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Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men

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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

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!

Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men (41–50)

Killer tuneTokyo Incidents

Tokyo Incidents – Killer Tune

Killer Tune Tokyo Incidents

Tokyo Jihen’s “Killer Tune.” This song is very high in key and fairly challenging, but if you nail it and perform it flawlessly, it’s undeniably cool.

It gives off the vibe of being one step ahead as a sophisticated woman.

One thing to watch out for: don’t make it seem like you practiced endlessly to perfect it—keep it understated, not overdone.

Just sing it smoothly and effortlessly!

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Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men (51–60)

The strong and fleeting onesCocco

Cocco “The Strong and Ephemeral Ones” Music Video

The strong and fragile ones Cocco

For those in their early 40s, songs from the 1990s are likely more memorable than those from the late 1980s.

Among female singer-songwriters who made a big splash in the ’90s, one track by Cocco that I especially recommend is “Tuyoku Hakanai Monotachi” (“The Strong and the Fragile”).

This piece features a rhythm with a bounce reminiscent of reggae, while the vocal line maintains an ennui-like quality.

The song has a relatively narrow vocal range and contains no phrases that require sudden jumps in pitch, making it easy to sing for people with any kind of voice.

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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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IT’S ALL RIGHTMaki Ohguro

IT’S ALL RIGHT

IT'S ALL RIGHT Maki Ohguro

For women in their 40s, when it comes to singer-songwriters who give you courage and energy, isn’t Maki Ohguro the first name that comes to mind? She’s released many classic songs, but among them, the one I especially recommend as easy to sing is “IT’S ALL RIGHT.” It’s renowned as a hidden gem: despite its sharp, powerful vocals, the vocal line has a narrow range and relatively few ups and downs.

Many people may find it surprisingly easy to sing.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

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The Talent for LoveMakoto Kawamoto

[MV] Makoto Kawamoto - 'The Talent for Love'

Makoto Kawamoto, 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.

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Farewell, my beloved sorrowsMomoiro Clover Z

[Momoiro Clover Z MV] Farewell, My Beloved Sorrows / Momoiro Clover Z (MOMOIRO CLOVER Z / Saraba Itoshiki Kanashimi Tachiyo)

Farewell, My Beloved Sorrows — Momoiro Clover Z

This is a song that grown-up women can totally nail and look awesome singing: Momoiro Clover Z’s “Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo.” It might be good to lower the key a bit in advance, but if you sing it with a “I can still go further, got a problem with that?” vibe, it’ll definitely be cool.

Momoclo is known across a wide age range, from kids to adults, and they have lots of fun songs, so be sure to try singing their other tracks too.

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