[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!

Playlist

[Women in Their 40s] Even If You’re Tone-Deaf, You Can Sing! Karaoke Songs That Fit a Woman’s Vocal Range
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Small SongJUJU		JUJU's 'Chiisana Uta' is an easy song to sing.
2	The Door to TomorrowI WiSH		Fuji TV theme songs: classic tracks that are easy for beginners to sing
3	#Tokyo LIFEMiliyah Kato		Miliyah Kato’s R&B track, enjoying it with the groove
4	ElectricityHikaru Utada		Rhythm matters! Sing casually on the off-beats.
5	BELIEVEMISIA		MISIA’s classic song “BELIEVE” is characterized by its high notes.
6	BEACONDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s signature song “BEACON”
7	wicked womanMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s “Akujo” is upbeat with a good melody.
8	PledgeAngela Aki		Angela Aki’s song of self-acceptance
9	ChaO!Kumi Koda		A lively song you can enjoy even if you're not confident in your sense of pitch
10	Wasshoi!Nanae Aikawa		Nanase Aikawa performs a song celebrating Japan–Brazil friendship.
11	Sign of LovePUFFY		PUFFY's 'Ai no Shirushi' — a famous, easy-to-sing song in a low key
12	Lila LilhaKaela Kimura		Kaela Kimura’s songs, easy-to-sing rock style
13	Cheer up!Mariya Takeuchi		Mariya Takeuchi: SEIKO commercial song is a masterpiece
14	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		Easy to sing and memorable, from a popular daytime drama theme song
15	CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF		TRF, popular among people in their 40s, with the easy-to-sing song CRAZY
16	for a long timeKiroro		“For a long time” is a famous song that’s easy to sing.
17	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		Cocco’s classic from the ’90s—narrow vocal range and easy to sing
18	appearsAyumi Hamasaki		Ayumi Hamasaki's 'appears' is an easy song to sing.
19	Feeling refreshedChisato Moritaka		Chisato Moritaka, a popular idol singer of the 1980s and 1990s
20	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		NTT Docomo commercial song, a track with a memorable chorus
21	sunflowerAdo		Theme song of the drama 'Himawari' and Ado's vocal prowess
22	Message of RougeYumi Matsutoya		A classic song from the Kiki’s Delivery Service generation—sweet and nostalgic.
23	I’m proudTomomi Kahala		1990s J-pop, songs produced by Tetsuya Komuro
24	Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA		“Aino Katachi” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
25	LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE		Characteristics of DREAMS COME TRUE’s classic song “LOVE LOVE LOVE”
26	Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		A popular DREAMES COME TRUE song, a well-known classic that everyone knows.
27	A Midsummer Night’s DreamYumi Matsutoya		Yumi Matsutoya's “Darenimo Ienai” (Something I Can't Tell Anyone)
28	wailing in griefShizuka Kudo		Shizuka Kudo’s “Dōkoku” is ideal for women in their 40s.
29	The Ten CommandmentsAdo		The allure of Ado’s low voice and her covers of Akina Nakamori’s songs
30	I’m sorry…Mariko Takahashi		A kayōkyoku song that represents Mariya Takahashi’s work in the 1990s
31	Watarase BridgeChisato Moritaka		Chisato Moritaka’s poignant classic—a first self-performed single
32	fragileEvery Little Thing		A signature song by ELT, a romance show theme that won a grand prize
33	Love againglobe		For globe fans in their 40s: iconic songs that are easy to sing
34	Tears aren’t just for show.Akina Nakamori		Akina Nakamori’s classic song, with captivating low vocals
35	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Signature songs of girls’ bands from the 80s and 90s
36	LAT,43˚ N 〜Forty-three degrees north latitude〜DREAMS COME TRUE		I recommend DREAMS COME TRUE’s easy-to-sing classic “LAT, 43˚ N.”
37	Love StoryNamie Amuro		Namie Amuro’s 38th single
38	I’m glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi		Kyoko Koizumi’s classic hit—a great, easy-to-sing song
39	This is my way of life.PUFFY		PUFFY: distinctive music and captivating presence
40	To the futureKiroro		A famous song by Kiroro known as a graduation song.
41	StoryAI		A signature AI song—a heartwarming anthem of gratitude and joy
42	Slow motionAkina Nakamori		Showcased a fresh, innocent singing voice in their debut song
43	rainbow-coloredAyaka		Ayaka’s 13th single overall, a track with a bouncy rhythm.
