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

This is my way of life.PUFFY36rank/position

PUFFY 'That's the Way I Live' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

PUFFY is a charismatic duo whose unique visuals, fashion sense, and musicality earned high praise from many women across all aspects.

Their music is distinctive, and even now there really aren’t any duos or groups that follow in their footsteps.

Among PUFFY’s works, the one I especially recommend is “Kore ga Watashi no Ikiru Michi” (“This Is the Way I Live”).

It doesn’t require a high vocal part, and even without vibrato it still sounds convincing, making it a very beginner-friendly song.

My Room, My Dress Shirt, and MeEri Hiramatsu37rank/position

My Room, My Dress Shirt, and Me

Eri Hiramatsu’s biggest hit song, “Room, White Shirt, and Me.” If you’re a woman in your 40s, you’ve probably heard it at least once.

Because Eri Hiramatsu’s vocal range is quite high, many people may think this song requires a wide range.

In reality, it’s simply sung in a high register, and the overall range isn’t broad.

Even women with lower voices should be able to sing it well if they adjust to a suitable key.

The vocal line itself is simple, so be sure to find a key that fits you and give it a try.

Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito38rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer (2008 Ver.) [Music Video]

A timeless adult classic by Kazuyoshi Saito, celebrated for its deeply moving vocals and rich storytelling.

This exquisite ballad conveys heartfelt emotions for a loved one—feelings that are hard to say out loud—set to song with disarming honesty.

Its simple melody and resonant guitar gently enfold the lyrical world.

Since its release in November 1997, many artists have covered it, and in 2017 it was used as the theme song for the animated film “Lu Over the Wall.” In August 2022, a performance on THE FIRST TAKE drew significant attention, extending its appeal to a new generation.

With a relaxed tempo and a relatively narrow vocal range, it’s easy to sing with ease.

Why not sing it with all your heart, pouring your feelings for someone special into every note?

LOVE MachineMorning Musume39rank/position

Morning Musume. 'LOVE Machine' (MV)

Morning Musume, the group that energized the early-2000s idol boom, is often surprisingly underestimated, but their songs are musically quite fascinating and incorporate underground influences from the time.

Among them, “LOVE Machine” is a remarkable work that distills funk and disco into techno and pop.

While rooted in Black music, the vocal lines retain a J-pop-style catchiness and are sung within a narrow range throughout.

Even women with lower voices should be able to sing it without issue.

to youMONGOL80040rank/position

To You by MONGOL800

Among people in their 40s, those in the early half may be more familiar with Japanese rock.

In particular, I think many were fans of MONGOL800.

With that in mind, I recommend their song “Anata ni.” The vocal range for this track is quite narrow, from mid1 D to mid2 G.

While mid1 D is slightly low and doesn’t leave much room to lower the key, men with naturally low voices will likely find the original key comfortably singable, so it shouldn’t be a major issue.

The pitch stays fairly consistent, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartRyoko Shinohara with Tetsuya Komuro41rank/position

Ryoko Shinohara with Tetsuya Komuro 'Longing, Heartache, and Strength' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Ryoko Shinohara’s classic hit “Itoshisa to Setsunasa to Kokorozuyosa to.” Since Tetsuya Komuro composed it, you can hear that signature Komuro sound throughout the track.

It was also the theme song for the legendary game Street Fighter, so it probably left a strong impression, didn’t it? While the song is characterized by its soaring vocals, the range itself isn’t very wide—roughly mid2B to hiD—so it’s surprisingly easy to sing.

There’s no use of falsetto, and the melody is fairly simple, so as long as you set the key right, you should be able to sing it without any trouble.

I want to become the wind.THE BOOM42rank/position

THE BOOM / I Want to Become the Wind

The 16th single by THE BOOM, released in March 1995.

Just as the title suggests, it’s a song with a refreshing melody that feels like a pleasant tropical breeze.

The vocal melody doesn’t span a particularly wide range, making it very approachable and easy to sing.

With its samba rhythm, even humming it lightly can put you in a tropical mood.

When singing, if you take care to maintain the samba groove, you should be able to sing it well.