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.

Playlist

Karaoke songs that are easy to sing—even for those who aren’t confident singers—recommended for men in their 40s
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Kotodama of Love ~ Spiritual MessageSouthern All Stars		Southern All Stars’ classic “Kotodama of Love” is popular at karaoke.
2	celeryMasayoshi Yamazaki		The appeal of Masayoshi Yamazaki’s classic song “Celery”
3	ROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaver		The hit song “ROCKET DIVE” by the band hide
4	Easy★RiderTamio Okuda		Okuda Tamio’s classic song, featuring charmingly languid vocals
5	huge nuisanceUnicorn		Unicorn’s song “Dai Meiwaku” is captivating.
6	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T		H Jungle, a popular reggae-style song
7	Beard and BoobsUnicorn		Introducing Unicorn’s classic song “Hige to Boin” (Beard and Boobs)
8	Wonderful DaysUnicorn		Introduction to Unicorn's classic song “Subarashii Hibi”
9	cute personUlfuls		The gentle classic by Ulfuls, 'Kawaii Hito' ('Lovely Person')
10	her boyfriendNoriyuki Makihara		Explaining Noriyuki Makihara’s classic and his R&B-style songs
11	KNOCKIN’ ON YOUR DOORL⇔R		Introducing L⇔R’s 80s-style hit song “KNOCKIN’.”
12	Stellar DaysMotohiro Hata		The anime theme song “Stellar Days” is a masterpiece.
13	The Sound Of Secret MindHi-STANDARD		Punk rock classic by Hi-STANDARD
14	Summer NudeMagokoro Brothers		The classic hit “Summer Nude” by Magokoro Brothers
15	Bye For NowT-BOLAN		T-BOLAN's 'Bye For Now' resonates with men.
16	Pink Spiderhide with Spread Beaver		The band Pink Spider by hide is popular.
17	I miss youBEGIN		BEGIN Masterpiece “Koishikute,” a blues song filled with wistful melancholy
18	Pockets full of rainbowsYellow Magic Orchestra		YMO’s classic songs and diverse music are captivating.
19	To be happyFLYING KIDS		FLYING KIDS, who popularized funk music
20	TELL MEhide		hide's solo song 'TELL ME' is easy to sing.
21	KISS MEKyosuke Himuro		Kyosuke Himuro’s classic song “KISS ME” is easy to sing.
22	Just by you being hereKome Kome Club		Kome Kome Club “Kimi ga Iru Dake de” — a smash hit song
23	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A refreshing samba song that evokes the breeze of the tropics
24	That’s important.Daiji MAN Brothers Band		Million-hit song by Daiji MAN Brothers Band
25	HELLOMasaharu Fukuyama		Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic song “HELLO” became a hit as a TV drama theme.
26	EurekaGen Hoshino		Vocal technique for Hoshino Gen’s medical drama theme song
27	TRUE LOVEFumiya Fujii		Fumiya Fujii’s youth song, a track that resonates with the heart
28	POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Takashi Sorimachi		Takashi Sorimachi’s hit song “POISON,” the theme song of GTO
29	GET WILDTM NETWORK		Introduction to TM NETWORK's classic songs from City Hunter
30	RunnerBakufū Slump		It’s a classic song that’s still loved today as a cheer anthem.
31	A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR		Shiseido commercial song, the hugely popular Rats & Star
32	Traveler ~The Longest JourneyBakufū Slump		A classic hit by Bakufu Slump, popular among men
33	thrillTomoyasu Hotei		Hotei Tomoyasu’s 10th single, Rock Spirit
34	to youMONGOL800		A classic song that sings about feelings for someone you love, popular at karaoke.
35	cherry blossomKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s “Sakura” is a nationally popular song.
36	Until My Babe-kun falls asleepSharam Q		Spotlight on Sharan Q’s signature songs and vocal technique
37	River of TimeFENCE OF DEFENSE		The prog rock FOD classic “River of Time.”
38	Sorrow like snowShogo Hamada		A classic by Shogo Hamada, a popular choice for karaoke
39	I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN		T-BOLAN's classic ballad, beautiful singing voice
40	You are in full color.Eiichi Ohtaki		Eiichi Ohtaki’s commercial jingle—pop and easy to sing.
41	milk teaMasaharu Fukuyama		Masaharu Fukuyama’s 21st single, a beautiful ballad.
