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

You are in full color.Eiichi Ohtaki43rank/position

[Official] Eiichi Ohtaki “Kimii wa Tennen-shoku” Music Video (40th Anniversary Version)

Eiichi Ohtaki, an artist who laid the foundation for Japanese city pop.

He also worked as a producer and label head, launching talented singer-songwriters such as Tatsuro Yamashita.

Among Ohtaki’s renowned masterpieces is “Kimi wa Ten’nen Shoku” (“You’re Natural Color”).

Although often thought to require a wide vocal range, the actual range is relatively narrow, from mid1 D to mid2 G.

The melody is expansive, so a certain lung capacity is needed, but the pitch movement is gentle, making it a comparatively easy song to sing.

Swaying feelingsZARD44rank/position

Swaying Feelings (What a beautiful memory 2007)

A singable, pleasant melody is key when choosing songs for karaoke.

ZARD’s hit song “Yureru Omoi” fits that bill perfectly.

Known also as a commercial jingle, its bittersweet lyrics and nostalgic melodic line weave a harmony that even those not used to singing can easily hum along to.

The familiar phrases are quick to remember, and you’ll find your body naturally moving to the rhythm.

Why not enjoy “Yureru Omoi” at karaoke—a song everyone can passionately sing along to, filled with memories?

Easy★RiderTamio Okuda45rank/position

Tamio Okuda “Easy★Rider” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Tamio Okuda’s classic “Eiju★Rider.” While Okuda has many great songs, this one, in particular, condenses a very characteristic sound of his into a cohesive core.

The vocal range is somewhat on the higher side, but the span itself is quite narrow, from mid1 C# to mid2 G#.

If you set it to the right key, it’s a song most people can sing without trouble.

It’s best performed without overbelting, with a slightly languid, nonchalant feel.

Give it a try as a reference.

JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY46rank/position

THE YELLOW MONKEY – JAM

For rock fans in their 40s, many of you may have admired THE YELLOW MONKEY, right? Yemon has produced countless classics, but the song I especially recommend as being easy to sing is JAM.

While it gives off an energetic vibe, its overall vocal range is quite narrow, from mid1C to mid2F.

In terms of singability, it’s a perfect choice.

However, because the range is narrow, it can be hard to create moments of excitement, so you’ll need to be mindful of rhythm and dynamics as you sing.

Watarase BridgeChisato Moritaka47rank/position

Chisato Moritaka 'Watarase Bridge' (Music Video)

This is the 17th single by singer-songwriter Chisato Moritaka.

It was used as the theme song for the travel program “Ii Tabi Yume Kibun,” and is also known as the first single in which Moritaka, who is also recognized as a multi-instrumentalist, performed the instruments herself.

The lyrics tell a story of remembering a former lover, and they pair perfectly with Moritaka’s distinctive singing voice—many listeners may have felt a twinge of heartache hearing this song.

Its simple melody preserves the song’s atmosphere and makes it easy to sing at karaoke—an enduring classic.

A gentle feelingChara48rank/position

Chara “Yasashii Kimochi” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Chara, a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity for her distinctive musicality.

Many women in their 40s might have been fans of hers, right? Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Yasashii Kimochi.

It’s a track that balances both a gothic feel and cuteness.

The vocal range is on the higher side at mid2 A# to hi D#, but the overall span is relatively narrow.

Using breath-based techniques such as hiccups can instantly elevate the quality, so try singing while referencing her breathing style.

Island SongTHE BOOM49rank/position

THE BOOM “Shima Uta (Original Version)” Official Music Video

The first release of THE BOOM’s song in the original Uchinaaguchi (Okinawan) version was in December 1992.

Since then, several versions have been released, but the one we’re introducing here is the so-called “original version,” issued in June 1993 as their 11th single.

It was a massive hit that made THE BOOM known nationwide, so chances are you’ve heard it at least once.

Just listening to it brings to mind scenes of tropical seas—a classic of Heisei-era J-POP! The slightly folk-like vocal melody is striking, giving the song a strong impact, and it’s very easy to remember and sing.

Vocalist Mr.

Miyatake’s performance also incorporates a touch of traditional folk-style singing, and exploring that aspect could be fun.

For general listeners, of course, it’s perfectly fine to enjoy performing it in a bit of an imitation style.