[Calling all the tone-deaf] Songs that are easy to sing even if you lack confidence in your singing [Men in their 40s]
Isn’t it surprisingly common to find yourself having to sing karaoke at company functions, get-togethers with friends, or at places like snack bars? Among those situations, there are actually many people who secretly aren’t good at karaoke.
In fact, among those taking vocal lessons, a lot of people say things like, “I want to overcome being tone-deaf,” or “I want a go-to signature song!” In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of easy-to-sing classics that fit a calm, adult tone, as well as upbeat tracks you can really enjoy.
First, try finding songs that you personally like!
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[Tone-deaf folks gather] Songs that are easy to sing even if you’re not confident in your singing [Men in their 40s] (101–110)
The Summer Without YouDEEN
This is DEEN’s 12th single, released in 1997.
It was used as the ending theme for the fourth season of the TV anime Detective Conan.
With a gentle, simple melody that makes you feel warm just by listening, it’s one of the representative J-pop songs of the 1990s.
It’s also a great karaoke choice for men in their 40s—easy for anyone to sing and highly recommended.
To preserve the song’s heartwarming charm, please sing gently throughout.
HEY!Fukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic track “HEY!”.
While it may not be an enormous hit, many men in their 40s might think, “Now that you mention it, I remember that song.” The piece features the smooth, gentle melody that Fukuyama excels at.
The tempo and rhythm are solid, so it won’t create a gloomy vibe when you sing it at karaoke—another nice point.
Since it’s sung by Masaharu Fukuyama, the vocal range is set relatively narrow.
Give it a try.
one thing or anotherFujii Takashi
Takashi Fujii’s classic song “Nandaka Nanda.” While he works as a comedian, he has also left behind several standout tracks as an artist, and this one is among his most popular.
Although it’s a comic song, it’s put together as a fairly authentic electropop track, with elements that foreshadow the EDM that later became a global phenomenon.
The key is a bit high, but the overall vocal range isn’t wide, so as long as you pay attention to pitch and the opening notes, it’s easy for anyone to sing.
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Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu
Magokoro Brothers, a rock band acclaimed for their original musicality.
For men in their 40s, they’re probably a band packed with nostalgic memories.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Summer Nude.
The melody has a slight city-pop vibe, but the performance itself features plenty of funk elements.
That said, there aren’t tricky grooves, nor do you encounter things like vocal fakes or hiccups, so the overall difficulty is on the easier side.
seagullyakozen
If you’re a man in your 40s who likes rugged, masculine songs, chances are you’ve listened to Yakozen at least once.
It was the duo that Pistol Takehara, who’s now active as a solo artist, used to belong to.
Their musical style is exactly the same as his current approach: catchy melodies paired with hard-hitting lyrics.
Kamome is one of Yakozen’s classic tracks.
It’s a folk piece that radiates heat, while the melody itself is arranged to be very easy to sing.
Since there aren’t any high notes, focus solely on expressiveness when you sing it.
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A Little Love SongMONGOL800
It’s one of MONGOL800’s signature songs, but it has never been released as a single and is included on the band’s second indie album, MESSAGE.
By the way, despite being an indie release, this album sold over 2.8 million copies! It’s an upbeat, super catchy rock number, and you don’t need any complicated explanations to have fun singing it.
Everyone, raise your voices however you like and enjoy!
FlowerORANGE RANGE
This is ORANGE RANGE’s eighth single, released in October 2004.
I think it’s a track that really lets you enjoy the contrast between the rap-style sections and the melodic sections.
The melody in the melodic parts is very straightforward, easy to remember, and easy to sing, making this another recommended number for men in their 40s who don’t usually sing much.
If you take care to keep the rhythm and groove of the rap parts from becoming flat, it will come across even better, so listen closely to the drum part of the backing track and try singing while feeling the song’s beat.
River of TimeFENCE OF DEFENSE
FENCE OF DEFENSE is a rock band that gained popularity for a musical style centered on genres like progressive rock and power pop.
They released many works incorporating techno-influenced sounds, and alongside groups like SOFT BALLET, they’re recognized as one of the quintessential edgy rock bands of the ’90s.
Their song Toki no Kawa (River of Time) is renowned as one of their masterpieces.
While its composition is somewhat unusual, the vocal range isn’t particularly wide and there are no abrupt key changes, so as long as you learn the vocal line well, most people should be able to reproduce it to a fair degree.
Wax MuseumSeikima II
This is the first single by the Japanese HM/HR band Seikima-II, released in April 1986.
The band had a highly distinctive presence from their debut, with performances built around a demonic worldview, and this song propelled them to instant fame alongside that concept and staging.
Demon Kogure, the vocalist of the End of the Century, who sings this track, is an exceptionally skilled singer, and if you delve into the vocal parts, you’ll find great depth.
However, there’s no need for most people to worry about that level of detail when singing it at karaoke.
The melody itself is very easy to sing and pop-friendly, so go ahead and have fun recreating even the spoken lines in the song.
When you sing, keep a firm awareness of the accents on beats 2 and 4; that will keep the performance from sounding flat and help you sing it with a nice groove.
ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG
The 10th single by the Japanese rock band HOUND DOG, released in August 1985.
It was used as a commercial song for Nissin Foods’ Cup Noodles.
It’s a medium-tempo rock number with a strongly heroic atmosphere throughout! The vocal melody is very simple, and the range used isn’t very wide, so even those who aren’t confident singers can enjoy singing it casually.
Feel the beat of the backing track firmly, and, just as the title suggests, sing out with power and enjoy it.
[Tone-deaf folks, gather round] Songs that are easy to sing even if you’re not confident in your singing [Men in their 40s] (111–120)
Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu
The Checkers, with Fumiya Fujii on vocals, were hugely popular as an idol-style band in the 1980s.
