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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 (31–40)

cherry blossomKobukuro

An acoustic guitar duo arrangement with that signature Kobukuro feel.

With a simple melody line, the two voices and harmonies are really pleasant, aren’t they? There is a higher falsetto at the very beginning, but the tempo isn’t fast and the rest of the range isn’t too high, so even those not confident in their singing can enjoy it.

Many people probably know the melody line of the chorus.

You don’t have to sing the falsetto part, but if you can, it’s nice to nail it stylishly.

It’s fairly high, so you’ll use more breath than you think.

Take a deep breath with diaphragmatic breathing, then send your voice straight up in a thin stream.

Think of it like whistling—does that make sense? Or like blowing through a straw.

If you can exhale all the way at the end, you’re golden! If you have a partner, enjoy harmonizing together!

ROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaver

hide with Spread Beaver – ROCKET DIVE
ROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaver

hide with Spread Beaver is the band formed after X JAPAN disbanded.

They left behind many great songs, and among them, ROCKET DIVE is especially famous.

I imagine many men in their 40s at the time were captivated by hide’s charm.

The most singable aspect of this track is, above all, its vocal range.

Although it’s a high-energy song, the range itself is quite narrow, and there are no long sustained notes.

By simply controlling your pitch well, it’s a song where you can aim for a high score.

Journey of the Heartchūrippu

TULIP “Kokoro no Tabi” (Lyric Video)
Journey of the Heartchūrippu

It’s a big hit by Tulip.

The melody line is gentle and the range isn’t high, so I think it’s easy to sing! Though it might be a bit older than the generation of men in their 40s… By the way, “Kokoro no Tabi” has been covered by Masaharu Fukuyama and many others, so it could be fun to look for a version you like! Tulip’s songs have a choral feel with a relaxed tempo, and there are parts that really let you showcase your singing, which makes them very appealing! It’d be great to have everyone sing the chorus together, and then sing the non-chorus parts comfortably and expressively.

Since the range is easy to sing, be careful not to strain your throat.

If you keep your eyebrows raised and project your voice into the distance, your vocal cords will vibrate well and you’ll be able to produce sound more easily!

Kotodama of Love ~ Spiritual MessageSazan Ōrusutāzu

Kotodama of Love ~Spiritual Message~ [2024 Remaster]
Kotodama of Love ~ Spiritual MessageSazan Ōrusutāzu

Southern All Stars’ classic song “Kotodama of Love ~Spiritual Message~.” Many people have probably heard it often at karaoke but didn’t know the title.

Among Southern All Stars’ songs, this one boasts one of the narrowest vocal ranges.

Not only is the range narrow, but it also centers on the low-to-mid register where male voices are most comfortable, so you’re unlikely to find it difficult from a vocal production standpoint.

The vocal line is gentle with little ups and downs, so be sure to give it a try.

Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE

As THE ALFEE, this is their 17th single.

It’s said that Takamizawa created this song with the conscious aim of making it “a hit that leads to the next,” and it has become one of their live staples! In later years, versions incorporating orchestral and classical elements were also released, and the ongoing evolution of the arrangement has drawn attention.

Having multiple versions makes it fun to listen, doesn’t it? It’s a band-rock track with a cool guitar right from the intro, so you’ll probably be hyped up and ready to deliver great vocals even before you start singing! The vocal range isn’t that high, so many men should find it easy to sing.

If you open your throat and project your voice as if sending it far, you’ll likely find it very comfortable to sing.

[Even If You're Tone-Deaf, It's Okay!] Easy Karaoke Songs for Men in Their 40s (41–50)

thrillHotei Tomoyasu

Tomoyasu Hotei / HOTEI – Thrill
thrillHotei Tomoyasu

Hotei Tomoyasu’s 10th single overall, released on October 18, 1995.

As of 2021, when this article is being written, many people in their 40s probably had a blast performing in copy bands of BOØWY—the band Hotei was in at the time—at school or university cultural festivals.

Genre-wise, it’s what you’d call beat punk, and when you sing it at karaoke, as long as you keep the original song’s aggressive drive and momentum, there’s no need to sweat the small details.

After all, Hotei is a guitarist, not a singer! Enjoy it while reminiscing about your teenage years!

Don’t worry be happyMONGOL800

This is a party tune from a band that kept racking up hits—not just in Okinawa, but across the indie scene, even setting new records.

The lyrics are easy to grasp, the catchy sound is instantly familiar, and it’s the kind of song you want to sing with everyone, fists in the air.

It would absolutely light up a second round at a drinking party.