Easy Karaoke Songs for Women in Their 40s — Great Even for Lower Voices!

Angel's RestFumina Hisamatsu

Fumina Hisamatsu “Angel’s Repose” Official MV

Fumina Hisamatsu is a female singer who gained popularity for her musical style that blends glam rock and soft rock into J-pop.

She has a slightly low, full-bodied voice, and her hallmark is a husky, powerhouse vocal style reminiscent of male rock singers.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Tenshi no Kyūsoku (Angel’s Rest).

If you’re a rock fan in your late 40s, you might have listened to it back in the day.

While the song is notable for its strong, driving melody, it sits mainly in the low-to-mid range and has a relatively narrow vocal range, making it a piece that suits many different voice types.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

protagonistSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER 'Protagonist' MV (Theme song for Fuji TV's 'Mezamashi TV')

Since the song starts abruptly without an intro, make sure to articulate the opening words clearly and come in without hesitation! The overall vocal range of “Shujinkou” is D#3–G#4, so it should be easy to sing for lower-voiced women once you grasp the key points.

In the chorus, when you count the rhythm in 4/4, the accents fall on beats 1 and 3.

For example, while listening to the song, try clapping while saying “1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4.” Once you get used to it, try clapping more strongly on “1.” If the timing feels natural and easy to clap, that’s the accent.

That sensation is what you want—so when you sing, make sure to project your voice on those accented parts! Let’s use our bodies like this and have fun singing!

Yellow Yellow HappyPocket Biscuits

Yellow Yellow Happy (Colorful Version)

Pocket Biscuits is a musical unit that originated from the 1990s hit TV show “Ucchan Nanchan no Urinari!!”.

Unusually for a project-born unit, they were active for five years, and at their peak even headlined a solo concert at the Budokan.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “Yellow Yellow Happy.” It has a powerful, upbeat melody, but the vocal line itself is simple and repeats similar phrases.

On top of that, the range is relatively narrow, so a woman in her 40s should be able to sing it without any trouble.

If I'm wrapped in kindnessYumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya – If Wrapped in Kindness (THE LAST WEDNESDAY TOUR 2006 ~HERE COMES THE WAVE~)

Yumi’s “Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta nara” is the theme song for the film Kiki’s Delivery Service, and it has a nostalgic feel, doesn’t it? I’ve sung this one at karaoke too, and since the opening notes are really low, it might be an easy song to pitch for people who are good at low tones! When you sing it, make sure to keep a steady 4/4 beat so the rhythm doesn’t slip.

Also, the arrangement builds toward the latter half, so be mindful of dynamics and project your voice clearly into the mic—doing so can boost your score, so give it a try!

MatatabiWANIMA

WANIMA “Matatabi” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO – Ending theme of the anime “Night of the Living Cat”

This is an up-tempo, energetic rock song used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Night of the Living Cat,” which starts in July 2025! The vocal range is F#3 to B4, so it should be fairly easy to sing, right? The tempo itself is a brisk 165, and there are some rap-like parts, so I recommend memorizing all the lyrics before singing.

It’s a short track under three minutes, but it will definitely hype up the crowd at karaoke! I personally want to add it to my repertoire, too!

I hate this love songCHANMINA

I hate this love song

In most of Chanmina’s songs, her wonderful low voice really stands out! Listening to “I hate this love song,” there are almost no high notes; the overall range is A3–C#5.

There’s a brief high note in the chorus, but given the song’s vibe, using falsetto is perfectly fine.

Also, can you hear that finger-snapping sound in the backing track? It plays a very important role in the rhythm of the song, so when you sing, try to lock into the rhythm by listening closely to those snaps! Chanmina has a lot of rap-heavy tracks, but this one doesn’t have bold rap sections, so it’s easier to learn as a song.

Highly recommended!

Riding on the back of a silver dragonMiyuki Nakajima

Riding on the back of a silver dragon

Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song “Riding on the Back of a Silver Dragon.” For women in their 30s, you might remember it as the theme song for the drama Dr.

Cotto.

Although the song is notable for its passionate vocal delivery, its range is surprisingly narrow, so even women with lower voices can sing it without issue.

The vocal line itself is simple, but because the song has fairly dramatic dynamics, be careful not to start off with too much volume.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.