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

The key to choosing songs for karaoke is whether they’re easy for the singer to perform, right?

This time, we’ll introduce karaoke songs that have been popular and easy to sing among people in their 40s.

We hope you find it helpful!

It’s sure to get everyone excited.

Playlist

[For People in Their 40s] Ranking of Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		A classic hit by DREAMS COME TRUE—a song with a gentle melody.
2	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s Izumi Sakai’s classic song “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”)
3	wailing in griefShizuka Kudo		Shizuka Kudo’s “Dōkoku” is a classic with a narrow vocal range that’s easy to sing.
4	threadMiyuki Nakajima		The charm and influence of Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song “Ito”
5	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		My Little Lover’s classic songs are easy to sing.
6	A Midsummer Night’s DreamYumi Matsutoya		Karaoke Summer Time Enjoyed with Yumi Matsutoya’s Classic Hits
7	I’m glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi		Kyoko Koizumi’s classic hit—a great, easy-to-sing song
8	frustrated lipsMariko Takahashi		Mari Takahashi’s famous song “Hagayui Kuchibiru” (Frustrating Lips)
9	That’s important.Daiji MAN Brothers Band		The classic hit by DaijiMAN Brothers, 'Sore ga Daiji' ('That's Important').
10	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto's 'TOMORROW' is ideal for low-voiced women.
11	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		An inspiring classic that sings of peace and love
12	La La LaMaki Ohguro		Maki Ohguro’s classic song “La La La” is powerful and refreshing.
13	cherrySpitz		A classic by Spitz, a Heisei-era hit that sold 1.6 million copies.
14	for a long timeKiroro		“For a long time” is a famous song that’s easy to sing.
15	DESIRE -Passion-Akina Nakamori		The appeal of Akina Nakamori’s captivating song “DESIRE”
16	Get WildTM NETWORK		TM NETWORK's 'Get Wild' is attracting renewed attention
17	appearsAyumi Hamasaki		Ayumi Hamasaki's 'appears' is an easy song to sing.
18	rainChisato Moritaka		Chisato Moritaka’s classic song “Ame” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
19	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		A signature classic song from the anime Touch
20	PRIDEMiki Imai		Miki Imai’s classic “DESIRE,” a timeless song loved across generations.
21	Roppongi HeartbreakAnn Lewis		Ann Lewis's hit song, karaoke is the best.
22	SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama		Nostalgic melody, a song of lost love
23	To the futureKiroro		'To the Future' is a song of growth and hope
24	Like tonight’s moonElephant Kashimashi		Kohji Miyamoto's hit song 'Like Tonight's Moon'
25	By the time of the Christmas carolsJunichi Inagaki		Junichi Inagaki’s classic Christmas song
26	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		A soothing classic by Every Little Thing
27	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		The moving masterpiece 'secret base'
28	era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece, with its striking melody and lyrics
29	I love you more than anyone.Toko Furuuchi		Toko Furuuchi’s classic songs that are easy for people in their 40s to sing
30	I won’t fall in love anymore.Noriyuki Makihara		A classic song that portrays the heartbreak of lost love and a forward-looking spirit
31	TRUE LOVEFumiya Fujii		The appeal of Fumiya Fujii’s classic song 'TRUE LOVE'
32	single bedSharam Q		Sharam Q’s classic song Single Bed is an anthem of youth.
33	Glass BoyKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids’ classic hit “Glass Boy,” composed by Tatsuro Yamashita
34	Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai		A masterpiece of Showa-era kayō-style pop: an easy-to-sing classic.
35	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		Introducing LINDBERG’s hit songs from the 1990s
36	This is my way of life.PUFFY		PUFFY: distinctive music and captivating presence
37	My Room, My Dress Shirt, and MeEri Hiramatsu		Eri Hiramatsu’s classic song “The Room, the Dress Shirt, and Me”
38	Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito		Kazuyoshi Saito’s masterpiece: a love song’s voice and emotion
39	LOVE MachineMorning Musume		Musical Style and Influence of Morning Musume
40	to youMONGOL800		MONGOL800's “Anata ni” is an easy-to-sing classic
41	Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartRyoko Shinohara with Tetsuya Komuro		Ryoko Shinohara’s classic hit—an impressive song composed by Tetsuya Komuro
42	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A refreshing samba song that evokes the breeze of the tropics
43	You are in full color.Eiichi Ohtaki		A classic by Eiichi Ohtaki, a pioneer of city pop.
44	Swaying feelingsZARD		ZARD’s classic song “Yureru Omoi” feels pleasant.
45	Easy★RiderTamio Okuda		Tamio Okuda’s classic song “E10★Rider”
46	JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY’s classic song “JAM”
47	Watarase BridgeChisato Moritaka		Chisato Moritaka’s poignant classic—a first self-performed single
