[In Their 50s] Ranking of Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs [2025]

Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB4871rank/position

[MV full] Koi Suru Fortune Cookie / AKB48 [Official]

If there are a lot of younger members, such as at workplace karaoke, how about AKB48’s “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie”? It’s a popular song that often ranks high on karaoke charts.

The key is a bit high, but it’s mid-tempo, easy to sing, and really gets the crowd going.

Stars on EarthMiyuki Nakajima72rank/position

Stars on the Ground / Miyuki Nakajima [Official]

This song is imbued with a warm gaze and deep respect for people who usually remain out of the spotlight.

Miyuki Nakajima portrays those who strive to live in places where no one looks, using beautiful metaphors.

It is an ode to unsung heroes who keep making efforts in various places, shining like stars in everyday life.

Released in July 2000, the piece was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s documentary program Project X: Challengers, and together with the program’s moving content, it deeply resonated with many viewers.

It set a record by staying on Oricon’s Weekly Singles Chart for 174 consecutive weeks.

It is a song that gives you a powerful push forward in those moments when the pressures of daily life make you want to stop.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto73rank/position

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

A massive hit by Yo Hitoto, whose warm lyrics continue to be loved by many! It was used as the theme song for the film Hanamizuki, which shares the same title and stars Yui Aragaki, and has also been featured in various TV programs and commercials.

With its calm and gentle melody, it’s an easy song to sing for people in their 50s and for any generation.

At all times.Noriyuki Makihara74rank/position

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]

This was Noriyuki Makihara’s third single, released in June 1991.

It’s his biggest hit to date, having sold over two million copies, so there’s probably no one who hasn’t heard it.

The song features a very simple, approachable melody and lyrics that leave a strong impression, and its sales figures make perfect sense—it’s a great song.

While Makihara’s vocal ability is outstanding, there isn’t a single moment where he shows off his “skill,” and the song instead lets his natural, unpretentious charm shine through.

I feel it’s a piece you can casually hum without feeling like you’re “singing,” which is part of its appeal.

For those who aren’t confident singers, this is one I’d recommend selecting with that kind of easygoing approach.

Like tonight's moonElephant Kashimashi75rank/position

Like the Moon Tonight / Elephant Kashimashi

It’s a deeply moving masterpiece that powerfully sings of passion for the future while gazing into everyday feelings of emptiness and loneliness.

Set against the backdrop of a city at dusk, it portrays the solitude and struggles of people living in an urban landscape, yet conveys a strong will to keep looking forward and moving on.

The soulful vocals unique to Elephant Kashimashi and the melody that resonates with the heart are beautifully in harmony.

Released in July 1997, the song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Because the Moon Shines at Night,” and was also included on the album “Run Toward Tomorrow – Moonlit Songs.” In 2017, it was performed in the band’s first appearance on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, winning over even more listeners.

It’s a track that will evoke deep empathy when you feel lost in life or spend a night thinking of someone dear.

I'm falling in love with you againFuyumi Sakamoto76rank/position

Fuyumi Sakamoto – I'm Falling in Love with You Again

A gem of a love song by Fuyumi Sakamoto that gently portrays a rekindled romance blossoming between a long-married couple.

The serene melody and her emotive vocals weave a harmony that deeply resonates with listeners.

With warm, tender strokes, it depicts the precious affection found in everyday moments and gratitude for the many years overcome together.

Released in January 2009 as the coupling track to “Pirates of Asia,” the song also became beloved as the theme for Sanwa Shurui’s Mugi Shochu iichiko commercial.

It is included on the album “Love Songs ~ Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru ~,” and has earned support from a wide range of generations.

A recommended track for anyone wishing to rediscover the value of time spent with someone dear.

Night of 15Yutaka Ozaki77rank/position

Yutaka Ozaki - Fifteen's Night (with lyrics)

This was Yutaka Ozaki’s debut single, released in December 1983.

It’s a very striking song, with lyrics and vocals that feel like Ozaki’s emotions are exploding over a beautifully arranged backing track.

It’s also interesting that the parts outside the chorus are sung almost like spoken word.

Many listeners will strongly relate to the lyrics, so getting hung up on fine points of vocal technique when singing this song is pointless! Immerse yourself in the world of the song and enjoy it.