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

White kiteMy Little Lover

Shiroi Kaito

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 this song “Shiroi Kite (White Kite)” is also highly recommended for karaoke! Not only is it easy to sing, its cute, sparkling sound and refreshing melody are truly lovely.

I definitely want you to try singing it at summer karaoke! It’s a song that feels nostalgic, yet still resonates with how we feel today.

LastlyNEW!Mayo Okamoto

Mayo Okamoto “Lastly” Music Video

Mayo Okamoto is a female singer who was active from the 1990s through the 2000s.

In the early part of her career she specialized in gentle ballads, but recently she has also been presenting songs with a bit more edge.

Among them, the one I especially recommend is Lastly.

It’s basically a piece with a narrow vocal range, and the pitch movement isn’t all that drastic.

It remains easy to sing, but there are moments where long falsetto notes appear, so you need to watch out for those.

If the key is set too low, you won’t be able to produce a solid falsetto, so it’s best to raise the key by one or two steps from your usual optimal key.

As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – “Nando Demo”

“Nando Demo” is popular across all generations.

I used to sing it a lot too, and it seems many people are familiar with the chorus, so it always got the crowd going.

It’s definitely a song worth knowing! The tricky part of this song is the breathing during the chorus.

Where the same phrase repeats, you can run out of breath and it gets tough.

Proper diaphragmatic breathing is important, but rather than belting each phrase with full power, try to focus on connecting the lines as you sing.

When you shift your mindset, your body will adjust so your breath lasts through the phrase.

Also, the last chorus is the most demanding; singing it with a powerful voice is more for advanced singers.

Don’t push yourself—start by singing it lightly, and you’ll get used to it little by little.

It’s also a great song for strengthening your chest voice, so give it a try in practice!

ChaO!NEW!Kumi Koda

Kumi Koda - 'ChaO!' (Official Music Video)

ChaO! is more about the groove than the “singing.” If you really move your body and get into the rhythm as you sing, you’ll find it consistently enjoyable, so if you’re not confident in your pitch, a song like this is a great choice! The chorus uses a lot of notes around the mid–2 range, but if you’re locked into the groove, that range should come out smoothly.

Don’t tense up—let the notes flow comfortably.

At the very end of the song, you might wonder whether to sing the lyrics line or the long-held note; either one sounds cool, so just go with the one you want to sing!

Let's Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~NEW!Yuki Koyanagi

[Official] Yuki Koyanagi “Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~” (Music Video) / Anatano Kiss wo Kazoemashou (1st Single)

This is the song Yuki Koyanagi debuted with in 1999, and I think it’s a ballad everyone admires.

Some of you might have listened to this track on repeat, right? Even if you think you’re tone-deaf, songs you’ve listened to a lot tend to stick in your memory, so when you actually sing them, you’ll often find you can surprisingly stay on pitch! So don’t be afraid to give it a try.

The A and B sections sit in a relatively calm range, but the pitch jumps up quickly from the chorus into the C section, so it feels great if you adjust the key to one that’s comfortable for you and sing the English parts too.

The accompaniment is solid, so you should still be able to sing it coolly even if you lower the key.

Overall, there’s no need to belt—sing with a light touch, keeping a head-voice feel in mind, and give it a try.

Wasshoi!NEW!Nanae Aikawa

"Wasshoi!" LIVE @ NANASE'S DAY 2025

Nanase Aikawa was recently appointed as the Japan–Brazil Friendship and Goodwill Ambassador.

Her song “Wasshoi!” was released in 2025 with the theme of connecting Brazil and Japan.

The piece intentionally incorporates a distinctly Japanese-style melody, featuring several enka-like phrases.

As a result, it’s naturally crafted to be easy for Japanese listeners to sing, but since the end of the chorus holds a long note at a slightly higher pitch, be careful not to let your voice crack there.

If you set the key to suit this section, there aren’t any particularly difficult elements, so please use this as a reference.

Seduce VenusNo Murasaki

Seduce Venus

This song was released on July 4, 2025, and it’s the theme for the DMM TV show “LOVE RING.” Some of you might already find it familiar.

The tempo is on the faster side, but the vocal range isn’t that wide, so it should be a comfortable key for most women.

However, the very end of the chorus goes up to D#5.

If you’re used to singing high notes, you might be able to power through each phrase with momentum, but if you’re not, forcing it could strain your throat—so switch to head voice without pushing.

You’ll need more breath support than you might expect, and once you get used to it, you’ll likely be able to sing it a bit more strongly.

It’s a cool track that’s sure to hype up the crowd! Give it a try and learn it!