[Women in Their 40s] Even If You’re Tone-Deaf, You Can Sing! Karaoke Songs That Fit a Woman’s Vocal Range

One more time,One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki

Masayoshi Yamazaki – “One more time, One more chance” MUSIC VIDEO [4K Quality]

Masayoshi Yamazaki is a singer-songwriter known for stylish musicality and moving lyrics.

His classic songs still hold up today and continue to be popular among younger generations.

Among his works, the song I recommend for women in their 40s is “One more time, One more chance.” As we age, it can become harder to hit high notes.

This song has a relatively narrow vocal range, making it easy to sing even for those who tend to strain their voices, so women who are prone to throat fatigue should find it comfortable to perform.

Lonely Tropical FishWink

Lonely Tropical Fish / Wink [Official Music Video]

Wink’s classic hit “Lonely Tropical Fish,” which became a massive success in 1989.

Their expressionless performance—unusual for idols—and the nostalgic synth-pop steeped in an ’80s vibe give it an indescribably emotional feel, don’t they? This song is also very easy to sing.

After all, you can practically sing it with a straight face.

While there are some higher notes, it’s not the kind of song where you belt from the diaphragm, so for the end of the chorus, it’s good to approach it as lightly as humming through your nose.

TouchYoshimi Iwasaki

“Touch” Yoshimi Iwasaki High-Quality Audio Anime Theme Song 1985

This is the 20th single by singer Yoshimi Iwasaki, who has been studying business administration in the master’s program at J.

F.

Oberlin University Graduate School since 2021.

It became a massive hit as the opening theme for the TV anime Touch, and those in their 40s—regardless of gender—likely remember it along with scenes from the show.

Because the tempo is fast and the melody features a sharp drop from high notes to low, it’s a good idea to check it once before performing it at karaoke.

Overall, the pitch range isn’t very wide, so it’s an anime song recommended even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartRyoko Shinohara with Tetsuya Komuro

Ryoko Shinohara with Tetsuya Komuro 'Longing, Heartache, and Strength' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Ryoko Shinohara’s classic hit “Itoshisa to Setsunasa to Kokorozuyosa to.” Since Tetsuya Komuro composed it, you can hear that signature Komuro sound throughout the track.

It was also the theme song for the legendary game Street Fighter, so it probably left a strong impression, didn’t it? While the song is characterized by its soaring vocals, the range itself isn’t very wide—roughly mid2B to hiD—so it’s surprisingly easy to sing.

There’s no use of falsetto, and the melody is fairly simple, so as long as you set the key right, you should be able to sing it without any trouble.

MarigoldAimyon

Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyong’s songs have a timeless appeal that’s independent of trends, making them popular across generations.

“Marigold,” released in 2018, marked her major breakthrough.

Its somewhat nostalgic melody evokes the early Heisei era, making it very pleasant to listen to and a classic that resonates with people of all ages.

For women in their 40s who say, “I mostly listen to the J-pop from my youth, but I want to try singing something more recent…,” I highly recommend Aimyong’s songs.

“Marigold” sits on the lower side pitch-wise and doesn’t have an extreme vocal range, so even those with lower voices or who feel insecure about singing should give it a try!

TOMORROWMayo Okamoto

Mayo Okamoto “TOMORROW” Music Video

This is the debut single by Mayo Okamoto, a singer-songwriter who epitomized the 1990s.

The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Second Chance,” and although it was her debut, it’s also known as one of her signature tracks.

With lyrics that evoke vivid scenes and an uplifting melody, it likely encouraged many women in their 40s who listened to it in real time.

While it features a driving, fast-paced beat, it doesn’t have tricky elements like a sudden jump in pitch in the chorus, making it an easy karaoke choice even for those who aren’t confident singers.

Swaying feelingsZARD

Swaying Feelings (What a beautiful memory 2007)

This is ZARD’s eighth single overall, released on May 19, 1993.

It came out during the 1990s when million-selling hits were common and J-pop was at its peak, and it’s said to be ZARD’s second best-selling single of all time.

So as of 2021, many women in their 40s may find this song familiar.

The 1990s were also a time when major labels placed great importance on how likely a song was to be chosen at karaoke.

As a result, many hits from that era are easy to sing—even for people who aren’t confident singers or don’t usually sing much—so they’re highly recommended for anyone who often struggles to pick karaoke songs.

In particular, this ZARD track has a very catchy and easy-to-remember chorus melody, making it enjoyable for anyone.

Be sure to sing it and have fun.