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.

Playlist

Karaoke songs that are easy to sing even if you’re not confident in your pitch (for women in their 50s)
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	StoryAI		AI’s classic hit “Story,” a catchy and easy-to-sing song
2	PIECE OF MY WISHMiki Imai		Miki Imai’s soul-stirring ballad masterpieces
3	The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS		A classic hit by the girls' band PRINCESS PRINCESS
4	Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA		“Aino Katachi” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
5	Lush LifeChara		Chara’s popular song “Lush Life” is easy to sing.
6	LastlyMayo Okamoto		Mayu Okamoto’s “Lastly” is an easy song to sing.
7	LieHitomi Yaida		Hitomi Yaida’s classic song “Uso” is a relaxed ballad.
8	Song of LoveKumi Koda		The appeal of Kumi Koda’s classic song “Ai no Uta”
9	La La LaMaki Ohguro		Maki Ohguro with her husky voice, the famous song “La La La”
10	Door of LifeMariya Takeuchi		Mariya Takeuchi, a song with warm lyrics and melody
11	My RevolutionMisato Watanabe		“My Revolution” is a popular song among people in their 50s.
12	Dancing HeroYoko Oginome		“Dancing Hero” is an iconic song of the Bubble-era music scene.
13	Ah, heartlessAnn Lewis		Ann Lewis's signature song 'Ah Mujou' ('Ah, Heartless')
14	Falling in LoveAkiko Kobayashi		Akiko Kobayashi’s hit song “Falling in Love”
15	Lingering Snowdolphin		Masterpieces by Iruka and masterpieces by Kaguyahime
16	CHA-CHA-CHAAkemi Ishii		Akemi Ishii’s debut song became a hit as a TV drama theme.
17	Marilyn in 1986Minako Honda		Minako's song, 'Marilyn in 1986,' the charm of music
18	Harusaki KobeniAkiko Yano		Akiko Yano’s “Harusaki Kobeni” is an easy-to-sing classic.
19	Blue StasieonSonoko Kawai		The famous song by Sonoko Kawai of Onyanko Club
20	wicked womanMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s signature songs—catchy masterpieces that are easy to hum
21	threadMiyuki Nakajima		How to sing the timeless classic 'Ito' loved across generations
22	BEACONDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s signature song “BEACON”
23	Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~Yuki Koyanagi		Yuki Koyanagi classics that are easy to pitch and fun to sing at karaoke
24	MarigoldAimyon		Aimyong’s popularity: songs that are easy to sing across generations
25	Cutie HoneyKumi Koda		“Cutie Honey” is a song that gets everyone pumped up.
26	Wasshoi!Nanae Aikawa		Nanase Aikawa performs a song celebrating Japan–Brazil friendship.
27	Main ThemeHiroko Yakushimaru		Hiromi Yakushimaru’s classic song “Main Theme”
28	Mi AmoreAkina Nakamori		Introducing Akina Nakamori’s classic song “Mi Amore”
29	Nancy of Summer ColorsYu Hayami		Introducing classic hits by the 80s idol Yū Hayami.
30	I’m glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi		Explaining Kyoko Koizumi’s signature songs from the 1990s
31	the first strong spring windCandies		Candies' representative single from 1976
32	Dream GuideMomoe Yamaguchi		Momoe Yamaguchi's 'Yumesaki Annainin' is a classic song of the Showa era.
33	Even when I become an old ladyChisato Moritaka		A signature song by Chisato Moritaka—lively and easy to sing, a classic.
34	Cheer up!Mariya Takeuchi		Self-cover songs of Mariya Takeuchi
35	Blue airmailYumi Arai		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic song, “Blue Airmail”
36	Love Won’t Stop ~Turn it Into Love~Wink		An 80s pop-style cover song by Wink
37	The Ten CommandmentsAdo		The allure of Ado’s low voice and her covers of Akina Nakamori’s songs
38	Cinderella HoneymoonHiromi Iwasaki		Cinderella Honeymoon is an easy-to-sing classic.
39	From a distant townMiki Imai		Miki Imai’s classic song “From a Distant Town,” a gentle, quiet singing voice
40	TANGO NOIRAkina Nakamori		Akina Nakamori’s “TANGO NOIR” is easy to sing in a low register.
41	FriendsREBECCA		Rebecca’s classic song “Friends” is hot right now.
42	Embraced by the wintry windKyoko Koizumi		Kyoko Koizumi’s 1980s single, composed by Takamizawa
43	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Hit song(s) by Princess Princess
44	Listening to OliviaAnri		A classic debut single by Anri, written and composed by Ami Ozaki.
45	FriendsRebecca		Rebecca’s famous song “Friends” is renowned.
46	ambushHitomi Ishikawa		Hitomi Ishikawa’s classic song “Machibuse” is easy to sing.
