Lovely karaoke song

No worries if you're tone-deaf! Easy-to-sing J-pop songs for karaoke

Vocal coachMami Kubota
After working as a voice trainer at a studio for seven years, I went independent in 2025. To date, I’ve taught more than 300 students. Honestly, I started teaching out of simple curiosity (lol). When I was job hunting, I stumbled across a listing for a “vocal instructor,” thought, “What is this?!” and applied on impulse. That’s how I became a teacher with zero prior knowledge—so I went through more training than anyone and studied a lot on my own. When I started teaching what I’d learned to my students, their responses were really positive, and that’s when I felt a real sense of purpose. As a teacher, I absolutely love those moments when I’m growing together with my students. As for my musical activities, I’ve been playing bass in a wind ensemble since high school and still do. I’ve also performed live in a band as a singing bassist, and sometimes I’m invited to sing as a vocalist only. Through vocal training, I want to keep using my voice and stay healthy and beautiful for years to come!
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

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!

Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs: Top 20 Picks (11–20)

PastoralNEW!Aimer

Pastoral

PastoralNEW!Aimer

This is a double A-side single by Aimer, with the track pre-released on October 6, 2025.

It starts relatively low, and the chorus is sung with a light, almost falsetto-like tone.

Since the range shifts with each melodic section, be careful not to let your pitch drop too much.

When singing, keeping your facial muscles lifted helps you switch smoothly when the melody or pitch changes—highly recommended.

If you’re good at singing lightly without belting, you’ll likely find it easy from the start.

The tempo isn’t very fast, so remember to take breaths at each phrase.

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Bad personKano Sennritsu

Kano Kanaru “Bad Person” M/V

Kanano Senritsu, the bad person

Recently, Kanano Senritsu has been getting a lot of attention.

Her song “Warui Hito” (“Bad Person”) is her new single, themed around a recent heartbreak.

Despite the raw lyrics, the vocal line and melody are surprisingly simple, with no complex pitch jumps throughout.

Many may perceive it as high, but it doesn’t actually cover a wide range, so you can lower the key and sing it in a range that’s comfortable for you.

Since it doesn’t require vibrato either, it’s a great choice to add to your repertoire if you want to focus purely on nailing the pitch.

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Don't cheat on me.Koresawa

Koresawa “Don’t You Cheat on Me” [Music Video]

Don’t cheat on me, Koresawa.

Singer-songwriter Koresawa, whose catchy lyrics and strong thematic style have earned her immense support from women, is hugely popular.

If you’re a woman in your teens to early thirties, chances are you’ve heard her songs at least once.

Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend is Uwaki Shitara Akan de (“Don’t You Dare Cheat”).

It’s a pop-leaning, slightly funky song, but the vocal line is very simple with no difficult high notes.

As long as you focus on rhythm and pitch, you should be able to aim for a high score at karaoke.

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navel orangeNEW!Nogizaka46

Nogizaka46 'Navel Orange'

Navel Orange NEW! Nogizaka46

It’s said to be a song released as a single in March 2025, with a double center featuring Kazu Inoue and Aruno Nakanishi.

The overall vocal range is A3–C#5, and since it’s mostly sung around E4, it’s a comfortable key for women.

Listening to the track, it isn’t the type where you belt; it’s sung in a calm, conversational tone.

Because the song flows smoothly, adding a bit of dynamic contrast can help give it definition.

In particular, it’s important to pay attention to the openings of melodic phrases and the accented parts.

Also, where the chorus shifts to head voice on the higher notes, aim for a light delivery and be careful not to add unnecessary tension.

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wicked womanNEW!Miyuki Nakajima

wicked woman

Wicked Woman NEW! Miyuki Nakajima

Miyuki Nakajima has released a lot of hit songs.

One I’d like to recommend, with a comfortable vocal range, is “Akujo” (Bad Girl), released in October 1981.

Just from the title you might think, “Is it a dark song?” but the tune is surprisingly bright and the melody is easy to remember.

When you look at the lyrics, though, you’ll think, “It’s kind of a bittersweet song.

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.” The verses (A-melo to B-melo) are sung fairly low, almost like speaking, and there’s a part in the chorus where the pitch suddenly jumps up, so watch out there.

Time your entry for the high notes and throw yourself into it—project your voice with momentum! That way you can sing comfortably without straining your throat.

If your timing is off it’ll feel odd, so keep practicing until you nail the timing.

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Cosmic TreatPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume 「Cosmic Treat」

Cosmic TreatPerfume

Perfume’s new song “Cosmic Treat.” While Perfume has traditionally focused on dance-techno, in recent years they’ve leaned more toward genres that were trendy in the 1980s, such as synth-pop and synthwave.

This track falls into those categories as well, and it’s shaped around a synth-pop approach that emphasizes the backing track.

As a result, the vocal lines are understated and very easy to sing.

There are no high notes either, so as long as you keep the rhythm in mind, even someone who’s not a strong singer might be able to score high at karaoke.

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Recommended for women (21–30)

It's okay even if you can't produce a clear, high-pitched voice!

From here, we’ll introduce easy-to-sing karaoke songs recommended for women, focusing on the latest releases! In addition to simple rhythms and vocal lines, we’ve selected tracks that even women who struggle with high notes can sing. We also explain what to pay attention to while singing to make it sound better, so it’s a must-read for those looking to improve their skills!

Recommended for women (1–10)

moonlightAimer

Aimer 'Tsukikage' Lyric Video

Tsukikage Aimer

Aimer is a female singer-songwriter who is supported by listeners of many generations and genders.

If you listen to Japanese music, there’s a good chance you have at least one of her songs in your repertoire.

Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend is Tsukikage.

This piece is crafted as a ballad and has a calm, cohesive feel throughout.

There are no parts that require powerful vocals, and the range isn’t extremely wide.

In addition, there aren’t any complex melodic leaps, making it a very easy song to sing even for people who are tone-deaf.

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