[For people in their 60s] Ranking of Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs [2025]

Detective StoryHiroko Yakushimaru57rank/position

Detective Story

The classic film “Detective Story,” starring Hiroko Yakushimaru.

This piece was released as the movie’s theme song.

When it comes to Hiroko Yakushimaru’s vocals, her enveloping, gentle voice is distinctive, and this song showcases exactly that.

Overall, the vocal line has little fluctuation, and the range is kept relatively narrow.

It may feel slightly high, but you can handle that with key adjustment, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

scarecrowMasashi Sada58rank/position

scarecrow

Among people in their 60s, those in the latter half of the decade likely experienced the heyday of folk music.

Many of you may have been particularly struck by Masashi Sada’s lyrics, overflowing with originality and narrative depth.

Of all his songs, the one I especially recommend is Kakashi.

Its range is an average mid1 A# to mid2 F#, and because the pitch movement is fairly steady, it’s easy for anyone to sing.

The melody has an ennui-like mood, so be sure to sing it together and get the vibe going.

JunMariko Takahashi59rank/position

Jun

Mariko Takahashi’s classic song “Jun.” It’s a piece that portrays a heartbreak with a man named Jun, and the melody is just unbearably, achingly sad.

From a musical perspective, however, the song features a very singable vocal line, so it’s well worth remembering if you aim for the emotive vocal style of Showa-era pop.

The contrast between the chorus and the verse is very clear, making it a great recommendation for those who want an easy-to-sing piece to train their dynamics.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

Stay 19 forever60rank/position

This song portrays emotional currents that are more than just regret over the passing of one’s youthful school days.

It’s included on the 1986 album “J.

BOY.” The acoustic guitar tones and layered choruses emphasize a refreshing atmosphere and warmth.

The lightness of the vocals also seems to evoke a sense of youth, doesn’t it? The gentle tempo, which invites a slow look back on memories, makes it easy to sing—so try performing it while savoring those recollections.

BoyhoodYosui Inoue61rank/position

Boyhood / Yosui Inoue

These days, it’s a signature song by Yosui Inoue that even appears in music textbooks.

Its gentle, beautiful melody and nostalgic lyrics are widely appreciated.

As the title suggests, if you sing it while recalling your own boyhood, you’ll find it very comfortable to sing.

freezing rainMika Hino62rank/position

Mika Hino Cold Rain

This is a song that was jointly produced with Akio Kayama.

Miki Hino’s version, released in 1982, was a big hit, and she went on to appear on the 1983 Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Even people who don’t usually listen to enka might feel like they’ve heard it somewhere—the melody has that kind of familiarity.

If you can bring out a sense of poignancy, you’re likely to win applause.

applauseNaomi Chiaki63rank/position

Naomi Chiaki / Applause [Official Audio]

Chiaki Naomi’s signature song.

It won the Japan Record Award, and in the same year she also performed this song, “Kassai” (Applause), at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Because it’s a mid-tempo piece, it should be easy to sing even for people who aren’t used to karaoke.

If you sing with an awareness of the gentle verse A that evokes the past and the powerful verse B that recalls a loved one, it might give your performance more contrast.

Many artists have covered it, so it could be fun to look for a version of “Kassai” that’s easy for women in their 60s to sing.