47	Girl AAkina Nakamori		Akina Nakamori’s iconic 80s songs resonate with mature women.
48	Message of RougeYumi Matsutoya		A classic from the ’70s, a masterpiece with a cheerful tone
49	SWEET MEMORIESSeiko Matsuda		Let's enjoy Seiko Matsuda's classic song 'SWEET MEMORIES'
50	Heavenly KissSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s “Heavenly Kiss” is a masterpiece.
51	rainChisato Moritaka		Chisato Moritaka's 'Ame' is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
52	A Midsummer Night’s DreamYumi Matsutoya		Explanation of Yuming’s classic song “Darenimo Ienai” (Can’t Tell Anyone)
53	Lullaby of the Holy MothersHiromi Iwasaki		Theme song of a drama, a famous song by Hiromi Iwasaki
54	Don’t give upZARD		J-pop classic hits—easy to sing and known by everyone
55	RomanceHiromi Iwasaki		Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic, a representative work of Showa-era kayōkyoku
56	Don’t give up on your dreamsTakako Okamura		A song about not giving up on your dreams and looking ahead
57	I can’t stay a daydreaming girlNanae Aikawa		Nanase Aikawa’s hit debut song, a classic from the golden age of J-pop
58	I am a piano.Mizue Takada		The hit song by idol singer Mizue Takada
59	foreignerSaki Kubota		Saki Kubota's “Pomegranate” Silk Road
60	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Classic J-pop hits from the '90s, easy-to-sing classics
61	Detective StoryHiroko Yakushimaru		Hiroko Yakushimaru’s film “Detective Story”
62	Deceived by a guy like HiroshiMizue Takada		Mizue Takada’s easy-to-sing classic ‘Sonna Hiroshi ni’
63	SHOW MEYukari Morikawa		Characteristics of “SHOW ME” sung by Yukari Morikawa
64	UFOPink Lady		Pink Lady's biggest hit song, 'Wanted'
65	School HeavenKyoko Koizumi		Kyoko Koizumi’s 80s rock cover songs
66	Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai		The 1990s hit song “Stardust of Tears”
67	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi		The Appeal of Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Playback Part 2”
68	Lips, speak passionately of youMachiko Watanabe		Machiko Watanabe’s classic hit, an easy song to sing.
69	Sentimental JourneyIyo Matsumoto		Idol Iyo Matsumoto’s classic song resonates with its low pitch
70	The Wind RisesSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s “Kaze Tachinu” is perfect for karaoke.
71	Roppongi HeartbreakAnn Lewis		Catchy popular rock songs from the ’80s
72	Rock ‘n’ Roll in a Dumped MoodTOM CAT		TOM★CAT's techno rock classic
73	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		“Time goes by” popular among women in their 50s
74	Slow motionAkina Nakamori		Akina Nakamori’s debut song, a lively and easy-to-sing classic
75	Playback Part 2Momoe Yamaguchi		Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic song, a hit that sold over 500,000 copies
76	Blue airmailYumi Arai		Introduction to Yumi Arai’s classic song “Aoi Airmail”
77	Fall in LoveAkiko Kobayashi		Akiko Kobayashi’s debut song, the theme song of an adultery drama
78	Crimson Japanese lantern (plant)Midori Oka		A masterpiece that beautifully sings of the bitterness of the Asakusa Hozuki Market
79	Return to MyselfMari Hamada		Introducing Mari Hamada’s pop-rock classic songs
80	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		PuriPuri’s classic hit that colored our youth
81	First loveKozo Murashita		Kozo Murashita’s melancholic classic “Hatsukoi” is popular.
82	Tears Flowing EndlesslyRimi Natsukawa		It's a difficult song to sing, but the melody is pleasant.
83	Lucky Man’s SongAki Yashiro		Theme song of Aki Yashiro’s “Lucky Man”
84	lover; mistress; extramarital partnerTeresa Teng		Teresa Teng’s classic song “Aijin” is easy to sing.
85	Give Up on SummerNaoko Ken		Naoko Ken’s “Natsu o Akiramete” is a masterpiece.
86	Fade OutKyoko Koizumi		Kyoko Koizumi's 80s-style synth track
87	Dancing HeroYoko Oginome		The dance music track “DANCING HERO” is popular.
88	Smiling BackCandies		Candies’ final single, A Song of Youth
89	Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s “Red Sweet Pea”
90	I’m falling in love with you againFuyumi Sakamoto		Gently singing of the love of a couple who have been together for many years
91	Graduation PhotoYumi Arai		A classic by Yumi Arai—a simple, easy-to-sing song
92	stationMariya Takeuchi		Mariya Takeuchi, a representative artist of city pop
93	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		Yoshimi Iwasaki’s “Touch,” the anime’s theme song
94	Riding on the back of a silver dragonMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece—moving and easy to sing
