Recommended for women in their 40s! Easy-to-sing songs for karaoke

A flower blooming in joyACO

A flower blooming in joy

ACO is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity for her trip-hop-centered musical style.

Many women in their 40s may have discovered her through her guest appearance on Dragon Ash’s classic track “Grateful Days.” Among ACO’s songs, the one I especially recommend is “Yorokobi ni Saku Hana” (“A Flower Blooming in Joy”).

While the vocals are sentimental, the melody line is unexpectedly even and subdued, with a fairly narrow range, making it easy to sing regardless of your vocal timbre.

Be sure to give it a listen.

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.

Ice RainShizuka Kudo

Shizuka Kudo 'Ice Rain' OPV ♪ With Lyrics [HD]

A song that gently wraps up unbearable sorrow and pain.

Its melody touches the heartstrings, and I find myself on the verge of tears as I sing.

Letting tears flow has the power to heal the emotions you’ve been holding back.

It softly strokes the back of your wounded self and tells you that you don’t have to force yourself to be cheerful right now.

Pour your sadness into the song, and let out the pain you’re carrying.

summer festivalWhiteberry

Whiteberry “Summer Festival” MUSIC VIDEO

For many women in their early 40s, when thinking back to songs that were nationwide hits during their 20s, this “Natsu Matsuri” likely comes to mind.

It’s a piece known for its extremely catchy melody, but I imagine many people feel it’s hard to sing because of the high pitch.

While the song certainly stands out for its height, its overall vocal range isn’t particularly wide.

If you adjust the key, even those who find it hard to project their voice should be able to sing it without any issues.

Watarase BridgeChisato Moritaka

Chisato Moritaka 'Watarase Bridge' (Music Video)

It’s Chisato Moritaka’s 17th single, released in 1993.

She once called herself a “non-talented” singer, but the vocal ability she shows on this track is quite impressive.

The melody is simple and easy to sing, yet she keeps it engaging and never boring.

There aren’t any particularly difficult parts for karaoke either, so if you’re only aiming for a high score, anyone with a bit of confidence in their singing should find it easy.

But if you can fully express that simple melody and sing it with feeling, that’s the best!

Baby MineMariya Takeuchi

Baby Mine – Mariya Takeuchi

“Baby Mine” is the end theme for the Japanese version of Disney’s film Dumbo.

If you want to sing a Disney song but feel a bit shy about the princess songs, this one is perfect! It’s a very gentle ballad with warm lyrics that make it ideal as a song to dedicate to someone special.

I think anyone who hears it will feel it’s a “good song.”

LOVE MachineMorning Musume

Morning Musume. 'LOVE Machine' (MV)

Morning Musume, the group that energized the early-2000s idol boom, is often surprisingly underestimated, but their songs are musically quite fascinating and incorporate underground influences from the time.

Among them, “LOVE Machine” is a remarkable work that distills funk and disco into techno and pop.

While rooted in Black music, the vocal lines retain a J-pop-style catchiness and are sung within a narrow range throughout.

Even women with lower voices should be able to sing it without issue.