[Sing this and you’ll steal the spotlight!] Difficult Songs to Sing at Karaoke [Women’s Edition]
If you’re proud of your singing voice, you naturally want to show it off to friends and everyone around you, right?
In this feature, we’ve gathered challenging songs recommended for women who want to sing and really put their skills to the test.
Of course, “songs that are hard to sing” can be difficult for different reasons: some require a very wide vocal range, while others demand extremely subtle expressiveness, and so on.
For each song, we’ve included notes on the parts that are considered difficult, along with tips for singing it well.
Use this article as a guide and show off your wonderful voice to the fullest!
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[Sing this and you’ll steal the spotlight!] Difficult Karaoke Songs to Sing [Women’s Edition] (61–70)
ChocolakatabraAdo
Ado, a singer who enjoys overwhelming support from young people, is known for her outstanding vocal ability.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is “Chocolacatabra.” The toughest part of this track is definitely the chorus.
On top of a sudden key change from the pre-chorus, the sharply rising and falling melodies make it one of the most challenging pieces to sing.
In particular, mastering the falsetto sections in the chorus will likely require a great deal of practice.
Be sure to check it out.
a hair's breadthUru
This is Uru’s fifth digital-only single, released in April 2023.
It was selected as the ending theme for the anime “Hell’s Paradise.” It’s a very beautiful ballad, and Uru’s expressive vocal performance throughout the song is truly astonishing.
From whisper-like softness to powerful high tones, her singing feels genuinely shape-shifting.
It won’t be easy to sing this perfectly at karaoke, but it’s a song I’d love confident singers to try.
Be sure to study the original carefully before singing—pay attention to how the vocals shift between sections, as well as the pronunciation and expression of the lyrics.
Zankyo SankaAimer
This is Aimer’s 20th single, released in January 2022.
It was issued as a double A-side with the coupling track “Asa ga Kuru.” It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc.
With its wide vocal range and rapid-fire, up-tempo delivery, this song demands high-level vocal technique and expressive power to sing well.
Precisely because of that, if you can pull it off beautifully, you’ll undoubtedly steal the spotlight around you! From a producer’s perspective—speaking personally—I believe the most critical point is to consciously reproduce the rest that comes right before the final word in the chorus.
Be sure to emphasize that moment of “holding back” to make it really count when you sing.
Before putting on the dressJiLL-Decoy association
JiLL-Decoy association, affectionately known as “Jirudeko” by hardcore music aficionados, is a band that has garnered steadfast support with their jazz-centered crossover works.
Among their catalog, the track I especially recommend as a particularly challenging piece is “Before Putting on a Dress.” This song is crafted with a vibe that feels like neo-soul with strong jazz elements.
Its modulations and rhythmic phrasing are highly sophisticated—unlike typical Japanese songs—so even just matching the pitch will be quite a task.
ROSEHANA
In 2025, HANA—a seven-member female group that could well be called one of the year’s most talked-about acts—burst onto the scene.
Produced by CHANMINA, their fluid movement between hip-hop and R&B, paired with world-class sound quality, made a powerful impact both in Japan and abroad.
Their debut track “ROSE,” released in April 2025, was an undeniable hit, racking up 15 million views on YouTube within three weeks and showcasing the immense potential of all seven members.
With a firm “no lip-syncing” policy, their talent is obvious from the official live performances available—though of course, attempting their songs at karaoke will demand a comparable level of vocal skill.
From robust, R&B-inflected vocals that soar across high and low registers to razor-sharp rap, if you and your confident singer friends can pull off a faithful recreation, you’ll undoubtedly be the stars of the night at karaoke!
sad to sayJASMINE
JASMINE is a female singer-songwriter known for her powerful, realistic lyrics.
Many of you may already know her, as global R&B singer Ne-Yo has also taken notice of her work.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is “sad to say.” In addition to its inherently challenging vocal lines, it features R&B essentials like vocal runs, frequent use of falsetto, and very few break points—subtle elements that make it deceptively difficult to sing.
moon bathingYorushika
This is Yorushika’s 16th single, released in October 2023.
It’s a mid-tempo pop song where you can fully enjoy vocalist suis’s bright tone.
The most important point when singing this piece is how well you can recreate that bright quality in suis’s voice.
In particular, for the upper-mid to high notes in the vocal melody, try to sing as if you’re placing the sound against your upper palate inside your mouth.
Also pay attention to phrasing and dynamics.
Then, toward the end of the song—around 3:35—where the vocals drop into the lower range, make sure to use solid chest voice to clearly express the contrast with the sections that came before.