44	deep forestDo As Infinity		Do As Infinity’s classic song “Fukai Mori”
45	Don’t give up on your dreamsTakako Okamura		Singable Greatest Hit Singles by Takako Okamura
46	La La LaMaki Ohguro		Daikoku Maki’s signature song, a classic with a cute worldview.
47	Voice of the SeaKenta Kiritani		Kenta Kiritani’s “Umi no Koe” is an easy song to sing.
48	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		Yō Hitoto’s signature song “Morainaki” (Tears Shed for Another)
49	mysteryMiho Komatsu		Nostalgic Detective Conan theme, perfect for people in their 40s
50	Roppongi HeartbreakAnn Lewis		Ann Lewis's hit song, karaoke is the best.
51	The Talent for LoveMakoto Kawamoto		A famous song by Makoto Kawamoto, a guitar-based female singer
52	Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartRyoko Shinohara with Tetsuya Komuro		Ryoko Shinohara’s classic hit—an impressive song composed by Tetsuya Komuro
53	I won’t fall in love anymore.Noriyuki Makihara		Makihara Noriyuki’s classic song “Mou Koi Nante Shinai” is easy to sing.
54	era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima		“Jidai” is one of Miyuki Nakajima’s signature songs.
55	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		ELT’s first ballad, a famous song notable for its key changes.
56	One more time,One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki		Masayoshi Yamazaki’s classic song resonates with the heart regardless of age.
57	Don’t give upZARD		A famous song by ZARD, the ending theme for Reiko the White Swan
58	Ding DongZoo		ZOO in the ’90s popularized Black music.
59	Happy Summer WeddingMorning Musume		An Arabian-style summer wedding song, an easy-to-sing classic.
60	cherrySpitz		Spitz’s classic song “Cherry” is a masterpiece.
61	DESIRE -Passion-Akina Nakamori		The appeal of Akina Nakamori’s captivating song “DESIRE”
62	My Room, My Dress Shirt, and MeEri Hiramatsu		Characteristics of the classic song “Room, Y-Shirt, and Me”
63	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s debut single, a classic that colors youth
64	WILLMika Nakashima		A song of courage and hope to carve out one’s life
65	confessionMariya Takeuchi		1980s city pop, Mariya Takeuchi “Confession”
66	PRIDEMiki Imai		Miki Imai’s classic “DESIRE,” a timeless song loved across generations.
67	A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainMiki Imai		Miki Imai's famous song, composed by KAN
68	Face the changeEvery Little Thing		An early signature ELT track with a 90s flavor
69	Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe		A youthful song for people in their late 40s: a classic hit by globe
70	If spring comes tomorrowTakako Matsu		Takako Matsu’s famous songs and her musical activities in her younger days
71	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana		Hana*Hana’s popular ballad, easy to sing at karaoke
72	Yellow Yellow HappyPocket Biscuits		A popular music duo from the '90s with upbeat songs
73	Angel’s RestFumina Hisamatsu		Fumina Hisamatsu has a singing style reminiscent of a male rock vocalist.
74	I miss youBEGIN		The classic song ‘Koishikute’ by BEGIN, a band from Okinawa.
75	Winter StoryTakako Okamura		Takako Okamura's classic song 'Winter Story' is easy to sing.
76	go for it！DREAMS COME TRUE		The DCT classic “Go for it!” is easy to sing.
77	CANDY GIRLhitomi		hitomi’s 90s classic “CANDY GIRL”
78	You’re My Only Shinin’ StarMiho Nakayama		Miho Nakayama single written and composed by Toshiki Kadomatsu
79	I love you more than anyone.Toko Furuuchi		Toko Furuuchi’s classic songs that are easy for people in their 40s to sing
