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

Message of RougeYumi Matsutoya78rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya – Rouge no Dengon (Yumi Matsutoya Concert Tour The Universe Library 2016-2017)

Rouge no Dengon, a famous song by Yumi Arai released in 1975, is a work that embodies the cheerful vibe of 1970s Japanese pop music, maintaining a bright and gentle tone throughout.

The vocal range is typical of Japanese pop, with a lowest note of mid1 G and a highest note of hi C.

Since the hi C appears twice in the chorus, if you’re not comfortable with falsetto, it’s a good idea to lower the key with this section in mind.

It’s a big hit at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Romantic FlightKome Kome Club79rank/position

JAL Okinawa Campaign Summer Rikyu 1990 Theme Song: "Kome Kome Club - Roman Hikou"

This is Kome Kome Club’s 10th single, released in April 1990.

It was used as the CM song for JAL’s Okinawa travel “JAL STORY Summer Rikyu Campaign” in 1990.

Just by listening, you can picture the beautiful summer scenery of Okinawa—it’s a track brimming with a refreshing vibe! As of November 2023, many people in their 50s likely heard this song in real time.

The vocal melody sits in a range that’s easy for most people to sing, so you can hum along casually.

For the higher notes in the chorus, try placing the sound toward the upper palate inside your mouth; it gives your tone a bit of sparkle, which I think helps recreate the original song’s freshness in karaoke.

Give it a try!

La La LaMaki Ohguro80rank/position

La La La

Maki Ohguro is a female singer-songwriter whose husky yet solid, resonant voice leaves a strong impression.

For women in their 50s, she’s arguably quite a popular artist.

Among her songs, one I particularly recommend as easy to sing is “La La La.” While the range is slightly broad at mid2A to hiF#, the pitch movement isn’t at all drastic, so overall it’s a song that’s easy to sing.

From the C-melody into the final chorus, there are repeated high phrases, so it’s best to set your key with that section as the main reference.

Ruby RingAkira Terao81rank/position

Ruby No Yubiwa

“Ruby no Yubiwa” is a classic song known for its poignant melody and lyrics that evoke the nostalgia of a lost love.

Released in February 1981, it became a massive hit, spending ten consecutive weeks at number one on the Oricon chart.

Akira Terao’s distinctive husky voice beautifully conveys the pain and lingering feelings of heartbreak.

The chorus, which features a key change, isn’t very difficult, so even those who aren’t confident in their singing ability should be able to handle it.

Those with lower voices can sing closer to the feel of the original, while those with higher voices might consider raising the key.

As a staple heartbreak song, it remains beloved by many to this day.

wicked womanMiyuki Nakajima82rank/position

wicked woman

Miyuki Nakajima has released a lot of hit songs.

One I’d like to recommend, with a comfortable vocal range, is “Akujo” (Bad Girl), released in October 1981.

Just from the title you might think, “Is it a dark song?” but the tune is surprisingly bright and the melody is easy to remember.

When you look at the lyrics, though, you’ll think, “It’s kind of a bittersweet song.

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.” The verses (A-melo to B-melo) are sung fairly low, almost like speaking, and there’s a part in the chorus where the pitch suddenly jumps up, so watch out there.

Time your entry for the high notes and throw yourself into it—project your voice with momentum! That way you can sing comfortably without straining your throat.

If your timing is off it’ll feel odd, so keep practicing until you nail the timing.

Return to MyselfMari Hamada83rank/position

Return to Myself

Mari Hamada, the female artist who sparked a pop-rock boom in Japan.

Known for her vibrant vocals, she has produced numerous classics with her upbeat rock sound.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Return to Myself.

It’s a powerful track, yet the vocal range isn’t very wide, and the melodic leaps aren’t extreme.

For women in their 50s, whose lower to mid register tends to gain richness, it’s an especially singable song.

Cheer up!Mariya Takeuchi84rank/position

Genki wo dashite

Written and composed by Mariya Takeuchi, this song was provided to Hiroko Yakushimaru and released in February 1984.

What I’m introducing here is the self-cover version by the songwriter herself, Mariya Takeuchi.

Yakushimaru’s version is sung with a cute voice, which may feel a bit questionable as a reference for women in their 50s, but in this self-cover, Takeuchi sings with a slightly more mature tone, making it a great model for karaoke.

The song itself has a simple melody that’s very easy to sing, so please give it a try.