No worries if you're tone-deaf! Easy-to-sing J-pop songs for karaoke
Recently, with the K-pop boom, the difficulty level of Japanese music has risen sharply compared to before.
Songs that use whisper voice and mixed voice have become standard, and on top of that, advanced vocal techniques like riffs/ad-libs and hiccups are now being demanded.
In this situation, it can be quite difficult for people who aren’t confident singers to find songs that suit them and are easy to sing.
So this time, we’ve picked out tracks that even those who lack confidence in their singing or consider themselves tone-deaf can handle! Of course, we chose them with karaoke crowd-pleasing in mind, so please consider adding them to your repertoire!
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Top 20 Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs (1–10)
LADYKenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu’s new song “LADY,” famous as a Coca-Cola commercial song, is a love song depicting the dynamics between a man and a woman.
Rather than being heartwarming, it’s more stylish, with complex melodies unfolding throughout.
It might feel challenging to sing, but since there aren’t many high notes and the rhythm is easy to follow, I think it’s still relatively singable even for those who struggle with pitch.
If you still can’t grasp the intonation, try repeating the vocal lines phrase by phrase in practice.
The Story of the Wind and MeNEW!Ado
It’s a very dynamic song created as the theme for the film “The Silent Service: Great Battle in the Arctic Ocean,” with lyrics and composition by Hiroji Miyamoto and arrangement by Mafumafu.
Also, it features hardly any of Ado’s signature intense shouts or high tones; since much of the singing sits in the low to mid range, it’s a song you can fully enjoy in your natural voice.
When you listen, you can really feel Miyamoto’s distinct style, and the scenes come to mind as if he himself were singing.
For the A and B verses, imagine singing quietly as if speaking, and then let it explode in the chorus to bring out the song’s strengths.
There are spots that use falsetto and breathy ad-libs, so be mindful of diaphragmatic breathing to maintain your breath control.
I love youNEW!Wednesday Campanella
This is the second opening theme for the TV anime Ranma 1/2.
Because the lyrics prioritize catchy wordplay, including mahjong terms, you’ll need to learn the rhythm and wording, but once you lock into the groove it’s very easy to sing! The key itself isn’t high, so it’s recommended for people who like rap-style songs or aren’t comfortable with big, belted melodies.
When singing, focus on listening to the bouncy backbeat—you’ll find your body naturally moving with it.
The combination of Shihou from Wednesday Campanella on vocals and a Chinese-inspired vibe is a perfect match, so be sure to enjoy the music video as well!
Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs: Top 20 Picks (11–20)
1000 daysNEW!No Murasaki
Singer-songwriter Noshi, a female artist known for her wide musical range—from comic-song style to classic pop.
Her track “1000 Days,” released in 2025, features moving lyrics that sing about the three years of high school.
The vocal range is slightly broad at mid1E to hiE, with the low notes being comparatively low for a women’s song, so there isn’t much room to lower the key.
However, the melodic rises and falls are relatively gentle, and there are many break points, so finding a comfortable personal tone in the falsetto and mixed-voice sections will be the key to singing it well.
rootKing Gnu
King Gnu’s new song “Nekko.” Despite the unique title, the track is unexpectedly a serious ballad, crafted with a softly bittersweet atmosphere throughout.
Some listeners might find it a bit on the higher side, but the vocal range isn’t particularly wide.
So as long as you adjust it to your own key, anyone should be able to sing it without trouble.
Because the melody is wistful, paying attention to dynamics will make it sound more professional.
It also goes over well at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
SunYorushika
Yorushika’s new song “Taiyō” (“Sun”).
Among Yorushika’s recent works, this one has an especially narrow vocal range.
Even when a song’s range is narrow, if it sits in a high register, only certain people can sing it.
This song is the opposite: it stays in a low register throughout, so even those who can’t hit high notes can sing it without issues.
The rhythm is simple, and there aren’t complex melodic jumps, making it easy to stay on pitch.
It’s very easy to sing even for people who struggle with pitch, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
MarigoldAimyon
It’s Aimyon’s fifth major single, released on August 8, 2018.
I think one of the biggest concerns for people who feel uncomfortable with singing is their vocal range—thinking, “I can’t hit really high notes…” But in that respect, this song doesn’t require extremely high notes when you listen through the whole track, and there aren’t parts with drastic jumps in pitch either, so it’s a safe choice to select with confidence.
The tempo is a relaxed mid-tempo that seems easy to sing, so definitely give this song a try and shake off any uneasiness you have about singing!