80	Swaying feelingsZARD		A famous song by ZARD, a popular choice at karaoke
81	I can hear humming.Kahimi Karie		The stylish songs of Kahimi Karie, a Shibuya-style gal
82	BOY MEETS GIRLTRF		1990s J-pop, Tetsuya Komuro’s hit songs for TRF
83	Blue RainMiki Imai		Miki Imai’s gentle ballad, a mature singing voice
84	Pure AsiaPUFFY		Puffy's signature song “Asia no Junshin” is easy to sing.
85	Gentle RainKyoko Koizumi		Kyoko Koizumi’s classic “Gentle Rain,” a ballad that represents the 1990s
86	A flower blooming in joyACO		The classic song by ACO, a female trip-hop singer.
87	My pager doesn’t beep anymoreMuri Kunitake		Kunitake Mari’s classic song “Pokeberu” is striking.
88	Study SongChisato Moritaka		Chisato Moritaka’s “Study Song” is popular among women in their 40s.
89	Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai		Noripi’s classic song “Blue Rabbit”
90	LOVE MachineMorning Musume		Musical Style and Influence of Morning Musume
91	SWEET MEMORIESSeiko Matsuda		A classic hit by Seiko Matsuda, an idol of the 1980s
92	A midsummer passing showerHikaru Utada		Utada’s moving song marking her return to activity
93	You don’t listen to rock.Aimyon		A song that expresses one's feelings for someone through music
94	rainChisato Moritaka		Idol Chisato Moritaka’s signature song “Ame” is easy to sing.
95	Fade OutKyoko Koizumi		Kyoko Koizumi's 80s-style synth track
96	Lonely Tropical FishWink		A Lonely Tropical Fish: The Charm of 80s Synth-Pop
97	I’m only gazing at you.Maki Ohguro		Maki Ohguro from Hokkaido, with a powerful singing voice
98	ETERNAL WIND ~A Smile in the Shining Wind~Hiroko Moriguchi		Gundam songs that are easy to sing and in the mid-range
99	Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama & WANDS		A classic hit by Miho Nakayama and WANDS
100	Turn the roulette of fateZARD		A heartwarming classic that cheers on life
101	Cat’s EyeAnri		The opening theme song of Cat's Eye
102	youKumi Koda		Kumi Koda’s heartbreak song “you” is a bittersweet winter ballad.
103	Soft scarCocco		Cocco, with a distinctive falsetto in the chorus
104	Tokyo at 7 p.m.Pizzicato Five		A classic song by the Shibuya-kei band Pizzicato Five
105	Like when we first metEvery Little Thing		ELT's classic songs are still popular at karaoke.
106	MarigoldAimyon		Aimyon’s “Marigold” is a masterpiece.
107	My RevolutionMisato Watanabe		Misato Watanabe’s smash hit song, composed by Tetsuya Komuro.
108	Because I Want to See You ~Missing You~Seiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s popular songs that are easy to sing at karaoke
109	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		SMAP’s classic songs give people courage and hope.
110	summer festivalWhiteberry		'Summer Festival' is a song popular among women in their early 40s.
111	Hello, my friendYumi Matsutoya		Yuming’s classic song “Hello, my friend”
112	Second LoveAkina Nakamori		Akina Nakamori's 'Second Love' is a captivating work of Showa-era kayōkyoku (pop)
113	Embraced by loveSuperfly		A gentle song to give for a friend's wedding
114	Togetsukyo ~Thinking of You~Mai Kuraki		Mai Kuraki’s 41st work, with a gentle melody.
115	CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Namie Amuro		Namie Amuro’s signature song, a wedding classic
116	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		A signature classic song from the anime Touch
117	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		The moving masterpiece 'secret base'
118	Green Que Sera SeraMidori Oka		Reiwa Rhythm Kayō: “Midori no Que Sera Sera”
119	JupiterAyaka Hirahara		Make classic masterpieces moving through song
120	Dancing HeroYoko Oginome		A classic song that regained attention thanks to the Tomioka High School Dance Club
121	MetamorphosisShizuka Kudo		Shizuka Kudo’s classic song “Metamorphose” is easy to sing.
122	PrayEvery Little Thing		Every Little Thing's signature song "Pray"
123	love the islandAmi Suzuki		Ami Suzuki's 'love the island' is easy to sing.
