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

BIRDS OF A FEATHERBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER (Official Music Video)

Billie Eilish, a female singer-songwriter who’s also very popular in Japan.

Since the hit of “bad guy,” many of you are probably still following her, right? Among her works, the one I especially recommend is “BIRDS OF A FEATHER.” This track has a somewhat fantastical, dream-pop-like feel.

The pitch movement is gentle, and it’s easy to catch the rhythm.

The scale runs near the end of the chorus—almost like ad-libbed embellishments—are a bit tricky, so if you really can’t manage that part, it’s perfectly fine to use karaoke auto-tune to gloss over it.

2002Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie – 2002 [Official Video]

What were you doing around 2002? Anne-Marie’s song “2002” unfolds with a gentle tone that brings back memories of those days, and it’s a fast-paced track that feels great to sing.

The openness of the chorus is also delightful, and it’s a song I hope you’ll practice well and experience that wonderful feeling at karaoke.

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)Eurythmics

Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart – Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (Official Video)

Wouldn’t it be cool to be able to sing a slick Western pop song? The thing is, there aren’t many like that out there.

This “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” is one of the few cool Western songs that’s easy to sing.

You’ll notice when you hear the melody that the song is surprisingly simple.

It actually works even without much dynamics or vibrato.

Of course, using those techniques will make it sound way better.

The melody leans toward the lower register, but if it’s too low for you, just raise the key.

The overall range is narrow, so it’s relatively easy to sing.

As for the falsetto parts in the middle of the song, feel free to tweak and arrange them loosely to get by.

we can’t be friendsAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love) (official music video)

Ariana Grande is a female singer-songwriter who’s always at the forefront of the scene.

Early on, she set herself apart with her high tones, including her whistle register, but lately her downbeat, realistic lyrics have been especially striking.

Among her songs, the one I particularly recommend is “we can’t be friends.” While it’s on the slightly higher side, it doesn’t have an extremely wide vocal range, so you should be able to sing it smoothly if you adjust the key.

It’s a synthwave-style track that doesn’t place heavy emphasis on advanced vocal techniques like runs or hiccups, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

Dancing QueenABBA

ABBA – Dancing Queen (Official Music Video)

As a tip for singing Western songs at karaoke, don’t make it your very first song—add it a few songs in, and start singing with a light, practice-like mindset.

With this song, the famous phrase kicks in right from the intro, so it’s sure to get the crowd going at karaoke.

The rhythm is relaxed, too, so let’s all sing along together!

Poker FaceLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Poker Face (Official Music Video)

Lady Gaga, a world-renowned singer who is also very well-known in Japan.

One of her signature songs is “Poker Face.” Since almost everyone has heard it, it’s easy to get the crowd going, and because it has many repeated parts, it’s easy to sing even if you’re not confident in English.

GirlfriendAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend (Official Video)

The hugely popular artist Avril Lavigne.

Her musical style—adding punk elements to poppy melodies—is really striking, isn’t it? All of her songs are built on simple melodies, and “Girlfriend” is no exception; it’s a very easy song to sing.

Even if you’re not good at vibrato, this song still works pretty well, so it’s great for beginners.

If you want it to sound even better, try cutting off the ends of phrases with a tossed-off feel.

Deliberately go for a rough, edgy singing style!