Karaoke songs that are easy to sing even for tone-deaf beginners, recommended for women in their 60s
Even if you’re not confident at singing, there are times when you want to belt out a song at karaoke and feel great.
This time, we’ve put together a selection of songs for women in their 60s that are both nostalgic and easy to sing.
People often assume that enka or kayōkyoku suit those in their 60s, but we’ve also included many folk and pop songs from the 1970s—the era when today’s sixty-somethings likely spent their youth.
We’ve focused on songs with melodies that seem easy to sing, and some articles include tips on how to sing them well.
Find your favorite tune and enjoy singing!
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Karaoke songs recommended for women in their 60s that are easy to sing even for those who are tone-deaf (71–80)
Kiyamachi in the RainOka Midori
Composed by Tetsuya Gen, who is said to have helped establish Midori Oka’s signature style, Ameno Kiyamachi was released in 2017 as a double A-side single with Sado no Yuubue, one of the three works in the “Mysterious Enka Trilogy.” It’s a classic, heart-wrenching enka song where vivid scenes of falling rain are artfully interwoven with the psychology of a love that has ended.
Overall, the pitch sits on the higher side, so it may be challenging for those who struggle with high notes.
However, the melody is straightforward and easy to remember, and the intonation is easy to grasp, so lowering the key should make it quite singable.
As I am in love…Akimoto Junko
It was released in 2008 as Junko Akimoto’s third single.
It reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, drawing attention as the oldest artist ever to achieve a No.
1.
At the 50th Japan Record Awards, it won the Excellence Award, and she made her first appearance at the 59th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The song received strong support from women of the same age group, particularly housewives.
younger boykyandīzu
Candies, an idol group that left behind many classic hits.
Known for their catchy songs, they have many pieces that are easy to sing.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is “Toshishita no Otokonoko” (Boy Younger Than Me).
While it sometimes features a slightly jazzy arrangement, most of the vocal entrances are on the beat, so it’s easy to grasp the rhythm.
The vocal range is narrow, making it easy to sing; however, be careful with the “shi” sound in the “to-shi-shi-ta” part near the end of the chorus, as it can be a bit difficult to pronounce.
If you keep practicing by holding a disposable chopstick in your mouth and projecting your voice broadly, your pronunciation of “i” and “shi” will become stronger—give it a try.
evening cicadaNagayama Yōko
It was released in 1993 as Yoko Nagayama’s re-debut single after transitioning from idol singer to enka artist.
The song was used as the theme for the MBS/TBS drama series “Inochi no Tabiji,” and it became Nagayama’s biggest hit.
Thanks to the success of this song, she achieved her long-cherished dream of making her first appearance at the 44th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Sentimental JourneyMatsumoto Iyo
A song sung by a 16-year-old girl, whose pure feelings come through straight and clear.
Released in October 1981, this debut work is a masterpiece of idol pop crafted by hitmakers Reiko Yukawa and Kyohei Tsutsumi.
Chosen as the tie-in track for Lotte’s “Ghana Chocolate” commercial, the song brought Iyo Matsumoto to wide public attention, reaching No.
9 on the Oricon charts and selling 343,000 copies.
Its lyrics, which candidly express the authentic emotions of a teenager, resonate across generations and remain etched in many people’s hearts even today.
Hum it with friends who remember those days at reunions or karaoke, and the nostalgia is sure to come flooding back.
Crimson Japanese lantern (plant)Oka Midori
It’s a hidden gem that, while reminiscing about the Hozuki Market held in Asakusa, highlights its intense passion even more by choosing a calm, beautiful delivery instead of putting overt resentment over betrayal front and center.
Although it’s positioned as the coupling track to the single “Namidauta,” released in February 2024, it’s sure to be irresistible for those who love Midori Oka’s mysterious side.
The melody doesn’t demand particularly difficult techniques and is relatively easy to sing, so I encourage you to give it a try at karaoke.
With songs like this, it’s harder to express the simmering, uncontrollable emotions in a restrained way than to showcase technique, so be sure to read the lyrics carefully before you sing!
Lucky Man’s SongYashiro Aki
Aki Yashiro has left behind many classic songs, but among them, an unusually distinctive masterpiece that continues to be talked about is The Lucky Man Song.
This piece was released as the theme song for the popular anime Tottemo! Luckyman.
It’s fundamentally structured as a pop song, so it doesn’t have the difficulty of enka.
However, in the middle of the track there’s a section that pays homage to part of the famous song Funauta, which does require techniques like kobushi (ornamental vocal turns).
That said, the kobushi and vocal lines aren’t particularly difficult, so if you’re accustomed to singing enka or kayōkyoku, you should be able to handle it without any trouble.