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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 Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers (41–50)

The Never-Ending SongTHE BLUE HEARTS

A classic by The Blue Hearts, icons of Japanese punk.

Vocalist Hiroto Kōmoto and guitarist Masatoshi Mashima are still active in their band The Cro-Magnons.

It’s one of those rock anthems that’s been sung for years, and it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke.

Even when there are lots of hardships and tough times, it carries the nuance of encouraging each other as friends and moving forward.

It really amps things up if you sing it as the closing number at karaoke with the message, “Let’s all get together here again!”

[For men in their 40s] Easy-to-sing karaoke songs and guaranteed crowd-pleasers (51–60)

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People in their 40s might be a bit outside the target generation, but with these lyrics, they’ll surely recall their school days and relate.

As you’d expect from a duo that loves old, classic folk songs, it’s been skillfully arranged in a modern style.

It’s easy to remember and easy to sing!

Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi “Like Tonight’s Moon”
Like tonight's moonElefanto Kashimashi

When it comes to rock bands from the ’90s, Elephant Kashimashi is sure to be mentioned.

Their signature song “Koyoi no Tsuki no Yō ni” exudes a passionate, masculine energy.

The key to singing it well is to deliver it powerfully like the vocalist Hiroji Miyamoto, while enunciating clearly.

It’s definitely a song I’d love for you to try singing!

RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION “Rewrite” (M-1 Grand Prix 2024 Promotion Video Theme Song)
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

People in their late 20s to early 30s are the generation that experienced the golden age of Japanese rock.

Among them, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION was a band that was especially popular with men.

Of their songs, the one I particularly recommend is Rewrite.

It’s a track that stays in a low register for a long time, which makes the chorus feel overwhelmingly open, and the near-bellowing phrases really fire up the crowd.

Because the verses sit so low, it’s tempting to raise the key, but if you match to that, the chorus will be tough—so be sure to find a comfortable middle ground when choosing your key.

Bacchi DancerDOES

DOES – BakuChi Dancer / THE FIRST TAKE
Bacchi DancerDOES

DOES is a rock band that’s extremely popular among men.

Many of you may have come to like them through the anime Gintama, right? Among DOES’s songs, the one I especially recommend is Bakuchi Dancer.

Despite its sharp rock sound, the vocal range is very compact at mid1D to mid2E.

On top of that, the singing style mainly has a spit-it-out delivery, so it doesn’t require delicate vocals and is remarkably easy to sing.

OverMr.Children

Mr.Children “Over” from 30th Anniversary Tour Entrance to the Half Century – 2022.5.10 TOKYO DOME –
OverMr.Children

It matches the introspective world of the lyrics and the poignancy of the melody while retaining the rock and pop feel of a guitar-driven band characteristic of early-1990s Mr.Children.

The overall vocal range of the song is D3–A#4, which might be a bit higher than the average male range.

In particular, after the repeated F4s in the chorus comes a G#4 in chest voice! You want to hit that smoothly, right? The key here is explosiveness.

If you deliver every phrase with a slight accent, you’ll build momentum and make it easier to project your voice.

After that, switch to falsetto.

To keep the momentum, send your breath straight upward this time.

Lifting your facial muscles makes this transition smoother, so keep those facial muscles lifted throughout.

Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE

For THE ALFEE, this is their 17th single.

It’s said that Takamizawa created this song with the conscious aim of making it “a hit that would lead to the next,” and it has become one of their live staples.

In later years, versions incorporating orchestral and classical elements were also released, drawing attention to how the arrangement has continued to evolve.

It’s fun to listen to all the different versions, isn’t it? It’s band rock with a cool guitar from the intro, so your energy will rise even before you start singing, and you’ll likely produce a great voice! The range isn’t that high, so it should be easy for many male singers.

If you open your throat, project your voice as if sending it far, and sing with solid support, I think you’ll find it very enjoyable to sing!