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

The seasons die one after another.amazarashi

amazarashi “Seasons Die One After Another” — Tokyo Ghoul √A ending theme

It’s a serious and cool track that was also used as the ending theme for the anime Tokyo Ghoul √A.

The powerful, full-throated vocal style gives it great impact.

The key stays within a manageable range, making it easy to sing and highly recommended.

When you sing it, pay attention to the profound lyrics.

cloudy skyDOES

DOES 'Donten' (TV Tokyo anime 'Gintama' opening theme)

This is one of DOES’s signature songs, featured as an opening theme for the anime Gintama.

It’s a track that first hits your ears with the driving speed and powerful sound that are the hallmark of classic rock bands, but an important point is that the vocal lines aren’t packed with too many words.

Perhaps because the singing feels like an outpouring of emotion, the melody doesn’t jump around much in key, making it relatively easy to sing.

If you can stay calm and immerse yourself in the song’s atmosphere as you perform, that alone should be enough to bring out its vibe.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

It’s included on their sixth album, Human Bloom, released in 2016.

It was also featured in the much-talked-about film Your Name.

It became a hot topic not only in Japan but around the world, and the lyrics, which follow the film’s story, are expressed very straightforwardly.

Although the tempo is fast, that actually makes it a song you can belt out without worrying too much about pitch.

Let's go bowlingKeisuke Kuwata & The Pin Boys

Keisuke Kuwata & The Pin Boys – Let’s Go Bowling (Full ver.)

This is the official song for KUWATA CUP 2019, a bowling tournament hosted by Kuwata under the name “Keisuke Kuwata & The Pin Boys.” The song’s tagline is “A perfect anthem that’s a total strike!” It features a laid-back melody that evokes a summer seaside, paired with comical lyrics where the chorus is a person’s name.

It prioritizes vibe over technical prowess, so I highly recommend it!

Like tonight's moonElephant Kashimashi

Like the Moon Tonight / Elephant Kashimashi

It’s the theme song for the drama “Because the Moon Shines at Night,” and it became Elephant Kashimashi’s biggest hit single.

The key is high, but the melody is very simple, so I recommend it.

It seems best to learn it in the original key using some falsetto, then lower the key when singing it at karaoke.

OrangeSMAP

Orange – SMAP (Full)

It’s the B-side (coupling track) of SMAP’s 32nd single, “Lion Heart,” released in August 2000.

It’s a warm, easygoing SMAP song, so even people who aren’t confident singers should find it easy to pick for karaoke.

But if you let your guard down thinking that, the chorus notes are unexpectedly high, so you might want to be a bit careful with the key setting.

If possible, try to sing the whole song with a gentle, soft voice to make it sound even nicer.

Happy Ending feat. ZORNRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Grand Finale feat. ZORN [Official Music Video]

Many people who are tone-deaf somehow find they can rap, don’t they? People even say that the more tone-deaf you are, the better you are at rapping.

For those folks, I recommend “Daidan’en feat.

ZORN.” It’s a collaboration between RADWIMPS and ZORN, one of Japan’s leading rappers.

The RADWIMPS parts feel like orthodox, rock-tinged pop, while ZORN’s verse delivers an exceptionally cool rap.

It’s badass, but not a complex flow, so I think anyone can handle the rap sections.

Yojiro Noda’s vocal parts also don’t go too high, and the melody is simple, making it very easy to sing.