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 high scores for men (231–240)
blue skyTHE BLUE HEARTS
This is THE BLUE HEARTS’ fifth single, released in June 1989.
It’s crafted into a song with a relaxed tempo and beat that feels very comfortable.
The extremely simple arrangement is also striking.
The vocal melody is very straightforward and easy to remember, making it easy to hum along.
In that sense, it probably meets all the conditions for aiming for a high score at karaoke.
However, precisely because it’s such a simple song, be careful not to let your singing sound flat.
Emeraldback number
This is back number’s second digital-only single, released in October 2020.
It also served as the theme song for the drama “Dangerous Venus.” The vocal melody, while relatively simple and easy to remember for a recent song, is crafted that way on purpose.
The key to singing this track well is how smoothly you can switch between chest voice and falsetto, which are used effectively throughout the song.
In that sense, it might be a bit challenging for those who struggle with transitioning between registers.
Still, once you can manage that, it’s a very singable song—so definitely give it a try!
Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to get top marks (241–250)
Imperial Regent DeclarationMasashi Sada
Released on July 10, 1979, this is singer-songwriter Masashi Sada’s 14th solo single.
As of December 2021, it remains his biggest hit.
Given Sada’s distinctive high-tone voice, some listeners might think at first, “How could I score well with this?” But don’t worry—the melody itself is very simple, easy to remember, and easy to sing.
I hope you’ll enjoy singing it while appreciating the lyrics, which are structured like a story.
To modern ears, the lyrics may feel a bit old-fashioned.
Star SongKobukuro
A track by Kobukuro included on their album “Star Made,” released on August 4, 2021.
As the title suggests, it’s a gentle song that evokes a quiet summer night sky, and musically it’s very much in their style—easy to hum and approachable.
If you focus on singing carefully throughout, it shouldn’t be too hard to score high at karaoke.
That said, the high notes in the chorus might be a bit tough for the average male singer, so it might be a good idea to check the key settings in advance.
Rollin’ Rollin’Tavito Nanao × Yakenohara
This track by the special unit of Tavio Nanao and Yakenohara is crafted with a simple, minimal arrangement.
Since it has both melodic and rap sections, it could be fun to tackle it as a duo with a friend.
Of course, doing both parts yourself would be interesting too!
BrownieJapanese rice bran
This is the third digital-only single by singer-songwriter Wanuka, released in June 2021.
True to the artist’s name (perhaps?), the melody and rhythm carry a distinctly Japanese flavor that leaves quite an impression.
The vocal melody is centered in a comfortable midrange that most people can sing, so range shouldn’t be a hurdle for karaoke.
To aim for a high score in karaoke, the key point is how well you can reproduce the song’s overall nonchalant vibe and its light, buoyant feel—without pushing the beat ahead.
The expressive demands aren’t particularly difficult, so study the original carefully and give it a try.
Thinking of youKohei Matsushita
It’s a track from actor and singer-songwriter Kohei Matsushita’s album “R&ME,” released in December 2023, and it was pre-released ahead of the album.
It’s crafted as a ballad with a strikingly simple piano and beautiful string arrangement.
Matsushita sings it with rich, straightforward emotion, without relying on flashy technical tricks.
The vocal melody is also very simple and unadorned, making it one of the best choices if you want to aim for a high score at karaoke.
That said, because it’s such an emotional song, I’d really love for readers to sing it just as they feel—freely and from the heart—and immerse themselves in the world of the music.