[For People in Their 40s] Ranking of Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs [2025]

POISONTakashi Sorimachi71rank/position

Maverick Teacher GTO Theme Song – POISON (Takashi Sorimachi)

This is Takashi Sorimachi’s fourth single, released in July 1998.

Since it was the theme song for the hit drama GTO, in which he starred, many people who don’t usually listen to music have likely heard it through the show.

The song itself has a very simple melody and is straightforward in a good way, so even those who aren’t confident singers shouldn’t have much trouble performing it at karaoke.

Try to keep your voice from getting too thin and aim to project a certain “masculine” quality as you sing—enjoy it!

AloneMayo Okamoto72rank/position

Alone Miyo Okamoto

Alone, released in 1997 by singer Mayo Okamoto, best known for her signature song TOMORROW.

It’s a heartbreaking breakup song that anyone can relate to.

I’d always had the impression of her having a bright singing voice, but in this track she sings with a very sorrowful tone.

It’s a song I’d love to hear performed by a woman who excels at tender ballads!

The White LoversKeisuke Kuwata73rank/position

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibitotachi (Full ver.)

As a solo artist, Keisuke Kuwata’s seventh single overall, released in October 2001.

It was used as the song for Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign commercials, in which Kuwata himself appeared, as well as for UNIQLO’s “LifeWear/HEATTECH: Winter Is the Time to Go Outside” commercials.

You could truly call this a staple of late-’90s to early-2000s J-pop.

Many songs from that era are very easy to sing, and this ballad is no exception—it’s something anyone can casually sing and enjoy.

It might even be fun to sing it while doing a Kuwata-style impression, don’t you think?

Dancing HeroYoko Oginome74rank/position

Yoko Oginome / Dancing Hero (Eat You Up) MV [New Dance Ver.]

Thanks to the success of the Tōmioaka High School Dance Club, the song “Dancing Hero” has come back into the spotlight.

For those in their forties, it’s likely a nostalgic tune you remember from childhood.

While its upbeat disco sound is striking, the vocal line is actually quite simple.

That’s because the song never ventures into high notes and is sung entirely in the mid to low range.

It can be hard to project your voice at drinking gatherings, but this is a song you can sing comfortably even in those situations.

Lonely Tropical FishWink75rank/position

Lonely Tropical Fish / Wink [Official Music Video]

Wink’s classic “Samishii Nettaigyo,” which became a huge hit in 1989.

Their expressionless performance—unusual for idols—and the nostalgic synth-pop steeped in the 1980s vibe give it an indescribably emotional charm.

The song is also very easy to sing.

After all, you can practically sing it with a blank face.

While there are some high notes, it doesn’t require a from-the-diaphragm vocal approach, so for the end of the chorus, it’s best to sing with the light touch of humming through your nose.

A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR76rank/position

Masayuki Suzuki “Megumi no Hito” - Masayuki Suzuki Taste of Martini Tour 2016 Step 1.2.3 ~ Dolce Lovers ~

The first single by Rats & Star, released in April 1983 (their 10th single overall if you include the Chanel’s era).

It was used for Shiseido’s summer campaign song and became a major hit, selling over 600,000 copies.

While their Chanel’s-era style was reminiscent of 1950s American pop, after renaming themselves Rats & Star, they adopted a sound with strong Latin and funk elements, as heard in this track.

For those who aren’t confident singers, the key point will be whether you can keep up with the slightly swinging rhythm.

The vocal range and melody aren’t particularly difficult, so try to sing while making sure you don’t break that swing feel.

CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF77rank/position

TRF / CRAZY GONNA CRAZY

Even within the broad label of “people in their 40s,” the music you grew up with differs greatly depending on whether you’re in your early or late 40s.

That said, TRF can be considered an artist popular across the entire 40-something demographic.

Among their songs, CRAZY GONNA CRAZY is particularly easy to sing.

Because it’s primarily dance music, it can be hard to notice, but the song actually has a narrow vocal range and doesn’t feature complex melodic leaps.

As long as you adjust the key to suit your voice, even those who feel their voice doesn’t come out easily should be able to sing it without trouble.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.