Easy-to-sing Western songs for men: Tips for singing them at karaoke included
This time, I’m introducing Western songs that are easy for men to sing!
A lot of people probably think foreign songs are hard, right?
It’s true that, compared to Japanese music, Western songs often have more complex melodies and the way the lyrics flow can be tricky.
But did you know there’s a certain genre of Western music that’s actually easy to sing?
In fact, there’s a genre that’s super easy to sing!
So this time, I’ve picked out easy-to-sing Western songs, including that particular genre.
You might even find yourself thinking, “Wait, I thought this song was hard, but it’s actually easy?!”
Be sure to read till the end!
[For Men] Easy-to-Sing Western Songs: Tips for Singing at Karaoke (1–10)
Marry YouBruno Mars
Bruno Mars’s hit song “Marry You.” If you’re thinking, “No way I could ever sing that,” let’s be clear: it is tough (lol).
However, the difficulty isn’t in the vocals—it’s in the English pronunciation.
Since there actually aren’t that many different words in the lyrics, poor pronunciation makes it sound worse than it is.
The melody itself doesn’t have any high parts, and the rhythm is simple, so it’s pretty easy to sing.
In short, as long as you nail the pronunciation, it’s a song that naturally ends up sounding good.
Wake Me UpAvicii
Avicii’s classic “Wake Me Up.” It might be the most popular hype song in the world.
The track’s driving, fast-paced melody is striking—and that very sense of momentum actually works to your advantage.
Here’s why: vocals get harder the more space there is between phrases, because you have less room to cover up imperfections.
In “Wake Me Up,” there are no long sustained notes in any of the vocal parts.
That means you can hide a lot.
Even if you deliver the lines almost like you’re tossing them off, it can surprisingly still sound good.
Give it a try!
Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis
Oasis’s classic “Don’t Look Back In Anger.” It’s the song used in the Japanese hit film “BECK.” Thanks to that movie, I think the song’s recognition in Japan went up quite a bit.
Interestingly, the song doesn’t have any high notes at all.
That said, the verses and pre-chorus aren’t so low that they’re hard to sing either.
The English is pretty simple too, so to be honest, it’s super easy to sing.
If I had to point out one thing, without a rich, full voice it can actually end up sounding kind of lame, so watch out for that.
Let It BeThe Beatles
The Beatles’ classic “Let It Be.” Doesn’t it feel like a song you could sing well? As that impression suggests, its melody is crafted to be very simple.
Even so, the chorus has an emotional feel, so it comes across as if you’re singing it well.
Of course, if your English pronunciation isn’t good, it can sound uncool, so be careful about that.
If you’ve never sung Western pop before, starting with this song is a good option.
Last ChristmasWham!
The song “Last Christmas” is popular in Japan too.
There are many Japanese artists who have covered it, right? There are probably various factors behind its success, but I think a major reason it became such a big hit in Japan is its simple, J-pop-like melody line.
The song really has the vibe of Japanese pop music.
That means it’s easy to sing even for Japanese people who are used to Japanese melodies.
The English isn’t too difficult, and there aren’t any high-pitched parts either, so I think it’s perfect for singing well at karaoke!
We Will Rock YouQueen
Queen is a rock band that gained worldwide popularity.
If you’re thinking, “Huh? Queen? Isn’t that hard?”—don’t worry.
Their song We Will Rock You is actually pretty easy.
It might be hard to notice because of its powerful sound, but the song has a narrow vocal range.
In other words, you can sing it even if you can’t hit high notes.
If anything, you’ll need a technique called a ‘shout,’ which is sung with a raspy voice.
For men, shouting is relatively easy to pull off, so definitely give it a try!
Every Year, Every ChristmasNEW!Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross has a soft, rich singing voice.
“Every Year, Every Christmas” is a Christmas song that suits his voice perfectly.
Because it’s a relaxed tempo, even those who aren’t confident in English pronunciation can sing it calmly.
There are plenty of parts to really sing out, and it feels good just to listen—so if you can master it, it’ll feel even better! Vocal power is important, but more than that, focus on resonance when you sing.
In the parts where the chorus swells, use your breath well to project your voice farther, and let it resonate in your chest and head.
Simply placing a hand on your chest helps you feel the resonance and makes it easier to sing.
For high notes, don’t force chest voice; aim for head resonance so you can use a strong falsetto—be especially mindful of your breath here too!