Even karaoke beginners can relax! Easy-to-sing songs for men

AiMotohiro Hata

Motohiro Hata / Ai (Acoustic Version)

It’s one of Motohiro Hata’s signature works and a masterpiece that has captivated many fans.

The gentle string tones and slow-tempo melody are soothing.

Hata’s clear, emotionally rich lyrics are well worth a listen.

It’s a song you’ll definitely want to add to your karaoke repertoire.

Cherry Blossom Societyyuzu

Yuzu “Sakura-kai” Music Video

This is Yuzu’s 30th single, released in February 2010.

It’s a mid-tempo song with a very catchy melody, so it should be easy for just about anyone to sing.

However, the key changes when it goes into the chorus, and then returns to the original key when it goes back to the second verse, so you may need to be careful not to go off pitch at those points.

It’s a pleasing, surprising development when you’re listening, but take care when singing it.

Also, the original key might be a bit high for the average male singer, so please pay attention to the key setting when you sing it at karaoke.

LemonKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Lemon

Kenshi Yonezu’s eighth major-label single, released in February 2018.

It was written as the theme song for TBS’s Friday drama “Unnatural.” …Not that it even needs that introduction anymore—it’s a massive long-selling hit.

The melody and tempo are very approachable, and the way the lyrics fit the tune is unusually straightforward for a recent song, so I think it’s an easy pick to sing casually at karaoke.

That said, precisely because the song is so simple, trying to express it properly can reveal many challenging aspects.

Even if you’re usually reluctant to sing, taking on this song might help you discover the joy of singing and the joy of expressing a song.

In that sense, it’s also perfect as a “beginner’s guide to singing,” so if you feel insecure about singing, definitely give it a try!

WANDERERHand Lamp

Hand Lamp – WANDERER – Music Video

Hand Lamp is a three-piece rock band from Okayama.

Known for their straightforward lyrics and melodies, they’ve been steadily growing their fanbase in the Japanese rock scene thanks to their accessible sound.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “WANDERER.” While the track leaves a refreshing impression, it surprisingly has a relaxed tempo and a relatively narrow vocal range, making it easy to sing even for those who can’t hit high notes or aren’t confident in their sense of rhythm.

greenCHEHON

CHEHON “Midori” Official Music Video

“Midori” by CHEHON, known as an anthem of herb-themed reggae.

At first it sounds like he’s whispering sweet words to a woman, but in fact it’s a song about a man who loves herb, set to a warm, gentle reggae melody.

Since it’s performed by a deejay, the vocal line is relatively easy, with a modest range.

The rhythm makes it easy to feel reggae’s characteristic off-beat on the 2 and 4 counts.

It’s also a well-known track, so be sure to check it out.

FUNKASTICRIP SLYME

RIP SLYME – FUNKASTIC

It’s a song that becomes more addictive the more you listen, with charmingly funny and tricky synth sounds and a compelling track.

It might be hard to learn at first, but once you’ve got it down, it’s no big deal.

Sing it at karaoke and it’ll definitely get the crowd going.

Million FilmsKobukuro

Kobukuro “Million Films”

This is Kobukuro’s 10th single, released on October 14, 2004.

It’s become something of a wedding staple, so even those who aren’t fans may have heard it at such occasions.

The song has a warm, quintessentially Kobukuro feel, making the most of an acoustic sound.

The vocal melody is easy to remember and easy to sing, so it’s a great pick for anyone to enjoy casually at karaoke.

Just be sure to keep the relaxed groove and avoid pushing the vocals ahead of the beat when you sing!