No worries if you're tone-deaf! Easy-to-sing J-pop songs for karaoke
Recently, with the K-pop boom, the difficulty level of Japanese music has risen sharply compared to before.
Songs that use whisper voice and mixed voice have become standard, and on top of that, advanced vocal techniques like riffs/ad-libs and hiccups are now being demanded.
In this situation, it can be quite difficult for people who aren’t confident singers to find songs that suit them and are easy to sing.
So this time, we’ve picked out tracks that even those who lack confidence in their singing or consider themselves tone-deaf can handle! Of course, we chose them with karaoke crowd-pleasing in mind, so please consider adding them to your repertoire!
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Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs: Top 20 Picks (11–20)
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu
This song was released in 2021 as a digital-only single, and it was used as the theme song for NHK’s “Hirogare! Irotoridori” as well as the October–November 2021 selection on “Minna no Uta.” It’s a mid-tempo track around 100 BPM, easy to keep rhythm with, and you can sing it without overexerting yourself.
The vocal range is also set in a relatively comfortable key compared to other YOASOBI songs.
Since it was featured on NHK, it’s easy for children to sing, making it perfect for parent-child karaoke.
For the A melody, speaking-like delivery matches the mood, so you don’t need to worry too much about precise pitch.
For the chorus, singing lightly while swaying side to side should make it feel great to sing.
navel orangeNogizaka 46
It’s a song scheduled to be released as a single in March 2025, with a double-center by Kazu Inoue and Aruno Nakanishi.
The overall vocal range is A3–C#5, and since it’s mostly sung around E4, it’s a comfortable key for many female singers.
Listening to the track, it isn’t the type you belt; it’s performed in a calm, conversational tone.
Because the song flows smoothly, adding a bit of dynamic contrast can give it more impact.
Paying special attention to the beginnings of phrases and accented parts will also make it easier to sing, even if you struggle with pitch.
For the high notes in the chorus where it switches to falsetto, aim for a light delivery and be careful not to add unnecessary tension.
1000 daysnozomi
Singer-songwriter Noshi, a female artist known for her wide musical range—from comic-song style to classic pop.
Her track “1000 Days,” released in 2025, features moving lyrics that sing about the three years of high school.
The vocal range is slightly broad at mid1E to hiE, with the low notes being comparatively low for a women’s song, so there isn’t much room to lower the key.
However, the melodic rises and falls are relatively gentle, and there are many break points, so finding a comfortable personal tone in the falsetto and mixed-voice sections will be the key to singing it well.
periodIkuta Erika
Erika Ikuta, a former member of Nogizaka46, has been highly praised for her vocal ability since her idol days, and after graduating she has been active both as a TV personality and as an artist.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Period.
While the track features many falsetto passages, they’re not the ultra-high kind; they’re at a level you can comfortably handle with a whispery-leaning mixed voice, and the lowest notes are fairly high as well, so the high range shouldn’t feel too demanding.
Because the song allows for a wide key drop, I also recommend lowering the key as much as you need to find a comfortable range.
Joyfulikimonogakari
This is the song that became famous as the commercial jingle for Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky Chocolate,” and I think it left a strong impression on anyone who watched those ads back then! It’s a rhythm-focused song, so you don’t have to worry much about pitch—just get into the groove and it’s a lot of fun! It’s perfect for karaoke beginners or when you want to liven up the mood! There may be a part from the middle where the melody feels a bit high if you sing it in chest voice… but don’t worry! For the high notes, just crank up your energy and project your voice as if you’re aiming far away, and the sound will come out.
Engaging your facial muscles and using gestures is important too.
Above all, have fun!
AzaleaYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu is a singer-songwriter who enjoys widespread popularity for his broad musical range.
He’s constantly releasing new songs, and his latest track, Azalea, is especially easy to sing.
The piece features a vocal line that’s consistently singable throughout.
Since the song leans heavily toward the lower to mid register, even those who struggle with high notes should be able to sing it without issue.
However, there is one spot in the final chorus that uses falsetto, so watch out for that.
If you can’t use falsetto, consider lowering the key based on that section.
Recommended for women (21–30)
It's okay even if you can't produce a clear, high-pitched voice!
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Recommended for women (1–10)
Assaulted by a love song＝LOVE
=LOVE is an idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
While K-pop–style songs dominate today’s idol scene, they base their music on classic, orthodox Japanese idol pop.
Their 19th single, “Attacked by a Love Song,” follows this approach as well, featuring a singable vocal line.
Since falsetto appears in the chorus, it’s best to adjust the key to match that falsetto.