42	Don’t worry be happyMONGOL800		A party song by an Okinawan band that gets everyone hyped
43	Like tonight’s moonElephant Kashimashi		Kohji Miyamoto's hit song 'Like Tonight's Moon'
44	single bedSharam Q		Sharan Q’s first million-selling hit, an easy-to-sing classic
45	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		Yasushi Nakanishi’s heartrending love ballad
46	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		A classic summer hit of the ’90s, J-WALK’s vocals
47	Love will winKAN		KAN's signature song 'Yasashii Yume' became a hit.
48	BoyhoodYosui Inoue		The appeal of Yosui Inoue’s classic song “Shonen Jidai” (Boyhood)
49	SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA		Chage and Aska’s classic song “The 101st Proposal”
50	Glass BoyKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids' 1997 debut single
51	Tearful KissSouthern All Stars		A classic hit by Southern All Stars becomes the theme song for a popular drama
52	GLORIAZIGGY		ZIGGY “GLORIA” doesn’t require powerful vocals; be careful with the high notes.
53	TRAIN-TRAINThe Blue Hearts		The appeal of the punk rock classic “TRAIN-TRAIN”
54	To the most important personTunnels		The Tunnels’ classic song “To the Most Important Person”
55	Midnight ShuffleMasahiko Kondo		Masahiko Kondo’s classic song “Midnight Shuffle”
56	Wandering Love SongTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s “Junrenka” is easy to listen to in the mid-to-low range.
57	cherrySpitz		A smash hit by Spitz with an easy-to-sing melody
58	B-BlueBOØWY		BOØWY’s “B-Blue” is an easy-to-sing classic.
59	The White LoversKeisuke Kuwata		Keisuke Kuwata’s popular singles, nostalgic J-pop
60	AdventurersTHE ALFEE		A rare jazz-flavored masterpiece by THE ALFEE
61	For loveTamio Okuda		Tamio Okuda, a musician who represents the 1990s
62	Love and a Machine GunFlipper’s Guitar		A band emerging from neo-acoustic, with captivating musicality
63	Riding in a Corolla IIKenji Ozawa		Kenji Ozawa’s classic song “Riding in a Corolla II”
64	bulbTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY’s classic song “Kyūkon (Bulb)”
65	That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19		A modern arrangement of nostalgic folk songs
66	HOWEVERGLAY		GLAY’s classic song “HOWEVER” is a heartfelt, iconic ballad.
67	JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A single song by THE YELLOW MONKEY that resonates with the heart
68	A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro		Kobukuro’s 11th work, a ballad that serves as a TV drama’s theme song
69	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 3rd single, a song featured in a drama
70	Island SongTHE BOOM		A masterpiece by THE BOOM, characterized by Okinawan scales.
71	Crazy BabyFISHMANS		A classic by Fishmans, with a reggae-style groove
72	Christmas EveTatsuro Yamashita		A classic Christmas song: Tatsuro Yamashita’s masterpiece.
73	GROLIAZIGGY		A representative song of the 1980s band boom
74	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		Iconic 80s rock song, popular at school festivals
75	MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLEV6		V6’s classic song “MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE”
76	Make-up ShadowYosui Inoue		Inoue Yosui’s classic song “Make-up Shadow” is a must-listen.
77	KanadeSukima Switch		Popular ballad song by Sukima Switch
78	Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito		Kazuyoshi Saito’s masterpiece: a love song’s voice and emotion
79	Full-Power BoySukima Switch		A refreshing masterpiece by Takuya Ohashi that resonates with the heart
80	one thing or anotherTakashi Fujii		Takashi Fujii’s hit song “Nandaka Nanda”
