Karaoke songs that are easy to sing—even for those who aren’t confident singers—recommended for men in their 40s

Just by you being hereKome Kome Club

Kome Kome Club – Just Having You Here

Kome Kome Club’s 13th single, led by Tatsuya Ishii, is “Kimi ga Iru Dake de” (“Just Knowing You’re There”).

It was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama ‘Sugao no Mama de,’ starring Narumi Yasuda and Akina Nakamori, and became a massive hit, helped by the boom in trendy dramas.

For many people, this is the song that comes to mind when they think of Kome Kome Club.

Ishii’s gentle vocals and the lyrics—about becoming stronger and realizing what truly matters just by having you there—really hit home.

It’s easy to sing, so I’d love to see men in their 40s perform it, reminiscing about past romances.

I want to become the wind.THE BOOM

THE BOOM / I Want to Become the Wind

The 16th single by THE BOOM, released in March 1995.

Just as the title suggests, it’s a song with a refreshing melody that feels like a pleasant tropical breeze.

The vocal melody doesn’t span a particularly wide range, making it very approachable and easy to sing.

With its samba rhythm, even humming it lightly can put you in a tropical mood.

When singing, if you take care to maintain the samba groove, you should be able to sing it well.

That's important.Daiji MAN Brothers Band

Daijiman Brothers - “That’s Important” [High Quality Audio]

This is the third single by the rock band Daiji MAN Brothers Band, which was used as the theme song for the variety show “Hō-chan no Yamada Katsutenai TV.” Created when the band was on the brink with nothing to lose, the song is said to reflect their self-admonition and mentality at the time, and it became a million-selling hit.

Its simple, easy-to-follow melody makes it a good choice even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

It’s a rock tune with a positive message that really resonates, and we’d especially love to hear it sung by people in their 40s who likely listened to it in real time.

HELLOMasaharu Fukuyama

Masaharu Fukuyama – HELLO (Full ver.)

Masaharu Fukuyama is active in many fields as an actor, singer-songwriter, photographer, and radio DJ.

“HELLO” is his 10th single, released on February 6, 1995, and it was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Best Unrequited Love,” starring Masahiro Motoki and Eri Fukatsu.

Boosted by the drama’s popularity, it became a million-seller and another big hit following “Sakurazaka.” The driving guitar sound pairs perfectly with Fukuyama’s sweet vocals, accelerating the feeling of romance! Since the song doesn’t have many high notes, even men in their 40s who aren’t confident singers can perform it all the way through.

EurekaGen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino – Eureka [Official Video]

This is the song released by Gen Hoshino on January 28, 2025, which became the theme for the medical drama “Madoka, 26, I’m a Resident!” The overall vocal range is D3–A4, covering the lower-mid to upper-mid range, making it a comfortable key for male singers.

It may be easier to sing if you clip the ends of phrases in the A section and stay mindful not to rush the tempo.

Also, since the song has a calm tone, avoid straining your throat: keep your facial muscles lifted so your vocal folds vibrate freely.

Imagine projecting the voice toward the front of your eyebrows or slightly upward; for low notes, send the voice forward slowly, and for high notes, add a touch of accent and release the sound a bit quicker.

In both cases, make sure to use ample breath—breathe through your mouth and sing!

TRUE LOVEFumiya Fujii

TRUE LOVE / Fumiya Fujii

This is the second single by singer-songwriter Fumiya Fujii, who is also known for serving as the lead vocalist of the immensely popular 1980s–1990s rock band The Checkers.

The song was used as the theme for the TV drama Asunaro Hakusho, and its lyrical arrangement featuring acoustic guitar feels wonderfully soothing.

With its relaxed tempo and relatively low key, it should be easy to sing even for people in their 40s who aren’t very confident at karaoke.

It’s a simple yet richly textured number that’s recommended not only for karaoke but also for acoustic solo performances.

POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Takashi Sorimachi

Poison -Iitai Kotomo Ienai Konna Yononakawa-

Takashi Sorimachi has not only been active as an actor but also as a singer.

Many women in their 40s have likely been captivated by his allure.

Speaking of his signature songs, it has to be “POISON ~I can’t even say what I want to say in a world like this~.” The track gained nationwide popularity, partly because it was used as the theme song for the hit drama GTO.

While the song features a lot of low notes, its range is quite narrow at mid1 B to mid2 E, so there’s plenty of room to raise the key.

If you sing it in the right key, there’s nothing particularly difficult about it, so consider adding it to your repertoire.