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)
On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z
It was the theme song for the TBS drama “Beautiful Life: The Days We Spent Together,” and the CD jacket photo was apparently shot from a wheelchair’s perspective to match the show’s content.
It’s a dramatic slow rock number where Inaba’s poignancy and power coexist.
The song’s overall vocal range is G3–B4, and since the highest notes appear frequently in the chorus, stamina is essential—so it’s recommended for those who are good with high notes.
As the song progresses, you may find it harder to lock onto the pitch bar, but if you keep your eyebrows raised and project your voice far with energetic delivery, it should start to click!
Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to hit high scores (51–60)
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.
FanfareTamaki Kōji
An encouraging song written by Koji Tamaki, who was born and raised in Hokkaido, for a drama set in the world of horse racing.
The melody has a driving sense of speed, as if a horse is galloping, and it’s a song that lets you sing freely! The overall vocal range is C3 to B4, and the structure gradually builds in emotion and excitement.
For the A and B sections, put your voice firmly into the mic as if you’re speaking, and for the chorus, imagine singing in a wide-open space and let your voice out fully—this will help your voice come out comfortably and make it easier to stay on pitch.
For karaoke scoring, watch the pitch bar and check each note as you sing!
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.
Have a nice dayimase
Singer-songwriter imase is well known for his falsetto.
It might seem unrelated for men with low voices, but among his works are songs where a deeper tone really shines.
One of them is “Have a nice day.” Its range is slightly wide at mid1D to hiC#, but compared to modern J‑POP it’s set on the lower side, so you can emphasize a low voice.
That said, it’s an imase song—falsetto does make an appearance—so adjust the key to a range where it’s easy for you to sing in head voice.
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!