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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Male (51–60)
MARIONETTEBOØWY
The sixth single by the rock band BOØWY, released in July 1987.
At the time of its release, it landed many tie-ins and became a big hit, making it one of their signature songs—so many of you have probably heard it before.
There’s no need for complicated explanations to sing this one at karaoke! The vocal melody doesn’t span a wide range at all, so many men should be able to sing it without changing the key.
Don’t overthink it—just have fun.
motion sickness from proximityJapanese rice bran
Recommended for teens and people in their twenties who want to sing an emotional love song! The singer Wanuka, who made a name with this hit, released “Yoriyoi” in 2021, and it went viral on social media.
Wanuka’s sweet vocals perfectly match the laid-back track with an ennui vibe.
It’s a chill piece with an unpretentious arrangement that you can’t help but get lost in.
Try singing as if you’re talking to the person right in front of you to capture the mood.
KanadeSukima Switch
It was Sukima Switch’s second single, released in March 2004.
It landed many tie-ins, including being an insert song for the film “Rough” and the theme song for Night 3 of Fuji TV’s four-night drama series “Sotsu Uta.” Throughout the entire piece, you can feel a warm, easygoing atmosphere—truly one of the Heisei era’s gentle masterpieces.
The vocal melody doesn’t require straining for high notes, so many people should be able to enjoy singing it without changing the key.
Just pay attention to the brief falsetto part that appears for a moment in the chorus.
Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani
A single by singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, released in July 2023.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death.
It’s an up-tempo, very cool track that really lets you enjoy Kitani’s pleasantly rough, masculine vocals to the fullest.
Because of the song’s nature, the vocal melody doesn’t go into extremely high notes, so I think many men can sing it at karaoke without changing the key.
That said, there are parts in the chorus that are sung in falsetto (head voice), so practice switching registers smoothly there.
Since it’s an up-tempo song, be sure to listen closely to the karaoke track so your singing doesn’t lag behind or, conversely, rush ahead.
Male (61–70)
Specimen of HappinessMinimum Zeke
Minimum Sieg is a three-piece rock band from Niigata Prefecture.
They may not be widely known to the general public, but if you’re a fan of Japanese rock, you’ve probably heard their songs at least once.
Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend is “Kōfuku no Hyōhon” (Specimen of Happiness).
The vocal range is about average; the chorus features falsetto, but it sits at a comfortable height—neither too low nor too high—and the song as a whole stays in the mid range, so it’s quite singable in the original key.
Craft feat. ZORNKREVA
How about amping yourself up by delivering some slick hip-hop with precision? It’s a collaboration between rappers KREVA and ZORN, included on KREVA’s ninth album, “LOOP END / LOOP START,” released in 2021.
The passionate flow is electrifying! And the lyrics—filled with a strong will to keep moving toward your dreams—are genuinely encouraging.
The vocal range should be approachable for most male singers.
Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER is a band that’s gained popularity with orthodox J-pop and rock.
They’ve been getting attention in the Japanese rock scene lately, so many of you may already know them.
Their song “Kataomoi” is a ballad notable for its emotional vocals.
Despite being described as emotional, the vocal melody surprisingly doesn’t have much fluctuation, making it relatively straightforward to sing.
However, because vibrato is essential for this song, you’ll need basic vocal skills even if you don’t change the key.