Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores
If you’re simply aiming for a high score at karaoke, the key points for song selection will naturally be to choose songs with “easy-to-sing melodies,” “easy-to-understand lyrics,” and “clear, straightforward rhythms.”
That being the case, your picks will tend to come from the ’90s and earlier—so-called Showa-era and early Heisei kayōkyoku, new music, and J-pop.
Many recent songs have complex melodies and rhythms, and plenty of people think “This is hard!” after just one listen.
In this article, aimed at men who want to score high at karaoke, I’ve also proactively selected relatively singable tracks even from among more recent songs.
Compared to older hits, these are a bit more challenging to sing, but each song’s write-up includes tips and points to watch for to help you boost your score, so please use this as a guide and give them a try!
It feels great when you nail a high score!
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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top marks (41–50)
Hold me all the wayKinKi Kids
Among Kinki Kids’ songs, this early track is known for being easy to sing because it doesn’t have many quirks or intricate features.
It remains a classic favorite among fans and is also well-known as a karaoke staple.
It’s definitely worth learning so you can sing it.
asking for the moonKANA-BOON
“Naimononedari,” a track from KANA-BOON’s first mini-album “Boku ga CD wo Dashitara,” released in 2013.
The key might be a bit high for the average male singer, but the simple melody makes it easy to sing and has a great groove, so it’s highly recommended.
Sing your heart out and rack up a high score!
budKobukuro
It’s also famous as a graduation song, so I think few people don’t know it.
The gentle ballad has a slow tempo, making it easier to stay on pitch.
It might be a bit low for women, so it suits men better.
Let’s wrap the atmosphere of the room in a calm, moving mood.
LemonYonezu Kenshi
The first half keeps a similar rhythm, so it should be very easy to groove to.
On the other hand, the chorus has a slightly unique vocal phrasing, so be sure to practice it well! The key is a bit high, so if it’s hard to hit, you might consider lowering it.
Lion HeartSMAP
It’s a famous SMAP song that expresses the resolve to protect the person you love and their family for a lifetime.
Even today, it’s a classic that’s often sung at weddings.
Overall, the pitch is low and the melody is simple, making it an easy song to sing regardless of age or gender.
Until the world endsWANDS
This was WANDS’ eighth single, released in June 1994.
It was used as the second ending theme for the TV Asahi anime Slam Dunk.
The track is striking for its very masculine voice and vocal style.
Some people may find the high notes a bit tough in the original key, but with a key adjustment, it’s a song that most men could likely sing stylishly.
A hallmark of hit songs from that era is having the first line of the chorus serve as the title, and this track is no exception.
In that sense, the melody and lyrics are an extremely clear and well-matched fit.
Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi
“A Thousand Winds” itself has been sung and released as a single by several singers, but this Masafumi Akikawa version came out in May 2006.
Once you hear his performance, you can’t help but feel that, as expected of a classical tenor, his vocal power, stability, and expressiveness are on a level no amateur could easily imitate.
That said, the song itself has a relatively even rhythm and phrasing, with a very straightforward, easy-to-remember melody, so you don’t need to be too intimidated about singing it at karaoke.
For the parts where he sings expansively with that tenor-specific bright, ringing high tone, if the range feels tough, it’s fine to switch to falsetto.
If you’re aiming for a high score, that will likely yield better results than forcing the high notes and having your voice crack.
Of course, it would be cool if you could deliver it with Akikawa-level power—almost without a mic and with effortless poise—but don’t push yourself!