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[Women in Their 40s] Even If You’re Tone-Deaf, You Can Sing! Karaoke Songs That Fit a Woman’s Vocal Range
As you enter your 40s, not only does age-related decline set in, but the cumulative effects of lifestyle habits like drinking and smoking can also make it harder to produce your voice.
If you feel you’re tone-deaf, you may be even more sensitive to these changes.
This time, we’ve selected karaoke songs that are easy to sing for women in their 40s who struggle with being tone-deaf!
We also touch on specific tips, so if you want to build your vocal technique and overcome tone-deafness, don’t miss this!
[Women in their 40s] Songs Even the Tone-Deaf Can Sing! Karaoke Tracks That Fit the Female Vocal Range (1–10)
Small SongNEW!JUJU
JUJU made her full-fledged debut in 2009.
For many women in their 40s, “Yasashisa de Afureru You ni” might be their youth anthem.
JUJU released “Chiisana Uta” in September 2025.
It has a very calm vibe, so once you learn the melody, it’s easy for anyone to sing.
The overall vocal range is G#3 to C#5, and since it’s not a song that requires belting, it’s reassuring for those who struggle with high notes.
If you place each word carefully as you sing, you won’t rush the rhythm.
Singing as if you’re speaking to someone also helps you keep the rhythm, so it’s recommended! For parts that feel a bit high, use plenty of breath and lightly sing with the image of resonating in your head.
Also, the key changes in the last chorus and the range goes up, so don’t push it—getting comfortable using falsetto there will make it easier to sing.
The Door to TomorrowNEW!I WiSH
Released in 2003, this song became a big hit as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Ainori.” Its overall vocal range is A#3 to D5, and the chorus goes a bit higher, but the melody is very simple, making it easy to keep pitch and the lyrics are straightforward and easy to convey.
It’s often recommended even for karaoke beginners or those who struggle with pitch.
The lyrics are relatively dense and it’s sung almost continuously, so taking breaths at each phrase will help you avoid running out of breath and make it easier to sing.
While listening to the song, it might help to visualize, “I’ll breathe here.” The basic image is to sing lightly while staying relaxed.
Once you can hum lightly, try resonating in the same place and turn it into your singing voice.
If your throat stays comfortable the whole time, you’re good!
#Tokyo LIFENEW!Miliyah Kato
It’s a slightly cool song with an R&B vibe that’s very Miliyah Kato, and the second verse even has a rap-like section.
The vocal range isn’t very high, so it’s a song you can sing quite smoothly.
As long as you lock into the rhythm, you can make it sound really cool, so be sure to listen carefully to the backing track and keep the rhythm.
If you clap while singing, it’s easier to know where to place the accents.
Especially in the rap section of the second verse, if the backing track and your claps hit strongly at the same spots, those parts become the accents, making it easier to stay aware of them.
Overall, you want to keep things relaxed, so move with the groove and have fun.
ElectricityNEW!Hikaru Utada
It’s a track with an authentic electro, dance-beat-infused sound where the rhythm and the groove of the vocals are key.
It might seem difficult when you first listen, but once you get the feel for the rhythm, you’ll be fine.
By the way, it’s easier to catch the groove in this song by counting the off-beats rather than the usual downbeats.
Instead of counting “1, 2, 3, 4,” count “1-and-2-and-3-and-4,” where the “and” is the off-beat.
If you’re not used to it, you might gradually slip out of time, but try to work through that.
Also, the vocal range isn’t that high, so you can sing it lightly without bracing yourself.
At first, it’s fine to sing everything connected and flowing.
Definitely try to catch this groove and enjoy Hikaru Utada’s song!
BELIEVENEW!MISIA
For more recent listeners, MISIA is probably strongly associated with being a classic, orthodox diva, but for women in their 40s, doesn’t she evoke more of an R&B singer image? Among her songs from that era, the one I especially recommend is BELIEVE.
Although the chorus features a high-pitched phrase with quite dramatic pitch jumps, most of the rest sits in the low-to-mid range.
Since there are repeated falsetto passages, if you’re not comfortable with head voice, try lowering the key before you tackle it.
BEACONNEW!DREAMS COME TRUE
For women in their 40s, isn’t DREAMS COME TRUE arguably the most popular musical duo? They have many classic songs, but the one I recommend as an easy pick even for those who aren’t great at singing is BEACON.
This relatively new track was released in July 2025 as the theme song for the TV drama “The Great Pursuit: Metropolitan Police Department SSBC Major Crimes Unit.” The song marks a return to the late-1990s to early-2000s style, featuring a wistful yet nostalgic melody.
In particular, the bass line carries a nostalgic effect that you don’t often hear in contemporary Japanese pop.
As for the vocal line, it has a relatively narrow range for a DREAMS COME TRUE song.
While there are plenty of long sustained notes, the overall pitch movement is gentle.
wicked womanNEW!Miyuki Nakajima
Miyuki Nakajima has released a lot of hit songs.
One I’d like to recommend, with a comfortable vocal range, is “Akujo” (Bad Girl), released in October 1981.
Just from the title you might think, “Is it a dark song?” but the tune is surprisingly bright and the melody is easy to remember.
When you look at the lyrics, though, you’ll think, “It’s kind of a bittersweet song.
.
.” The verses (A-melo to B-melo) are sung fairly low, almost like speaking, and there’s a part in the chorus where the pitch suddenly jumps up, so watch out there.
Time your entry for the high notes and throw yourself into it—project your voice with momentum! That way you can sing comfortably without straining your throat.
If your timing is off it’ll feel odd, so keep practicing until you nail the timing.