Karaoke songs that are easy to sing even if you’re not confident in your pitch (for women in their 50s)
When you’re invited to go to karaoke with friends or coworkers, it’s hard to decline just because you’re not good at singing or you’re not a fan of karaoke, right? So in this article, we’ve gathered songs that seem easy to sing even for women in their 50s who aren’t confident singers.
If you’re going to sing, familiar tunes are best, aren’t they? With that in mind, we’ve focused on hit songs from the ’80s and ’90s, and we’ve also included some new releases by artists who were active back then! The article includes tips for singing as well, so please use it as a reference and enjoy your karaoke time! And for younger readers, we hope this helps you choose songs when you go to karaoke with people in their 50s.
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[Women in their 50s] Easy-to-sing karaoke songs even if you’re not confident in your pitch (71–80)
TouchIwasaki Yoshimi
Released in March 1985, this is Yoshimi Iwasaki’s 20th single.
It served as the theme song for the hit anime Touch, based on the original work by Mitsuru Adachi.
It’s a classic that has been covered by many singers, most notably by Noriko Hidaka, who voiced the heroine Minami Asakura in the anime.
With a wistful melody much loved by Japanese listeners and an easy-to-sing structure, it’s a strongly recommended choice for those who aren’t confident in singing and want something for karaoke.
The key should be manageable for most people in the original key.
It also has a pleasantly brisk, slightly rockabilly-style rhythm, so when you sing it, be careful not to let the rhythm get heavy.
Graduationsaitou yuki
Yuki Saito, who has been active in various fields such as acting and singing.
Many women in their 50s may have admired her.
One of her signature songs is Sotsugyo.
Released in 1985 as her debut single, it became popular nationwide.
The charm of this piece lies, above all, in its simple vocal line.
Since she isn’t a full-fledged singer per se, the vocal line is very easy, and it doesn’t demand a wide range, powerful projection, or long sustained notes.
If you sing it in a whispery style, even those who can’t hit high notes can sing it without difficulty, so give it a try.
Heavenly KissMatsuda Seiko
Seiko Matsuda has many famous songs, but for women in their early 50s, “Heavenly Kiss” may be the one that left the strongest impression.
Among her tracks, this piece is especially characterized by its refreshing melody, yet surprisingly its vocal range isn’t particularly wide.
The English lyrics in the chorus might be a tricky part, but as long as you can pronounce them clearly, it’s quite a singable song.
If you were on Team Seiko back in the day and are now in your 50s, why not give this one a try?
[Women in their 50s] Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing Even If You’re Not Confident in Your Pitch (81–90)
I want to protect youMatsutōya Yumi
Yumi Matsutoya’s 17th single, released in June 1981.
It also became the theme song for the film “The Aimed School” starring Hiroko Yakushimaru.
Although it’s a hit by the grand master Yuming, this song is composed with a relatively even melody, making it quite easy to sing even for people who aren’t confident singers and don’t get many chances to sing.
Women in their 50s have probably heard it at least once.
Yuming herself has a very distinctive singing style, but be careful not to turn it into an impersonation when you sing it.
It always starts with rain.ASKA
ASKA, an artist who was hugely active from the 1980s to the 1990s as part of CHAGE and ASKA.
Due to scandals, we don’t see him on TV as much these days, but the songs he left behind are still listened to by many fans and are frequently sung at karaoke.
Among ASKA’s songs, the one I especially recommend is Hajimari wa Itsumo Ame (It Always Starts With Rain).
Compared to his other works, it has a narrower vocal range and a simple vocal line, making it easier to stay on pitch.
Come, springMatsutōya Yumi
“Haru yo, Koi,” released in 1994 by singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya, who has been active since the 1970s.
It was used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama of the same name and was also included in music and Japanese language textbooks.
When you go to karaoke with friends of the same generation, you’ll likely have fun reminiscing about the dramas and actors of that time.
The beautiful piano tones, which unfold richly from the intro to the chorus, are soothing as well.
When singing it at karaoke, focusing on vibrato will help you sing it well.
The song maintains a consistent melody throughout, so even those who aren’t confident in memorizing songs should give it a try.
Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe
This was Momoe Yamaguchi’s 22nd single, released on May 1, 1978.
At the time of its release, it sold over 500,000 copies, so there’s probably hardly anyone who hasn’t heard it at least once.
The chorus lyrics are especially memorable, aren’t they? (It’s a shame I can’t quote them…) I’m listening to the song again for the first time in decades to write this article, and I’m struck by how remarkable Yamaguchi’s vocal ability is.
Even as an idol back then, her singing was truly outstanding! That said, it’s still a Showa-era kayōkyoku number.
Musically, there aren’t any particularly difficult melodies or rhythms, so feel free to pick it for karaoke and have fun with it.
If you can even capture a hint of that slightly bad-girl vibe when you sing it, that would be perfect!