Karaoke songs you can enjoy singing in your natural voice without changing the key
One of the best things about enjoying karaoke is being able to sing out loud in your natural voice, right? But there are plenty of songs with keys that are too high to sing, or that can hurt your throat if you force them.
To solve those problems, this article introduces a wide range of songs you can sing comfortably in your natural voice! Whether you’re male or female, these are songs you can enjoy singing in the original key and finish feeling great, so be sure to use this as a reference when choosing your next karaoke songs!
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Female (51–60)
Lila LilhaKaela Kimura
This is Kaela Kimura’s third major-label single, released in March 2005.
The song features a slightly bouncy, mid-tempo rock arrangement that leaves a strong impression, and her vocals on top are very powerful.
At the same time, the melody itself is very pop and easy to hum along to, and the vocal range used isn’t particularly wide, so I think most people can sing it in the original key at karaoke without any trouble.
It might also sound cool when sung by men with slightly higher voices.
Give it a try! When you sing it, be careful not to let the rhythm become too flat.
Even when I become an old ladyChisato Moritaka
Chisato Moritaka’s 16th single, released in June 1992.
It was used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Matta Nashi!” As you’d expect from Moritaka, who once used the phrase “Declaration of Non-Talent” as a catchphrase and album title, this track is bright and delightfully laid-back.
So when you sing it at karaoke, there’s no need for any complicated commentary! Just enjoy it with the same easygoing vibe as Moritaka.
In terms of vocal range, I don’t think anyone will find it tough to sing in the original key.
If there’s one tip, try to keep your voice as bright as possible.
Marunouchi SadisticRingo Sheena
It’s counted among Shiina Ringo’s signature songs and is a true classic, but amazingly, it has apparently never been released as a single.
The first recording appeared on her debut studio album, “Muzai Moratorium,” and since then multiple rearranged versions have been released.
Given that it’s a song performed by Shiina Ringo, whose vocal delivery is extremely distinctive, I feel it would be very difficult for the average person to reproduce it at karaoke.
However, if we limit the discussion to this article’s theme of “singing in the original key,” the vocal melody’s range isn’t all that wide, so I think many women could sing it without changing the key.
It might even be fun to try imitating Shiina Ringo’s unique singing style!
Don't give upZARD
ZARD’s sixth single overall, released in January 1993.
Not just this song—ZARD’s run of hits and late-’80s to early-’90s J-POP in general are a treasure trove of songs that many people can sing at karaoke without strain! Back then, how often a song was sung at karaoke had a huge impact on CD sales.
So feel free to pick it at karaoke and have fun.
I think most women can sing it without changing the key!
Mutual FeelingsAsa
A love song that seeps into your heart, sung as if letting each word fall, one by one.
It’s a track by singer-songwriter ASA, whose popularity took off from activity on video platforms, released in 2022.
The quiet soundscape and whispery vocals grip listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.
It’s especially beloved by people in their teens and twenties.
With its romantic atmosphere, it’s a great pick to sing at karaoke with your partner.
Keep your breathing steady and sing calmly, avoiding pushing or belting.
Please forget it.Yorushika
Yorushika’s classic “Please Forget.” Yorushika boasts a wide musical range, but isn’t it their ennui-tinged tracks where their charm truly shines? This song lets you fully savor that moody Yorushika sound.
Unlike the arrangement, which uses silence effectively, the vocal line is crafted quite simply.
Since the overall melody sits in the low-to-mid range, even women who can’t hit high notes should be able to sing it comfortably in the original key.
YONA YONA DANCEAkiko Wada
Liven up karaoke with this dance-rock tune that makes your body move on its own! It’s a 2021 collaboration between veteran singer Akiko Wada—who’s also active as a variety show host—and the rock band Frederic.
The snappy rhythm and soulful vocals fit together perfectly, and listening to it makes you want to sing along yourself.
Unusually for a song sung by a woman, it’s easy to tackle in a male chest voice, too.
It also seems perfect for everyone who came to karaoke together to sing as a group!