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

Nancy of Summer ColorsYu Hayami22rank/position

Yuka Hayami Nancy of Color

Amid the idol boom of the 1980s, Yū Hayami achieved especially remarkable success.

She has produced many classic songs, and among them, “Natsuiro no Nancy” garnered particularly great popularity.

Although the song stands out for its bright and refreshing melody, the vocal line is surprisingly gentle in its rises and falls, and the range isn’t very wide.

The pitch is easy to follow as well, making it a singable choice for women in their 50s who are familiar with the track.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

MPRINCESS PRINCESS23rank/position

M – PRINCESS PRINCESS (Princess Princess) (Full)

This was the seventh single by the original girls’ rock band Princess Princess, released in April 1989.

As a hit by Puri-Puri, who were active right at the end of the ’80s band boom, many women now in their 50s may have sung this song in school festival bands back in the day, as of 2020.

It’s a very straightforwardly crafted ballad, so please try singing it and relive those times.

It might even bring back some bittersweet memories.

Give Up on SummerNaoko Ken24rank/position

Give Up on Summer

Naoko Ken’s classic song “Natsu wo Akiramete” (“Giving Up on Summer”).

This melancholic piece, which portrays the bittersweet feelings of a summer love coming to an end, has remained in the hearts of many.

Among people in their 40s, the Southern All Stars’ version is the more common one, but for women in their 50s—especially the latter half—the original version by Naoko Ken may be the one that lingers in memory.

Overall, it’s a song arranged in a way that allows for a calm, composed delivery.

stationMariya Takeuchi25rank/position

Mariya Takeuchi – Station [Live Version / 2000 @ Nippon Budokan]

Set to a minor key, this song paints a poignant scene of a woman who happens to catch sight of her former lover at a train station.

Originally written for Akina Nakamori, it was later self-covered by Mariya Takeuchi herself.

Rich with the essence of Showa-era kayōkyoku and set in a key that’s easy for anyone to sing, it’s friendly even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

As an aside, the heartrending sax solo by Hideshi Toki in the latter half of “Eki,” performed at Takeuchi’s first concert in 18 years in 2000, is also a must-hear.

Dancing HeroYoko Oginome26rank/position

Yoko Oginome / Dancing Hero (Eat You Up) MV [New Dance Ver.]

Triggered by the performance of the Tomioka High School dance club, Yoko Oginome’s classic “Dancing Hero” has become known to today’s youth.

It’s one of the signature songs of the bubble-era music scene, wrapped throughout in an irresistibly upbeat melody.

Because it’s dance music, many people might feel it’s difficult, but if you listen closely to the vocal line, you’ll find the melody is actually quite simple.

Not only is the vocal line easy to sing even for those who struggle with pitch, but the brisk tempo also makes it easier to smooth over little mistakes—another welcome plus, don’t you think?

Time goes byEvery Little Thing27rank/position

「Time goes by」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

When it comes to karaoke with coworkers or friends, a great song for women in their 50s to sing is “Time goes by.” Released in 1998 by the musical duo Every Little Thing, it’s also known as one of their signature tracks.

It was used as the theme song for the drama Sweet Marriage, so some people may feel nostalgic hearing it.

The key is to pair its beautiful, piano-driven melody with a calm delivery in the first verse, then gradually build vocal power and momentum from the pre-chorus into the chorus.

Since the song unfolds at a slow tempo, it’s easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

It’s been covered by many artists across eras, making it a great choice for karaoke gatherings with a wide range of ages.

GLORIAZIGGY28rank/position

ZIGGY「GLORIA」

The rock band ZIGGY, known for their energetic melodies and lyrics, has won widespread popularity.

They’ve produced many classic songs, but if we’re talking about their most popular track, it has to be “GLORIA,” doesn’t it? For those in their early 50s, this song is one that really gets the crowd going.

Despite its bright tone, the vocal range is quite narrow—spanning from mid1 G to mid2 G—making the vocal line easy to sing throughout.