Easy-to-sing karaoke songs recommended for men in their 50s
By the time you’re in your 50s, many people hold some kind of position or run a business, and social engagements tend to increase.
You probably often find yourself in situations where you have to sing at karaoke, right? Still, considering the business discussions that may follow, you’ll ideally want to avoid straining your voice as much as possible.
With that in mind, we’ve picked out easy-to-sing songs suited for men in their 50s.
These aren’t just easy to sing—we’ve also chosen them with crowd-pleasing appeal at karaoke in mind.
Be sure to check them out!
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Easy-to-sing karaoke songs recommended for men in their 50s (41–50)
Galaxy Express 999Godiego
Godiego’s single was first released in July 1979.
It was the theme song for the animated film Galaxy Express 999, based on Leiji Matsumoto’s work, and the song became a huge hit alongside the anime.
As of 2020, many people in their 50s likely spent their elementary or middle school years captivated by Matsumoto’s anime.
Listening closely now, though, it’s an unusual song by modern standards: at the start of the chorus melody, the pitch actually drops lower than before—quite different from today’s convention where the chorus is the most climactic part.
Let it bring back memories of your boyhood and give it a sing.
The song itself isn’t all that hard!
Karaoke songs that are easy to sing and recommended for men in their 50s (51–60)
Wandering Love SongTsuyoshi Nagabuchi
People in their early 40s belong to a generation for whom laid-back, Unicorn-style rock was trendy, while those in their late 40s grew up exposed to more masculine rock as well.
Many of you may even have listened to Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s songs.
With that in mind, I recommend “Junrenka.” This piece incorporates some folk elements and is arranged primarily in the lower-mid to mid vocal range throughout.
Although a slightly higher phrase appears toward the end of the chorus, it still sits around the mid-high range, so you should hardly encounter any issues from a vocal production standpoint.
Midnight ShuffleMasahiko Kondo
Masahiko Kondo is strongly associated with his success in the ’70s and ’80s, but he actually had hits in the ’90s as well.
One of them is Midnight Shuffle.
If you’re a man in your 40s, chances are you’ve heard it at least once.
While it features a melody that’s uncommon in typical J-pop, the vocal line is quite easy: there are no sections requiring complex pitch movement, and the range is fairly narrow.
It’s a song that suits virtually any voice type, so it’s worth adding to your repertoire.
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyShinji Tanimura
Released in November 1978 as Momoe Yamaguchi’s 24th single, this song became a huge hit and was also used as a travel promotion theme by the then Japanese National Railways (now JR).
What we’re introducing here is the self-cover version by Shinji Tanimura, who wrote the lyrics and composed the song for that smash hit.
It’s a slow-to-medium tempo piece with a slightly wistful, mellow feel, and the most important point when singing a song like this is, I believe, how you handle the ma—the spaces between phrases—throughout the performance.
Be sure to listen carefully to the original, and try to sing while cherishing each rest, one by one.
Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito
A timeless adult classic by Kazuyoshi Saito, celebrated for its deeply moving vocals and rich storytelling.
This exquisite ballad conveys heartfelt emotions for a loved one—feelings that are hard to say out loud—set to song with disarming honesty.
Its simple melody and resonant guitar gently enfold the lyrical world.
Since its release in November 1997, many artists have covered it, and in 2017 it was used as the theme song for the animated film “Lu Over the Wall.” In August 2022, a performance on THE FIRST TAKE drew significant attention, extending its appeal to a new generation.
With a relaxed tempo and a relatively narrow vocal range, it’s easy to sing with ease.
Why not sing it with all your heart, pouring your feelings for someone special into every note?
The White LoversKeisuke Kuwata
As a solo artist, Keisuke Kuwata’s seventh single overall, released in October 2001.
It was used as the song for Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign commercials, in which Kuwata himself appeared, as well as for UNIQLO’s “LifeWear/HEATTECH: Winter Is the Time to Go Outside” commercials.
You could truly call this a staple of late-’90s to early-2000s J-pop.
Many songs from that era are very easy to sing, and this ballad is no exception—it’s something anyone can casually sing and enjoy.
It might even be fun to sing it while doing a Kuwata-style impression, don’t you think?
LORIOUS DAYSTomoyasu Hotei
Not only as a guitarist but also as a composer and singer-songwriter, Tomoyasu Hotei has had a remarkable career.
While he isn’t the type known for powerful vocals, he has created many classic songs with his catchy musical style.
Among his tracks, one I particularly recommend is LORIOUS DAYS.
Despite its loud sound and uptempo feel, the vocal range is surprisingly narrow, and the melody line doesn’t fluctuate much in pitch, making it a song that’s relatively easy to score highly on throughout.