Songs that are easy to sing at karaoke even for people who think, “I might be tone-deaf...” or aren’t good at singing

cloverMasaki Suda

Clover - Masaki Suda [Chinese-Japanese Dynamic Lyrics]

If you’re looking for a song with few high notes that you can sing comfortably, I recommend Clover.

This track is included on Masaki Suda’s second album LOVE, with lyrics and music by Huwie Ishizaki.

With its heartwarming message to someone special and honest, straightforward feelings, the song has almost no high parts and is a medium-tempo number you can sing without strain even in the original key.

It’s also recommended for women who struggle with high notes, as the range is easy to sing.

Bedtime StoryKana Nishino

Kana Nishino “Bedtime Story” MV (Short Ver.)

This is Kana Nishino’s 34th single, released in September 2018.

After releasing this work, she went on hiatus, making this the last single before her break.

In terms of vocal melody, even when you listen through the whole song, there aren’t many parts that are particularly hard to sing.

To make it sound good at karaoke, I think the key point is how you cut off the notes at the end of each phrase.

Keep that in mind when you study the original track.

Also, note that the chorus modulates, so pay attention there as well.

Soap bubbleTsuyoshi Nagabuchi

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi / Shabondama (1991)

The 24th single “Shabondama,” which benefited from the popularity of the tie-in TV drama of the same name, became a million-seller.

The lyrical guitar riff in the intro and the delicate acoustic guitar tones give the entire song a sense of melancholy.

With a low key, a narrow vocal range, and minimal melodic movement, it’s an easy challenge even for those who aren’t confident singers.

The lyrics evoke the image of someone struggling yet striving to move forward, making it an emotional number that will likely captivate listeners even at karaoke.

Space Battleship YamatoIsao Sasaki

Space Battleship Yamato 2199 ① / Isao Sasaki and others

It’s the theme song of the classic Japanese anime Space Battleship Yamato.

There have been many sequels to the Yamato anime, but ever since its first broadcast in 1974, this song has consistently stood as the definitive theme—so much so that when you say “Yamato,” everyone thinks of this track! There can’t be many people who haven’t heard it.

The song itself has that quintessential Showa-era anime feel, with a melody that’s easy for anyone to hum along to.

Try singing it with a bold, heroic flair!

summer squallstorm

Natsu Hayate / Arashi — 2018 ABC Summer High School Baseball Support Song / “Netto Koshien” Theme Song

This song was produced as ABC’s summer high school baseball cheer song and drew attention because Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu handled the lyrics and composition.

It is also used as the theme song for Netsu-to Koshien.

It’s a refreshing yet fiery cheer song.

Each member has a solo part, making it a track that many people can get excited about together.

I want to be kinder.Kazuyoshi Saito

Kazuyoshi Saito – I Want to Be Kind [Live at Nippon Budokan 2012.2.11]

This is Kazuyoshi Saito’s 39th single, released in 2011.

It was used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper,” and became a major hit.

The vocal range is relatively compact and not very wide, making it easy to keep tempo and sing in a cool, stylish way.

threadMasaki Suda × Huwie Ishizaki

Ito – Masaki Suda × Huwie Ishizaki

Ito, a collaboration between Masaki Suda and Huwie Ishizaki.

This song was chosen as the ending theme for the film of the same name and is one of Miyuki Nakajima’s signature pieces that deeply moves listeners.

In particular, Suda’s masculine vocals—ranging from rich mid-lows to beautiful highs—and Ishizaki’s gentle, warm voice amplify the song’s emotional impact.

With its simple melody, it’s easy to sing and approachable for karaoke.

Although originally performed by a woman, the vocal range isn’t very high, making it comfortable for both men and women to sing.