Easy-to-sing songs recommended for women in their 90s: A roundup of tracks to try at karaoke
In elderly care facilities, including day service centers, karaoke is one of the most popular recreational activities.
While many seniors love to sing, quite a few people may find it hard to decide which song to choose.
So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs that are easy to sing at karaoke!
This time, we’ve focused especially on songs recommended for people in their 90s.
If there are residents in their 90s who are unsure what to sing, please suggest the songs we’re about to introduce.
Let’s jump right in!
Singable songs recommended for women in their 90s: A roundup of karaoke songs to try (1–10)
A woman aloneDuke Aces
Duke Aces’ “Onna Hitori” (“A Woman Alone”) is a captivating song where Ryoku Eiji’s delicate lyrics and Tak Izumi’s beautiful melody are perfectly matched.
Set against Kyoto’s atmospheric landmarks, it carefully portrays the subtle emotions of a woman weary from love.
Released in 1965 as part of the “Nihon no Uta” series, the song has been beloved by many for years.
Its relatively narrow vocal range makes it easy to try at karaoke.
It’s recommended not only for women troubled by romance but also for anyone who wants to let their thoughts drift to the streets of Kyoto.
I miss you so muchMari Sono
“Aitakute Aitakute” is a timeless classic known for its lyrics that delicately depict a heartrending love and for Mari Sono’s emotionally rich vocals.
Upon its 1966 release, it became a major hit as a song expressing the feelings of lovers separated from each other.
That same year, it was also used as the theme song for a kayō (popular song) film featuring Tetsuya Watari and others.
Its melodious, unhurried tempo makes it exceptionally easy to sing.
If you sing this song while holding onto the bittersweet feelings of longing for a loved one, old memories may come flooding back.
It is truly a Showa-era masterpiece, one we especially recommend to those in their 90s.
Lakeside InnMieko Takamine
Mieko Takamine’s “Lakeside Inn” remains a timeless classic more than 80 years after its debut.
It spread by word of mouth, resonating with young women and gradually gaining popularity.
This fine piece intertwines the protagonist’s heartache after a broken romance with vivid, beautiful imagery of the lakeside.
It also served as the theme song for a celebrated Showa-era film, showcasing Takamine’s vocal prowess to the fullest.
Anyone who has known life’s sorrows will feel the deep emotions embedded in this song.
It’s a piece we especially hope those in their 90s will sing.
Una Sera di TokyoThe Peanuts
The Peanuts’ “Una Sera di Tokyo” is a timeless classic whose lyrics—mingling loneliness and hope—touch the heart, encouraging us to keep looking forward even through tears.
Loved ever since its 1964 release, it has been highly acclaimed across many fields: it inspired a film adaptation, led to appearances on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and earned both lyricist and composer awards.
With its beautiful, singable melody, it’s a song I especially hope people in their 90s will sing, recalling their youth.
Having experienced all the joys and sorrows of life, they may feel the deep emotions woven into this song resonate all the more profoundly.
Song of the DawnYoko Kishi
Dawn Song, which gives hope and courage, is one of Yoko Kishi’s signature numbers.
Its lyrics, which resonate deep in the heart, express the determination to overcome life’s hardships, wishing to wash away yesterday’s sorrows and fill the heart with new strength.
Since its 1964 release, this beloved classic has won the Singing Award at the 6th Japan Record Awards.
It also served as the theme song for a film of the same name, in which Kishi herself appeared.
Carrying a warm message that helps us recognize what truly matters in life, the song is recommended not only for people in their 90s but for listeners of all ages.
Memories of a Summer DayTeruko Hino
Teruko Hino’s signature song, “Memories of a Summer Day,” was released in 1965 as the B-side of a single, but it quickly climbed the charts and earned her a spot in that year’s 16th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
The lyrics depict the poignant feelings of a woman who recalls a summer romance that once warmed her cold cheeks, now remembered on a wintry, desolate beach.
The refreshing melody blends beautifully with the quiet sound of the waves, perfectly matched by Hino’s crystal-clear voice.
How about everyone singing it together, as those in their nineties reminisce about the Showa era when they spent their youth?
tea pickingsong
The traditional Japanese children’s song “Chatsumi” (Tea Picking) depicts tea picking in early summer tea fields.
Set to a light rhythm and simple melody, it portrays women plucking fresh tea buds on the 88th night of spring.
From the lyrics, you can sense the importance of tea picking and how it serves as a seasonal symbol representing Japan’s agricultural culture and the changing of the seasons.
“Chatsumi” was first published in 1912 in Songs for Elementary Schools, Third Grade, and has since been included in various collections of children’s songs.
Cherished as a hand-play song as well, it was even adopted as the departure melody at Iruma-shi Station in Saitama Prefecture in 2016.
It’s a song loved across generations—perfect for someone in their 90s to hum while reminiscing about days gone by.