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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: Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers (1–10)

Let’s trade kisses instead of talking about love.WANDS

WANDS Let's kiss rather than talk about love (ORIGINAL)
Let’s trade kisses instead of talking about love.WANDS

This is the fifth single, released on April 17, 1993, and a signature song of WANDS’ second phase that reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts and sold over a million copies.

Lyrics by Sho Uesugi, music by Tetsuro Oda, arrangement by Masao Akashi.

It was used in a Boutique JOY commercial—a fresh, up-tempo rock number.

Since WANDS’ songs have parts that sit relatively high, be careful not to strain your throat by pushing your voice too hard.

Before singing, at the moment you inhale, lift your eyebrows and facial muscles.

It’s very important to keep that expression all the way through; doing so will help the melody transitions and high notes come out very smoothly!

Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B

This is C-C-B’s second single, released on January 25, 1985.

The lyrics were written by Takashi Matsumoto and the music composed by Kyohei Tsutsumi.

It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Maido Osawagase Shimasu” and became a huge hit.

With Koji Kasa’s high-tone drum-vocals and its distinctive synth sound, it stands as a classic representative of 1980s pop.

In 2005, it was also featured as an insert song in the drama “Densha Otoko,” making it a well-known track across generations.

The overall vocal range is on the higher side, so I recommend singing with a more falsetto-leaning voice.

If you project strongly from the top of your head, you can produce a chest-voice-like tone even in falsetto and sing comfortably, so if you’re not confident, give it some practice!

Pink Spiderhide with Spread Beaver

hide with Spread Beaver – Pink Spider
Pink Spiderhide with Spread Beaver

It’s characterized by innovative sound and digital rock, with lyrics depicting “true freedom” from the perspective of a spider trying to burst out of a narrow sky.

Released right after hide’s sudden passing, it’s a classic that represents the 1990s.

For men in their 40s, it’s probably a song right at the heart of their youth.

The vocal range isn’t that high, spanning C3 to A4.

Since it includes fairly low notes, be careful not to strain your throat.

To produce sound correctly from the vocal cords, place your hand on the hollow between your collarbones when you sing.

Do you feel vibrations when you make a sound in that position? If you do, that’s proof your vocal cords are resonating.

From there, focus on projecting your voice forward clearly.

[For Men in Their 40s] Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs, Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers (11–20)

Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS 'Rose of Passion' [6th Single (1990/7/25)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Jyounetsu no Bara
Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS

Released on July 25, 1990, this signature song—written and composed by vocalist Hiroto Kōmoto—became the band’s first to reach No.

1 on the Oricon chart.

It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “High School Graffiti 2” and in commercials, and its driving punk rock sound and upbeat lyrics have continued to be loved across generations.

A distinctive feature is that the chorus appears only once in the latter half of the song, which I think really hits listeners hard.

I want to sing solidly building up to that chorus.

By the way, I always thought the beginning was the chorus, so I was surprised when I realized it wasn’t…! The opening is also very important, and it seems best to sing it clearly and crisply.

thrillHotei Tomoyasu

Tomoyasu Hotei / HOTEI – Thrill
thrillHotei Tomoyasu

“Thrill,” also famous as Egashira 2:50’s entrance song.

Released in October 1995 as the fifth single, it’s one of Tomoyasu Hotei’s signature tracks that topped the Oricon chart.

Blending a driving rock sound with pop sensibilities, it enjoyed great popularity as the first release of his solo career after Guitarhythm ended.

You’ll want to avoid stumbling over the well-known opening lyrics.

In particular, the “h” sounds push out a lot of breath and become quite difficult when delivered like a tongue twister, so try singing with a smaller mouth shape to avoid over-enunciating.

Right before the first chorus, in the shout-like section, clearly articulating each word should help your voice come out satisfyingly.

Like a white cloudsaruganseki

Saru Rock: Like White Clouds (1996)
Like a white cloudsaruganseki

People who watched the TV show ‘Susume! Denpa Shonen’ back then were probably listening to Saruganseki’s ‘Shiroi Kumo no Yō ni.’ It was a hugely popular song by a comedy duo that became a million-seller.

With a fresh, folk-duo vibe and stable melody, it’s easy to sing! Let’s all sing it together while reminiscing about the ’90s.

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It’s an upbeat band song, and thanks in part to being featured in a Lion “TOP” commercial, it’s become known across many generations.

The song expresses a strong desire to see the one you love, making it a classic often sung as a wedding performance.

The key isn’t very high, so it’s an easy song to sing at karaoke, too.