[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)
MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLEV6
V6, an idol group that was hugely popular from the 1990s to the early 2000s, produced many hit songs.
Among them, the one I especially recommend to men in their 40s for its singability is “MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE.” Centered on eurobeat, which was the trend at the time, the track features sharp, memorable synthesizers.
In contrast to the sound, the vocal lines are quite restrained, staying within a narrow range throughout.
It’s packed with catchy phrases that anyone can sing, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
To the most important personTunnels
The classic Tunnels song “To the Most Important Person.” When it comes to Tunnels’ tracks, this is probably the first one many people think of.
Contrary to its masculine melody, the vocal line is surprisingly straightforward.
Its narrow range is particularly notable, keeping every part in the low to lower-mid register.
This is the easiest range for men in their 50s to sing, so it should be perfectly manageable for karaoke at after-parties or late-night gatherings.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
[For Men in Their 40s] A Compilation of Songs That Score High in Karaoke [2025] (31–40)
Kotodama of Love ~ Spiritual MessageSouthern All Stars
Southern All Stars’ classic song “Kotodama of Love ~Spiritual Message~.” Many people have probably heard it often at karaoke but didn’t know the title.
Among Southern All Stars’ songs, this one boasts one of the narrowest vocal ranges.
Not only is the range narrow, but it also centers on the low-to-mid register where male voices are most comfortable, so you’re unlikely to find it difficult from a vocal production standpoint.
The vocal line is gentle with little ups and downs, so be sure to give it a try.
B-BlueBOØWY
Among men in their early 50s, many likely listened to BOØWY.
The band left behind numerous memorable rock classics, and among them, the song I especially recommend for its ease of singing is “B-Blue.” While its heart-pounding melody is striking, the vocal range is surprisingly narrow, and the vocal line doesn’t fluctuate much.
It’s a song you can comfortably handle even when your voice is worn out after a second party, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Crazy BabyFISHMANS
Fishmans is a band that holds the highest rating for a Japanese group on Rate Your Music, a globally known music review site.
Most hardcore music enthusiasts are probably familiar with them.
Among their works, Ikareta Baby is especially popular, featuring a reggae-driven, languid vocal line.
While you do need to feel the groove, the actual vocal range is very narrow, so for someone with a decent sense of rhythm, it can be considered a very easy song.
The rattlesnake is comingTunnels
Not only did they score big with variety shows, but the comedy duo Tunnels also enjoyed hits with their songs.
Among the many hit numbers they produced, the one I especially recommend as an easy-to-sing track is Garagara Hebi ga Yattekuru.
It falls under what you’d call a comic song and is mainly aimed at elementary and middle school students, but the vocal line is surprisingly funky and cool.
The overall vocal range is quite narrow, so it’s suitable for men of almost any voice type.
Make-up ShadowYosui Inoue
When you think of Yosui Inoue, you might picture him as being more popular with people in their 50s and older rather than those in their 40s.
Surprisingly, though, he had many hits in the ’90s, so he actually enjoys popularity among some in their 40s as well.
A hidden gem by Yosui Inoue that I’d like to recommend is “Make-up Shadow.” The vocal line is sharp and cool, yet the range is narrow and there are no falsetto parts, making it exceptionally easy to sing.
If you like music with a strong Showa-era vibe, be sure to check it out.