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

Become the windAyano Tsuji78rank/position

Ayano Tsuji – Become the Wind (Music Video)

Ayano Tsuji is a popular singer-songwriter who made her major debut in 1999 with a signature style of gentle, instantly recognizable vocals and ukulele-accompanied performances.

Since the 2000s, she has continued to release a string of heartwarming classics in the J-POP scene, maintaining a unique position.

Tsuji’s music has a soothing quality just by listening, and one of her signature songs, Kaze ni Naru, which was used as the theme song for the Studio Ghibli film The Cat Returns, is widely known and a great pick for karaoke where people of all ages gather.

Its very straightforward melody makes it easy to sing, so it’s perfect for aiming for a high score at karaoke—and singing it together as a parent and child is sure to be fun, too!

Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS79rank/position

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS “Linda Linda” [1st Single (1987/5/1)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Linda Linda

This was THE BLUE HEARTS’ debut single, released in May 1987.

It really rode the late-’80s band boom and became a big hit.

I imagine many people heard bands cover it at school festivals, or even sang it themselves in their own bands.

In terms of genre, it falls into what’s commonly called beat punk; both the melody and rhythm are very simple and easy to remember, and it doesn’t require a wide vocal range to sing, so it’s a fun song to try.

Not just this one—many BLUE HEARTS songs are great picks even for people who aren’t confident singers.

Bon-giri Love SongSouthern All Stars80rank/position

Southern All Stars – Bon-giri Love Song [Official Music Video]

This is the fourth song released exclusively as a digital single by Southern All Stars, released in July 2023.

It’s one of their signature summer tunes, featuring a slightly bouncy, funky beat that really stands out! For many men in their 40s as of 2023, the phrase “summer means Southern!!” probably rings true.

The vocal melody doesn’t cover a very wide range, and the tune itself is easy to sing along to casually, so even those who don’t often have chances to sing or who feel they’re not good at singing should find it very singable.

The key to making it sound good is to avoid letting the rhythm of your singing become flat.

I miss youBEGIN81rank/position

BEGIN / Longing for you

BEGIN’s classic song “Koishikute.” It’s packed with the essence of the blues, with a pervasive sense of melancholy throughout.

The key reason it’s easy to sing is, above all, the tempo.

Although it’s very slow, it doesn’t rely heavily on long sustained notes, so even those who struggle with breath control can sing it without issue.

Also, because it’s rooted in the blues, mistakes can often be turned into stylistic variations, which makes it an easy song to perform in that sense as well.

PearlTHE YELLOW MONKEY82rank/position

THE YELLOW MONKEY – Pearl

When it comes to bands most admired by men in their 40s, THE YELLOW MONKEY surely comes to mind.

Their music is captivating with a certain sensuality and wistfulness beneath a youthful vibe, and they continue to be supported by a wide range of generations today.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Pearl.

It’s an intense track, but because it has few long sustained notes and a relatively narrow vocal range, most men should be able to sing it well.

Be sure to check it out.

Can't Say Anything... SummerTHE JAYWALK83rank/position

Speechless... Summer – J-WALK (Full)

This is a song by J-WALK released in 1991.

It’s a track that evokes the summer vibe of the ’90s, with a very delicate melody line that gradually gained support.

Its beautiful melody, which makes you feel the end of summer, brings back memories of nostalgic summers.

White kiteMy Little Lover84rank/position

Shiroi Kaito

For women in their 40s, many probably spent their youth with My Little Lover! Speaking of My Little Lover, “Hello, Again ~Mukashi Kara Aru Basho~” was a huge hit, but this song “Shiroi Kite (White Kite)” is also highly recommended for karaoke! Not only is it easy to sing, its cute, sparkling sound and refreshing melody are truly lovely.

I definitely want you to try singing it at summer karaoke! It’s a song that feels nostalgic, yet still resonates with how we feel today.