[For Women] When in Doubt, Choose This! Easy-to-Sing Western Songs

TasteSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter – Taste (Official Video)

Sabrina Carpenter’s classic “Taste,” which drew attention as a diss track aimed at Camila Cabello.

Despite its rather brutal content, the melody is quite light.

Set to a slacker-rock style, the vocal line—though often in a high register—stays calm and relatively even.

Since there’s almost no use of challenging techniques like shouts or ad-libs, it should be singable as long as you choose an appropriate key.

Sweet but PsychoAva Max

Ava Max – Sweet but Psycho [Official Music Video]

Ava Max burst onto the scene in 2018 and quickly became a new-generation pop star popular around the world.

In Japan, she’s gaining popularity especially among high school and university students, and her songs are also big hits at karaoke.

“Sweet but Psycho” is one of her signature tracks, so if you’re thinking of singing Western music at karaoke, be sure to have this one ready.

LUNCHBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – LUNCH (Official Music Video)

Billie Eilish, a female singer-songwriter who’s gained popularity for her downer-style sound.

I think many women started listening to her music after the 2019 global mega-hit “bad guy.” Her song “LUNCH” features a synth-rock-driven style that’s rare for her, and she sings in a whisper voice throughout.

Since it doesn’t require powerful vocals or complex runs, once you catch the rhythm, it’s an easy song to sing.

Speechless (from Aladdin)Naomi Scott

Naomi Scott – Speechless (from Aladdin) (Official Video)

For those confident in their lower register, I recommend “Speechless (from Aladdin).” It’s sung by Naomi Scott, who played Jasmine in the hugely successful live-action Aladdin.

Since she isn’t primarily a singer, her vocal ability isn’t extremely high—which means the song is relatively easy to sing.

However, because it’s not a lyric-dense song, it can feel drawn out, so it can be tough if you can’t do vibrato.

The low notes at the beginning are also challenging.

Western pop is overwhelmingly more difficult than Japanese pop, so that’s something you can’t really avoid.

Shake It OffTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Shake It Off

This is the catchiest dance tune among Taylor Swift’s songs.

The music video is adorable, and seeing her in street fashion feels fresh and very cute.

It was such a big hit that almost everyone has heard it at least once, so I think it’s easy to sing.

If We Hold On TogetherDiana Ross

If We Hold On Together

If you can manage vibrato, I highly recommend “If We Hold On Together.” This song is sung by the globally popular artist Diana Ross, and because her singing style sticks to the basics, it’s surprisingly easy to sing.

The lyrics are on the shorter side, so there are quite a few long notes.

However, there aren’t any shouty phrases, so you shouldn’t run out of breath very often.

If you’re at least a little confident in your singing, definitely give it a try!

California Dreamin’The Mamas & The Papas

The Mamas & the Papas – California Dreamin’

This is a song considered to be a signature track by the American folk group The Mamas & the Papas.

Released in 1965, it became a major hit, reaching No.

4 on the U.

S.

charts.

Its Japanese title is “Yume no California” (California Dreamin’).

Unlike songs today, it’s relatively short and ends before you know it.