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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!

Karaoke songs recommended for women in their 60s that are easy to sing even for those who are tone-deaf (71–80)

evening drinkNakamura Mitsuko

Mitsuko Nakamura’s poignant classic “Banshaku” (Evening Drink).

While she is renowned for her “man’s songs,” this piece is especially known as one of her most popular in that style.

True to Nakamura’s roots in the Kawachi Ondo tradition, the song primarily employs the hiccup technique, which flips the voice.

The ornamentation (kobushi) that uses this hiccup is less difficult than that of typical enka, resulting in a vocal line that’s easier for beginners to sing.

In addition, the tempo is particularly slow even among her works, and there are well-placed rests before executing the kobushi, which also makes it easier to perform.

Lucky Man’s SongYashiro Aki

Aki Yashiro / Song of Lucky Man / TV anime 'Tottemo! Luckyman' opening theme / 1994
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.

To my belovedkawanaka miyuki

Listening to the chorus of this song, many people who know the ’90s well probably recalled the TV commercial for House Foods’ instant ramen “Umaissho.” Released in 1994 as a single by Miyuki Kawanaka, it’s packed with J-pop flavor and sits a bit apart from classic enka, making it an approachable choice for karaoke even if you’re not into full-on enka.

Of course, techniques honed in enka—like vibrato—appear throughout, but it’s nice that the melody still feels great to sing even without vibrato.

Once you’re comfortable, listen closely to Kawanaka’s original performance and try gradually incorporating some vibrato.

Recommended karaoke songs for women in their 60s that are easy to sing even for those who are tone-deaf (81–90)

Two-person sakekawanaka miyuki

Miyuki Kawanaka’s classic “Futari Sake” is distinguished by its warm, memorable melody.

It’s an orthodox enka piece imbued with a sense of melancholy.

As with typical enka, the challenging kobushi ornament appears multiple times; however, roughly a third of these are not pitch-bending turns so much as kobushi that apply vibrato.

Because this type of kobushi is far easier than the regular kind, the song can definitely be considered an easy one.

Do add it to your repertoire.

EnchantedJudi Ongu

It was released in 1979 as Judy Ongg’s 28th single.

According to Oricon’s tally, it sold 1.23 million copies and became one of her signature songs.

The white dress that spread like a fan from hem to wrist when she extended her arms became a hot topic, and the song won the Grand Prize at the 21st Japan Record Awards.

It has also been covered by many artists and is frequently sung at karaoke.

Please give me wingsakai tori

Red Bird “Please Give Me Wings” 1971
Please give me wingsakai tori

A song released by the folk group Red Bird on February 5, 1971, as the B-side to “Takeda no Komoriuta.” Later, after Shoji Hashimoto of the textbook publisher Kyoiku Geijutsu Sha included it in school textbooks, it became well-known as a choral piece and began to be frequently featured in educational settings from the late 1970s.

For that reason, in Japan it’s a beloved song familiar to people of all ages—something nearly everyone can sing.

Many of you reading this may also have performed it in your school choir competitions.

Because its melody and lyrics are likely recognizable to almost anyone, even those who’ve grown distant from singing as adults may find it easy to add to their karaoke repertoire.

Please enjoy singing it as you reminisce about your elementary and junior high school days!

lover; mistress; extramarital partnerTeresa Ten

Teresa Teng has many songs with adult themes, and among them the classic “Lover” is especially known for its mature, bittersweet character.

As one of her signature works, it’s still frequently sung at karaoke today.

While the song features a richly expressive vocal line, its range is surprisingly narrow, staying mostly in the mid or mid-high register.

The development of the melody is also typical of kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), making it a very singable piece, especially for those of a certain age.