124	passwordAyaka		Singable songs from Ayaka’s album “30 y/o”
125	Become the windAyano Tsuji		Ayano Tsuji’s heartwarming singing voice and classic songs
126	Lucky Man’s SongAki Yashiro		Theme song of Aki Yashiro’s “Lucky Man”
127	paper craneMidori Oka		Enka singer Midori Oka’s “Paper Crane” enters the Top 20 for the first time
128	GoodbyeGAO		The famous song “Sayonara,” known for GAO’s cool deep voice
129	I want to be happy.Yuki Uchida		Yuki Uchida’s classic song “I Want to Be Happy” is recommended.
130	TEARS ~Within Time…Mina Ganaha		The famous song by Mina Ganaha from Amami
131	Blue WaterMiho Morikawa		Miho Morikawa’s signature song “Blue Water”
132	That’s important.Daiji MAN Brothers Band		The classic hit by DaijiMAN Brothers, 'Sore ga Daiji' ('That's Important').
133	Love Dance SiteMorning Musume		Morning Musume’s classic song “Love Machine Gun Dance Site”
134	Ah, what a relief.Hana*Hana		Hanahana’s “Ah~ Yokatta” is an easy song to sing.
135	Stars on EarthMiyuki Nakajima		A masterful work that illuminates people with Miyuki Nakajima's singing voice
136	LOVE 2000hitomi		The classic songs by the female singer hitomi from the 2000s
137	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		MY LITTLE LOVER’s signature song “Endless Summer”
138	Gypsy QueenAkina Nakamori		Akina Nakamori’s classic with an exotic flair—easy to sing and heartwarming.
139	Riding on the back of a silver dragonMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima classic, a passionate and easy-to-sing masterpiece
140	CandyNaoko Gushima		There are more 1980s-style songs now, making them easier to sing.
141	Ring the bell!DREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s 50th single, a TV theme song
142	I won’t forgetAyako Fuji		Ayako Fuji’s “Wasurenai” is a song that wishes for the recovery of Tohoku.
143	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		Introducing LINDBERG’s hit songs from the 1990s
144	frustrated lipsMariko Takahashi		Mariko Takahashi’s classic song “Hagayui Kuchibiru” (“Frustrated Lips”), a hit of the ’90s.
145	5 seconds before I fall seriously in loveRyoko Hirosue		Ryoko Hirosue’s songs are easy to sing, and her vocal tone is captivating.
146	White LoveSPEED		SPEED’s biggest hit song, “Beyond Love”
147	Crimson Japanese lantern (plant)Midori Oka		Memories of the Asakusa Hozuki Market and a Song of Betrayal
148	Kiyamachi in the RainMidori Oka		A poignant enka composed by Tetsuya Gen, “Ame no Kiyamachi” (Rainy Kiyamachi).
149	To my belovedMiyuki Kawanaka		90s commercial jingle, Enka with a J-pop flavor
150	a coquettish moodMiyuki Kawanaka		Miyuki Kawanaka’s sultry mood, a song you can enjoy singing
151	Melody for TomorrowMidori Oka		Okamido’s new frontier: a moving song composed by Minoru Komorita
152	ZUTTOMariko Nagai		In the 1990s, Mariko Nagai, known for her mature voice, was popular.
153	eternityZARD		ZARD’s classic song “Eien” is an easy-to-sing ballad.
154	BelieveYuko Yamaguchi		After A-Cha’s graduation, the popular singer Yuko Yamaguchi
155	Listening to OliviaAnri		How to sing Anri’s classic song “Olivia wo Kikinagara”
156	Don’t Tell NobodyONE OR EIGHT		Japan-born boy group ONE OR EIGHT
157	Thank youIkimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s classic hits, popular karaoke songs
158	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		A classic PUFFY song, surprisingly easy to sing.
159	KISSPrincess Princess		The classic hit “KISS” by Princess Princess
160	Broken RadioHidemasa Tokunaga		The crown prince of cover songs, Hideaki Tokunaga’s masterpiece
161	NO TITLISTRie Miyazawa		Rie Miyazawa's 'NO TITLIST' is a masterpiece.
162	Silent EveMidori Karashima		Midori Karashima’s classic song “Silent Eve”
163	Crimson MoonJun Shibata		Jun Shibata’s captivating singing voice and the masterpiece “Crimson Moon”
164	Silent LegendMariya Takeuchi		Mariya Takeuchi’s new song: the charm of nostalgic J-pop
165	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi		Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic hit, a JR travel campaign song