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[For Men in Their 40s] A Collection of Songs That Score High at Karaoke [2025]

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

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 Songs That Score High in Karaoke [2025] (31–40)

Linda LindaThe Blue Hearts

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS “Linda Linda” [1st Single (1987/5/1)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Linda Linda

Linda Linda The Blue Hearts

The Blue Hearts’ classic “Linda Linda.” It’s an indispensable song when talking about Japanese punk rock.

Its intense vibes often lead to misunderstandings, but in fact the vocal line is surprisingly gentle and the range isn’t very wide.

Since it sits in the low to mid range, anyone can sing it comfortably with the right key adjustment.

However, the low notes in the verse (A-melo) are fairly low, so don’t lower the key too much just because the chorus and the B-melo feel easy to sing.

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Like a white cloudSaru Iwa Ishi

Like a white cloud

Saru Ga Ishi, like white clouds

The comedy duo Saruganseki, made up of Hiroiki Ariyoshi and Kazunari Moriwaki.

The song that truly cemented their then idol-like popularity is, of course, Shiroi Yuki no Yō ni (Like White Snow).

As a composition, it’s a very orthodox J-pop number with a very narrow vocal range.

Since the two aren’t professional singers, the vocal lines present no real difficulty.

It’s also a crowd-pleaser at karaoke, so be sure to check it out.

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Wandering Love SongTsuyoshi Nagabuchi

Wandering Love Song

Meguriko Uta - Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi

People in their early 40s belong to a generation for whom laid-back, Unicorn-style rock was trendy, while those in their late 40s grew up exposed to more masculine rock as well.

Many of you may even have listened to Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s songs.

With that in mind, I recommend “Junrenka.” This piece incorporates some folk elements and is arranged primarily in the lower-mid to mid vocal range throughout.

Although a slightly higher phrase appears toward the end of the chorus, it still sits around the mid-high range, so you should hardly encounter any issues from a vocal production standpoint.

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Pockets full of rainbowsYellow Magic Orchestra

Pocketful Of Rainbows – YMO

My pockets are full of rainbows — Yellow Magic Orchestra

Yellow Magic Orchestra is a music group recognized worldwide.

Needless to say, they are the pioneers who laid the foundation for Japanese techno.

They have many classic tracks, but the one I especially recommend is Pocket ni Niji ga Ippai (Pockets Full of Rainbows).

As you might expect from a group with strong instrumental roots, even though this piece has many vocal parts, the vocals themselves are very understated.

There are no complex vocal lines, and the range is extremely narrow, making it an excellent song in terms of singability.

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In conclusion

Among those in their 40s who lived through the CD boom, some probably feel that, compared to the hits from their teens and twenties, recent songs are just too tricky—making them a bit hesitant to sing at karaoke.

Use the easy-to-sing modern masterpieces introduced in this article as a guide, and try aiming for a high score with something different from your usual go-to songs!