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 (21–30)
Nancy of Summer ColorsYu Hayami
Amid the idol boom of the 1980s, Yū Hayami achieved especially remarkable success.
She has produced many classic songs, and among them, “Natsuiro no Nancy” garnered particularly great popularity.
Although the song stands out for its bright and refreshing melody, the vocal line is surprisingly gentle in its rises and falls, and the range isn’t very wide.
The pitch is easy to follow as well, making it a singable choice for women in their 50s who are familiar with the track.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
I'm glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi
Kyoko Koizumi, an idol who was hugely active from the late ’80s through the ’90s.
Her song “Anata ni Aete Yokatta” was released in 1992, and from around this track she began putting out increasingly original, distinctive songs.
This work emphasizes catchiness, featuring a very singable vocal line throughout.
In particular, the range—mid1 G# to hi B—is quite narrow for a female song, so as long as you adjust the key, it should be easy for singers of any voice type to perform.
[Women in their 50s] Easy-to-sing karaoke songs even if you're not confident in your pitch (31–40)
the first strong spring windCandies
Candies’ ninth single, released in March 1976.
As of 2020, people in their 50s were probably still in kindergarten or the early years of elementary school during the Candies era, so they might only have a faint sense of “I think I heard this when I was little,” and feel nostalgic, yet regard the song itself as something that belongs to a slightly older generation.
However, musically speaking, it fits squarely within the Showa kayokyoku/Showa pop tradition, making it very easy to sing and approachable.
Even those who aren’t confident singers should find it easy to pick up as a karaoke choice.
Many ’70s idols were also quite strong as vocalists, so some people might be put off at first listen, thinking, “This sounds hard!” But it’s actually very singable, so do give it a try and master it!
Dream GuideMomoe Yamaguchi
Momoe Yamaguchi has left behind many classic songs, but when it comes to the track that most embodies the Showa era, many people probably think of Yume Saki Annainin (Dream Guide).
Wrapped in a nostalgically Showa-style kayōkyoku melody, this piece features a relatively narrow vocal range of mid1 E to high A-sharp, which is very characteristic of songs from that period.
Since this range is also common in male-vocal songs, it should be manageable even for women in their 50s, whose voices may be harder to project with age.
With no tongue-twisting lyrics, a relaxed tempo, and gentle pitch movement, it’s a very easy song to sing.
Even when I become an old ladyChisato Moritaka
Released in June 1992, this is Chisato Moritaka’s 16th single.
When she debuted, she arrived with the catchphrase “Declaration of a Non-Talented Idol!” Given that it’s one of her hits, you don’t need any high-level vocal skills to sing this song at all (lol).
Keep it light, upbeat, and cute, and you’ll be just fine.
These days, if a woman in her 50s sings this, some people might say, “Huh? Not ‘even when I become an obasan’—you’re already an obasan!” But let’s actively ignore such mean-spirited comments and have fun singing anyway (lol).
Cheer up!Mariya Takeuchi
Written and composed by Mariya Takeuchi, this song was provided to Hiroko Yakushimaru and released in February 1984.
What I’m introducing here is the self-cover version by the songwriter herself, Mariya Takeuchi.
Yakushimaru’s version is sung with a cute voice, which may feel a bit questionable as a reference for women in their 50s, but in this self-cover, Takeuchi sings with a slightly more mature tone, making it a great model for karaoke.
The song itself has a simple melody that’s very easy to sing, so please give it a try.
Love Won’t Stop ~Turn it Into Love~Wink
Released in November 1988, this is Wink’s third single and a cover of Kylie Minogue.
With a slightly wistful melody over a lively beat, the song has a style very appealing to Japanese listeners, and together with an arrangement that evokes the bubble era when it was a hit, it carries a certain sense of nostalgia.
The track itself features a medium-tempo, straight-ahead dance beat, and since it doesn’t require a wide vocal range, it’s easy for anyone to sing.
Duetting with a friend, like Wink, would be fun too.
For this song, a rather plain, unembellished, flat delivery may suit the character of the piece better.