81	Surfing JohnnyKeisuke Kuwata		'Naminori Johnny' is a masterpiece and one of Keisuke Kuwata's signature songs.
82	Monochrome RainbowShogo Hamada		Shogo Hamada’s classic song “Monochrome Rainbow”
83	I’ve always liked you.Kazuyoshi Saito		A classic that gently wraps our youthful memories
84	Until the world ends…WANDS		The hit song “Nando Demo” by WANDS
85	FlowerORANGE RANGE		A hit song by ORANGE RANGE, with a great melody.
86	Don’t avert your eyes.DEEN		'90s J-pop: DEEN's classic songs that are easy to sing
87	SaudadePorno Graffitti		The classic song Saudade by Porno Graffitti
88	The rattlesnake is comingTunnels		Introducing easy-to-sing classic songs by Tunnels
89	Hide-and-seekYuri		Yuuri’s “Kakurenbo” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
90	I looked up at the sky.Noritake Kinashi, Hiromi, George Tokoro		Theme song for an RV road trip, a heartwarming tune
91	PearlTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey’s classic “Pearl” is aimed at men in their 40s.
92	There’s always tomorrowUlfuls		Ulfuls covers Kyu Sakamoto’s classic song
93	MonicaKoji Yoshikawa		Kōji Yoshikawa’s debut song gets the crowd going at karaoke.
94	MarshmallowTamio Okuda		Tamio Okuda’s signature song “Marshimaro,” with its laid-back musical style
95	Romantic FlightKome Kome Club		The timeless classic: The allure of “Roman Hikou” (Romantic Flight)
96	SPYNoriyuki Makihara		Released in 1994, a catchy classic
97	dragonflyTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s smash hit song “Tonbo” has gone million (sold over a million copies).
98	wandererTamio Okuda		A song brimming with the charm of Tamio Okuda, who sings of wandering
99	I won’t fall in love anymore.Noriyuki Makihara		A classic song that portrays the heartbreak of lost love and a forward-looking spirit
100	In the night sky after the rainRC Succession		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s classic RC song, bursting with a great sense of speed.
101	seagullZen of the Wild Fox		Nogizenzan’s classic song “Kamome,” a passionate track.
102	youthThe High-Lows		The High-Lows, a representative band of melodic punk.
103	Like a white cloudSaru Iwa Ishi		Introduction to Saru Iwaishi’s classic song “Like White Snow”
104	I’ve just gotta polish my heartTOKIO		TOKIO’s masculine track with an easy-to-sing melody
105	Endless Road19		For men in their 40s! The masterpiece of the 19s, 'Endless Road'
106	Bon-giri Love SongSouthern All Stars		A casual, feel-good summer song by Southern All Stars
107	Stay GoldHi-STANDARD		Hi-STANDARD’s classic song “Stay Gold”
108	Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS		Classic songs by 90s rock bands
109	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		Signature song of MONGOL800, an overwhelmingly popular track.
110	homeYusaku Kiyama		A warm ballad of a father's love for his child
111	heartKobukuro		Theme song that faces the heart, featuring NAOTO
112	Endless road19		19. Introducing classic songs by bands from our youth
113	I can’t love anyone but you anymore.KinKi Kids		The famous song by KinKi Kids, “I Can’t Love Anyone but You.”
114	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		An inspiring anthem that powerfully sings of dreams and hope
115	TSUNAMISouthern All Stars		A classic song that captures the pain of heartbreak: the melody of 'Tsunami'
116	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN are dentists who are active as musicians
117	Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS		THE BLUE HEARTS’ hit song “Be Kind to People” is well received.
118	Wax MuseumSeikima-II		Seikima-II’s debut single, popular for its demonic worldview
119	MTakeshi Tsuruno		Introduction to cover songs by Princess Princess
120	If only I had held you tighterWANDS		A hit song from the ’90s, a classic by WANDS
121	lipsGLAY		GLAY's smash hit that depicts a heartrending love
122	Goodbye, Humanitytama		The music of Tama, who had a huge hit with “Sayonara Jinrui” (“Goodbye, Humanity”)
123	The Summer Without YouDEEN		DEEN’s J-pop classic, Detective Conan ending theme
124	Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda		Masaki Suda’s 3rd single, the theme song for a TV drama
125	By the time of the Christmas carolsJunichi Inagaki		Junichi Inagaki’s classic Christmas song
126	At all times.Noriyuki Makihara		A song about living true to yourself, an anthem for life
127	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		A signature HOUND DOG song from the 80s, an exhilarating rock track
