RAG MusicKARAOKE
Lovely karaoke song

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 them at karaoke (41–50)

FinesseBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Finesse (Remix) (feat. Cardi B) (Official Music Video)
FinesseBruno Mars

Bruno Mars, known for his free and expansive vocal style, doesn’t sing with an extreme vibrato.

As long as you pay attention to pitch, you can enjoy singing along to the rhythm! Ballads are challenging, but Finesse has a great groove, so it’s especially recommended.

Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson

Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’s classic “Uptown Funk ft.

Bruno Mars.” It’s an incredibly funky and cool track.

It might seem difficult, but there aren’t any long sustained notes, and you don’t need much in the way of ad-libs or vibrato.

However, it does rely heavily on shouting technique, so it’s not highly recommended if your voice lacks power.

That said, shouting itself isn’t such a difficult skill, so with practice, anyone can pull it off.

The English and the groove are a bit tricky, but once you get those down, it’s a song that pretty much anyone can sing well.

If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – If I Can’t Have You (Official Music Video)
If I Can't Have YouShawn Mendes

It would be really cool if you could sing this song effortlessly! It’s one of Shawn Mendes’s signature tracks, and if you understand the passionate feelings and message expressed in the lyrics and sing with that in mind, it will definitely help you connect even more.

Another appealing point is that it’s a rhythmic song that everyone can get excited about together.

Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)
Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana

It’s an alternative rock anthem that every man who came of age in the ’90s has gone through.

Regardless of vocal skill, it’s widely known, so it’s easy to hype up the atmosphere on the spot! Give it a try if you get the chance.

ImagineJohn Lennon

IMAGINE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) – John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (with the Flux Fiddlers) HD
ImagineJohn Lennon

John Lennon’s hit song “Imagine.” Since it’s even featured in school textbooks, I think most people know it, right? I imagine most people associate this song with a calm vibe.

From a vocalist’s perspective, it’s very gentle, with few high notes, making the melody very easy to sing.

The English is super simple too, so I think anyone can sing it.

The falsetto that comes at the end of the chorus might be tricky for some people.

In that case, it’s totally fine to adjust the arrangement.

Sound of SilenceSimon&Garfunkel

The Sound of Silence (Original Version from 1964)
Sound of SilenceSimon&Garfunkel

This is a song I’d love for two people to sing in harmony, making skillful use of echo to set the mood.

Its heartrending melody is a perfect showcase of Simon & Garfunkel’s signature style, and the more you sing it, the more you’ll feel the song’s profound depth.

Savor this legendary piece of Western folk music!

It’s My LifeBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – It’s My Life (Official Music Video)
It's My LifeBon Jovi

In addition to being used as the theme song for NEC’s LaVie S series laptop commercials, it’s also a popular track among competitive men, having been chosen as entrance music by figures such as professional boxer Yusuke Kohori and professional baseball players Takahiro Arai, Dai-Kang Yang, and Daiki Ueno.

For karaoke, the melody is relatively easy to pitch, making it quite singable.

Highly recommended.