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

With YouChris Brown57rank/position

Chris Brown – With You (Official HD Video)

This is a song I’d love people who score high in J‑pop karaoke to try.

If you find English songs difficult, that’s nothing but a complex about English.

Most J‑pop songs have English lyrics in the chorus anyway, so English songs actually aren’t that hard.

How Deep Is Your LoveBee Gees58rank/position

Bee Gees – How Deep Is Your Love (Official Video)

This classic has the feel of quintessential pop music, wrapped in a light and gentle melody.

Its lyrics, which explore the depth of love, leave a strong impression, and it was released in 1977.

Featured on the album Saturday Night Fever, it also won a Grammy Award.

With relatively few dense English lyrics and a vocal line that doesn’t require a wide range, it’s an easy song to sing.

You can perform it like the original, but trying a softer singing style is also recommended.

With its tender atmosphere, this is a heartwarming track that makes you want to listen to it with someone special.

We Will Rock YouQueen59rank/position

Queen – We Will Rock You (Official Video)

Included on their sixth album, News of the World, “We Will Rock You” is known as one of Queen’s signature songs.

Created so the audience could take part, its ensemble of just handclaps and foot stomps is simple yet tremendously impactful.

With its narrow vocal range and minimal dynamics, it’s perfect as an entry point to Western pop music.

It’s a massive hit that, when sung at karaoke, is sure to get everyone joining in for a rousing sing-along.

I Want To Break FreeQueen60rank/position

Queen – I Want To Break Free (Official Video)

The song “I Want to Break Free,” included on the 11th album The Works and also known for its music video—a parody of the British TV drama Coronation Street—that sparked mixed reactions.

Because of its lyrics, it became popular in South America at the time as an anthem of freedom for people suffering under oppressive regimes.

Its vocal range is narrow and the pitch movement isn’t drastic, so you can sing it comfortably while listening to the ensemble.

If possible, I’d like you to sing it with an understanding of the lyrics—this is a soulful pop tune.

Boom Boom PowThe Black Eyed Peas61rank/position

The Black Eyed Peas – Boom Boom Pow (Official Music Video)

People who are aware they’re tone-deaf tend to pick quieter songs.

For those folks, I recommend “Boom Boom Pow” by The Black Eyed Peas.

At first listen, it might sound difficult, but try humming the chorus phrase—“boom boom pow.” Not so hard, right? Exactly—this kind of electropop is actually pretty easy.

If you sing it boldly, you can create the right vibe, so give it a try!

Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles62rank/position

Hotel California (2013 Remaster)

The Eagles’ classic “Hotel California.” Did you think, “Isn’t that hard?” Well, yeah, it’s kind of hard, but depending on the arrangement, it’s actually the kind of song you can sing pretty easily.

That’s because there aren’t many high notes in it.

Plus, it’s a song where you can use edge voice—tightening the throat to produce sound—so it’s super easy to mask imperfections.

Edge voice lets you blur the ends of phrases and transition smoothly into a whispery tone, so it really helps you get away with things.

That said, the difficulty can skyrocket depending on the arrangement, so watch out (lol).

WonderwallOasis63rank/position

Oasis – Wonderwall (Official Video)

This song is probably the signature track of Oasis, a band that’s hugely popular in Japan as well.

Because it’s so well-known, it gets everyone excited at karaoke—even people who don’t usually listen to Western music.

The tempo is relaxed and the lyrics are easy to understand, so I think it’s easy to sing.