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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 Tracks, Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers (101–110)

twilightTHE BLUE HEARTS

[Official] The Blue Hearts “Yugure (Dusk)” [14th Single (1993/10/25)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Yugure
twilightTHE BLUE HEARTS

This song truly lives up to its title, “Twilight.” Many adult men will probably be jolted by memories of their youth.

It’s a hidden gem I wish listeners of all generations would discover, where Hiroto Kōmoto’s distinctive lyrics and heartfelt delivery color scenes from those younger days.

It’s the kind of song that makes you want to sing along together.

JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY

Speaking of popular rock bands from the ’90s, you can’t leave out THE YELLOW MONKEY.

Their song “JAM,” which combines the intensity characteristic of a band sound with the poignancy of a ballad, is well-loved and also known as the ending theme of NHK’s music program Pop Jam.

Since it’s in 3/4 time, singing it with a bouncy, swinging feel should make it sound really cool!

Runnerbakufū suranpu

Bakufu Slump - Runner (High Quality)
Runnerbakufū suranpu

It was released in 1988 as Bakufu Slump’s 12th single.

Even more than a quarter century after its release, it is still known as a staple cheer song for Japanese high school baseball.

It has become one of Bakufu Slump’s signature songs and is an easy, crowd-pleasing choice for karaoke.

Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]
Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta

The original song used in the au “Santaro Series” commercial, the au feature phone “Voice of the Sea” version, was released simultaneously across digital platforms in December 2015 under the name “Urashima Taro.” It has been certified Million in the single-track category by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

With its easy-to-sing melody, it’s also very popular for karaoke.

Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Surfin' Johnny (Short ver.)
Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke

Just hearing that light, tinkling piano intro is enough to make the summers of those days come rushing back to mind… It’s a Heisei-era masterpiece that colored the early 2000s! No introduction needed: Kuwata Keisuke, the vocalist of Southern All Stars, released the massive hit “Naminori Johnny” under his solo name in 2001.

It’s a karaoke staple that people of all generations keep singing.

With that signature Kuwata flair, the song spans a wide vocal range, and its melody darts busily between low and high notes—so when you actually try to sing it, you might find it surprisingly challenging.

At the same time, the melody is so catchy you can pick it up right away just by listening.

If you sing it with clear contrast—being mindful of the soaring parts and the rhythmic parts—you can definitely aim for a high score at karaoke!

[For Men in Their 40s] Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs and Surefire Crowd-Pleasers (111–120)

budKobukuro

Kobukuro’s “Tsubomi” is also a real masterpiece, so I definitely recommend singing it whether you’re solo or a duo.

Since Kobukuro is a two-person act, the vocal range is fairly wide at A#2–A#4, and Kuroda’s part is quite low, so if you’re singing as a duo, taking Kuroda’s part might be a good idea! By the way, when I sang this song I had a male partner, and I left the entire melody line to him while I stuck to the harmony! The harmonies in this song are really beautiful, so if you have a partner, I’d love for you to try the harmonies too! Overall, try to sing it with a calm vibe so it doesn’t get belted or strained.

Wonderful Daysyunikōn

Unicorn’s classic song “Subarashii Hibi.” Unicorn has many great tracks, but this one—known as one of their biggest hits—boasts exceptional singability.

There are three reasons it’s so easy to sing: first, the vocal range is narrow; second, the pitch movements are gentle; and third, it doesn’t demand much vocal power.

There aren’t many songs that check all three boxes, so it’s fair to call this a very easy song to sing.

It’s even suitable for third-round karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.