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

Alone AgainGilbert O`Sullivan15rank/position

Gilbert O’Sullivan – Alone Again (original version)

As you can tell from the O’ in his name, Gilbert O’Sullivan is an Irish singer, and this is his signature song.

“Alone Again” is practically synonymous with Gilbert O’Sullivan.

Even those who don’t know the song title or the artist’s name have probably heard it at least once.

It remains a timeless classic more than 30 years after its release.

We’re All AloneBoz Scaggs16rank/position

We’re All Alone

This is a representative song of the Adult Contemporary (AOR) genre released in 1976 by American singer Boz Scaggs.

It’s been used in TV dramas and films in Japan, so it’s a tune many people are sure to have heard.

I don’t think it’s particularly difficult to sing, so perform it sweetly, gently, and with a touch of wistfulness.

Can’t take my eyes off youBoys Town Gang17rank/position

Boys Town Gang – Can’t take my eyes off you

This number is famous in Japan under the title “Kimi no Hitomi ni Koishiteru.” The 1982 disco-style cover by Boys Town Gang is probably the most well-known version.

It’s extremely poppy and makes you want to start dancing.

The song also has a kind of “youthful days” vibe.

Let’s all dance and sing together!

Turn It Into LoveKYLIE MINOGUE18rank/position

Kylie Minogue – Turn It Into Love [1988] Music Video from DVD source

The original is by Australian singer Kylie Minogue, but in Japan the cover by the idol duo WINK might be more famous.

It’s a bittersweet yet upbeat Eurobeat-style track with a very singable melody.

Be sure to perform it with WINK’s choreography!

Since YesterdayStrawberry Switchblade19rank/position

Strawberry Switchblade — Since Yesterday

A female duo from Glasgow, Scotland.

Their polka-dot-themed outfits were memorable, weren’t they? This is their 1984 number, known in Japanese as “Futari no Yesterday.” It’s a very poppy tune that doesn’t particularly demand strong vocal technique or volume, so just have fun with the vibe and sing it cutely.

Shape of YouEd Sheeran20rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)

Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” was a massive hit worldwide.

If you know the song, you might have noticed that it doesn’t weave in advanced vocal techniques.

Whether it’s vibrato or “fake” (similar to the Japanese technique known as kobushi), such elements don’t appear very often.

However, because the song is sung in a whispery tone throughout, vocal stability is required.

Western pop can be hard to sing for those who are tone-deaf, but I still think this track is one that many can manage to sing.

SugarMaroon 521rank/position

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)

Maroon 5’s “Sugar” has become a staple at weddings and the like, so you’ve probably heard it many times! They’re an extremely popular band in Japan and have successfully toured here multiple times.

The melody is relaxed, so it should be easy to sing even if you’re not confident in English.