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.
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Even if you’re tone-deaf, it’s okay! Easy karaoke songs for men in their 40s (51–60)
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
This is Tatsuro Yamashita’s 12th single, released in December 1983.
Since it was used for JR Tokai’s “Christmas Express” campaign in 1988, it has become such a long-running hit that it’s listed in the Guinness World Records for J-pop singles, and it’s fair to call it a standard Japanese Christmas song.
It’s hard to imagine any man in his 40s today who hasn’t heard it.
The vocal melody and chord progression are very memorable and easy to hum along to, which I think is one reason it has been loved for so many years.
Not only for men in their 40s—the focus of this article—but for everyone, it’s a perfect karaoke staple to enjoy during the Christmas season.
HOWEVERGLAY
For those in their 40s, this is the kind of song that someone always sang at karaoke.
Released in 1997 as GLAY’s 12th single, it was a massive hit and a million-seller.
It’s a subdued ballad, but the vocal range is surprisingly narrow, so it lets you leave a mature impression.
In fact, TAKURO is said to have written it with a girlfriend from GLAY’s indie days in mind, so if you sing it while reminiscing about the past, you can capture the mood.
Pay attention to the lyrics that depict a grand love as you sing.
Bye For NowT-BOLAN
T-BOLAN’s classic “Bye For Now.” This work is crafted into a rock ballad that epitomizes T-BOLAN’s hallmark masculine vibe.
For men in their late 40s, it might just hit the sweet spot.
While the singing style is intense, the vocal range isn’t particularly wide.
Plus, there are many shout-heavy sections, so even if your voice tends to get hoarse by the time the after-party rolls around, that roughness can actually become a plus and make it sound great.
Definitely give it a listen.
bulbTHE YELLOW MONKEY
THE YELLOW MONKEY is a band that enjoyed overwhelming popularity among men in their 40s and late 30s.
It’s no exaggeration to say they represent Japan when it comes to glam rock.
Among their songs, I especially recommend “Kyūkon” (“Bulb”).
It starts quietly and then dramatically ramps up in the chorus, but aside from the many long sustained notes, the vocal line is very simple.
The song doesn’t require a particularly wide vocal range, so give it a try.
[Even If You're Tone-Deaf, It's Okay!] Easy Karaoke Songs for Men in Their 40s (61–70)
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!
Island SongTHE BOOM
A song by the Japanese rock band THE BOOM, it was first released in January 1992 as a track on their album Adolescence, and later became a long-selling work with multiple versions released as singles.
THE BOOM emerged from the “Hokoten” street scene into the major stage amid the early-’90s band boom, so anyone in their 40s as of 2020 likely experienced those years in real time during their youth.
Many people probably covered this song in school festival bands back then.
As for the vocals, the song makes extensive use of the distinctive Okinawan scale, but there aren’t any particularly difficult parts for karaoke; if anything, the memorable melody makes it easier to learn, making it approachable even for those who don’t usually sing.
If you really delve into it, there may be sections that benefit from folk-style vocal production and phrasing, but if you’re just enjoying it at karaoke, there’s no need to be that particular.
It might be even better if you can clearly highlight the contrast between the A and B sections that heavily use the Okinawan scale and the poppy chorus.
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T
H Jungle with t is a musical unit by Masatoshi Hamada of Downtown and Tetsuya Komuro.
The unit was born from the popular TV show “HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP,” and their track “WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You’ve Gotta Make a Move~” became explosively popular.
Classified in the genre known as jungle, this work is arranged with a reggae flavor throughout.
Although it features some somewhat loud sections, the overall vocal range isn’t wide, making it easy to sing and perfect for getting everyone hyped at karaoke.