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

Wine Red HeartSafe zone57rank/position

Wine Red No Kokoro

It was the fourth single by Anzenchitai, released in November 1983.

This is also one of the classic Showa-era songs that will go down in history.

Although they debuted in 1982, they hadn’t had a hit single yet, and this track was created through vocalist Koji Tamaki’s hard work to produce a hit.

As a result, it’s very friendly and easy to remember, with a melody that anyone can sing along to at karaoke and the like.

Have fun singing it by imitating Tamaki’s very distinctive vocal style! Just be careful not to strain your throat too much on the high notes in the chorus.

Falling in LoveAkiko Kobayashi58rank/position

“Falling in Love ~Fall in love~” Akiko Kobayashi (VINYL)

This was singer-songwriter Akiko Kobayashi’s debut single, released in August 1985.

It became a major hit, partly because it was chosen as the theme song for the hugely popular TBS drama “Friday Wives III: Falling in Love.” The song’s success earned her the Newcomer’s Award at the 27th Japan Record Awards that same year.

Given how big a hit it was, I’d imagine that as of August 2023, there are few women in their 50s who haven’t heard it.

It’s a very gentle, tender ballad, and the vocal melody doesn’t cover a particularly wide range, so I think it’s an easy selection to sing even for those who don’t usually sing much.

Be sure to cherish each word of the lyrics and take care not to let your singing become careless.

Don't give upZARD59rank/position

Mai Kuraki “Don’t Give Up” (Cover) (Full Ver.)

This was ZARD’s sixth single, released in January 1993.

It’s a textbook example of a hit from the golden age of 1990s J-pop, and as of 2020, there are probably few women in their 50s who haven’t heard it.

Many people likely have memories associated with this song, too.

With Izumi Sakai’s friendly voice and singing style on the original track, and given that the music industry at the time was strongly focused on the karaoke market—prioritizing songs that are “easy to sing at karaoke”—this is a number I can confidently recommend even to those who aren’t confident singers as a great karaoke pick!

Mr. SummertimeCircus60rank/position

Mr. Summertime – Circus

Circus’s signature song, “Mr.

Summertime.” Because this work is a Japanese-language cover of a song by a French artist, it has a distinctive groove not typically found in Japanese pop.

That said, it’s not a complex, Black music-style groove; the overall arrangement is tailored for Japanese audiences, so the difficulty level is quite low.

While the vocal range isn’t exactly narrow, the vocal lines have enough breathing room that you can prepare well for the gradually rising sections.

Harusaki KobeniAkiko Yano61rank/position

Harusaki Kobeni

Akiko Yano is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity for her distinctive musical style that incorporates a wide range of genres, including jazz, technopop, and synth-pop.

She has many classic songs, but among them, the especially singable piece I recommend for women in their 50s is Harusaki Kobeni.

It’s a technopop track that evokes its era, composed throughout with short phrases.

There’s no strain from long sustained notes, so if you find it difficult to maintain high notes, I encourage you to try this song.

TownscapeYutaka Ozaki62rank/position

Yutaka Ozaki “Town Scenery”

Yutaka Ozaki’s song “Townscape” vividly portrays the sterile atmosphere of the city and the loneliness of youth.

With most of the song arranged in a low register—aside from part of the chorus—it’s easy to sing even for those who are older.

The track is included on the 1983 album “Seventeen’s Map.” Despite being his debut album, it was highly acclaimed, reaching No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

When you’re worn out by everyday life or feel like you’re losing sight of life’s meaning, why not give this song a listen? You’re sure to find new hope.

I want to protect youYumi Matsutoya63rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya – I Want to Protect You (from “Love in Japan, with Yuming.”)

Yumi Matsutoya’s 17th single, released in June 1981.

It also became the theme song for the film “The Aimed School” starring Hiroko Yakushimaru.

Although it’s a hit by the grand master Yuming, this song is composed with a relatively even melody, making it quite easy to sing even for people who aren’t confident singers and don’t get many chances to sing.

Women in their 50s have probably heard it at least once.

Yuming herself has a very distinctive singing style, but be careful not to turn it into an impersonation when you sing it.