Easy-to-sing Western songs for men: Tips for singing them at karaoke included

Every Breath You TakeThe Police

The Police – Every Breath You Take (Official Music Video)

A signature song by the British band The Police, led by Sting, known in Japanese as “Mitsumete Itai” (“I’ll Be Watching You”).

It’s a track from the classic 1983 album Synchronicity.

I think it’s the song that best showcases Sting’s sweet voice.

By the time the intro phrase comes on at karaoke, everyone will be totally into it.

ALL MY LOVEColdplay

Coldplay – ALL MY LOVE (Official Lyric Video)

Coldplay is a rock band that has been active for many years.

They’re so well-known that it’s hard to talk about today’s rock scene without mentioning them, and I think many people in Japan are familiar with them.

Among Coldplay’s works, the one I especially recommend is “ALL MY LOVE.” It features a poignant, ballad-like melody, and the vocal line is composed to match that calm mood.

There are a few falsetto parts, but because the pitch changes are gentle and the tempo is on the slower side, it’s actually a song that can be sung more easily than you might expect.

I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith

Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

This is the song that became globally famous after being chosen as the theme song for the movie Armageddon.

It’s also very popular in Japan and is well-known as background music on TV shows.

It consistently ranks high in karaoke foreign music charts, so it’s a must when singing songs in English.

The NightsAvicii

Avicii – The Nights

Avicii’s “The Nights” has gained popularity for being easy to sing at karaoke and for its moving message.

Its lyrics encourage you to live life to the fullest, making it perfect for singing with a relaxed vibe.

Many parts feel close to Japanese in rhythm and sound, and it’s reputed to be easy to memorize even for those not confident in English.

With its upbeat, rhythmic tempo, the song is great for lifting your spirits.

The concise wording sprinkled throughout the lyrics, combined with a familiar, catchy melody, makes it enjoyable for everyone from karaoke beginners to seasoned singers.

It’s a great pick both for a morning refresh and for getting hype with friends.

Hotline BlingDrake

Drake – Hotline Bling

Drake, the popular rapper from Canada.

You might be thinking, “Wait, isn’t rap not singing?” Don’t worry.

This track is hip-hop, but it leans heavily into R&B, so it’s crafted with a super mellow sound.

While it does require some dynamic control, there aren’t any long sustained notes and you won’t need much vibrato, so it’s relatively easy to sing.

If you can project the low notes cleanly around the 1:30 mark, it’ll sound incredibly dope—so focus on that!

U.S.A. (Extended Vocal Remix)Joe Yellow

U.s.a. (Extended Vocal Remix)

This is the original song behind DA PUMP’s cover that became a huge hit in Japan.

It’s got a strong whiff of that era and delivers an outstanding sense of speed in its sound! For those getting tired of the DA PUMP version, let’s throw them a curveball!

Live While We’re YoungOne Direction

One Direction – Live While We’re Young

One Direction is a young band composed of hugely popular members from the UK and Ireland.

When you sing their songs at karaoke, try to bring out their fresh vibe.

It looks cool if you keep the rhythm tight where the guitar riff and melody are in unison.