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

CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF

TRF / CRAZY GONNA CRAZY

Even within the broad label of “people in their 40s,” the music you grew up with differs greatly depending on whether you’re in your early or late 40s.

That said, TRF can be considered an artist popular across the entire 40-something demographic.

Among their songs, CRAZY GONNA CRAZY is particularly easy to sing.

Because it’s primarily dance music, it can be hard to notice, but the song actually has a narrow vocal range and doesn’t feature complex melodic leaps.

As long as you adjust the key to suit your voice, even those who feel their voice doesn’t come out easily should be able to sing it without trouble.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

for a long timeKiroro

Kiroro “Nagaimono” Official Music Video

Kiroro’s classic song “Nagaimai.” Many women in their 40s probably listened to this a lot in their 20s, don’t you think? Among Kiroro’s songs, this one is especially easy to sing.

Three points make it beginner-friendly: it doesn’t require vibrato, the melodic rises and falls are gentle, and there are no high notes.

Since Chiharu Tamashiro herself doesn’t use much vibrato, it’s very approachable even for those who feel uneasy about vibrato.

The overall vocal range is also narrow, so if it feels a bit high for you, don’t hesitate to lower the key.

appearsAyumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki / appears

People currently in their 40s likely belong to the generation for whom Ayumi Hamasaki hit right on the mark.

Because she has a high-pitched voice, many people feel her songs are hard to sing.

That’s actually true in general, but “appears” is one of her comparatively easier songs to sing.

What seems high is largely due to her vocal timbre, and there are no sections that require falsetto; the vocal line is arranged so that even those who aren’t confident in their singing can handle it more easily.

The strong and fleeting onesCocco

Cocco “The Strong and Ephemeral Ones” Music Video

For those in their early 40s, songs from the 1990s are likely more memorable than those from the late 1980s.

Among female singer-songwriters who made a big splash in the ’90s, one track by Cocco that I especially recommend is “Tuyoku Hakanai Monotachi” (“The Strong and the Fragile”).

This piece features a rhythm with a bounce reminiscent of reggae, while the vocal line maintains an ennui-like quality.

The song has a relatively narrow vocal range and contains no phrases that require sudden jumps in pitch, making it easy to sing for people with any kind of voice.

Feeling refreshedChisato Moritaka

Chisato Moritaka “Kibun Sōkai” (Music Video)

Chisato Moritaka, who was active not only as a singer but also as an actress.

For those whose youth was in the late 1980s to the 1990s, she’s a singer everyone knows.

While she’s categorized as a singer, in reality she enjoyed idol-like popularity and released many cute songs.

Among them, the one I especially recommend is Kibun Sōkai.

It’s a work that fully showcases her adorable vocals.

There are no high parts and the melody is simple, so it’s also recommended for people who aren’t confident in their singing.

Tomorrow as wellNEW!SHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

This is a song released in 2017 that was used in an NTT Docomo commercial.

The intro through to the lead-up to the chorus might not ring a bell at all, but once the chorus hits, most people will probably think, “I’ve heard this!” The overall vocal range is G3–D5, so most women should be able to sing it without changing the key.

Also, since it features a band × brass band arrangement, the song has a very light, upbeat feel that makes it easy to get into the rhythm! I think it would be plenty of fun and a real crowd-pleaser at karaoke, too.

That said, the chorus is longer than you might expect, so you’ll need some stamina, and there’s a risk it could start to feel repetitive.

It might be good to split the chorus into two big parts—front half and back half—so you can add contrast and keep things engaging!

sunflowerNEW!Ado

[Ado] Sunflower

Ado’s song “Himawari,” released in July 2025 as the theme for the TBS drama “18/40: Dreams and Love If We’re Together,” features a restrained approach compared to her usual high-tone vocals and powerful shouts.

That said, the vocal range spans from mid1 G# to hi D#, which is by no means narrow, and the melody has considerable leaps.

It’s best to thoroughly learn the vocal line beforehand before attempting it.

By the time you can sing this piece well, you should have overcome being tone-deaf.