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[Men in their 60s] Even if you're not good at singing, it's okay! Easy-to-sing songs for karaoke

Do you want to sing at karaoke but worry that you can’t stay on pitch or can’t project your voice? Especially if it’s been a while since you last went, it can be hard to decide which songs you can sing comfortably.

So this time, we’re introducing karaoke songs for men that you can enjoy singing without worrying about being off-key.

We’ve picked tracks with simple melodies and a manageable vocal range that people of any age can enjoy, so give them a try at your next karaoke session!

[Men in Their 60s] Even If You're Not Good at Singing, It's Okay! Easy Songs to Sing at Karaoke (21–30)

A long nightMatsuyama Chiharu

This is Chiharu Matsuyama’s 10th single overall, released in April 1981.

To date, it has been Matsuyama’s biggest hit and is regarded as one of the classic songs of so-called New Music.

As of 2023, anyone in their 60s in Japan has likely heard it at least once.

It’s notable for a relatively large-phrased vocal melody set over a slightly up-tempo, rock-flavored arrangement.

The melody itself is very easy to remember and sing, so when you perform it at karaoke, try to convey the broad, flowing contours of each phrase.

countrysideTamaki Kōji

Even after suspending activities with Anzen Chitai, Koji Tamaki has continued to leave behind numerous masterpieces as a singer-songwriter.

Among his many great songs, the one I especially recommend for being easy to sing and guaranteed to get the crowd going is Den-en.

Although its vocal range is very narrow—mid1D to mid2E—it still has well-crafted points of excitement, making it a song with an outstanding balance of singability and energy.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

[Men in their 60s] No worries if you’re not good at singing! Easy-to-sing karaoke songs (31–40)

Love will winKAN

Released in 1990 as KAN’s eighth single.

It became a huge hit after being used as an insert song on Fuji TV’s “Hō-chan no Yamada Katsutenai TV.” It sold over 2 million copies and won the Grand Prize at the 33rd Japan Record Awards.

Its straightforward lyrics make it a song that truly resonates.

Cactus Flower ~From Under the Same Roof~Zaitsu Kazuo

Kazuo Zaitsu: Cactus Flower (theme song of “Under One Roof”)
Cactus Flower ~From Under the Same Roof~Zaitsu Kazuo

Released in 1993 as Kazuo Zaitsu’s 11th single, it is a self-cover of Tulip’s 1975 song “Saboten no Hana.” Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Under One Roof,” it became a major hit, selling over 600,000 copies.

unconsciously / without realizing itUzaki Ryūdō

For men in their 60s, when it comes to no-nonsense male singer-songwriters, Ryudo Uzaki is probably the first name that comes to mind.

He has many great songs, but the one I especially recommend for aiming at a high score is Shirazu Shirazu no Uchi ni.

This piece is set within a relatively narrow range of mid1 B to mid2 C#, and the vocal line maintains a gentle, even contour.

However, it does demand expressive elements like shouts and breath control, so if you want to bring out its allure, I recommend mastering overtones that are effective in the low to low-mid range.

Not everything is good.RC sakuseshon

RC Succession - There Ain’t No Such Thing as Only Good Things
Not everything is good.RC sakuseshon

I’m a man in my 60s who lived through the era when folk music was mainstream, but I think there were just as many rock fans, too.

Many people were probably captivated by how cool RC Succession were, right? That’s why I’d like to recommend their song “Ii Koto Bakari wa Arya Shinai” (“There Aren’t Only Good Things”).

While many of their tracks can be challenging, this one keeps the vocal line understated throughout.

The range is narrow and the tempo is relaxed, making it a very easy song to sing.

Shadows of YouthTULIP

Many people in their 60s have been exposed to folk music.

Among them, TULIP was a band with phenomenal mainstream appeal, so just about everyone knows them.

Their classic “Seishun no Kage” is very easy to sing.

It might feel a bit high, but that’s due to Kazuo Zaizu’s vocal timbre; the song’s range is actually on the narrower side.

The tempo is slow and there aren’t complex melodic jumps, so anyone can sing it with ease.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.