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

POP STARKen Hirai

Ken Hirai – POP STAR @ Ken’s Bar 2011

This is Ken Hirai’s 23rd single, released in October 2005.

Since Ken Hirai is known for his exceptional vocal ability, many people might wonder, “Is it really easy to sing?” But the song itself is an upbeat, catchy, and simple track, which makes it very easy for anyone to sing.

The melody in the chorus is also very straightforward and easy to memorize, so there’s nothing to be intimidated by there.

However, if you want to sing it in the original key like he does, you’ll need to switch properly between chest voice, falsetto, and mixed voice, so please pay close attention to your key setting.

The overall vocal range used in the song isn’t very wide, so as long as you do a proper key check in advance, you should be fine.

Also, if you’re not confident, feel free to skip the ad-lib sections—the parts without lyrics where he goes “Uh~~,” and so on.

Ruby RingAkira Terao

Ruby No Yubiwa

It was Akira Terao’s sixth single, released in February 1981.

It was a huge hit that won the 23rd Japan Record Award, so many of you probably remember it.

Compared to today’s songs, pop tunes from that era have very simple melodies without extremely high or low notes, which makes them easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.

In particular, this song is sung in a calm, understated manner throughout the entire track, which is another point in its favor.

Expressing a song fully while singing in such a subdued way can actually be quite difficult—but let’s not demand that much of ourselves!

SHERRYKenji Hayashida

Kenji Hayashida – Sherry – ●1991

When it comes to Kenji Hayashida, the strong impression is that he’s someone who has provided songs to many stars.

He has written numerous tracks especially for Johnny’s groups, and they’ve all been hits.

SHERRY was released in 1991 as his own song.

It was a popular track that was often sung at karaoke.

FlowerFujii Kaze

Hana

This is singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze’s 14th digital-only single, released in October 2023.

It was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “The Best-Loved Flower.” The track is striking for its relaxed yet rhythmic piano riff and Fujii’s delightfully laid-back vocals.

The vocal melody isn’t complex, making it easy to hum along and enjoy, so it’s a song I hope many people will casually choose at karaoke.

For the sections in the chorus sung in falsetto, if you’re not confident about switching registers, try lowering the key when you sing at karaoke.

CYMBillyrrom

Billyrrom – “CYM”【Official Music Video】

Formed in Machida, Tokyo, Billyrrom is a new-generation six-piece whose pop music—built on a background of R&B, soul, and funk and crafted with a refined sound—has been drawing major attention both in Japan and abroad.

On the verge of a big breakthrough, they’ve delivered another standout with their single “CYM,” released in March 2025, which seems poised to propel their momentum even further.

Chosen as the theme song for the drama “MADDER: I Am the Culprit,” the track’s groovy urban funkiness, city-pop atmosphere, and sultry melodies showcase a sensibility that effortlessly transcends the boundary between Japanese and Western music.

At the same time, it surprisingly retains the punchy dynamics of J-pop, making it an accessible and superb pop tune—one you’ll definitely want to try singing at karaoke.

Prosperous businessYuki Chiba

Yuki Chiba — Prosperous Business [Official Music Video]

After halting his music activities at the end of 2021, KOHH suddenly returned to the scene under his real name, Yuki Chiba, and it’s fresh in our minds how he reminded the world of his overwhelming talent by scoring a massive hit in 2024 with his comeback work Team Tomodachi.

In December 2024, he released STAR, his first album under his real name, and his creative drive shows no signs of slowing down, with a second album, Okumanchōja (Billionaire), announced for March 2025.

Included on that second album, Shōbai Hanjō is a killer tune packed with super catchy phrases and hooks reminiscent of Team Tomodachi—perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke and a surefire viral hit.

The music video features the Akabane Baka Matsuri (Akabane Fool Festival), and that’s a must-see, too!

HAPPYKazuyoshi Saito

Kazuyoshi Saito – HAPPY [Lyric Video]

Kazuyoshi Saito is a renowned singer-songwriter with a career spanning over 30 years, admired by many fellow musicians for his unique, uncompromising stance that resists trends.

A devoted Loudness fan and former metalhead in his youth, Saito possesses a broad musical range that defies categorization, excelling in rock, pop, and ballads alike.

His subtly awkward, deeply expressive vocals and lyrics are also irresistibly appealing.

Released in April 2025, Saito’s “HAPPY” is an anthemic track propelled by rough-edged guitar sounds, written as the theme song for the TV program “Saturday LIVE News Zigzag.” It’s a song you’ll definitely want to try at karaoke: its wistfully moving melody is sure to resonate across generations.

The rapid-fire vocal line that appears in the chorus takes a bit of practice, but once you get used to it, it isn’t difficult—so sing it repeatedly until you can deliver it smoothly!