I love the intro to this song, and it modulates at the end so the pitch goes up! It’s just too cool.
The same melodic line repeats several times, and the overall range sits comfortably for male voices, so it seems perfect for singing along and having fun.
By the way, did you know the very last phrase after the key change in the final chorus goes even higher? When you sing it at karaoke, focus on that part and nail the pitch—you’ll land it in style! In general, if you keep your energy up while singing, your vocal cords will resonate better and the high notes will come out more easily, so go for it with confidence!
Journey of the Heartchūrippu
It’s a big hit by Tulip.
The melody line is gentle and the range isn’t high, so I think it’s easy to sing! Though it might be a bit older than the generation of men in their 40s… By the way, “Kokoro no Tabi” has been covered by Masaharu Fukuyama and many others, so it could be fun to look for a version you like! Tulip’s songs have a choral feel with a relaxed tempo, and there are parts that really let you showcase your singing, which makes them very appealing! It’d be great to have everyone sing the chorus together, and then sing the non-chorus parts comfortably and expressively.
Since the range is easy to sing, be careful not to strain your throat.
If you keep your eyebrows raised and project your voice into the distance, your vocal cords will vibrate well and you’ll be able to produce sound more easily!
balladKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi is known for having lots of bright songs with plenty of hip-hop and rap elements, but they actually have ballads too! With gentle melodies over piano and string-backed arrangements… this side of Ketsumeishi is really satisfying to listen to, and it looks cool to sing as well! The song runs close to seven minutes, so it’s on the longer side, but it’s highly recommended when you want something mellow.
Of course, there’s rap in it too, but the tempo is relaxed, so it’s easy to learn and easy to groove to.
It seems best to sing while moving your body in a big, open way.
The chorus is a real highlight, so if you sing each phrase carefully, you can really put your feelings into it.
There are spots where it slips lightly into falsetto, which adds a surge of poignancy.
The latter half of the chorus is a sweet spot for singing, so don’t hesitate—project your voice with confidence!
TELL MEhide with Spread Beaver
Hide from X JAPAN captivated not only women but many men as well.
I imagine quite a few men in their 40s admired him.
Among his songs, the one I especially recommend is TELL ME.
This track stands out for its straightforward rock sound that feels light yet passionate, and the vocal line is equally direct.
Since there aren’t any overly complicated vocal parts, it’s easy for anyone to sing.
The chorus is deliberately set in a lower register too, which is a welcome point for those who find it hard to hit higher notes.
Pink Spiderhide with Spread Beaver
The band hide with Spread Beaver, which won a lot of support from men in their 40s.
It was hide’s band formed after X JAPAN disbanded, and they produced many classic songs.
Among hide with Spread Beaver’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is Pink Spider.
While the sound is loud, the vocal line itself has few long sustained notes and doesn’t involve complex pitch movement.
Since it requires shouting technique, if you can clear that hurdle, it’s actually a fairly easy song to perform.
fireflysupittsu
Spitz’s classic song “Hotaru.” Although it tends to be overshadowed because they have so many big hits, this track also became a nationwide success just like their other famous songs.
As a Spitz song, the key is inevitably high, but the vocal range is set relatively narrow compared to many of their tracks.
You don’t need to mimic Spitz’s singing style—one option is to lower the key and sing with a gritty, shouted delivery like Takeshi “Pistol” Takehara.
The vocal line itself is extremely catchy, so feel free to add an arrangement that suits you.
If only I had held you tighterWANDS
This was WANDS’s third single overall, released in July 1992.
It was used as the theme song for a Mitsui Life Insurance commercial featuring Atsuko Asano.
A massive hit that became WANDS’s first million-seller (1.663 million copies sold), many of you have likely heard it before.
In the 1990s, when this song was released, singability at karaoke was a key factor for a song to become a hit.
True to that trend, this track is crafted to be very easy to sing—especially the chorus melody—and highly memorable.
I confidently recommend it for men in their 40s who don’t usually sing much.
Enjoy singing it with power throughout!
Reguluskururi
This is a single released on October 10, 2025, available exclusively for download and streaming.
For this ‘Regulus,’ Ayaka Tatono from Homecomings participates as a guest vocalist.
It’s been described as having a mood that suits the season from autumn into winter, with a theme that gently supports “the courage to take on challenges” and “dreams that haven’t faded yet.” The distinctive “myooon” sound at the start is very Kururi-like, isn’t it? (laughs) The overall range isn’t very high, so there’s no need to belt out high notes.
If possible, it would be great to sing it as a male–female pair! In that case, if both of you sing quietly, it will match the atmosphere of the song well.
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
Yasushi Nakanishi’s classic, filled with gentle yet heartrending emotion, is a ballad about parting with a lover.
The breakup scene, overlaid with imagery of rain, along with the portrayal of deep affection, possessiveness, and the acceptance of being unable to make the other person happy, leaves a strong impression.
The beautiful arrangement of piano and strings further highlights the crystalline quality of his vocals.
Released in August 1992, it was later used as the theme song for Hitachi’s “Ashita P-KAN Kibun!” and gradually gained support, ultimately becoming a massive hit with total sales of 900,000 copies.
In karaoke, its relaxed tempo and relatively narrow vocal range make it easy to sing calmly.
Why not sing it while carefully unfolding its story-like lyrics, together with your cherished memories?
An uncool way of getting dumpedŌe Senri
Senri Oe’s 23rd single, released in July 1991.
It also served as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “The Men Who Want to Get Married.” This song is very simple, easy to remember, and has a catchy melody, making it an ideal choice for people who aren’t confident singers to try at karaoke.
The straightforward structure also makes it easier to learn.
Musically, there are no parts that require extremely high or low notes, so it’s a song I can confidently recommend to anyone.