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 good at singing, recommended for men in their 40s (21–30)
GET WILDTM NETWORK
For those in their 40s, this probably needs no introduction.
It’s the song that became a huge hit as the ending theme of the anime City Hunter.
Just to share the basics: it was released in April 1987 as TM NETWORK’s 10th single.
It was apparently written specifically for the anime.
At the time, TM NETWORK’s songs often sounded pop on the surface, but on closer listen were quite intricate and tough to sing.
In contrast, this track features a very simple melody.
You can catch glimpses of Tetsuya Komuro’s later hitmaking sensibilities that would shine through in his subsequent production work, which makes it interesting to listen to from that angle too.
There aren’t any difficult parts to sing in this song.
Many people in their 40s probably watched the anime in real time, so don’t overthink it—just enjoy singing it!
RunnerBakufū Slump
The 12th single by Bakufu Slump, released in October 1988.
Even many years after its release, this song is still used as a cheer song in various sports scenes, starting with high school baseball, so I think it’s probably familiar even to people who aren’t interested in Bakufu Slump.
This track is my top recommendation for people who aren’t good at singing to try at karaoke! You don’t need any vocal skill at all—just ride the rhythm and power through to the end! For the high notes (though there aren’t really any that high), you don’t need to produce a clean, ringing tone; belt it out in a rough, shouted style to hype up the song!
Karaoke Songs Easy to Sing Even for Those Not Good at Singing: Recommendations for Men in Their 40s (31–40)
A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR
The first single by Rats & Star, released in April 1983 (their 10th single overall if you include the Chanel’s era).
It was used for Shiseido’s summer campaign song and became a major hit, selling over 600,000 copies.
While their Chanel’s-era style was reminiscent of 1950s American pop, after renaming themselves Rats & Star, they adopted a sound with strong Latin and funk elements, as heard in this track.
For those who aren’t confident singers, the key point will be whether you can keep up with the slightly swinging rhythm.
The vocal range and melody aren’t particularly difficult, so try to sing while making sure you don’t break that swing feel.
Traveler ~The Longest JourneyBakufū Slump
Bakufu Slump has produced many classic songs and remains a band with enduring popularity even today.
Their track “Tabibito yo ~The Longest Journey~” is a comeback hit that revived their fortunes and was loved by many listeners, especially men.
While the vocal delivery has a distinctly masculine style, the song’s range sits comfortably in the mid-to-lower register, making it manageable even for men who struggle with low notes.
It’s also easy to sing even when your throat starts to get tired, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
thrillTomoyasu Hotei
Hotei Tomoyasu’s 10th single overall, released on October 18, 1995.
As of 2021, when this article is being written, many people in their 40s probably had a blast performing in copy bands of BOØWY—the band Hotei was in at the time—at school or university cultural festivals.
Genre-wise, it’s what you’d call beat punk, and when you sing it at karaoke, as long as you keep the original song’s aggressive drive and momentum, there’s no need to sweat the small details.
After all, Hotei is a guitarist, not a singer! Enjoy it while reminiscing about your teenage years!
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It’s an upbeat band song, and thanks in part to being featured in a commercial for Lion’s “TOP” detergent, it became well known across many generations.
Because it so openly expresses the desire to see the one you love, it’s a classic often sung as a wedding performance.
The key isn’t very high, so it’s also easy to sing at karaoke.
cherry blossomKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi established a melodic rap style in the 2000s, appealing even to listeners who weren’t hip-hop fans and achieving nationwide popularity.
Their 2005 release “Sakura” is the landmark smash hit that truly brought their name into living rooms across the country.
Many people probably have memories of listening to their music in their twenties while driving with friends or a significant other.
Even in the Reiwa era, it remains a karaoke favorite.
Not only is the melodic part catchy enough to hum right away, but the rap sections aren’t particularly difficult, so even those who feel unsure about rapping should give it a try.
It can be a lot of fun to split the song with friends—one person handling the melody and another the rap!