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!

Playlist

Karaoke songs that are easy to sing even for tone-deaf beginners, recommended for women in their 60s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	wicked womanNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s biggest hit of the ’80s, a gentle melody
2	Melody of the Sea BreezeTakada Mizue		Canadian piano piece 'Music Box of Love'
3	Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi		Ouyang Feifei’s debut single, a Ventures cover song
4	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic song “Playback Part 2”
5	A deserted seaTo wa e mo wa		A moving masterpiece that sings of a lonely sea
6	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi		The appeal of Hiromi Ōta’s 800,000-copy hit song
7	Love Won’t Stop ~Turn it Into Love~Wink		Popular among people in their 60s: classic Wink songs for karaoke
8	Song of the Four SeasonsSeri Yoko		Nostalgic classic, a memorable song sung by Yoko Seri
9	applausechiaki naomi		Chiaki Naomi’s signature songs, her Japan Record Award-winning tracks
10	Dream GuideYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe’s classic that evokes the Showa era vibe
11	Woman’s BluesFuji Keiko		Keiko Fuji's 'Onna no Blues' is easy to sing.
12	I just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda		Linda Yamamoto’s famous song: an unexpectedly easy one to sing
13	CircusMr. Samātaimu		Classic Circus Songs That Are Easy to Sing at Karaoke
14	Door of LifeTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi, a song with warm lyrics and melody
15	Give Up on SummerNaoko Ken		Naoko Ken’s classic hit, featuring her captivating husky voice.
16	Marilyn in 1986Honda Minako		Minako Honda’s vocal prowess that transcended idols
17	cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s 19th single, written and composed by Masashi Sada.
18	chaosKoyanagi Rumiko		Rumiko Koyanagi’s classic song “Ran” — a masterpiece brimming with sensual allure
19	Let’s get married.yoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s “Let’s Get Married,” a catchy classic
20	JunTakahashi Mariko		“Jun” is a poignant masterpiece about heartbreak and an easy-to-sing classic.
21	Detective StoryYakushimaru Hiroko		Hiroko Yakushimaru’s film “Detective Story”
22	Glass SlopeTakada Mizue		Mizue Takada’s debut single becomes a hit.
23	Shiretoko Ryojo (Shiretoko Travel Sentiment)Katō Tokiko		A heartwarming classic sung by Tokiko Kato
24	Message of RougeMatsutōya Yumi		A classic by Yumi Arai—bright and easy to sing
25	My boyfriend is left-handed.Asaoka Megumi		Megumi Asaoka's hit song, first appearance on Kouhaku
26	I’m sorry…Takahashi Mariko		A huge hit as the theme song for Tuesday Suspense
27	Lingering Snowiruka		The original of the classic covered by dolphins is legendary.
28	Farewell SongNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s moving masterpiece “Wakare Uta” (Parting Song)
29	The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko		Seiko-chan’s hit songs, nostalgic youth anthems
30	Pink sighTakahashi Mariko		Mari Takahashi’s signature 1980s song and a commercial jingle
31	To Marie on Fifth AvenuePedoro & Kapurishasu		A classic by Pedro & Capricious. For women. Requires sustained high notes.
32	Lips, speak passionately of youWatanabe Machiko		Tips for singing Machiko Watanabe’s classic song(s)
33	Because I Want to See You ~Missing You~Matsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda releases a smash-hit ballad
34	Love is overŌyō Fifi		Ouyang Fei Fei’s signature song, a heartbreak song
35	Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe		Playback Singing Style Guide Explanation
36	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		Chiyoko Shimakura’s classic hit “Sandoshima”
37	Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)kawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s signature song; appeared on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen five times.
38	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		Takako Okamura singing her signature songs after graduating from Aming
39	Angel’s TemptationMayuzumi Jun		Jun Mayuzumi's big hit song to be made into a film
40	Cinderella HoneymoonIwasaki Hiromi		Cinderella Honeymoon is an easy-to-sing classic.
41	Season of LovePinkī to Kirāzu		Pinky and the Killers’ smash hit song
42	Roppongi HeartbreakAn Ruisu		Roppongi Shinju has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
43	Kumano KodoMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori’s popular single “Kumano Kodo Support Song”
44	Love Song of Kaze no BonIshikawa Sayuri		“Owara Kaze no Bon,” a famous song by Sayuri Ishikawa
45	younger boykyandīzu		Candies' 'Younger Boy' is easy to sing.
