Easy-to-sing karaoke songs: Classic picks for women in their 40s
What songs do you choose when you go to karaoke for a second round after a work party or when you get together with friends? If it’s been a while since you last sang, you might wonder, “Can I still sing the songs I used to back then?” or “Which songs can I sing comfortably without straining my voice?” In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that women can sing comfortably and enjoy at karaoke.
From tracks that are easy to match in key to heartfelt ballads, we’ve selected a wide range—add them to your repertoire for your next karaoke outing!
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Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs: Classic Picks for Women in Their 40s (11–20)
Time goes byEvery Little Thing
For those who struggle with fast-tempo songs, Every Little Thing’s signature track “Time goes by” is also recommended.
Released in 1998, it was the theme song for the TV drama “Amai Kekkon” that aired at the time, so people who heard it back then will likely feel a strong sense of nostalgia.
The lyrics are deeply moving, so the trick is to sing each word carefully and clearly.
In the chorus, let your voice ring out fully and expansively.
Overall, adding a touch of fragility will bring out the song’s appeal even more.
Broken-winged angelAyumi Nakamura
Released in 1985, “Tsubasa no Orareta Angel” is striking for its themes of teenage growth and inner conflict, the gap between dreams and reality, and emotional scars and growth.
The song is often thought to be hard to sing because of its powerful vocals.
In fact, while the vocals do convey strength, the range is not very wide—mid1 F# to high D—and the melodic leaps aren’t extreme.
It also doesn’t require fancy techniques, so as long as you stay on pitch and focus on vocal power, anyone can make it work.
GraduationYuki Saito
“Sotsugyo,” the classic released in 1985 as Yuki Saito’s debut single.
The song’s vocal range is from mid1 G to hi C#, which falls within the typical range for female vocals.
However, the average pitch sits slightly on the higher side, so some women may find it high when they try singing it.
The BPM itself is relaxed and the phrasing isn’t cramped, so if you adjust the key with hi C# as your reference point, you should be able to sing it without issues.
It’s also recommended to intentionally raise the key and try singing the hi C# in falsetto.
Pink sighMariko Takahashi
Released in 1984 as Mariko Takahashi’s 10th single.
When she was given this song—with lyrics depicting a seductive, intense adult world—she was reportedly quite bewildered at the time.
However, thanks to its huge success, lyricist Chinfa Kan won the Lyrics Award at the 26th Japan Record Awards for this work, and it has since become one of Mariko Takahashi’s signature songs.
It’s also popular as an easy-to-sing karaoke number.
Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartRyoko Shinohara with Tetsuya Komuro
This was the fifth single released by Ryoko Shinohara—then a member of Tokyo Performance Doll—produced by music producer Tetsuya Komuro.
The track was used as both the theme song and an insert song for the animated film Street Fighter II: The Movie, and it became the first CD single by a Japanese female solo artist to surpass two million copies sold.
Many women in their 40s today, the generation that grew up with the song, may have been singing it at karaoke back then.
Unlike many of Tetsuya Komuro’s songs with high-pitched melodic lines, this one is easy to sing, making it a solid choice when you’re unsure what to perform at karaoke.
StoryAI
AI is a singer-songwriter who continues to captivate fans with soulful songs delivered in a husky mid-to-low register.
Since its release, her 12th single “Story” has landed numerous tie-ins and became a hit that introduced AI to a wide range of listeners.
With a moderately low key and a relaxed tempo, it’s easy to try at karaoke.
It’s an emotional ballad that, when sung earnestly by a woman in her 40s, is sure to draw listeners in.
Easy-to-sing karaoke songs [Classic picks for women in their 40s] (21–30)
White kiteMy Little Lover
For women in their 40s, many probably spent their youth with My Little Lover! Speaking of My Little Lover, “Hello, Again ~Mukashi Kara Aru Basho~” was a huge hit, but “Shiroi Kite” is also a great pick for karaoke! It’s not only easy to sing, but its cute, glittering sound and refreshing melody are absolutely wonderful.
I definitely recommend singing it at summer karaoke! It’s a song that feels nostalgic yet still resonates with how we feel today.