[For Men in Their 40s] A Collection of Songs That Score High at Karaoke [2026]
From the 1990s to the early 2000s, when million-selling hits emerged almost every week, hit songs were naturally recognized as common conversation topics at schools and workplaces.
If you spent your youth during this era and are now in your 40s, you probably have at least one or two go-to songs you’re good at singing in karaoke.
That said, actually scoring high can be surprisingly tricky.
In this article, we’ve put together a list of songs that tend to earn high scores at karaoke, especially for men in their 40s.
Along with the era’s signature hits, we’ve also picked out popular tracks released in the 2010s and beyond that are relatively easy to sing.
If you’re looking to expand your karaoke repertoire, be sure to check them out!
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[For Men in Their 40s] A Collection of Karaoke Songs That Score High Easily [2026] (21–30)
Mr.ChildrenTabidachi no Uta
Released as a single on October 31, 2007, it was used as the theme song for the film “Koizora” and in an NTT East Japan commercial.
The hook, which is also the title of the song, feels very familiar, doesn’t it? “Tabidachi no Uta” spans the C3–A4 range, and you might think “it’s not that high,” but since vocalist Sakurai sings it entirely in chest voice, you’ll probably want to belt it out in chest voice too.
At the end of the chorus, where the range jumps up, if you push with brute force, you’ll completely wreck your throat.
As the pitch gets higher, focus on projecting your voice farther into the distance.
Raise your eyebrows firmly and try sending your voice from just in front of your eyebrows at all times! Also, breath and explosiveness are key—take in a lot of air and shoot it out like a beam with momentum, aiming far away! It might be tiring until you get the feel for it, but once you do, your voice will come out comfortably!
Until My Babe-kun falls asleepSha ran Q
Sharan Q is a band that gained popularity for its original musicality, combining the essence of kayōkyoku with rock.
They’re well-regarded for their ballads, and among them, “My Babe Kimi ga Nemuru made” is especially recommended as an easy song to sing.
The vocal range is quite narrow, from mid1 C# to mid2 G#.
They frequently use a technique called ‘hiccup’ at the start of each phrase, so mastering this will quickly elevate the overall quality.
Give it a try for reference.
Wandering Love SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
People in their early 40s belong to a generation for whom laid-back, Unicorn-style rock was trendy, while those in their late 40s grew up exposed to more masculine rock as well.
Many of you may even have listened to Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s songs.
With that in mind, I recommend “Junrenka.” This piece incorporates some folk elements and is arranged primarily in the lower-mid to mid vocal range throughout.
Although a slightly higher phrase appears toward the end of the chorus, it still sits around the mid-high range, so you should hardly encounter any issues from a vocal production standpoint.
Keisuke KuwataMayonaka no Dandī
Songs by Keisuke Kuwata and Southern All Stars are popular across a wide range of age groups, so I have a lot of students in their 20s who choose to sing them! This time’s “Mayonaka no Dandy” was apparently first released as a solo single in 1993.
The vocal range is generally around B3 on average, and the melody line is simple, making it easy to remember and sing.
Precisely because the melody is simple, small pitch discrepancies can stand out when matching the pitch bar, but if you sing carefully, your score will definitely go up! When moving from the A and B sections into the chorus, the pitch rises a bit, so try to keep your facial muscles lifted and sing lightly throughout so you don’t tense up.
Once you’re comfortable, you could try adding a slight shout like Kuwata does, but if your score isn’t improving, it might strain your throat, so better not do it (lol).
JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY
For rock fans in their 40s, many of you may have admired THE YELLOW MONKEY, right? Yemon has produced countless classics, but the song I especially recommend as being easy to sing is JAM.
While it gives off an energetic vibe, its overall vocal range is quite narrow, from mid1C to mid2F.
In terms of singability, it’s a perfect choice.
However, because the range is narrow, it can be hard to create moments of excitement, so you’ll need to be mindful of rhythm and dynamics as you sing.
GLORIAZIGGY
ZIGGY’s biggest hit number, “GLORIA.” Because it’s a bright song that fully showcases ZIGGY’s style, you might think there are many parts where you have to belt.
Surprisingly, though, it doesn’t require much volume, nor is the vocal range particularly wide.
The chorus melody rises gently, which makes it relatively easy to keep the pitch steady.
However, due to the song’s upward-tilting phrasing, you will need a certain level of stamina, as you may start feeling tension around your temples as the pitch goes higher.
Don’t get carried away by the song’s brightness and set the key too high.
The rattlesnake is comingTonneruzu
Not only did they score big with variety shows, but the comedy duo Tunnels also enjoyed hits with their songs.
Among the many hit numbers they produced, the one I especially recommend as an easy-to-sing track is Garagara Hebi ga Yattekuru.
It falls under what you’d call a comic song and is mainly aimed at elementary and middle school students, but the vocal line is surprisingly funky and cool.
The overall vocal range is quite narrow, so it’s suitable for men of almost any voice type.