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Easy-to-sing Western songs for men: Tips for singing them at karaoke included

This time, I’m introducing Western songs that are easy for men to sing!

A lot of people probably think foreign songs are hard, right?

It’s true that, compared to Japanese music, Western songs often have more complex melodies and the way the lyrics flow can be tricky.

But did you know there’s a certain genre of Western music that’s actually easy to sing?

In fact, there’s a genre that’s super easy to sing!

So this time, I’ve picked out easy-to-sing Western songs, including that particular genre.

You might even find yourself thinking, “Wait, I thought this song was hard, but it’s actually easy?!”

Be sure to read till the end!

[For Men] Easy-to-Sing Western Songs: Tips for Singing at Karaoke (1–10)

We Will Rock YouQueen

Queen – We Will Rock You (Official Video)
We Will Rock YouQueen

Queen is a rock band that gained worldwide popularity.

If you’re thinking, “Huh? Queen? Isn’t that hard?”—don’t worry.

Their song We Will Rock You is actually pretty easy.

It might be hard to notice because of its powerful sound, but the song has a narrow vocal range.

In other words, you can sing it even if you can’t hit high notes.

If anything, you’ll need a technique called a ‘shout,’ which is sung with a raspy voice.

For men, shouting is relatively easy to pull off, so definitely give it a try!

HonestyBilly Joel

Billy Joel – Honesty (Official Video)
HonestyBilly Joel

Honesty is memorable for its incredibly emotional melody.

I think even younger listeners have probably heard the chorus.

You might be thinking, “Isn’t the chorus pretty high?” Actually, not really.

If you try singing it, you’ll see the chorus is surprisingly doable in chest voice.

Honestly, it’s a range that even Oninyako Tsubaki could handle (lol).

I actually find the B-melody before the chorus—where the voltage rises—more challenging than the chorus itself.

That said, the melody is basically simple, so even people who aren’t confident with high notes or who aren’t good at vocal runs can sing it smoothly.

Shape of YouEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)
Shape of YouEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” became a massive hit worldwide and even won the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance.

It’s a song that achieved tremendous commercial success.

As anyone who knows the track will be aware, there’s no high vocal part; it’s sung in a whispery style throughout.

The English can be a bit tricky, but otherwise there aren’t any particularly difficult aspects.

However, since the song sits mostly in a lower register, people who struggle with low notes might need some practice.

Well, if you just lower the key, no problem at all.

Who SaysJohn Mayer

John Mayer – Who Says (Official HD Video)
Who SaysJohn Mayer

How about singing a country song to create a relaxed atmosphere? The song I’d like to recommend is called “Who Says.” It’s performed by singer-songwriter John Mayer.

The lyrics talk about regrets in life.

Since the song has a somewhat somber tone, try to convey that feeling as well.

The tempo is gentle, so even those who aren’t confident in their English pronunciation should find it easy to try.

Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez – Until I Found You (Official Video)
Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez

There are times, like on a karaoke date, when you want to sing a sweet love song.

However, the ballads that are easy to sing are often sad in content.

That’s why I’d like to recommend Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I Found You.” Released in 2021 and a hit on TikTok, the song has a retro vibe reminiscent of the 1980s.

Because of that, it should be perfect for a wide range of generations.