Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men
Women in their 40s are often busy with family and work and may not have been to karaoke for a long time.
When it finally comes time to go, some might think, “I don’t even know what to sing!” You might worry that chasing too many songs from younger generations isn’t quite right, but going all-in on oldies might not feel right either—and there’s the concern about how the men you’re with will react.
Here, we’ll introduce a mix of songs, both new and old, with a slight focus on what tends to go over well with men.
There are probably songs you listened to a lot in your youth, or ones from a different generation that still stayed with you.
But in the end, I hope you find songs that you can sing comfortably and enjoyably—without worrying too much about what others think!
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Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that men love (1–10)
The Door to TomorrowNEW!I WiSH
Released in 2003, this song became a big hit as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Ainori.” Its overall vocal range is A#3 to D5, and the chorus goes a bit higher, but the melody is very simple, making it easy to keep pitch and the lyrics are straightforward and easy to convey.
It’s often recommended even for karaoke beginners or those who struggle with pitch.
The lyrics are relatively dense and it’s sung almost continuously, so taking breaths at each phrase will help you avoid running out of breath and make it easier to sing.
While listening to the song, it might help to visualize, “I’ll breathe here.” The basic image is to sing lightly while staying relaxed.
Once you can hum lightly, try resonating in the same place and turn it into your singing voice.
If your throat stays comfortable the whole time, you’re good!
SWEET MEMORIESSeiko Matsuda
Speaking of Seiko Matsuda, she’s the eternal idol—her beauty never fades, and she has a large female fan base.
While many of her songs are quintessentially idol-like, the track “SWEET MEMORIES” has a mature vibe and is surely popular with men as well.
It’s also well-known because countless artists, both male and female, have covered it.
There’s a small section with English lyrics, but since it’s brief, even those who aren’t confident in English can sing it smoothly with a bit of practice!
Feeling refreshedChisato Moritaka
Chisato Moritaka continues to captivate with the same brilliance she had at her debut.
Many people in their 40s have probably sung a lot of her songs over the years.
This song, Kibun Sōkai, was released as a single in 1994 and was used in an Asahi Beer commercial.
It’s very upbeat and perfect for parties and karaoke, but in fact it portrays very complex emotions from a woman’s perspective.
The story is about falling for the same person as her best friend, with the best friend ultimately winning his heart.
It’s a song that mixes the feelings of cheering on her friend and the pain of heartbreak.
Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men (11–20)
LOVE LOVE LOVENEW!DREAMS COME TRUE
LOVE LOVE LOVE, a famous song by DREAMS COME TRUE released in 1995.
If you’re a woman in your 40s, you’ve probably heard it at least once.
The song’s vocal range is mid1 F# to hi C#, which is relatively narrow for a DCT track.
The tempo is very relaxed, and the melodic movement is gentle, so as long as you’ve memorized the vocal line well, you’re unlikely to go off pitch.
However, because the slow tempo leads to more long notes, it’s advisable to master diaphragmatic breathing to maintain stable vocal production.
366 daysHY
HY’s bittersweet love songs are popular across generations, especially among women as go-to karaoke picks.
The song “366 Days” is one of HY’s signature tracks, alongside “NAO” and “AM11:00.” It also drew attention not long ago when Mone Kamishiraishi sang a cover for a commercial.
The lyrics portray a deeply aching, heart‑tightening love that may trigger flashbacks to past relationships or the time in your life when you first listened to it.
It’s a song many will want to sing tenderly and with feeling.
Let's Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~NEW!Yuki Koyanagi
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.
First LoveHikaru Utada
If you’re in your 40s, chances are many of Hikaru Utada’s songs feel just right to sing.
Among them, First Love, released in 1999, is likely a track from your youth.
What still amazes me at this age is that Utada was just 16 when the song came out.
The mature lyrics stunned Japan, and we were all captivated by her talent.
This gently paced love song is a classic crowd-pleaser—a surefire “popular” pick that will draw everyone in.