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

mysteryMiho Komatsu

Miho Komatsu – Nazo

For those who have just entered their 40s, I recommend Nazo, sung by Miho Komatsu.

This song was used as the opening theme for the anime Detective Conan, and it’s such a classic that anyone who watched the early seasons has likely heard it at least once.

Because it’s a theme song for a show aimed at children, the vocal lines are kept simple throughout.

Many people might feel it sounds a bit high, but the overall range is actually narrow, so even people in their 40s who struggle with pitch or high notes should be able to sing it without trouble.

Roppongi HeartbreakAnn Lewis

[PV] Roppongi Shinju - Ann Lewis

This is Ann Lewis’s 24th single, which became a long-running hit thanks to sustained support on karaoke and cable music channels after its release.

The track was used in a commercial for Godo Shusei’s Warikka Highball CAN.

Its powerful, cool lyrics and melody feel great to sing at karaoke.

While the rock arrangement gives it a driving sense of speed that might seem challenging, the melody itself is simple with limited dynamics, making it a good choice even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

If your karaoke companions add call-and-response shouts during the chorus, you can sing it with even more energy—an upbeat rock tune that even people who struggle with singing can power through on momentum.

The Talent for LoveMakoto Kawamoto

[MV] Makoto Kawamoto - 'The Talent for Love'

Makoto Kawamoto, known as a pioneer among guitar-playing female singers, has left us with many great songs.

Among them, the one I especially recommend for women in their 40s because it’s easy to sing is “Ai no Sainō” (The Talent for Love).

Since singer-songwriter Yasuyuki Okamura composed it, the track leans a bit toward groove, but the vocal range is narrow, so the overall difficulty is fairly low.

If you lock into the rhythm, you can likely aim for a high score at karaoke.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

I won't fall in love anymore.Noriyuki Makihara

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” (Music Video) [5th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara / Mou Koi Nante Shinai

Singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara has produced many long-running hits.

Although we no longer see him on television due to his scandal, the masterpieces he left behind are still loved by many listeners.

Among his works, the one I particularly recommend is Mou Koi Nante Shinai (“I Won’t Fall in Love Again”).

While the end of the chorus is slightly challenging, it’s not so high that you need to use falsetto, and both the A and B sections are easy to sing, so I think it’s suitable even for women in their 40s.

era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima

Era – Miyuki Nakajima (Full)

This song was released in 1975 as Miyuki Nakajima’s second single, and since then many alternate versions have been made and numerous artists have covered it—a true classic.

Despite the weight of more than 40 years and the many deep meanings it seems to contain, I think it’s extremely difficult to sing this song the way Miyuki Nakajima herself would.

However, the composition itself—both the melody and the chord progression—is very simple, almost a textbook example of 1970s folk, so even those who aren’t very confident singers will likely find it relatively approachable.

For women in their 40s, each of you has surely passed through your own “era,” so if you sing while recalling the “times” you’ve lived through, I’m sure you’ll deliver a performance that truly resonates with listeners.

Time goes byEvery Little Thing

「Time goes by」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

Every Little Thing’s 8th single, released in February 1998.

It was ELT’s first ballad single and, to date, their best-selling million-seller.

Although the song is constructed in a rather intricate way, with multiple key changes throughout, the melody itself is very pop and accessible, making it quite easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.

I’d recommend it as a karaoke pick even for people who say, “I don’t really get today’s music.”

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.