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

Uptown FunkMark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars8rank/position

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars

Wait, isn’t Bruno Mars impossible to sing? If that’s what you’re thinking—don’t worry, you can sing him.

In this song, there aren’t any high notes except for the phrase at the end of the chorus.

Plus, as long as you’ve got a sense of rhythm, anyone can end up sounding good.

The melody falls under the funk genre, and funk doesn’t really use long sustained notes or much vibrato.

So it’s surprisingly easy to sing even if you’re not pitch-perfect.

The English might be tricky, but definitely give it a try!

Time After TimeCyndi Lauper9rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)

Cyndi Lauper’s classic hit from 1984.

It’s an extremely famous song that has been covered by many artists.

Co-written by Cyndi Lauper and Rob Hyman of The Hooters.

The music video had a serious tone.

With its wistful melody, it’s perfect for the late stages of a karaoke session or as the closing song.

Hey JudeThe Beatles10rank/position

The Beatles – Hey Jude

Released as the first single from Apple Records and included on the compilation album of the same name, the song “Hey Jude” was written by Paul McCartney to comfort John Lennon’s son, Julian Lennon.

It is also known as an unusually long ballad for pop music, running over seven minutes.

Overall, the vocal range is narrow and easy to sing, but the melody rises and falls sharply, so take care not to miss the notes.

With a chorus that repeats at the end and invites a crowd sing-along, it’s a heartwarming number.

Don’t Stop Believin’Journey11rank/position

Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Official Audio)

It’s a 1981 hit song by the American band Journey.

Journey has many hit songs such as “Open Arms” and “Separate Ways,” but I think the easiest to sing at karaoke is “Don’t Stop Believin’.”

Holding Out For A HeroBonnie Tyler12rank/position

Bonnie Tyler – Holding Out For A Hero (Official HD Video)

Bonnie Tyler’s 1984 hit.

It was featured in the film Footloose.

In Japan, Asakura Miki’s cover is famous as the theme song for the drama School Wars.

Bonnie Tyler’s vocal power and belting style make this song somewhat challenging, but the clear melody makes it easy to sing.

Just be sure to put plenty of energy into it! It’s guaranteed to get the crowd going!

Have you seen the rain?Creedence Clearwater Revival13rank/position

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Have You Ever Seen The Rain?

It’s a 1971 work by the American band Creedence Clearwater Revival.

It’s often said to be a song that criticizes the Vietnam War through metaphor, though the band themselves have denied this.

It’s a timeless classic that has been covered by many artists in Japan.

RosannaTOTO14rank/position

Toto – Rosanna (Official HD Video)

“Rosanna” is a song released in 1982 by the American band TOTO, and it became a worldwide hit.

It also won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and is still listened to today as one of TOTO’s signature tracks.

I think it sounds cool if you sing the chorus line “Meet you all the way” with a slightly staccato feel.