Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores
If you’re simply aiming for a high score at karaoke, the key points for song selection will naturally be to choose songs with “easy-to-sing melodies,” “easy-to-understand lyrics,” and “clear, straightforward rhythms.”
That being the case, your picks will tend to come from the ’90s and earlier—so-called Showa-era and early Heisei kayōkyoku, new music, and J-pop.
Many recent songs have complex melodies and rhythms, and plenty of people think “This is hard!” after just one listen.
In this article, aimed at men who want to score high at karaoke, I’ve also proactively selected relatively singable tracks even from among more recent songs.
Compared to older hits, these are a bit more challenging to sing, but each song’s write-up includes tips and points to watch for to help you boost your score, so please use this as a guide and give them a try!
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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top marks (131–140)
Have you ever smoked Gauloises?Monsieur Kamayatsu
The melody, which could be described as slightly rap-like and sung in a conversational style, spans a wide vocal range and might help you score high at karaoke.
Try singing while letting yourself sink into the funky bassline, the choppy rhythm guitar, and the atmospheric saxophone.
YoursMasaki Suda
This is the fifth overall digital-only single by Masaki Suda, who is active as an actor and singer, released in May 2023.
It was selected as the theme song for the NTV Saturday drama “The Best Teacher: One Year Later, I Was ■ by a Student.” It’s been crafted into a very beautiful ballad.
To aim for a high score when choosing this for karaoke, the key point is how well you can handle the high notes in the melody—Suda himself employs various vocal tones when singing it.
In that sense, it’s somewhat geared toward advanced singers, but the vocal melody of the song itself is very straightforward and accessible.
If you’re confident in your singing, definitely give this a try and aim for a high score!
BoyhoodYosui Inoue
I imagine many people have this song as their go-to at karaoke.
It’s a classic known across generations.
The key is a bit high, but the pitch and rhythm are easy to grasp.
It’s a song where you can make good use of plenty of scoops and falls.
Focus on singing smoothly and you’ll score high!
SAY KOU SHOWRobert Akiyama
In addition to his work as a comedian, Akiyama of Robert showcases his musical talent through comic songs and more.
He already has a few hit tunes like “TOKAKUKA,” but lately it’s “SAY KOU SHOW” that’s been especially popular.
This track boldly and unabashedly puts dirty jokes front and center, and is characterized by a groovy yet repetitive vocal line.
The vocal range is narrow as well, making it a perfect song for aiming at a high score.
Song of Greensmall gift
In addition to his success as part of the duo Shimofuri Myojo, Soshina showcases his talents in many fields—and he actually has a producer side as a Vocaloid creator as well.
“#Midori no Uta” is a song he originally released in 2020 as a Vocaloid producer, and in 2025 he rearranged it with a band sound and covered it himself.
While preserving the drive of the original, it’s been reborn into a track powered by raw, gritty guitar and urgent, hard-hitting drums.
It’s the kind of song you can power through on momentum when singing at karaoke, so if you want to hype up the crowd, definitely give it a try!
Skeletonize!Straightener
Straightener is a band that has been active for many years with a sound rooted in alternative and indie rock.
They’ve produced numerous classics, but one I especially recommend is “Skeletonize!” This track is a hard-hitting rock number with a loud, consolidated sound.
That said, its overall vocal range is relatively narrow, and even the one higher section doesn’t require using mixed voice.
Most men with an average vocal range should be able to sing it without issue.
Beyond the purple nightSpitz
It’s the 44th single by the Japanese rock band Spitz, released in March 2021 as a work commemorating the 30th anniversary of their major-label debut.
It also served as the ending theme for TBS’s “NEWS23.” The song features a characteristically light, upbeat groove and an ear-pleasing melody, making it a very singable choice for karaoke.
While some men may find the original key a bit challenging, the vocal melody doesn’t actually span a particularly wide range, so if you adjust the key to suit your voice, it should be a solid pick for aiming at a high score.
For the final part of the chorus, it’ll likely sound cooler if you can sing it without switching to falsetto.