Karaoke songs for men in their 40s: a curated selection of hit tracks women want to hear!
We’ve handpicked karaoke songs that women would love to hear men in their 40s sing—crowd-pleasing hits that are sure to go over well! If you’re a man in your 40s, you probably find yourself going to karaoke for work gatherings or family get-togethers.
Many of you have likely wondered, “What should I sing?” In this article, we’ve selected cool karaoke tracks—from the hits of your youth to the latest songs—that women would love to hear.
Gentlemen in your 40s, some of these might be outside your usual repertoire, but why not take this opportunity to give them a try?
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Karaoke Songs for Men in Their 40s: A Curated Selection of Hit Tracks Women Want to Hear (21–30)
Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
For people in their 40s, this is a band that always gets mentioned when talking about moving, nostalgic bands: Elephant Kashimashi’s biggest hit.
It’s a song Hiroji Miyamoto wrote specifically as a TV drama theme for the first time, released in 1997.
In life, everyone has moments when they feel frustrated, thinking, “This is so pointless…” But if you grit your teeth and keep pushing forward, the tomorrow you once envisioned will surely arrive.
This song is filled with that kind of hope, with a symbolic depiction of the moon shining in the dark night.
Sing it with strength and confidence, carrying Miyamoto’s burning passion in your heart!
Until the World EndsWANDS
If a man in his 40s is looking for a song that truly moves people at karaoke, WANDS’s “Sekai ga Owaru made wa…” (“Until the World Ends”) is a perfect choice.
Since its 1994 release, the song has been etched into many people’s memories and remains beloved today.
Known as the ending theme of Slam Dunk, its refreshing melody evokes the spirit of youth.
When a man sings it with emotion, women listening are sure to be drawn in by its charm.
The crunchy guitar solo especially grabs listeners’ hearts, and the universal message of love in the lyrics is something anyone can relate to.
Even those who didn’t share that era will find the song’s appeal undiminished.
For anyone who cherishes the past and loves the present, this WANDS track is a must-add to your karaoke recommendation list.
Karaoke songs men in their 40s should sing | Carefully selected hit songs women want to hear! (31–40)
SaudadePorunogurafiti
Saudade, a signature song by Porno Graffitti with a striking Latin-flavored sound.
The title comes from Portuguese and is said to mean “nostalgia” or “bittersweet memories,” and the lyrics recount bittersweet memories of love from a woman’s perspective.
It might be a bit challenging for men in their 40s to sing at karaoke, but if you’re eager to give it a try, the key is to enunciate as clearly as possible! Since the tempo is on the fast side, if you run out of breath easily or struggle with high notes, try lowering the key—it might make it a bit easier to sing.
I want to become the wind.THE BOOM
Rather than being a solo showpiece, this is a song that seems likely to get everyone hyped together.
Imagined as a Japanese samba and written in 1995 by Kazufumi Miyazawa of THE BOOM, it’s a lively track packed with percussion.
In 2009, the comedy group Red Theaters covered it, bringing it back into the spotlight.
Choosing a song that makes everyone feel like they had fun singing along also gives off the relaxed confidence of a man in his 40s and is likely to raise the crowd’s opinion of him.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
It’s a single released in 2014.
Since it was used as the theme song for the movie STAND BY ME Doraemon, it’s probably a song known across a wide range of generations.
The lyrics, which evoke a slightly more mature kind of love, are sung over a sweet melody.
There aren’t any extremely high notes, so even men who don’t usually sing much when they go to karaoke with women can feel comfortable giving it a try.
On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z
If a man in his forties sings B’z’s song “Kon’ya Tsuki no Mieru Oka ni” with heartfelt emotion at karaoke, it will likely capture the hearts of the women listening.
This classic was released in 2000 and also served as the moving theme song for the TV drama “Beautiful Life: Futari de Ita Hibi.” Its profound lyrics and memorable, beautiful melody can, when they click, highlight the singer’s appeal.
Be sure to add it to your karaoke playlist and create a special moment with someone important to you.
KanadeSukima Suichi
A single released in 2004 and one of Sukima Switch’s signature songs, it has been widely used in films and insurance commercials, making it highly well-known.
Unlike their usual tracks, this one stands out for its gentle melody paired with heartrending lyrics.
The portrayal of bittersweet romance is something many men can relate to.
Its soft melody also makes it easy to sing even for men who aren’t confident singers, and it seems like a song you can perform comfortably at karaoke with women.