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[For Men in Their 40s] Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs and Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers

Have you ever found yourself at karaoke thinking, “I wish there were songs I could sing comfortably and enjoyably without pushing myself”? You might want to sing the latest hits, but the key is too high or the tempo too fast, so you end up choosing the same classics over and over…

For people like that, this article introduces a wide range of songs that are easy to sing and can liven up a karaoke session, including generational favorites for men in their 40s.

From nostalgic hit songs to the hottest tracks of today, you’re sure to find a tune that grabs the room’s attention without having to belt it out.

Use this as a guide to find new repertoire to show off at your next karaoke outing!

[For Men in Their 40s] Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs and Surefire Crowd-Pleasers (91–100)

Mr.ChildrenTabidachi no Uta

Mr.Children “Tabidachi no Uta” MUSIC VIDEO
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!

Make-up ShadowInoue Yosui

When you think of Yosui Inoue, you might picture him as being more popular with people in their 50s and older rather than those in their 40s.

Surprisingly, though, he had many hits in the ’90s, so he actually enjoys popularity among some in their 40s as well.

A hidden gem by Yosui Inoue that I’d like to recommend is “Make-up Shadow.” The vocal line is sharp and cool, yet the range is narrow and there are no falsetto parts, making it exceptionally easy to sing.

If you like music with a strong Showa-era vibe, be sure to check it out.

[For Men in Their 40s] Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Tracks, Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers (101–110)

Until My Babe-kun falls asleepSha ran Q

Sharam Q “My Babe Until You Fall Asleep”
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.

SaudadePorunogurafiti

Pornograffitti “Saudade” MUSIC VIDEO
SaudadePorunogurafiti

Among people in their early 40s, Porno Graffitti could be considered a very popular music group.

Many might associate them with a high-pitched vocal image, but surprisingly, their songs tend to have a relatively narrow vocal range.

One of their most popular tracks, Saudade, is also set within a fairly limited range of mid2B to mid2G#.

Because it features many slightly rapid phrases, it’s a good idea to plan your breathing carefully between lines.

POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Sorimachi Takashi

Takashi Sorimachi has not only been active as an actor but also as a singer.

Many women in their 40s have likely been captivated by his allure.

Speaking of his signature songs, it has to be “POISON ~I can’t even say what I want to say in a world like this~.” The track gained nationwide popularity, partly because it was used as the theme song for the hit drama GTO.

While the song features a lot of low notes, its range is quite narrow at mid1 B to mid2 E, so there’s plenty of room to raise the key.

If you sing it in the right key, there’s nothing particularly difficult about it, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Until the world endsWANDS

WANDS “Until the World Ends… [WANDS 5th Generation ver.]” MV
Until the world endsWANDS

It’s famous as the ending song of the anime SLAM DUNK.

I imagine many men in their 40s were deeply influenced by the many memorable games and scenes in the story.

It’s also very popular at karaoke and extremely well-known.

The composition was handled by renowned producer Tetsurō Oda.

Even now, when I go to karaoke with men in their 40s, many of them sing this song.

When you select the track, the background shows anime scenes specially edited for this karaoke version—proof of its strong influence.

I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu

Compared to Spitz’s other million-selling hits like “Cherry” and “Robinson,” this one is relatively easy to sing, so I recommend it if you like their music.

That said, it’s safer to lower the key.

Speaking from personal experience, I often got a lot of “Nice!” when I sang this at karaoke.

It would turn into a sort of everyone-singing-together vibe.

It reminded me of the contests from my younger days.

Though I didn’t actually sing this particular song back then, since it was all the rage, it brings on that nostalgic feeling.