128	MissileSOPHIA		Visual kei band SOPHIA and missiles
129	ArcadiaKirinji		Introducing Kirinji’s classic song “Arcadia.”
130	Winter is starting.Noriyuki Makihara		Noriyuki Makihara, the genius singer-songwriter of the 1990s
131	countrysideKoji Tamaki		Koji Tamaki’s classic song “Den-en” has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
132	Embracing SummerTUBE		A timeless song that portrays summer youth and a bittersweet love
133	Starting lineKaientai		A classic hit by Kaientai, the theme song of Kinpachi-sensei
134	ultra soulB’z		A song of the heart that challenges the limits and pursues dreams
135	Give it some guts!!Ulfuls		A classic by Ulfuls, a nostalgic tune for those in their 40s
136	fireflySpitz		Spitz’s classic song “Hotaru” is captivating.
137	Words of FarewellKaientai		Okurukotoba, a graduation song by Kaientai and the theme song of a Showa-era school drama.
138	HEY!Masaharu Fukuyama		Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic song “HEY!” is captivating.
139	HouyouShinichi Kawaharada		Shinichi Kawaharada’s sixth single, an easy-to-sing song.
140	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongKiyoshi Hikawa		Hikawa Kiyoshi’s signature songs: a fusion of tradition and modernity
141	Roses and WineRED WARRIORS		RED WARRIORS' second single, a cool rock song
142	BambinaTomoyasu Hotei		Tomoyasu Hotei’s classic “Bambina,” an easy-to-sing rock tune.
143	Summer Days of 1993class		A classic hit by class from the summer of 1993
144	TELL MEhide with Spread Beaver		hide's 'TELL ME,' a light and easy-to-sing rock song
145	The One and Only Flower in the WorldNoriyuki Makihara		A moving masterpiece that sings of the value of flowers
146	WON’T BE LONGBubblegum Brothers		An Awa Odori-style cheer song that gives you energy and courage
147	White LoversKeisuke Kuwata		A moving song of winter love that sings of warmth
148	ForeverThe Gospellers		The moving power of a classic song that sings of eternal love
149	In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez		A moving song famous as an anime movie theme song
150	An uncool way of getting dumpedSenri Oe		Senri Oe's songs that are easy to sing at karaoke
151	Time, stop.Eikichi Yazawa		Eikichi Yazawa’s smash-hit single, featuring his charismatic, husky vocals
152	Ride on shooting starthe pillows		A classic by the pillows, perfect for people who struggle with high notes.
153	Summer TribeDragon Ash		I recommend Dragon Ash’s “Summer Tribe.”
154	Wandervogelkururi		Rock band Quruli and “Wandervogel”
155	No more tears are neededMasayuki Suzuki		The appeal of a song that balances sensuality and singability
156	Sing, sky of JapanSouthern All Stars		Southern's new song, a classic that feels like summer
157	MARIONETTEBOØWY		The classic hit by BOØWY, pioneers of visual kei.
158	CIRCUSTomoyasu Hotei		Tomoyasu Hotei’s classic hit “CIRCUS” becomes a nationwide success.
159	Innocent WorldMr.Children		A timeless masterpiece, a message of dreams and hope
160	SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama		Nostalgic melody, a song of lost love
161	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Ulfuls		A passionate song, loved by many
162	FRIENDSHIPH Jungle with T		The third single by H Jungle with t
163	Sync Of SummerTatsuro Yamashita		Tatsuro Yamashita’s new summer single, a commercial jingle
164	It’s nothing good.Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 1987 single “Oyako Zigzag” theme song
165	Run through the hit chartsShikao Suga		Introduction to Easy-to-Sing Songs by Suga Shikao
166	POISONTakashi Sorimachi		GTO theme song, a simple and easy-to-sing track