It’s a rock tune with a positive message that really hits home—perfect for people in their 40s who likely heard it in real time.

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Hoshino Takashi

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A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR

Masayuki Suzuki “Megumi no Hito” - Masayuki Suzuki Taste of Martini Tour 2016 Step 1.2.3 ~ Dolce Lovers ~

The first single by Rats & Star, released in April 1983 (their 10th single overall if you include the Chanel’s era).

It was used for Shiseido’s summer campaign song and became a major hit, selling over 600,000 copies.

While their Chanel’s-era style was reminiscent of 1950s American pop, after renaming themselves Rats & Star, they adopted a sound with strong Latin and funk elements, as heard in this track.

For those who aren’t confident singers, the key point will be whether you can keep up with the slightly swinging rhythm.

The vocal range and melody aren’t particularly difficult, so try to sing while making sure you don’t break that swing feel.

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Kei Takahata

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GET WILDTM NETWORK

Get Wild – TM NETWORK (Full)

For those in their 40s, this probably needs no introduction.

It’s the song that became a huge hit as the ending theme of the anime City Hunter.

Just to share the basics: it was released in April 1987 as TM NETWORK’s 10th single.

It was apparently written specifically for the anime.

At the time, TM NETWORK’s songs often sounded pop on the surface, but on closer listen were quite intricate and tough to sing.

In contrast, this track features a very simple melody.

You can catch glimpses of Tetsuya Komuro’s later hitmaking sensibilities that would shine through in his subsequent production work, which makes it interesting to listen to from that angle too.

There aren’t any difficult parts to sing in this song.

Many people in their 40s probably watched the anime in real time, so don’t overthink it—just enjoy singing it!

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Kei Takahata

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celeryYamazaki Masayoshi

Masayoshi Yamazaki / Celery

Masayoshi Yamazaki’s classic song “Celery.” Since it was a long-running hit from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, I think most men in their 40s will know it.

Because of its pleasant groove, this piece tends to be perceived as difficult, but apart from the rhythm, there’s nothing particularly hard about it.

In fact, even the song’s rhythm isn’t that difficult; it’s really the density of the lyrics—in other words, the flow—that’s complex.

If you’re used to performing rap and the like, you should be able to clear this part without much trouble.

The vocal range is narrow, so it’s also recommended for those who can’t hit high notes.

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Ryo

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