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

My RevolutionMisato Watanabe85rank/position

My Revolution – Misato Watanabe (Full)

This is Misato Watanabe’s fourth single, released in 1986.

It’s one of her signature songs that became a major hit at the time—highly recognizable and guaranteed to energize any crowd—an anthem song.

In the chorus, there’s a section where the pitch rises and falls dramatically; that’s the key point for karaoke.

Whether you can pull off that part makes a big difference in the performance’s overall quality.

It topped the Oricon weekly chart, sold 445,000 copies, and remains popular as a representative number of the 1980s.

Kotodama of Love ~ Spiritual MessageSouthern All Stars86rank/position

Kotodama of Love ~Spiritual Message~ [2024 Remaster]

Southern All Stars’ classic song “Kotodama of Love ~Spiritual Message~.” Many people have probably heard it often at karaoke but didn’t know the title.

Among Southern All Stars’ songs, this one boasts one of the narrowest vocal ranges.

Not only is the range narrow, but it also centers on the low-to-mid register where male voices are most comfortable, so you’re unlikely to find it difficult from a vocal production standpoint.

The vocal line is gentle with little ups and downs, so be sure to give it a try.

I can't stay a daydreaming girlNanae Aikawa87rank/position

Nanase Aikawa - I Can’t Be a Dreaming Girl

This is the debut single by female singer Nanase Aikawa, who made her major-label debut in 1995 under the production of singer-songwriter Tetsuro Oda.

With its hard rock vibe and striking lyrics, the song made a big splash—many women in their 40s today likely remember being blown away in real time.

Its distinctly rock, gritty vocal style makes it perfect for singing at karaoke when you’re feeling stressed.

It’s a nostalgic number that’s highly recommended for those times when you want to let it all out and feel refreshed.

seagullZen of the Wild Fox88rank/position

Yakozen “Seagull” Music Video

The folk duo Yakôzen, whose piercing lyrics moved many men, left a lasting impression.

One of its members, Pistol Takehara, is still active today as a solo artist.

Among Yakôzen’s songs, the one especially recommended for men in their 40s is Kamome.

It’s a ballad rooted in folk, notable for its deeply moving lyrics.

Because of that, expressive delivery is important.

However, the vocal line itself stays within a relatively narrow range without drastic jumps in pitch, so the overall vocal difficulty is on the lower side.

CandyNaoko Gushima89rank/position

Candy / Naoko Gushima Official Lyric Video

Recently, thanks in part to the revival boom, there’s been an increase in songs that incorporate the musical sensibilities of the 1980s.

Contemporary songs tend to be densely packed with lyrics, making them harder to sing, whereas older music generally avoids that and includes many songs that are easier to sing.

Naoko Gushima’s “Candy” is one such track.

Although it’s a recent release, it’s crafted with a musical style reminiscent of 1980s female idols, and throughout the song there’s little lyrical crowding, resulting in a structure that’s very easy to sing.

Pink sighMariko Takahashi90rank/position

Hideaki Tokunaga – Peach-Colored Sigh (live from VOCALIST & SONGS TOUR)

Released in 1984 as Mariko Takahashi’s 10th single.

When she was given this song—with lyrics depicting a seductive, intense adult world—she was reportedly quite bewildered at the time.

However, thanks to its huge success, lyricist Chinfa Kan won the Lyrics Award at the 26th Japan Record Awards for this work, and it has since become one of Mariko Takahashi’s signature songs.

It’s also popular as an easy-to-sing karaoke number.

Voice of the SeaKenta Kiritani91rank/position

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]

Kenta Kiritani’s hit number “Umi no Koe,” which became a nationwide success as a commercial jingle.

While it’s not particularly tied to the generation of women in their 40s, it’s a song that many people have likely heard.

As it’s sung by an actor whose main profession isn’t singing, the overall vocal line is crafted to be easy for non-professionals to sing.

With its narrow vocal range, it’s very singable even for women, though there is one point to watch out for: the key change in the latter half.

It’s a relatively straightforward modulation, so with practice you should be able to handle it.

If you want to make it sound even better, focus on articulating the first phrase after the key change clearly.

Since the song doesn’t require vibrato, as long as your enunciation is solid, it will sound professional.