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

Gone, Gone, GonePhillip Phillips92rank/position

Phillip Phillips – Gone, Gone, Gone

Phillip Phillips’s classic song “Gone, Gone, Gone” is wonderfully fresh with lovely lyrics.

Since the song doesn’t have many high parts and doesn’t require much vibrato, it’s recommended for beginners.

In the chorus, if the lyric “for you” doesn’t have enough fullness, it can sound weak, so pay attention to that.

The English isn’t particularly difficult either, so you probably won’t need too much practice.

Give it a try!

Stand By MeOasis93rank/position

Oasis – Stand By Me (Official Video)

When I thought about which Oasis song is best for karaoke, I ultimately landed on this one.

The melody is broad, so you can sing along while looking at the on-screen lyrics.

The English words are relatively simple too, so there’s no need to memorize the lyrics.

Above all, the chorus has a really easy melody.

Baby, Come BackPlayer94rank/position

Player – Baby Come Back

It’s a song released in 1978 by the American band Player, and it even reached No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

(They didn’t have much success afterward, so they’re kind of a one-hit wonder.

) I don’t think it’s too difficult to sing at karaoke.

It sounds even cooler if you can harmonize on the chorus.

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Mariah Carey – Fantasy (Official 4K Video)

This karaoke song by the diva Mariah Carey, whose powerful vocal work proves her high musicality and commands overwhelming popularity worldwide, is especially favored by women in their 30s.

Its melody is easy to sing, with a range that even those who struggle with pitch can comfortably try.

What A FeelingIrene Cara96rank/position

Irene Cara – Flashdance What A Feeling (Official Music Video)

Irene Cara’s hit single.

It’s also famous as the theme song for the 1983 film “Flashdance.” In Japan, it was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Stewardess Story.” Just hearing the intro probably gets a lot of people moving already.

Be sure to sing it while you dance!

To Be With YouMr. BIG97rank/position

Mr. Big – To Be With You 4K Video

This song, released in 1991 by the American band Mr.

Big—featuring top-tier virtuoso musicians like guitarist Paul Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan—became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

Eric Martin’s vocals on this track showcase his soulful qualities to great effect within a simple, catchy melody.

While the band’s signature flashy, technical instrumental work takes a back seat here, the song is highly polished as a vocal-centric piece and very enjoyable.

Now, singing this with the kind of soulful delivery Eric himself uses, full of ad-libs, can be quite challenging for those not confident in their singing.

However, if you simply trace the melody as it is, it’s a very singable and beautiful song.

So if you try it at karaoke, consider not focusing too much on imitating the original.

Also, be careful with the key setting—you might run into unexpectedly high notes in the original key.

DAYDREAM BELIVERThe Monkees98rank/position

The Monkees – Daydream Believer (Official Music Video)

This song can practically be called a standard in Western pop.

It’s been covered by so many artists that many people might be surprised to learn, “Wait, this was a Monkees song!?” It has a lightly bouncing, cheerful shuffle beat that feels great, and there aren’t any fast, tongue-twisting lyrics, so even if you’re not confident with Western music or singing, give it a try.

As I mentioned at the start, since so many artists have covered it, it might be fun to pick your own favorite version and sing along!