[For men in their 70s] A collection of easy-to-sing songs even for people who are tone-deaf

Men in their 70s likely grew up listening to enka and kayōkyoku in childhood, and folk music and rock ’n’ roll in their youth, didn’t they?

In this article, we’ll introduce songs recommended for men in their 70s who experienced that whirlwind music scene in real time.

Rather than simply listing famous tunes, we’ve selected tracks that are easy to sing even for those who struggle with pitch.

We’ve also included professional vocal insights, so be sure to read to the end!

Playlist

[For men in their 70s] A collection of easy-to-sing songs even for people who are tone-deaf
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Be my bride.Kayama Yūzō		Introduction to Yuzo Kayama’s classic song “Oyome ni Oide”
2	There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu		Easy-to-sing classic by Kyu Sakamoto, suitable for seniors
3	Street Corner of BetrayalKai Band		Easy to sing from Kai Band’s early works
4	Love only for youZa Taigāsu		Love Only For You, a hit song by The Tigers
5	Bang, bang, bangZa Supaidāsu		Easy-to-sing hit songs by The Spiders
6	I don’t have an umbrella.Inoue Yosui		Inoue Yosui’s “Kasa ga Nai” is an easy-to-sing song for men in their 70s.
7	Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi's signature work that sings of life's subtleties
8	To say goodbyebiriibanban		Introduction to easy-to-sing folk songs by Billy BanBan
9	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		Tips for singing “Ue o Muite Arukou” well
10	festivalKitajima Saburō		A classic song that sings of gratitude and passion for Japanese festivals
11	Thank you, night fog, again tonight.Ishihara Yūjirō		Introduce Yujiro Ishihara’s classic songs for people in their 70s
12	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		Tulip’s classic song “Kokoro no Tabi” is loved across generations
13	A café in a student districtGARO		Tips for Singing GARO’s Masterpieces
14	Gardenia blossomWatanabe Tetsuya		A smash hit song that expresses Tetsuya Watari’s lost love
15	dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A 1988 song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that resonates at life’s crossroads
16	threadNakajima Miyuki		A masterpiece by Miyuki Nakajima. Poetically expressing human connections.
17	SubaruTanimura Shinji		Shinji Tanimura’s classic songs continue to be loved by older adults
18	I’m appearing under my former name.Kobayashi Akira		Kobayashi Akira’s smash hit song, moving hearts with the Akira-bushi style
19	Imperial Regent Declarationsadamasashi		Masashi Sada, heartwarming and approachable songs filled with affection
20	The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku		Eisaku Okawa’s classic that portrays a forbidden love
21	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		Eigo Kawashima’s life-tinged, bittersweet masterpiece
22	Tokyo lights, foreverShinkawa Jirō		Recommended songs for men in their 70s who want to sing enka
23	Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu		If you practice the opening of “Look Up at the Night Stars,” you can sing it.
24	Love VacationZa Pīnattsu		Summer seaside romance, memories of youth
25	Let’s get married.yoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s heartwarming spring classic
26	Spring has come.Monbushō shōka		A heartwarming Ministry of Education shoka depicting the arrival of spring
27	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		Masao Sen’s “Hoshikage no Waltz” is an easy-to-sing enka song.
28	Just as there are stars in the skyAraki Ichiro		Araki Ichirō’s Karaoke Song Recommendations for Seniors
29	If you fall in loveHashi Yukio		Yukio Hashi’s “Koi o Suru Nara” has a rock style and is easy to sing.
30	Summer MemoriesSakushi: Ema Akiko / Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao		A heartwarming classic that depicts the scenery of Oze
31	Grandfather’s Clock		A Heartwarming Tale of a Grandfather and an Old Clock
32	The two are young.dikku mine		The classic duet by Dick Mine and Reiko Hoshi
33	Song of the Four SeasonsSakushi sakkyoku: Araki Toyohisa		Showa-era classic: the beauty of the four seasons and love
34	Moon over the Ruined CastleSakushi: Doi Bansui / Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō		Spring Song, a famous piece by Bansui Doi and Rentaro Taki
35	Spring somewhereSakushi: Momota Soji / Sakkyoku: Kusagawa Shin		The charm and emotion of the spring classic “Soushunfu (Early Spring Ode)”
36	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu		A heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
37	Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato		Masato Shimon’s fun song about fish-shaped candy
38	Spring StreamMonbushō shōka		A beautiful school song depicting the spring scenery of one’s hometown
39	tea pickingMonbushō shōka		A celebrated song depicting the seasons and tea picking
40	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		An encouraging song that gives you the courage to move forward
41	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		A song of youth, Kazuo Funaki’s famous piece, singing of memories
42	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo