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

A Tearful RequestThe Checkers85rank/position

A Tearful Request

The Checkers’ classic “Namida no Request.” It’s a rock-style song infused with the essence of kayōkyoku, yet it also has a refreshing quality reminiscent of surf music.

It’s popular with both women and men, and in fact, it’s exceptionally easy to sing.

The biggest reason is the relatively flat vocal line.

There are no phrases that require dramatic rises and falls in pitch.

On top of that, the range—mid1 F# to hi D#—is a generally accessible one, making it, overall, a very easy song to sing.

I’m smitten with you.Yellow Magic Orchestra86rank/position

Yellow Magic Orchestra – “Kimi Ni Mune Kyun“ (Official Music Video)

Yellow Magic Orchestra, a group that gained popularity with their innovative electronic music.

This song, “Kimi ni, Mune Kyun,” was composed from the perspective of the members—who were providing hit numbers to idols at the time—thinking, “If we can keep churning out idol hits, then in theory we could also become popular as ‘middle-aged idols.

’” As a result, it’s crafted with a catchy, somewhat cute melody.

With a narrow vocal range and a relatively even vocal line, it’s also a very easy song to sing.

My RevolutionMisato Watanabe87rank/position

Misato Watanabe [MV] “My Revolution”

My Revolution, released in 1986.

It was a huge hit especially among people in their 50s, wasn’t it? I’m sure there are many who’d say, “This song is my youth!” It’s easy to get into the rhythm and fun to sing, but the range is wider than you might expect—from E3 to F5—and the pitch span shifts suddenly between the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus, so watch out for that! Right before the chorus, make sure your throat doesn’t close; keep it well open.

If you make a surprised face, your facial muscles lift and your throat opens up, too! Try singing the chorus in that state, focusing on resonance rather than just pushing your voice.

Keep the airflow steady so the inside of your mouth vibrates.

Once you lock into the lively rhythm, it becomes much easier to sing—so go all in and enjoy singing it with energy!

Farewell, Siberian RailwayHiromi Ohta88rank/position

Farewell, Siberian Railway — Hiromi Ohta

Hiromi Ohta, the female singer known for songs like “Cotton Handkerchief.” Because many people have the impression that her voice is high, some may assume her songs are difficult to sing.

That’s why I recommend “Farewell Siberian Railway.” This piece features a very refined, understated melody and is set within a fairly narrow vocal range.

With its strong Showa-era kayōkyoku essence, the vocal line rises and falls gently, making it easier to sing.

I want to go back to that day.Yumi Matsutoya89rank/position

Yumi Arai – I Want to Return to That Day (from “Love in Japan, and Yuming.”)

This song, from before her name change and currently credited to Yumi Matsutoya, was the theme for the drama “Family Secrets” starring Kumiko Akiyoshi.

Released when she had only just entered her twenties, it’s a track that reminisces about the radiant days of youth.

Around the time you turn twenty, you often feel caught between being an adult and a child, and your heart can become unstable.

Looking at these lyrics, I can’t help but feel that Yumi Matsutoya must have experienced the same thing.

I want to go back to those joyful days of youth and meet the cheerful version of myself from back then.

Haven’t you ever felt that way, too?

Fade OutKyoko Koizumi90rank/position

Kyoko Koizumi – Fade Out (Official Video)

Among those in their early 50s, many may have admired Kyoko Koizumi’s looks and personality.

In that case, I recommend Fade Out.

This work is characterized by the heavy synthesizers that were common in the late ’80s.

You might perceive it as dance music, but the vocal line is gentle, like a blend of kayōkyoku and jazz, so it should be easy to sing.

The very long rests also make it easy to perform.

Deceived by a guy like HiroshiMizue Takada91rank/position

Mizue Takada / Fooled by That Hiroshi (1983)

Mizue Takada is an idol singer who gained popularity in the late 1970s with her calm vocals.

Thanks to her musical style, many of her songs are easy to sing, but the one I especially recommend is “Sonna Hiroshi ni Damasarete.” It features a vibe somewhat close to surf music, yet the vocal line itself has gently contained pitch movement, making it very easy to sing.

There are quite a few long tones, but since they fade out, you should be able to sing them without needing much lung capacity.