Karaoke songs you can enjoy singing in your natural voice without changing the key
One of the best things about enjoying karaoke is being able to sing out loud in your natural voice, right? But there are plenty of songs with keys that are too high to sing, or that can hurt your throat if you force them.
To solve those problems, this article introduces a wide range of songs you can sing comfortably in your natural voice! Whether you’re male or female, these are songs you can enjoy singing in the original key and finish feeling great, so be sure to use this as a reference when choosing your next karaoke songs!
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Female (71–80)
DAY BY DAY (Feat. Yunyuri)haita ame tsubu
The band Haita Ametsubu has gained popularity with a musical style that incorporates synth-pop elements.
Their languid, ennui-tinged songs are especially popular and have earned them a fervent following in certain circles.
Among their tracks, the one I particularly recommend is DAY BY DAY (Feat.
Yunyuri).
It’s a collaboration with Yunyuri, a vocalist from South Korea, and while the overall groove is upbeat, the vocal line remains calm and composed.
There’s a slightly higher section in the bridge, but it tops out around a mixed-voice range, so most women should be able to sing it in the original key.
No Makeup Star feat. UtaJenīhai
Jenny High is a band formed by an unconventional lineup that includes a comedian, a contemporary composer, and rock musicians.
While it started as a concept project, its refined musicality earned widespread support, and the band remains active today.
This track, No Make Star feat.
Uta, features a collaboration with Uta—well-known from Wednesday Campanella.
With a touch of jazz influence, it’s characterized by a calm, lower-register vocal line.
There aren’t any notably high parts, so most women should be able to sing it in the original key.
DiamondPurinsesu Purinsesu
This was Princess Princess’s seventh single, released in April 1989.
It also appeared in a Sony cassette tape commercial and became the band’s first No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart.
The band’s vocalist, Kaori Okui, has a slightly husky, raspy tone that’s very appealing, so even if you’re not great with high notes, singing this in the original key at karaoke shouldn’t be too difficult.
The melody itself is easy to sing casually as well, so when you perform it at karaoke, listen closely to the snare drum in the backing track and be careful not to let your vocal rhythm become monotonous.
FriendsRebekka
This is Rebecca’s fourth single, released in October 1985.
It was used as the ending theme for the drama “Half Potato na Oretachi” and became a big hit—one of Rebecca’s signature songs.
The vocal melody doesn’t span a very wide range, making it easy to hum along to, so even those who struggle with high notes or don’t sing often should be fine singing it in the original key at karaoke.
For the chorus, practice so you can sing it with as much openness and a sense of release as possible.
Between the Sky and YouNakajima Miyuki
This is Miyuki Nakajima’s 31st single, released in May 1994.
It was chosen as the theme song for the hit drama “Homeless Child” starring Yumi Adachi and became a million seller.
Since it’s a Miyuki Nakajima song characterized by her slightly breathy voice, the vocal melody doesn’t require extremely high notes, so I think most women can sing it without changing the key.
If anything, focus on practicing the lower-pitched sections—like the A melody—so you can use your chest voice securely rather than pushing the high notes.
For the final part of the chorus, try singing with the image of placing the voice around the back of your upper molars; it should make your voice resonate nicely.
Give it a try.
La La LaDaikoku Maki
This was Maki Ohguro’s 10th single overall, released in February 1995.
It was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Aji Ichimonme.” As its title suggests, the song has a somewhat heartwarming feel, but Maki Ohguro’s powerful vocals layered on top give it a unique charm.
The vocal melody’s range should be manageable for most women, but if you sing it too weakly it can spoil the song, so try to maintain a sense of vocal power as you perform.
Women (81–90)
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
This was Yumi Matsutoya’s 26th single, released in October 1994.
Chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama of the same name, it became a huge hit and a million seller.
The vocal melody stays within a range that most women can sing without strain.
However, because the melody is centered in the lower to mid range, if you sing it in a mumbling way, the song’s charm won’t come through.
Be sure to use a soft yet confident tone.
Since it’s a Yumi Matsutoya song with her distinctive voice and delivery, it could also be fun to enjoy it with a bit of impersonation!