Karaoke songs that are easy to sing—even for those who aren’t confident singers—recommended for men in their 40s
“Karaoke is fun, but I’m tone-deaf, so I’m not good at it.
.
.” I think many men in their 40s share this concern.
Since it’s a staple at drinking parties and reunions, it’s only natural to feel nervous about singing.
But actually, it’s not that hard to solve.
By choosing songs that make you sound good and suit your personality, there are surprisingly many tracks you can enjoy singing.
In this article, we’ll introduce especially easy-to-sing songs from the classic hits your generation loved, such as FLYING KIDS and Unicorn.
Karaoke songs (1–10) that are easy to sing even for men in their 40s who aren’t confident singers
Kotodama of Love ~ Spiritual MessageSouthern All Stars
Southern All Stars’ classic song “Kotodama of Love ~Spiritual Message~.” Many people have probably heard it often at karaoke but didn’t know the title.
Among Southern All Stars’ songs, this one boasts one of the narrowest vocal ranges.
Not only is the range narrow, but it also centers on the low-to-mid register where male voices are most comfortable, so you’re unlikely to find it difficult from a vocal production standpoint.
The vocal line is gentle with little ups and downs, so be sure to give it a try.
celeryMasayoshi Yamazaki
Masayoshi Yamazaki’s classic song “Celery.” Since it was a long-running hit from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, I think most men in their 40s will know it.
Because of its pleasant groove, this piece tends to be perceived as difficult, but apart from the rhythm, there’s nothing particularly hard about it.
In fact, even the song’s rhythm isn’t that difficult; it’s really the density of the lyrics—in other words, the flow—that’s complex.
If you’re used to performing rap and the like, you should be able to clear this part without much trouble.
The vocal range is narrow, so it’s also recommended for those who can’t hit high notes.
ROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaver
hide with Spread Beaver is the band formed after X JAPAN disbanded.
They left behind many great songs, and among them, ROCKET DIVE is especially famous.
I imagine many men in their 40s at the time were captivated by hide’s charm.
The most singable aspect of this track is, above all, its vocal range.
Although it’s a high-energy song, the range itself is quite narrow, and there are no long sustained notes.
By simply controlling your pitch well, it’s a song where you can aim for a high score.
Easy★RiderTamio Okuda
Tamio Okuda’s classic “Easy Rider.” It’s such a well-known song that most people will recognize it, but it’s especially meaningful for men in their 40s.
The charm of this piece lies above all in its languid vocal line.
There aren’t complex pitch jumps, the dynamics are gentle, and the rhythm is relaxed, making pitch control very manageable.
Even men who struggle with high notes can sing it comfortably, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
huge nuisanceUnicorn
Unicorn is a band that won popularity with a laid-back yet somehow cool musical style and character.
Back then, there were probably many men in their 40s who saw them and thought, “I want to be that kind of grown man.” Among Unicorn’s songs, the one I especially recommend is Daimēwaku (Big Trouble).
While it contains a touch of prog-rock essence, the vocal line itself is simple, without complex melodic leaps.
It’s a song that tends to sound better when sung a bit rough, so give it a try for reference.
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T
H Jungle with t is a musical unit by Masatoshi Hamada of Downtown and Tetsuya Komuro.
The unit was born from the popular TV show “HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP,” and their track “WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You’ve Gotta Make a Move~” became explosively popular.
Classified in the genre known as jungle, this work is arranged with a reggae flavor throughout.
Although it features some somewhat loud sections, the overall vocal range isn’t wide, making it easy to sing and perfect for getting everyone hyped at karaoke.
Beard and BoobsUnicorn
Unicorn is a band that gained popularity for its genre-defying, free-spirited musical style.
I think many men in their 40s admired them.
Among Unicorn’s songs, the one I especially recommend is Hige to Boin.
It’s an orthodox rock track characterized by a rough, gritty vocal line.
The range is somewhat wide, but there’s no falsetto, and it’s fine to sing with a raw, aggressive delivery, so the overall difficulty is relatively low.
It’s recommended for those who want to sing in a masculine style with some shouts for impact.