[For People in Their 50s] Western Songs That Are Easy to Sing at Karaoke: 2025 Ranking

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Whitney Houston – Run To You (Official HD Video)

This is a karaoke song by Whitney Houston, who has become a defining figure in Western pop music thanks to her expansive vocal sensibility and extraordinary melodic sense.

It has a glamorous feel and is especially popular among women in their 50s, and the key is easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident in their pitch.

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Men At Work – Who Can It Be Now? (Official Video)

It’s a 1981 piece by the Australian band Men at Work, known in Japan as “Knock at Midnight.” The saxophone in the intro is striking, and the vocals have a somewhat nonchalant, laid-back feel—but that was part of their charm.

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Madonna – Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]

A song by Madonna released in 1984.

It was released as a single from her second album, Like a Virgin.

It’s a danceable track that epitomizes early Madonna, and it’s very easy to sing at karaoke and guaranteed to get the crowd going.

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Let It Be (Remastered 2009)

The title track “Let It Be” from their 13th album, which also served as the soundtrack to a documentary film of the same name.

Its memorable piano-driven chord progression has had a profound influence on musicians worldwide, and in Japan it’s one of those universally recognized signature songs you often hear in many places.

With many repeated pitches in the melody and a relaxed tempo, it’s approachable not only for newcomers to Western music but also for those who aren’t confident in their singing.

As a song everyone knows, it’s sure to draw attention at karaoke—an imperishable classic.

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Ariana Grande – Baby I (Official Video)

Released in 2013.

It reached No.

1 on Japan’s iTunes Top Songs.

Sung by Ariana Grande, often called the “next Mariah,” this track is on the challenging side.

It’s a song I’d definitely recommend advanced karaoke singers try.

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yung kai – blue (official music video)

Singer-songwriter Young Kai has started gaining popularity on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

He’s a very hot artist right now, with his songs going viral around the world.

The track in question is “blue.” This work contains many elements akin to Japanese pop, and the proof is in its very simple vocal lines.

Specifically, there’s a low frequency of multiple notes being mapped to a single vowel, so it lacks the kind of complex flow typical of Western pop.

There are some slightly higher sections, but even so, it’s exceptionally easy to sing by Western standards.

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Cyndi Lauper – True Colors (Official HD Video)

Released in 1986.

A hit song that reached No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

The lyrics are great, so I definitely recommend checking out the Japanese translation.

It has been covered by Phil Collins and The Gospellers.

With its slow tempo, it’s a soothing ballad that’s perfect to choose when the atmosphere starts to feel a bit tired.