46	SUNAHAMAAnri		Anri’s classic song “SUNAHAMA” is easy to sing.
47	Sentimental JourneyMatsumoto Iyo		Iyo Matsumoto's pure singing voice resonates in the heart.
48	Alone in the twilightMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya's classic song 'Alone in the Evening Twilight'
49	Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki		Made headlines as the NHK program theme song and with a debut appearance at the Kōhaku (Red and White) song contest
50	Life won’t give (it) to me / Unyielding lifeSegawa Eiko		Eiko Segawa's smash hit song 'The Shape of Love'
51	You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko		Akiko Wada’s smash hit wins the Japan Record Award
52	celebratory sakeSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s signature song, Japan Record Awards Gold Prize
53	The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko		Seto Inland Sea Bridal Song, a signature hit by Rumiko Koyanagi
54	Festival MamboMisora Hibari		An Edokko festival vibe, sung to a mambo
55	Farewell, Siberian RailwayŌta Hiromi		Hiromi Ohta’s classic song “Saraba Siberia Tetsudō” (“Farewell, Siberian Railway”) is easy to sing.
56	My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko		A signature song by Tomoko Kuwae, highlighted by her mature, alluring vocals.
57	CHA-CHA-CHAIshii Akemi		Akemi Ishii's 1980s hit song 'CHA-CHA-CHA'
58	Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi		A local song from Yokohama, a million seller
59	My Father’s Longest Daysadamasashi		Masashi Sada’s classic song, a father’s love for his daughter
60	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		A love song that gently weaves the renewed romance of a long-married couple
61	Heavenly KissMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s “Heavenly Kiss” is a masterpiece.
62	teacherMori Masako		Masako Mori’s debut song won the Newcomer of the Year award in a big hit.
63	A beautiful day for lifekawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s powerful new song “Jinsei Biyori” (A Good Day for Life)
64	SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic song “SWEET MEMORIES” is easy to sing.
65	ScandalTeresa Ten		The appeal of Teresa Teng’s 80s-style songs
66	evening cicadaNagayama Yōko		A hit song after transitioning from idol to enka singer
67	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		Bittersweet youthful love, a classic song by Yoshimi Iwasaki
68	Deceived by a guy like HiroshiMizue Takada		Mizue Takada’s easy-to-sing classic ‘Sonna Hiroshi ni’
69	Love VacationZa Pīnattsu		The sweet memories of summer sun and love, to a light, breezy jazz…
70	Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi		Mikawa Kenichi’s signature enka “Scorpio”
71	Equator Girl: Dokki!Yamashita Kumiko		The flagship techno kayō song “Equator Komachi Doki!”
72	BirdsongSugita Kaoru		Early 80s pop songs, nostalgic
73	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa’s classic song, a high-difficulty enka
74	Let me stay for the night.Kobayashi Sachiko		The allure of Sachiko Kobayashi’s classic Showa-era kayōkyoku songs
75	Green Que Sera SeraOka Midori		Reiwa Rhythm Kayō: “Midori no Que Sera Sera”
76	Crimson Japanese lantern (plant)Oka Midori		A masterpiece that beautifully sings of the bitterness of the Asakusa Hozuki Market
77	Kiyamachi in the RainOka Midori		A poignant enka composed by Tetsuya Gen, “Ame no Kiyamachi” (Rainy Kiyamachi).
78	evening drinkNakamura Mitsuko		Mitsuko Nakamura’s classic “Banshaku,” a masterpiece of men’s songs.
79	Lucky Man’s SongYashiro Aki		Theme song of Aki Yashiro’s “Lucky Man”
80	To my belovedkawanaka miyuki		90s commercial jingle, Enka with a J-pop flavor
81	Two-person sakekawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s enka song “Futari-zake” is rich in emotion.
82	EnchantedJudi Ongu		Judy Ongg’s signature song “Shiroi Dress” becomes a big hit
83	Please give me wingsakai tori		Akaitori’s “Takeda Lullaby” becomes a beloved song
84	lover; mistress; extramarital partnerTeresa Ten		The masterpiece rich with adult emotion, “Lover,” a representative work of Teresa Teng
85	Second LoveNakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s first Oricon number-one hit song
86	Hello, baby.Azusa Michiyo		Michiyo Azusa’s baby song, a gentle and bright classic
87	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		Arai Yumi’s signature song “Graduation Photo,” a classic covered by many
88	Jindo MonogatariTendō Yoshimi		Yoshimi Tendo’s smash hit sings of the sea of Jindo.
89	Northern innMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s smash hit achieved a million sales and won the grand prize.
90	Fleeting LoveKouzai Kaori		Kaori Kozai’s smash hit wins a grand prize, with over 800,000 copies sold
91	As I am in love…Akimoto Junko		Junko Akimoto’s smash hit crossed the barrier of age.
92	Sailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hiroko		Hiromi Yakushimaru's debut song, a movie theme song
93	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s famous song wins the grand prize for three consecutive years
94	Heart SakeFuji Ayako		Aya Fuji's smash hit, first appearance on the Kohaku (NHK New Year's Eve) show
95	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		A marching song for taking one encouraging step a day in life