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[For Men in Their 40s] A Collection of Songs That Score High at Karaoke [2025]
From the 1990s to the early 2000s, when million-selling hits emerged almost every week, hit songs were naturally recognized as common conversation topics at schools and workplaces.
If you spent your youth during this era and are now in your 40s, you probably have at least one or two go-to songs you’re good at singing in karaoke.
That said, actually scoring high can be surprisingly tricky.
In this article, we’ve put together a list of songs that tend to earn high scores at karaoke, especially for men in their 40s.
Along with the era’s signature hits, we’ve also picked out popular tracks released in the 2010s and beyond that are relatively easy to sing.
If you’re looking to expand your karaoke repertoire, be sure to check them out!
[For Men in Their 40s] A Compilation of Karaoke Songs That Score High Easily [2025] (1–10)
For loveTamio Okuda
Since debuting as UNICORN in 1987, Tamio Okuda has maintained a unique position throughout his long career, continuing to exert a tremendous influence on subsequent artists.
For many people now in their 40s who spent their youth in the 1990s, it’s likely that Okuda’s songs from around his solo debut—rather than his work with Unicorn—were the soundtrack of their adolescence.
Okuda’s milestone solo debut single, “Ai no Tame ni,” was released in 1994 and became one of his signature tracks, achieving million-seller status.
While it’s hard to capture the nuanced atmosphere that Okuda himself brings, the melody has a relatively narrow range and gentle interval leaps, making it genuinely easy to sing.
If you’re aiming for a high score at karaoke, definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
MiracleGReeeeN
GReeeeN, who recently changed their name to “GRe4N BOYZ” from 2024 onward, are well known as a group whose members all have careers as dentists and continue their musical activities alongside their medical work.
Since the late 2000s, they have released one hit after another on the J-pop scene, and their songs are hugely popular at karaoke.
Among them, “Kiseki,” released in 2008, is one of their signature tracks and a Heisei-era classic covered by many artists.
Its melody line is simple and easy to sing, and the vocal range is narrow, so if you’re aiming for a high score, definitely give this song a try.
Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda
“I’m always singing songs from the ’90s and 2000s, so I want to try some recent hits too…” If you’re a man in your 40s who feels that way, why not take on Masaki Suda’s “Sayonara Elegy”? Written by singer-songwriter Huwie Ishizaki and released in 2018 as Suda’s single, it’s a popular track boasting 180 million views on YouTube as of now.
Its melody carries a certain nostalgia, and the bittersweet sense of speed will likely resonate with men in their 40s.
The tune is so memorable you’ll pick it up after just one listen, and its straightforward structure makes it easy to sing.
When you try it at karaoke, aim to savor each word of the lyrics as you sing.
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
Zenzenzense is an insert song from director Makoto Shinkai’s 2016 anime film Your Name, and it became the catalyst that propelled RADWIMPS—already a hugely popular band—into nationwide recognition.
Some people may have discovered them through this track, and plenty of men in their 40s likely sing it at karaoke or would like to give it a try.
Its slightly rapid-fire melody over an up-tempo beat requires attention to breathing points and other details, but if you thoroughly memorize the lyrics and aim for a careful delivery without overexerting, you can score high at karaoke.
SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama
Masaharu Fukuyama is undoubtedly one of Japan’s most iconic figures, both as a singer-songwriter and as an actor.
It’s truly remarkable that he has continued to release hit songs from the 1990s through the Reiwa era.
While each generation likely has its own “Fukuyama songs,” Sakura-zaka, released in 2000, is a quintessential Heisei-era classic that achieved a record-breaking double million in sales.
Some may find ballads challenging, but the simply crafted melody line makes it easy to sing, and the relatively low key makes it approachable for those with lower voices.
If you carefully follow the scale, you can definitely aim for a high karaoke score; at the same time, the song’s charm lies in its lower register, so if you’re not confident with low melodies, this is a great piece to practice with.
paprikaKenshi Yonezu
Since his teens, Kenshi Yonezu released songs on the internet, debuting in the 2010s as a singer-songwriter who started out as a Vocaloid producer and then took on vocals himself.
He has achieved major commercial success and is active as one of the top artists representing the Japanese music scene.
In the Reiwa era, artists who cite Yonezu as an influence have emerged, and his impact is truly significant.
For men in their 40s who are interested in Yonezu’s songs but feel they might be a bit difficult, I recommend Paprika.
Originally written for a group made up of elementary and junior high school students, it features one of the most accessible melodies among Yonezu’s works.
If you want to aim for a high score on a Yonezu track, this is a great place to start.
The falsetto in the chorus may be challenging if you’re not comfortable with high notes, but try adjusting the key so you can sing it in a range that suits you.
Romantic FlightKome Kome Club
Songs that continue to be loved across generations often have melodies with a universal appeal that anyone can sing.
Kome Kome Club’s signature song “Roman Hikō” is truly a timeless classic passed down through the ages.
Released in 1990, it was a massive hit that boosted the band’s mainstream recognition, and for those now in their mid-to-late 40s, it’s likely a nostalgic tune that brings back memories of their elementary or middle school days.
When singing it at karaoke, be mindful of the contrast between the low notes in the verse and the soaring high notes in the chorus, and take care not to go off pitch when the key changes in the final chorus.