48	A gentle feelingChara		Chara’s “Yasashii Kimochi” has a unique charm.
49	Island SongTHE BOOM		A signature song by THE BOOM, full of a tropical vibe
50	Yellow Yellow HappyPocket Biscuits		A popular music duo from the '90s with upbeat songs
51	milk teaMasaharu Fukuyama		Masaharu Fukuyama’s 21st single, a beautiful ballad.
52	At all times.Noriyuki Makihara		A song about living true to yourself, an anthem for life
53	Summer Days of 1993class		A classic hit by class from the summer of 1993
54	Poem of SunlightLe Couple		A moving song popular from a TV drama
55	That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19		A modern arrangement of nostalgic folk songs
56	Pure Love RhapsodyMariya Takeuchi		Mariya Takeuchi's 'Pure Love Rhapsody,' a classic of the '90s
57	FriendsREBECCA		The hit song “Friends” by the 80s band Rebecca
58	Give it some guts!!Ulfuls		A classic by Ulfuls, a nostalgic tune for those in their 40s
59	confessionMariya Takeuchi		1980s city pop, Mariya Takeuchi “Confession”
60	Beard and BoobsUnicorn		A masterpiece depicting the conflict between love and work in a salaryman's life
61	Gypsy QueenAkina Nakamori		Akina Nakamori’s classic with an exotic flair—easy to sing and heartwarming.
62	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		An inspiring anthem that powerfully sings of dreams and hope
63	SaudadePorno Graffitti		Porno Graffitti's music has a narrow vocal range.
64	Love will winKAN		KAN's signature song 'Yasashii Yume' became a hit.
65	dragonflyTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic “Tonbo”: the timing and pauses are crucial.
66	fragileEvery Little Thing		A signature song by ELT, a romance show theme that won a grand prize
67	Until the world endsWANDS		The moving songs from Slam Dunk still remain in our hearts.
68	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		Yasushi Nakanishi’s heartrending love ballad
69	5 seconds before I fall seriously in loveRyoko Hirosue		Ryoko Hirosue’s songs are easy to sing, and her vocal tone is captivating.
70	Pure AsiaPUFFY		Puffy's signature song “Asia no Junshin” is easy to sing.
71	POISONTakashi Sorimachi		GTO theme song, a simple and easy-to-sing track
72	AloneMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s heartbreak song “Alone,” with its heartrending vocals
73	The White LoversKeisuke Kuwata		Keisuke Kuwata’s popular singles, nostalgic J-pop
74	Dancing HeroYoko Oginome		A classic song that regained attention thanks to the Tomioka High School Dance Club
75	Lonely Tropical FishWink		Lonely Tropical Fish, a classic of 80s synth-pop
76	A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR		Shiseido commercial song, the hugely popular Rats & Star
77	CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF		TRF, popular among people in their 40s, with the easy-to-sing song CRAZY
78	Become the windAyano Tsuji		Aya Tsuji’s gentle singing voice and classic songs
79	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		Iconic 80s rock song, popular at school festivals
80	Bon-giri Love SongSouthern All Stars		A casual, feel-good summer song by Southern All Stars
81	I miss youBEGIN		BEGIN Masterpiece “Koishikute,” a blues song filled with wistful melancholy
82	PearlTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey’s classic song “Pearl” is a must-listen.
83	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		A nostalgic song that captures the feeling of summer in the ’90s
84	White kiteMy Little Lover		Enjoying the classic songs of My Little Lover
85	My RevolutionMisato Watanabe		Misato Watanabe’s signature song “Ai ga Umareta”
86	Kotodama of Love ~ Spiritual MessageSouthern All Stars		Southern All Stars’ classic “Kotodama of Love” is popular at karaoke.
87	I can’t stay a daydreaming girlNanae Aikawa		Nanase Aikawa’s debut song resonates with hard rock
88	seagullZen of the Wild Fox		The moving masterpiece 'Kamome' by Yakozen is a must-listen.
89	CandyNaoko Gushima		There are more 1980s-style songs now, making them easier to sing.
90	Pink sighMariko Takahashi		Mariko Takahashi’s smash hit song “Red Series”
91	Voice of the SeaKenta Kiritani		Kenta Kiritani’s “Umi no Koe” is an easy song to sing.
92	Snow BlossomMika Nakashima		Mika Nakashima’s winter classic “Yuki no Hana”: poignant lyrics and a beautiful melody
93	StoryAI		A signature AI song—a heartwarming anthem of gratitude and joy
94	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		Signature song of MONGOL800, an overwhelmingly popular track.
95	deep forestDo As Infinity		Do As Infinity’s classic song “Fukai Mori”
96	planetariumAi Otsuka		Ai Otsuka’s song sublimates the pain of a broken heart.
97	Winter is starting.Noriyuki Makihara		Noriyuki Makihara, the genius singer-songwriter of the 1990s
98	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T		H Jungle, a popular reggae-style song
99	Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama & WANDS		Miho Nakayama’s classic—sing it with care on the high notes.
100	A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro		Kobukuro’s 11th work, a ballad that serves as a TV drama’s theme song