[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!
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[For Men in Their 40s] Songs That Score High on Karaoke Easily [2025] (21–30)
Until My Babe-kun falls asleepSharam Q
Sharan Q is a band that gained popularity for its original musicality, combining the essence of kayōkyoku with rock.
They’re well-regarded for their ballads, and among them, “My Babe Kimi ga Nemuru made” is especially recommended as an easy song to sing.
The vocal range is quite narrow, from mid1 C# to mid2 G#.
They frequently use a technique called ‘hiccup’ at the start of each phrase, so mastering this will quickly elevate the overall quality.
Give it a try for reference.
POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Takashi Sorimachi
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.
Midnight ShuffleMasahiko Kondo
Masahiko Kondo is strongly associated with his success in the ’70s and ’80s, but he actually had hits in the ’90s as well.
One of them is Midnight Shuffle.
If you’re a man in your 40s, chances are you’ve heard it at least once.
While it features a melody that’s uncommon in typical J-pop, the vocal line is quite easy: there are no sections requiring complex pitch movement, and the range is fairly narrow.
It’s a song that suits virtually any voice type, so it’s worth adding to your repertoire.
GLORIAZIGGY
ZIGGY’s biggest hit number, “GLORIA.” Because it’s a bright song that fully showcases ZIGGY’s style, you might think there are many parts where you have to belt.
Surprisingly, though, it doesn’t require much volume, nor is the vocal range particularly wide.
The chorus melody rises gently, which makes it relatively easy to keep the pitch steady.
However, due to the song’s upward-tilting phrasing, you will need a certain level of stamina, as you may start feeling tension around your temples as the pitch goes higher.
Don’t get carried away by the song’s brightness and set the key too high.
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.
BambinaTomoyasu Hotei
Tomoyasu Hotei’s classic “Bambina.” Thanks to its performance on the popular YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE, the song has recently gained support from a fairly young audience as well.
While it’s an up-tempo track with a rock ’n’ roll feel, the vocal range is quite narrow, so it’s easy for singers of any voice type to handle.
If there’s one potential challenge, it would be the long sustained note at the end of the chorus.
It features the highest phrase in the song, but even then it doesn’t require a mixed voice.
As long as you focus on staying in tune, it’s a song with solid potential for scoring high marks.
TRAIN-TRAINThe Blue Hearts
The Blue Hearts’ classic “TRAIN-TRAIN” was a long-running hit from the 1980s into the early 2000s.
True to the Blue Hearts’ style, this track is a passionate punk rock song characterized by its raw sound.
You might expect it to be hard on the throat vocally, but it actually sits within a relatively narrow range of mid1 G# to mid2 F#.
The vocal line itself isn’t complex; however, starting from the second verse, it incorporates a slightly spoken delivery, which brings subtle pitch variations compared to the first verse.
Because this spoken-like quality isn’t a purely musical pitch change, be sure to carefully learn it by ear.