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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 them at karaoke (41–50)

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.

Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Dani California [Official Music Video]
Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers

The American band Red Hot Chili Peppers is popularly known as “Redchili” among rock fans in Japan.

They’ve successfully performed in Japan many times at events like Summer Sonic, so they’re a karaoke staple.

“Dani California” is one of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ signature songs, so be sure to learn it and give it a try.

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.

Don’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin

Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry Be Happy (Official Music Video)
Don't Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin

Released in 1988, this song became a big hit and was created entirely using the artist’s own voice, multi-tracked to produce the rhythm, bass, and everything else.

It’s a monotonous, continuous track with a laid-back vibe, but it builds lightly and gently with a brisk feel, making it easy to sing at any moment.

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.