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[For Women in Their 40s] A Collection of Songs That Score High at Karaoke [2025]

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

Those of you currently in your 40s are the generation who spent your youth in the 1990s to early 2000s, when CDs were selling explosively.

It was also the heyday of karaoke, and many of you likely have your go-to karaoke songs, but aiming for a high score can be tough—even with your favorites.

So in this article, we’ve researched recommendations for women in their 40s: songs that are relatively easy to sing and tend to yield higher scores.

Centered on hits and popular tracks from the ’90s through the 2000s, we’ve also included some recent masterpieces.

If you’ve got a karaoke outing coming up, be sure to use this as a reference!

[For Women in Their 40s] Songs That Score High at Karaoke [2025] (21–30)

Face the changeEvery Little Thing

Face the change

Face the changeEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing is a music duo that still enjoys enduring popularity today.

“Face the change” is an early-career work of theirs, characterized by distinctly ’90s synthesizers and a somewhat rock-tinged vocal line.

That said, it doesn’t feature shouty phrases, and the vocal range stays relatively narrow.

The rhythm is simple as well, so if you can maintain steady, full-bodied tone on sustained notes, it will likely come across as skillful.

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Yellow Yellow HappyPocket Biscuits

Yellow Yellow Happy (Colorful Version)

Yellow Yellow Happy by Pocket Biscuits

Pocket Biscuits is a musical unit that originated from the 1990s hit TV show “Ucchan Nanchan no Urinari!!”.

Unusually for a project-born unit, they were active for five years, and at their peak even headlined a solo concert at the Budokan.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “Yellow Yellow Happy.” It has a powerful, upbeat melody, but the vocal line itself is simple and repeats similar phrases.

On top of that, the range is relatively narrow, so a woman in her 40s should be able to sing it without any trouble.

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[For Women in Their 40s] Songs That Score High at Karaoke [2025] (31–40)

Fade OutKyoko Koizumi

Kyoko Koizumi – Fade Out (Official Video)

Kyoko Koizumi - Fade Out

Among those in their early 50s, many may have admired Kyoko Koizumi’s looks and personality.

In that case, I recommend Fade Out.

This work is characterized by the heavy synthesizers that were common in the late ’80s.

You might perceive it as dance music, but the vocal line is gentle, like a blend of kayōkyoku and jazz, so it should be easy to sing.

The very long rests also make it easy to perform.

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Angel's RestFumina Hisamatsu

Fumina Hisamatsu “Angel’s Repose” Official MV

Angel's Rest by Fumina Hisamatsu

Fumina Hisamatsu is a female singer who gained popularity for her musical style that blends glam rock and soft rock into J-pop.

She has a slightly low, full-bodied voice, and her hallmark is a husky, powerhouse vocal style reminiscent of male rock singers.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Tenshi no Kyūsoku (Angel’s Rest).

If you’re a rock fan in your late 40s, you might have listened to it back in the day.

While the song is notable for its strong, driving melody, it sits mainly in the low-to-mid range and has a relatively narrow vocal range, making it a piece that suits many different voice types.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

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I can hear humming.Kahimi Karie

I Hear Humming / Kahimi Karie [Official Music Video]

Kahimi Karie, where you can hear humming.

Kahimi Karie is a female singer whose music, centered on genres like neo-lounge and Shibuya-kei, gained popularity in certain circles.

If you were a fashionable Shibuya-kei gal in your early 40s at the time, there’s a good chance you know her.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Humming ga Kikoeru (“I Can Hear Humming”).

It’s a very stylish work with great taste, but the vocal lines are simple and mostly sung in a whisper.

The range is narrow as well, so as long as you adjust to a suitable key, anyone can sing it easily.

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A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainMiki Imai

Miki Imai - A Bouquet of Kisses in the Rain

A Bouquet of Kisses in the Rain Imai Miki

Miki Imai’s famous song “A Bouquet of Kisses in the Rain.” The composition is by singer-songwriter KAN, and it features a soft, unornamented melody.

Because it’s sung by Miki Imai, many people may feel it’s high, but in reality the vocal range isn’t that wide, and there are no sudden high passages.

As long as you sing it in your proper key, you should be able to handle every part without any trouble.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

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My pager doesn’t beep anymoreMuri Kunitake

Mariko Kunitake “Pokeberu ga Naranakute” MV

Mari Kunibu, My Pager Doesn't Ring

Mari Kunitake, who was active as a singer and model.

She’s what you might call a one-hit wonder, but many people probably still remember her.

Speaking of her hit song, of course it has to be “Pokeberu ga Naranakute” (“My Pager Doesn’t Ring”).

Released as the theme song for a drama of the same name, this piece is arranged as a ballad, with a vocal line that has little fluctuation and is very easy to sing.

Many of you likely watched the drama at the time, so consider adding this song to your repertoire.

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