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

Yellow Yellow HappyPocket Biscuits50rank/position

Yellow Yellow Happy (Colorful Version)

Pocket Biscuits is a musical unit that originated from the 1990s hit TV show “Ucchan Nanchan no Urinari!!”.

Unusually for a unit born from a TV project, they were active for five years, and at their peak they even held a solo concert at the Nippon Budokan.

Among their songs, the one I particularly recommend is “Yellow Yellow Happy.” It has a strong, uplifting melody, but the vocal line itself is simple, repeating similar phrases.

In addition, the vocal range is relatively narrow, so women in their 40s should be able to sing it without any trouble.

milk teaMasaharu Fukuyama51rank/position

Masaharu Fukuyama – milk tea (Full ver.)

This is Masaharu Fukuyama’s 21st single, released in May 2006.

It was issued as a double A-side single together with Utsukushiki Hana, which was included on the CD at the same time, and it was used as the theme song for the TBS variety show Koi suru Hanikami!.

It’s a slow-tempo ballad where the beautiful acoustic guitar sound and Fukuyama’s mature vocals are exquisitely matched.

There aren’t any particularly tricky, technically difficult parts in the vocal melody, but when singing this at karaoke, the most important thing is how you handle the spacing between phrases—how well you “sing” the rests.

Cherish each and every word of the lyrics, and try singing it after studying his original performance carefully.

At all times.Noriyuki Makihara52rank/position

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]

A signature work by Noriyuki Makihara that delivers a universal message of living true to yourself, carried by a powerful yet gentle melody.

While acknowledging the doubts and anxieties of life, this classic is imbued with a strong resolve to cherish your true self.

Included on the album “Who Do You Share a Happy Yawn With?”, it became a massive hit, surpassing one million copies within six months of its June 1991 release.

It was also selected as the entrance march for the 64th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in spring 1992.

The melody, featuring a distinctive acoustic guitar and a calm tempo, makes it easy to sing.

For many people, it’s a song that resonates in the heart when standing at a crossroads or when they feel on the verge of losing themselves.

Summer Days of 1993class53rank/position

Summer Days of 1993

When it comes to early Heisei-era summer songs, many people now in their 40s will probably think of this track first.

As the title suggests, “Natsu no Hi no 1993,” released in 1993, was a massive hit by the male duo class, selling over a million copies.

Its melody line is set in a relatively low key, making it very easy to sing—even those who struggle with high notes can take it on without worry, and it seems promising for scoring high in karaoke.

If you’re confident in your singing, try recreating the harmonies and backing vocals with your friends!

Poem of SunlightLe Couple54rank/position

Hidamari no Uta / Le Couple (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

This is Le Couple’s “Hidamari no Uta,” which left a strong impression on many people after being used in the hugely popular TV drama Under One Roof 2.

The lyrics’ sense of modesty perfectly matches the song’s atmosphere.

Please sing it with a delicate, heartrending touch!

That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky1955rank/position

That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky

People in their 40s might be a bit outside the target generation, but with these lyrics, they’ll surely recall their school days and relate.

As you’d expect from a duo that loves old, classic folk songs, it’s been skillfully arranged in a modern style.

It’s easy to remember and easy to sing!

Pure Love RhapsodyMariya Takeuchi56rank/position

Pure Love Rhapsody – Mariya Takeuchi

One song, Pure Love Rhapsody, was used as the theme song for the 1994 TV drama “Stay the Way You Were When We Met.” It’s also one of Mariya Takeuchi’s signature songs, and women who watched the drama might find it very familiar! In fact, the song is about an affair, but the lyrics are so straightforward that you can’t help but empathize.

The melody is cute as well, and I think it’s easy to sing at karaoke.

Women of the same generation might even say, “Wow, this brings back memories!”