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)
I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys
“I Want It That Way” is a single by the American male group Backstreet Boys.
It was the lead single from their album Millennium and is also included on their 2001 greatest hits album The Hits: Chapter One.
It’s one of the Backstreet Boys’ signature songs and a representative pop song of the ’90s—many of you have probably heard it.
Written by Swedish songwriters and produced by Sweden’s Max Martin, it features a slightly wistful melody with a relatively relaxed vocal flow, making it feel very familiar to Japanese listeners.
Even those who struggle with English lyrics should be able to sing it at karaoke without too much trouble.
While the group’s vocal skills are very high and it may be hard for less experienced singers to match the original performance, as mentioned, the song’s slightly melancholic feel aligns well with Japanese sensibilities.
Learn the melody well and give it a try.
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.
Karaoke Songs in Western Music That Are Easy to Sing Even for the Tone-Deaf (31–40)
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.
Stand By MeOasis
“Stand by Me” is the 14th single released by Oasis in 1997.
Rather than showcasing jaw-dropping vocal acrobatics, it features the band’s trademark “familiar, unpretentious vocals,” which in a sense makes it an approachable song even for people who aren’t confident singers.
The tempo is medium—neither too slow nor too fast—so it should feel just right to sing, even for Japanese listeners who aren’t very used to English lyrics.
Try singing it in a way that doesn’t disrupt the laid-back, big-groove feel of the track.
I get the sense most people won’t have issues with the key, but depending on the individual, lowering it a bit might make it easier to sing.
Rolling in the DeepAdele
A track from the album 21 by Adele, a British female singer with an incredibly charming husky voice.
The album title 21 is said to be named after her age at the time of release, but the husky, deep vocals you hear on this song show a level of maturity that belies such a young age.
Now then, if you ask whether this song is “easy to sing even for those who are tone-deaf,” as per the theme of this piece, I can only answer, “That’s probably impossible…” From the bright, belt-like high notes in her chest voice to the gentle, slightly raspy falsetto that conveys poignancy, she delivers a highly polished vocal performance.
For those who struggle with singing, it’s a pretty high bar to tackle, but if you’ve listened to this song and read this article and become interested, I encourage you to be brave and give it a try at least once.
If you send me a message, I’ll offer advice as much as I can!
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.
DAYDREAM BELIVERThe Monkees
This song can practically be called a standard in Western pop.
It’s been covered by so many artists that many people might be surprised to learn, “Wait, this was a Monkees song!?” It has a lightly bouncing, cheerful shuffle beat that feels great, and there aren’t any fast, tongue-twisting lyrics, so even if you’re not confident with Western music or singing, give it a try.
As I mentioned at the start, since so many artists have covered it, it might be fun to pick your own favorite version and sing along!