Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A collection of classic hits you’ll want to sing at karaoke

Among men in their seventies, quite a few probably still have opportunities to go to karaoke and sing, don’t they?

That said, if you’re going to sing, you want to sing well—and when it’s your turn, it can be hard to decide what song to choose.

So in this article, we’ll introduce songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.

We’ve gathered tracks with different “easy-to-sing” points—some featuring gentle, soothing melodies and others that are upbeat and lively—so try finding the ones that feel easiest for you to sing.

Playlist

Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A collection of classic hits you’ll want to sing at karaoke
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		Tulip’s classic song “Kokoro no Tabi” is loved across generations
2	YosakuKitajima Saburō		A moving enka song depicting labor and the bond between husband and wife
3	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		Eigo Kawashima’s classic song expresses life through alcohol and tears.
4	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		A classic that sings of youthful memories, a graduation song that resonates with the heart.
5	Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu		A classic Group Sounds hit, a song of summer memories
6	freezing rainKayama Akio		A heartbreaking breakup classic that heals many hearts
7	to youFuranku Nagai		A masterpiece by Frank Nagai, a heartwarming classic ballad
8	The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku		Forbidden love, Eisaka Okawa’s famous song
9	I’m appearing under my former name.Kobayashi Akira		A classic song about the relationships between men and women in a snack bar
10	A solitary journey to MichinokuYamamoto Jōji		A famed song depicting the scenery of Tohoku, a man's heartrending journey
11	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi		Hikawa Kiyoshi’s soul-stirring masterpiece
12	Gardenia blossomWatanabe Tetsuya		Tetsuya Watari’s classic song, a story of lost love
13	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		The moving masterpiece by Yujiro Ishihara: the feelings of a traveler from the northern country
14	Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s masterpiece that pours life’s emotions into sake
15	City LightsSakai Masaaki		Solitude and love, the glimmer of a faint bond
16	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		Yosui Inoue’s masterpiece, to be sung and passed down forever.
17	Traveler,Kayama Yūzō		A classic song that encourages travelers, filled with passion and warmth
18	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		Kiyohiko Ozaki’s famous song, singing of love and parting
19	Dream-Chasing SakeAtsumi Jirō		A famous song by Jiro Atsumi that sings of the sorrow of a broken heart.
20	Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi		Kenichi Mikawa’s classic song depicts the emotions of love and revenge.
21	Sūdara-bushiUeki Hitoshi		A masterpiece that humorously sings about everyday mishaps
22	They were youngOzaki Kiyohiko		Kiyohiko Ozaki’s “Futari wa Waka katta” is easy to sing.
23	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio, Yoshinaga Sayuri		The charm of the classic youth song “Along the Flow of the Stars”
24	SubaruTanimura Shinji		Shinji Tanimura’s soul-stirring ballad that sings of life’s journey
25	Winter LightningArisu		Alice’s classic song, singing of winter scenery
26	America BridgeYamakawa Yutaka		Yutaka Yamakawa’s moving masterpiece depicting urban romance
27	Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato		Masato Shimon’s fun song about fish-shaped candy
28	Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu		The classic song that brings hope and courage: “Ue o Muite Arukou” (Sukiyaki)
29	my dadkaguya hime		A warm folk song depicting love for a father
30	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Keisuke Kuwata’s heartbreaking breakup ballad, a moving masterpiece
31	Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu		A representative song of the GS boom, a refreshing youth anthem by the seaside
32	There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s uplifting classic song “Ue o Muite Arukou”
33	loveMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s Heartfelt Ballad Masterpieces
34	Kiyoshi’s Soran BushiHikawa Kiyoshi		Arrangement of a Hokkaido folk song, a famous hit by Kiyoshi Hikawa
35	Azusa No. 2karyūdō		A heartwarming train song filled with longing for one’s hometown
36	Private railway line areaNoguchi Goro		A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of love, expressing Goro Noguchi’s emotions.
37	Let’s get married.yoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s heartwarming spring classic
38	Cape ErimoMori Shinichi		Spring in the northern country, a song of quiet happiness
39	Parting at 22kaguya hime		A classic song that depicts a breakup with a lover and a fresh new start
40	Forever with youKayama Yūzō		Yuzo Kayama’s love song, a masterpiece that resonates in the hearts of youth
41	A Love Story in GinzaYūjirō Ishihara · Junko Makimura		A poignant love song echoing through the streets of Ginza
42	Brother ShipsToba Ichirō		A masterpiece by Ichirō Toba that movingly sings of the brotherly love of fishermen.
43	Tokyo CachitoFuranku Nagai		Timeless hits that color Akasaka’s night: songs of mature love
44	IzakayaItsuki Hiroshi		A masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart
45	Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo		The scenery of the northern country and the heart-stirring singing voice of Yoshikazu Ikuzō
46	festivalKitajima Saburō		A representative song by Saburō Kitajima that sings about festival culture
47	Forget-me-not to youSugawara Yoichi		Bittersweet feelings of farewell imbued in a blue flower
48	The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka		Okada Haruo's classic that uplifted postwar Japan
49	Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō		Classic songs that colored the Showa era: bittersweet love songs of men and women
50	It’s okayHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s songs deliver hope in life.
51	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi		A moving classic that captures the allure of enka
52	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
53	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu		A heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
54	The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō		The travel sentiment of a highland train, a song that resonates in the heart
55	Tokyo RhapsodyFujiyama Ichirō		A classic song from the Showa era: Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Tokyo.”
56	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		A masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era
57	Izakayaitsuki hiroshi, kinomi nana		A one-night romance between a man and a woman who met at an izakaya
58	Stray KokirikoNariye Shōhei		A famous song based on a folk tune from Toyama, a heart-touching melody
59	youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran		A classic song that portrays the struggles of youth, loved across generations
60	A Letter Waiting for Springyoshida takurou		Heartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
61	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		A sad masterpiece that conveys a heart that continues to love
62	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s classic song, “A Nighttime Love Story.”