95	MY MARINE MARILYNTatsuhiko Yamamoto		The City Pop classic from the ’80s by Tatsuhiko Yamamoto, ‘MY MARINE MARILYN’
96	Make my heart raceMiho Nakayama		Miho Nakayama single in an 80s disco style
97	Sinbad on the ShorePink Lady		A classic hit by the 70s idol duo, Pink Lady
98	I want to protect youYumi Matsutoya		Yumi Matsutoya’s hit songs and movie theme songs are easy to sing.
99	The way homeHiromi Iwasaki		Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic song “Ieji” has a mature vibe.
100	GraduationYuki Saito		Yuki Saito’s classic song “Sotsugyo” is simple and easy to sing.
101	Green Que Sera SeraMidori Oka		Reiwa Rhythm Kayō: “Midori no Que Sera Sera”
102	Sailor Suit and Machine GunHiroko Yakushimaru		Yakushimaru Hiroko’s debut song, a classic of youthful days
103	Hold On MeKahoru Kohiruimaki		Kahoru Kohiruimaki’s captivating vocals and songs
104	It always starts with rain.ASKA		ASKA of CHAGE and ASKA, the classic song 'Beginnings Are Always in the Rain'
105	PRIDEMiki Imai		Miki Imai’s 1990s hit songs
106	Come, springYumi Matsutoya		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic song “Haru yo, Koi” is moving.
107	SWEET MEMORIESSeiko Matsuda		Introducing the hit song SWEET MEMORIES by idol Seiko Matsuda.
108	Mugo… mm… so sexyShizuka Kudo		Shizuka Kudo’s classic song, an 80s idol-style track
109	Farewell, Siberian RailwayHiromi Ohta		Hiromi Ohta’s classic song “Saraba Siberia Tetsudō” (“Farewell, Siberian Railway”) is easy to sing.
110	Stars on EarthMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s powerful songs encourage people.
111	Alone in the twilightYumi Matsutoya		Yumi Matsutoya's classic song 'Alone in the Evening Twilight'
112	The Girl Who Leapt Through TimeTomoyo Harada		Tomoyo Harada’s classic song “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time”
113	To my belovedMiyuki Kawanaka		Miyuki Kawanaka’s “Umai-ssho” was a hit song in the 1990s.
114	Life is full of ups and downs.Chiyoko Shimakura		Introduction to Chiyoko Shimakura’s classic song ‘Jinsei Iroiro’ (“Life Has Many Ups and Downs”)
115	SUNAHAMAAnri		Anri’s classic song “SUNAHAMA” is easy to sing.
116	STARYui Asaka		Yui Asaka’s classic song “STAR” is easy for people in their 50s to sing.
117	Mysterious Peach PieMariya Takeuchi		Mariya Takeuchi Talks About “Fushigi na Peach Pie”
118	WOMANAnn Lewis		Let's enjoy Ann Lewis's classic hit 'WOMAN'.
119	I wanted to talk to you.Yoko Minamino		Noriko Minamino’s classic song “Hanashikaketakatta” is easy to sing.
120	No-sideYumi Matsutoya		Classic songs themed around rugby; easy-to-sing classic songs
121	Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindNarumi Yasuda		Narumi Yasuda passionately sang the theme song of the Valley of the Wind.
122	applauseNaomi Chiaki		Naomi Chiaki’s classic song “Kassai” (Applause)
123	Blue Coral ReefSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s classic “Cherry” continues to be loved across generations.
124	confessionMariya Takeuchi		City pop’s Mariya Takeuchi classic “Confession”
125	atonementTeresa Teng		Teresa Teng’s moving classic “Tsugunai”
126	Don’t take off my sailor uniformOnyanko Club		The appeal of Onyanko Club and the characteristics of their songs
127	unrequited love for someone already in a relationshipMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece “Yokorenbo” is captivating.
128	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		LINDBERG gains popularity with a drama theme song
129	Forbidden TelepathyShizuka Kudo		Representative songs of Shizuka Kudo, a popular singer from the 1980s
130	Mr. SummertimeCircus		The circus classic 'Mr. Summertime'
131	Message of RougeYumi Arai		A classic by Yumi Arai, a beloved hit in karaoke.
132	RememberKazama Three Sisters		The Kazama three sisters born from Sukeban Deka
133	Time TravelerMariya Takeuchi		Mariya Takeuchi's 'Time Traveler' is an easy song to sing.
134	You’re My Only Shinin’ StarMiho Nakayama		Miho Nakayama single written and composed by Toshiki Kadomatsu
135	If tomorrowchild; children; little kid (archaic/poetic)		Introducing the classic children's song 'Moshimo Ashita ga' (If Tomorrow Comes)
136	Let me stay for the night.Sachiko Kobayashi		The allure of Sachiko Kobayashi’s classic Showa-era kayōkyoku songs
137	Sand CastleYuki Saito		The captivating singing voice of Yuki Saito and the characteristics of her songs
138	Pink sighMariko Takahashi		Introducing Mari Takahashi’s signature song, “Pink Breath.”
139	School HeavenFinger Five		A famous Finger Five song that sings of youthful passion
140	A beautiful day for lifeMiyuki Kawanaka		Miyuki Kawanaka’s powerful new song “Jinsei Biyori” (A Good Day for Life)
141	paper craneMidori Oka		Enka singer Midori Oka’s “Paper Crane” enters the Top 20 for the first time
142	La SaisonAnn Lewis		The appeal of hard rock female singer Ann Lewis
143	As time goes byKenji Sawada		Kenji Sawada’s classic song “As Time Goes By”
144	Ruby RingAkira Terao		A representative song by Akira Terao, “Ruby Ring.”
145	presentJITTERIN’JINN		A smash hit from the 90s band boom