Karaoke songs in Western music that are easy to sing even for people who are tone-deaf
A roundup of easy-to-sing Western karaoke songs even for the tone-deaf!
I know many people feel intimidated by Western music.
In Japanese pop, techniques like vocal runs or shouts aren’t used very often.
Especially vocal runs—similar to what we call “kobushi” in Japan—aren’t typically attempted.
Because we grow up with that kind of musical culture, many Japanese people end up lacking a strong sense of rhythm or melodic phrasing.
This time, I’ve picked out songs that even those with a very “purely Japanese” musical sensibility can sing and still sound cool!
Of course, I’ll also highlight specific tips for each song!
We’ll cover some technical points too, so if you want to get better at singing, don’t miss this!
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Karaoke Songs in Western Music That Are Easy to Sing Even for the Tone-Deaf (21–30)
Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen
This is an exceptionally happy track created by Owl City, a leading figure in electropop, and the globally popular singer Carly Rae Jepsen.
The lyrics paint a picture of an incredibly fun time where you can laugh things off with a cheerful “It’s all good!” no matter what happens.
It’s brimming with a positive energy that says, “Let’s just enjoy the moment.” Released in June 2012, the song appears on both artists’ albums, The Midsummer Station and Kiss, and topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand.
Its brisk melody and the harmonious blend of male and female vocals are a delight, and it’s a sure-fire crowd-pleaser that will light up the room if you duet it at karaoke.
Listen To The MusicDoobie Brothers
A track from the Doobie Brothers’ 1973 album Toulouse Street.
It was released as a single in 1972 ahead of the album version.
This article introduces various songs that are “easy to sing” in English, but this one might be a bit tough for people who aren’t confident singers.
If you struggle with high notes, I recommend lowering the karaoke key by about -3 to -4.
The chorus is mostly just repeating the title, so in terms of singing in English, it’s a relatively approachable song.
Lose You To Love MeSelena Gomez
Selena Gomez is active not only as an actress but also as an artist.
Her song “Lose You To Love Me,” released in 2019, is one of her hit numbers.
This track doesn’t have many parts that require advanced technique.
That said, basic techniques like vibrato are needed to some extent.
However, since it’s not a song where you belt out your voice, you can get away with quite a bit depending on how you cut off the ends of phrases.
By whispering through the parts you’re not confident about, you can avoid sounding clumsy while also creating a certain mood.
HonestyBilly Joel
A song released by Billy Joel on his 1978 album 52nd Street.
In 1979, it was issued as the third single from the album.
“Honesty” means “sincerity.” Among Billy Joel’s many songs, this one is particularly popular in Japan and has been used in numerous commercials, so many people have probably heard at least the chorus melody.
The tempo is relaxed, and the lyrics are relatively easy for Japanese speakers to sing, so it’s a great choice even for those who don’t usually sing Western pop.
If you lose vocal power in the high notes, the song can fall flat, so find a key that lets you sing the high parts powerfully.
Singing “gently yet with strength” is likely the most important point when performing this song.
Let It BeThe Beatles
Let It Be… This is such a classic by the Beatles that it hardly needs any explanation from me! Just to give a quick bit of background, it was released in March 1970 as The Beatles’ 22nd and final single, and it also served as the theme song for the film of the same name.
It’s the kind of masterpiece that makes you think there’s hardly anyone who hasn’t heard it, and countless cover versions have been released over the years.
So rather than sticking to the original, it could be fun for everyone to find their own favorite cover version and try singing it.
It’s a true treasure of humanity!
Can’t Help Falling In LoveElvis Presley
The Japanese title is “Suki ni Narazuni Irarenai.” As everyone knows, it’s Elvis Presley’s classic ballad! Its triplet-based swinging rhythm feels wonderfully pleasant.
And when it comes to pronouncing the English lyrics, there aren’t any parts that force you to rush, so it’s a very friendly song even for us Japanese people, who often struggle with English.
Personally, when I listen to this song, I picture a romantic sunset on a southern island—somewhere like Hawaii.
It’s a piece that excels at evoking vivid imagery, so as you sing it, try conjuring up your own scenes in your mind.
You Belong With MeTaylor Swift
Taylor Swift is popular around the world.
Her song “You Belong With Me” was released in 2008 and even won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.
At that time, Taylor Swift mainly sang country music.
In fact, country music is an incredibly easy genre to sing.
The reason lies in its simple melodies.
This song doesn’t use any vocal embellishments—what in Japanese we call “kobushi,” often referred to in English as riffs or runs—at all.
I think even people who are tone-deaf will find it fairly easy to sing.