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

DESIRE -Passion-Akina Nakamori15rank/position

Akina Nakamori - DESIRE (Passion)

Akina Nakamori is an idol with a mature aura that’s rare among today’s idols.

While people in their 40s may not be her direct generation, many households likely had siblings or parents who were obsessed with her.

Among her songs, “DESIRE -Jounetsu-” is one I especially recommend.

It does require a somewhat advanced sense of phrasing, but since it doesn’t go into high notes and, aside from the end of the chorus, doesn’t feature long sustained tones, it’s very easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident in their pitch.

Get WildTM NETWORK16rank/position

TM NETWORK「Get Wild」Official Music Video

TM NETWORK’s hit number, “Get Wild.” Thanks to its use in the Paris Olympics’ “non-paying uncle” meme, the song has gained a certain level of popularity among younger generations as well.

The piece spans a fairly narrow vocal range of mid1 F# to mid2 G, making it easy to sing for both men and women.

Although the lyrics tend to be somewhat fast-paced, the tempo itself isn’t particularly high at BPM 132, so as long as you memorize the flow properly, you should be able to sing it without any issues.

appearsAyumi Hamasaki17rank/position

Ayumi Hamasaki / appears

People currently in their 40s likely belong to the generation for whom Ayumi Hamasaki hit right on the mark.

Because she has a high-pitched voice, many people feel her songs are hard to sing.

That’s actually true in general, but “appears” is one of her comparatively easier songs to sing.

What seems high is largely due to her vocal timbre, and there are no sections that require falsetto; the vocal line is arranged so that even those who aren’t confident in their singing can handle it more easily.

rainChisato Moritaka18rank/position

Ame

Among Chisato Moritaka’s songs, the masterpiece “Ame” (“Rain”) is especially popular.

Moritaka is known for her strikingly high timbre, but in fact she isn’t an artist with a particularly wide vocal range.

This song is no exception; it stays within a narrow range.

As a result, even women with lower voices can sing it comfortably if they adjust to a suitable key.

However, because the tempo is very slow, you’ll need to be mindful of sustaining long phrases cleanly with controlled muting.

It’s one of the easiest songs to sing in Japanese pop, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

TouchYoshimi Iwasaki19rank/position

“Touch” Yoshimi Iwasaki High-Quality Audio Anime Theme Song 1985

This is the 20th single by singer Yoshimi Iwasaki, who has been studying business administration in the master’s program at J.

F.

Oberlin University Graduate School since 2021.

It became a massive hit as the opening theme for the TV anime Touch, and those in their 40s—regardless of gender—likely remember it along with scenes from the show.

Because the tempo is fast and the melody features a sharp drop from high notes to low, it’s a good idea to check it once before performing it at karaoke.

Overall, the pitch range isn’t very wide, so it’s an anime song recommended even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

PRIDEMiki Imai20rank/position

Miki Imai - PRIDE (Live at Cadogan Hall, London, 2016)

It’s a song that was chosen as the theme for the TV drama “Doc” and is also well known for having been produced by the world-renowned musician Tomoyasu Hotei, who is famous as the guitarist of BOØWY.

As one of Miki Imai’s signature and biggest hit songs, it’s always performed at her concerts, so it’s likely a classic that every woman in her 40s—the generation that grew up with it—will know.

With its relaxed tempo and simple melody, it’s easy to sing at karaoke and is recommended for those who aren’t confident in their singing.

Roppongi HeartbreakAnn Lewis21rank/position

[PV] Roppongi Shinju - Ann Lewis

This is Ann Lewis’s 24th single, which became a long-running hit thanks to sustained support on karaoke and cable music channels after its release.

The track was used in a commercial for Godo Shusei’s Warikka Highball CAN.

Its powerful, cool lyrics and melody feel great to sing at karaoke.

While the rock arrangement gives it a driving sense of speed that might seem challenging, the melody itself is simple with limited dynamics, making it a good choice even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

If your karaoke companions add call-and-response shouts during the chorus, you can sing it with even more energy—an upbeat rock tune that even people who struggle with singing can power through on momentum.