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 (41–50)
DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS
Princess Princess released their seventh single in April 1989.
The band had been gradually gaining recognition up to this release, but this song broke into the Oricon Top 10 and became the catalyst for Princess Princess’s big breakthrough.
Many women in their 50s may have covered and performed this song at high school or university festivals.
It’s a song from the era that rode the band-boom wave, so plenty of people will be familiar with it in that way.
For karaoke, the melody itself doesn’t have a wide range and is very easy to sing, but try to keep it light and make sure you don’t lag behind the slightly bouncy beat.
Listening to OliviaAnri
This was Anri’s debut single, released on November 5, 1978.
The songwriter and composer is Ami Ozaki.
It’s a slow ballad with a very beautiful melody.
While I think it takes a fair amount of vocal ability to truly do it justice, it’s also the kind of song that still works even if you simply hum along, lightly tracing the melody and lyrics.
For that reason, I think it’s an excellent choice for women in their 50s who don’t often have many chances to sing and are selecting a song for karaoke.
If possible, I hope you’ll understand the worldview of the lyrics and sing in a way that brings it to life.
FriendsRebecca
Rebecca, which was a forerunner of the band boom, is surely a group many feel deeply attached to.
Their song Friends is one of their best-known classics.
The vocal range is a typical mid2B to hiC, but since the highest note, hiC, appears frequently in the chorus, be sure to adjust the key so you can maintain solid volume.
It’s a famous piece from the intro, so if you want to liven up a karaoke session, definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
ambushHitomi Ishikawa
Hitomi Ishikawa, a female singer who was hugely active in the late 1970s.
Her voice exudes femininity, yet her vocals also convey a compelling strength—that was her distinctive appeal.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Machibuse (“Ambush”).
While it has a slightly wide vocal range, the high notes feature surprisingly short sustained tones, so it’s easy on the throat.
As long as you can keep your pitch steady, it’s a song that anyone can sing well.
Girl AAkina Nakamori
Akina Nakamori’s second single, released in July 1982.
It came out right in the middle of the ’80s “yankii” (delinquent) boom.
I imagine many women who are now in their 50s could relate to the lyrics back then.
The song has a slightly hard-edged feel, and Nakamori’s own vocals are calm and low-pitched, so I don’t think it would feel out of place at all for a woman in her 50s to sing it.
The vocal melody doesn’t cover a very wide range either, making it easy to sing.
Let’s not worry about any mismatch between the lyrics and your actual age! (lol)
SWEET MEMORIESSeiko Matsuda
Seiko Matsuda, an idol who enjoyed immense popularity as a classic, orthodox idol, is known for her pure, unadorned, beautiful voice.
Among her songs, the one I particularly recommend is SWEET MEMORIES.
This mellow piece has a somewhat wide vocal range, but its easy-to-follow rhythm and dynamics make it a song you can perform without much strain.
Some women in their 50s may find it harder to project their voices, but in that case, it’s perfectly fine to lower the key.
Set it to a key that’s comfortable for you and give it a try.
Heavenly KissSeiko Matsuda
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?