[Women] Ranking of Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs [2025]

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This is a single by singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima.

The original version was released in December 1975, but the one I’m introducing here is the self-cover version released in December 1993.

The song has been used in many TV show theme songs and commercials, and has been covered by numerous other artists, so many of you have likely heard it before.

As you’d expect from such a well-known track, both the melody and the lyrics are very memorable, and it’s the kind of song you can enjoy singing casually, almost like humming along.

Even in the gentler passages, try to sing with solid projection so that your voice retains its core.

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Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

A singer-songwriter who continues to broaden his activities with his multifaceted talents in music, acting, and writing—Gen Hoshino’s ninth single.

Used as the theme song for the TV drama “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu” (We Married as a Job), its catchy melody and dance performance became a social phenomenon, making it a song that virtually every teenage girl knows.

The leaps in the melody and its fast pace may make it feel difficult, but because it’s catchy and easy to remember, you’ll be able to sing it with practice.

It’s a highly recommended number that everyone can get excited about at karaoke, especially when paired with the dance.

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Hikaru Utada – First Love

Hikaru Utada is a singer who delivers her own unique music to listeners, unbound by genre.

The title track of her 1999 album “First Love” became such a massive hit that it turned into a social phenomenon.

Those in their 40s may recall the music scene of the late 1990s.

It carries the mature atmosphere characteristic of R&B, and its chorus, with its rich expansiveness, can bring you to tears.

It’s a perfect song for showcasing a smooth vocal style that blends Japanese and English.

Why not try singing this ballad, which can also spark conversations about memories from back then?

I can't stay a daydreaming girlNanae Aikawa67rank/position

Nanase Aikawa / I Can’t Be a Dreaming Girl

This was Nanase Aikawa’s debut single, released on November 8, 1995.

It came out right in the golden age of J-pop and became a huge hit, so as of 2021, there may hardly be anyone in their 50s who hasn’t heard it at least once.

I was also involved in composing and other work with the same label as Aikawa at the time, so this song left a particularly strong impression on me personally.

Musically, it has a very memorable, singable chorus melody and impactful lyrics, so I think it’s a safe and easy pick as karaoke material.

I'm glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi68rank/position

Kyoko Koizumi – I'm Glad I Met You (Official Video)

Kyoko Koizumi, an idol who was hugely active from the late ’80s through the ’90s.

Her song “Anata ni Aete Yokatta” was released in 1992, and from around this track she began putting out increasingly original, distinctive songs.

This work emphasizes catchiness, featuring a very singable vocal line throughout.

In particular, the range—mid1 G# to hi B—is quite narrow for a female song, so as long as you adjust the key, it should be easy for singers of any voice type to perform.

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Yorushika – Hebi (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika is a music duo that captures the hearts of young people with a wide musical range, from ennui-tinged tracks to pop songs.

Any woman in her twenties probably knows them, don’t you think? Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Hebi (Snake).

This piece is among the narrower vocal-range works in Yorushika’s catalog, with a vocal line that remains relatively even throughout.

There are also few long sustained notes and a fair number of rests, making it possible to aim for high scores even if your fundamental singing ability isn’t very strong.

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Mika Nakashima “Yuki no Hana” MUSIC VIDEO

This grand love ballad, which delicately portrays the aching feelings of winter romance, is a masterpiece marked by Mika Nakashima’s clear, pure vocals and a crystalline piano tone.

With finely wrought words that depict snow falling over a quiet town, it beautifully conveys both the vow of eternal love and its fragility.

Released in October 2003, this song has been etched in many hearts as a quintessential winter ballad.

Why not sing it with all your heart, filling it with thoughts of someone special?