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 recommended for men in their 40s that are easy to sing even for those who aren’t good at singing (111–120)
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!
Karaoke songs that are easy to sing even for those who aren’t good at singing, recommended for men in their 40s (121–130)
lipsGLAY
An erotic number that captures both aching infatuation and passionate love.
Swept up by irresistible desire, the protagonist’s heart grows increasingly unsettled by feelings for their partner—expressed powerfully against GLAY’s signature, high-velocity sound.
The striking guitar riff and melody sung in a higher key further accentuate the emotions swirling within.
Released in May 1997, the song was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP” from April to June of the same year, and became a major hit as the band’s first Oricon No.
1.
It’s the perfect track for cranking up the energy with friends at karaoke or letting your feelings out.
Goodbye, Humanitytama
“Sayonara Jinrui” is the debut single by the folk-rock band Tama, which emerged from the TBS music program Heisei Meibutsu TV: Miyake Yūji no Ikasu Band Tengoku, a launching pad for young bands around 1990.
With its uniquely toned vocals and unforgettable lyrics after just one listen, the song became a massive hit, debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and selling over 500,000 copies.
Since the song has relatively few high notes and minimal pitch variation throughout, it’s a recommended number even for men in their 40s who aren’t confident at karaoke!
The Summer Without YouDEEN
This is DEEN’s 12th single, released in 1997.
It was used as the ending theme for Season 4 of the TV anime Detective Conan.
Composed with a gentle, simple melody that makes you feel warm just by listening, it’s one of the quintessential J-pop songs of the ’90s.
It’s also a great karaoke choice for men in their 40s—easy for anyone to sing and highly recommended.
To preserve the original song’s laid-back charm, be sure to sing gently throughout.
Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda
This is Masaki Suda’s third single, released in February 2018.
It was used as the theme song for the NTV drama series “Kiss that Kills.” The vocal melody doesn’t require a particularly wide range, and the tune itself flows very naturally.
It’s also up-tempo and easy to get into, so I think it’s a song many men can casually pick for karaoke and enjoy.
In the B-melody and elsewhere, the spacing between vocal phrases becomes a key point for delivering a good performance, so when you sing it, pay close attention to the beat of the backing track and make sure you can feel it firmly as you sing.
By the time of the Christmas carolsJunichi Inagaki
This is Junichi Inagaki’s 27th single, released in October 1992.
As his biggest hit, this song has practically become a staple of the Christmas season in Japan.
Its enduring popularity is also evident from the duet version released with Kōmi Hirose in 2009.
When it comes to Junichi Inagaki songs at karaoke, you might picture a slightly overconfident guy belting them out, but this track doesn’t feature particularly tricky melodies or ultra-high notes, so even those who aren’t strong singers should feel free to give it a try without hesitation.
Inagaki’s own voice is slightly high and clear, but if singing in the original key is tough, you can lower the key and sing it with a huskier tone and it will still work well.
Add it to your repertoire as a go-to karaoke number for the Christmas season.
At all times.Noriyuki Makihara
A signature work by Noriyuki Makihara that delivers a universal message of living true to yourself, carried by a powerful yet gentle melody.
While acknowledging the doubts and anxieties of life, this classic is imbued with a strong resolve to cherish your true self.
Included on the album “Who Do You Share a Happy Yawn With?”, it became a massive hit, surpassing one million copies within six months of its June 1991 release.
It was also selected as the entrance march for the 64th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in spring 1992.
The melody, featuring a distinctive acoustic guitar and a calm tempo, makes it easy to sing.
For many people, it’s a song that resonates in the heart when standing at a crossroads or when they feel on the verge of losing themselves.