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.
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Karaoke songs that are easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident at singing, recommended for men in their 40s (61–70)
bulbTHE YELLOW MONKEY
THE YELLOW MONKEY is a band that enjoyed overwhelming popularity among men in their 40s and late 30s.
It’s no exaggeration to say they represent Japan when it comes to glam rock.
Among their songs, I especially recommend “Kyūkon” (“Bulb”).
It starts quietly and then dramatically ramps up in the chorus, but aside from the many long sustained notes, the vocal line is very simple.
The song doesn’t require a particularly wide vocal range, so give it a try.
That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19
People in their 40s might be a bit outside the target generation, but with these lyrics, they’ll surely recall their school days and relate.
As you’d expect from a duo that loves old, classic folk songs, it’s been skillfully arranged in a modern style.
It’s easy to remember and easy to sing!
HOWEVERGLAY
For those in their 40s, this is the kind of song that someone always sang at karaoke.
Released in 1997 as GLAY’s 12th single, it was a massive hit and a million-seller.
It’s a subdued ballad, but the vocal range is surprisingly narrow, so it lets you leave a mature impression.
In fact, TAKURO is said to have written it with a girlfriend from GLAY’s indie days in mind, so if you sing it while reminiscing about the past, you can capture the mood.
Pay attention to the lyrics that depict a grand love as you sing.
JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY
A four-piece rock band, THE YELLOW MONKEY, whose 2016 comeback sparked buzz and whose sexy, glam rock–tinged sound captivates fans, released this as their ninth single.
It’s a double A-side with Tactics, a re-cut from their fifth album FOUR SEASONS, and it was used as the ending theme for the music show Pop Jam.
Thanks to its relaxed shuffle beat, it’s easy to keep time with, and the melody doesn’t have a wide range, making it karaoke-friendly.
It’s a karaoke song recommended for people in their 40s—one you’ll want to savor and sing while reflecting on its thought-provoking lyrics.
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
This is Kobukuro’s 11th single, released in May 2005.
It was reportedly created as the theme song for the NTV drama “Ruri no Shima.” From the arrangement and sound of the backing track to the vocals by the two members of Kobukuro, it’s a beautiful ballad overflowing with a very gentle and soft atmosphere.
The vocal melody contains nothing flashy; it’s very straightforward and beautiful, making it extremely easy to remember and sing.
When you sing it, try to create a clear contrast between the parts that are sung powerfully—such as the chorus—and the other sections.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s third single, released in March 2001.
It was used as an insert song in the drama “Tentaikansoku” (Stargazing).
While there are many key points to master if you really delve into the singing, the melody itself is crafted to be easy and fun to hum along to.
So even people who don’t sing often can casually pick it at karaoke and enjoy it.
For men in their 40s, I bet quite a few of you covered this song in a band back when you were in your teens or twenties.
Go back to those younger days and enjoy belting it out to your heart’s content.
Island SongTHE BOOM
A song by the Japanese rock band THE BOOM, it was first released in January 1992 as a track on their album Adolescence, and later became a long-selling work with multiple versions released as singles.
THE BOOM emerged from the “Hokoten” street scene into the major stage amid the early-’90s band boom, so anyone in their 40s as of 2020 likely experienced those years in real time during their youth.
Many people probably covered this song in school festival bands back then.
As for the vocals, the song makes extensive use of the distinctive Okinawan scale, but there aren’t any particularly difficult parts for karaoke; if anything, the memorable melody makes it easier to learn, making it approachable even for those who don’t usually sing.
If you really delve into it, there may be sections that benefit from folk-style vocal production and phrasing, but if you’re just enjoying it at karaoke, there’s no need to be that particular.
It might be even better if you can clearly highlight the contrast between the A and B sections that heavily use the Okinawan scale and the poppy chorus.