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

Pink sighMariko Takahashi29rank/position

Pink sigh

After gaining popularity as the vocalist of Pedro & Capricious and then achieving great success as a solo artist, singer Mariko Takahashi has produced many classic songs.

When it comes to her signature works, many people likely think of Momoiro Toiki (Pink Sigh).

Composed by ASKA of CHAGE and ASKA, the song features a stylish melody that evokes the atmosphere of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Though distinctive, it’s easy to sing in tune and doesn’t have high parts, making it perfect for women in their 50s.

Slow motionAkina Nakamori30rank/position

Akina Nakamori – Slow Motion

“Slow Motion,” released in 1982 as Akina Nakamori’s debut single when she was 16, drew attention for her glamorous looks and crystal-clear voice, putting her name on the map.

With its light, upbeat rhythm and careful, note-by-note phrasing, it’s also recommended for women in their 50s who aren’t confident singers.

The song features a conversational delivery in the verse that expands toward the chorus.

Take slow breaths and sing it relaxed.

It’s sure to be a hit at karaoke with people of the same generation.

CHA CHA CHAAkemi Ishii31rank/position

CHA CHA CHA

Akemi Ishii’s biggest hit, “CHA CHA CHA.” Although it’s often thought to be an original, this song is actually a Japanese-language cover of a track by the Italian music group Finzi-Contini.

Its hallmark is a musical style that distills a somewhat Latin-tinged sound into Italo disco.

Because it’s based on Western pop, you might feel the rhythm is tricky, but the elements of the cha-cha-cha dance genre aren’t very pronounced; as long as you follow the bass line, you should be able to catch the rhythm in the B section without issue.

The chorus uses a standard Italo disco rhythm, so that shouldn’t pose any problems either.

The vocal range is narrow and there are hardly any long sustained notes, so you can definitely aim for a high score.

TOMORROWMayo Okamoto32rank/position

Mayo Okamoto “TOMORROW” Music Video

This was Mayo Okamoto’s debut single, released on May 10, 1995.

It was the theme song for the TBS drama “Second Chance,” and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart in its eighth week on the chart.

Notably, this single remains her only No.

1 on that chart.

If you’re in your 50s, chances are you’ve heard this song at least once.

The mid-1990s, when this song was released, was truly the golden age of J-pop, a time when million-selling hits were coming one after another from various labels and artists.

One factor considered crucial back then for aiming at a million-seller was “being easy to sing at karaoke.” This song is no exception; starting with its chorus, it features melodies that are very easy to sing and remember, making it a comfortable choice even for those who aren’t confident singers.

The vocal range used in the melody isn’t very wide either, so don’t be afraid—give it a try!

No-sideYumi Matsutoya33rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya – No Side (Audio/Lyric)

Written and composed by Yumi Matsutoya, arranged by Masataka Matsutoya, the song was first released as a track on Reimy’s album “REIMY,” and later included as a self-cover on Yumi Matsutoya’s original album “NO SIDE.” For reference, it was released in December 1984.

At the time of its release, it attracted attention for being a song themed around rugby.

Musically, it’s medium-slow in tempo and the melodic range isn’t very wide, so as long as you set a key that suits your own voice when singing it at karaoke, it’s likely a song that almost anyone can sing without difficulty.

Try to sing it while cherishing each word of the lyrics, and be careful not to let the rhythm rush ahead.

Make my heart raceMiho Nakayama34rank/position

Make my heart race

For men in their 50s, wouldn’t it be fair to say that Miho Nakayama is an exceptionally catchy idol? Back then, even in her teens, many people were captivated by her vocals and looks, which exuded remarkable allure.

Among Miho Nakayama’s songs, the one I especially recommend for getting the crowd going and being easy to sing is “WAKU WAKU Sasete.” Blending synth-pop with kayōkyoku (Japanese pop), it’s composed with a fairly narrow vocal range of mid2 A# to hi C#.

The vocal line doesn’t fluctuate much, making it overall quite an easy song to sing.

However, since the tempo is fairly fast at BPM 136, it’s important to get a solid feel for the tempo in advance.

DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS35rank/position

Princess Princess 'Diamonds <Diamond>'

Princess Princess released their seventh single in April 1989.

The band had been gradually gaining recognition up to this release, but this song broke into the Oricon Top 10 and became the catalyst for Princess Princess’s big breakthrough.

Many women in their 50s may have covered and performed this song at high school or university festivals.

It’s a song from the era that rode the band-boom wave, so plenty of people will be familiar with it in that way.

For karaoke, the melody itself doesn’t have a wide range and is very easy to sing, but try to keep it light and make sure you don’t lag behind the slightly bouncy beat.