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 (11–20)
CHA-CHA-CHAAkemi Ishii
It was Akemi Ishii’s debut single, released on August 14, 1986.
It was used as the theme song for the TBS TV drama “Danjo 7-nin Natsu Monogatari” (Seven Men and Women: A Summer Story), and perhaps helped by the drama’s massive success, the song also became a huge hit.
As of 2021, I’d wager there aren’t many people in their 50s who haven’t heard it.
Despite being such a smash hit, it’s actually a cover; the original was by the Italian dance group The Finzi-Continis.
Musically, the vocal melody doesn’t have a wide range, so as long as you lock into the rhythm, almost anyone can make it sound good under normal circumstances.
Precisely because of that, though, if the rhythm turns flat, the song can become very dull, so be sure to feel the off-beats in the accompaniment—the backbeats on 2 and 4—and keep your rhythm tight as you sing!
Lingering Snowdolphin
Although it’s widely recognized as the signature song of the Japanese singer Iruka, it actually originated as a track on the 1974 album “Sankaidate no Uta” by Kaguyahime.
Iruka’s cover, released the following year in 1975, became a huge hit.
It’s a classic that seems to embody all the elements of 1970s folk songs—easy to sing, easy to remember, with a clear structure and rhythm—so it’s fair to say it’s one of the top picks for karaoke even for those who aren’t confident singers.
Many women in their 50s may remember singing this song at middle school choir competitions.
We hope you’ll enjoy singing it, along with those nostalgic memories!
Marilyn in 1986Minako Honda
Minako Honda, a female idol who gained popularity for the striking gap between her exceptionally cute looks and her solid vocal skills.
Many women in their 50s may have admired that contrast, don’t you think? Among her songs, the most famous is undoubtedly “1986 Nen no Marilyn.” Despite its cool, tight melody, the song surprisingly has a narrow vocal range, so even people who aren’t confident singers may find it easy to sing.
If you struggle with the B section, try boldly singing it like a rap without worrying about the pitch.
Harusaki KobeniAkiko Yano
Akiko Yano is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity for her distinctive musical style that incorporates a wide range of genres, including jazz, technopop, and synth-pop.
She has many classic songs, but among them, the especially singable piece I recommend for women in their 50s is Harusaki Kobeni.
It’s a technopop track that evokes its era, composed throughout with short phrases.
There’s no strain from long sustained notes, so if you find it difficult to maintain high notes, I encourage you to try this song.
Blue StasieonSonoko Kawai
Sonoko Kawai, known as a popular member of Onyanko Club, continued to produce several hit numbers even after going solo.
If you’re in your early 50s, many of you probably admired her looks, didn’t you? Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Aoi Stasion.
It features a somewhat serious melody and stays within a very narrow vocal range throughout.
Since the original track uses almost no vibrato, anyone with basic singing skills should be able to perform it well.
wicked womanMiyuki Nakajima
Miyuki Nakajima’s 11th single, released in October 1981.
Speaking of 1981, when this song came out, it was exactly the era when artists labeled as “new music,” like Alice—blending Showa-era kayokyoku, folk, and rock—were on the rise, and this song is very much crafted in that context.
As such, the melody and rhythm are extremely easy to hum along to, and there aren’t any parts that demand extremely high notes, so even people who aren’t confident singers should find it easy to sing.
It might be a song that suits the calm presence of a woman in her 50s.
[Women in their 50s] Easy-to-sing karaoke songs even if you're not confident in your pitch (21–30)
threadNEW!Miyuki Nakajima
“Ito” is a song sung by every generation.
It was released in 1992, but it’s often used at weddings and in TV dramas, making it a ballad loved across generations.
The vocal range isn’t very wide—F3 to A#4—centered in the midrange, with the low notes being key.
If you sing it in a speaking voice, you’ll end up straining your throat, so aim to sing with a proper singing voice.
The tempo is very slow, so stay calm and take a breath at the end of each phrase.
Instead of “pushing out your voice,” focus on “using your breath” to project forward.
In fact, every consonant in the Japanese ha-row (ha, hi, fu, he, ho) uses breath in its articulation.
If you try singing everything with the “ha” sound for clarity, you might grasp the feeling of “Oh, so this is what it means to use breath!” Give it a try as a reference.