Karaoke songs that are easy to sing even for tone-deaf beginners, recommended for women in their 60s

CircusMr. Summertime

Mr. Summertime – Circus

In terms of ease of singing, this piece is highly recommended.

“Circus,” a famous song by Circus, originally comes from overseas, but instead of the complex melodies common in Western music, it’s arranged with a very simple feel.

The vocal line matches that simplicity as well, so as long as you control the dynamics, anyone can make it sound pretty convincing.

The rhythm is relaxed too, making it great for practicing vibrato.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

Roppongi HeartbreakAnn Lewis

[PV] Roppongi Shinju - Ann Lewis

Ann Lewis’s signature song “Roppongi Shinju.” A rock number that symbolizes the bubble era, it became a nationwide hit, helped by its strikingly mismatched title pairing Roppongi with “double suicide.” Notably, the song has a very narrow vocal range, with the lowest note at mid2 D and the highest at hi A.

While the nature of the rock style calls for a slightly raspy, shouted delivery, the narrow range and mid-tempo BPM make it an excellent choice for aiming at high karaoke scores.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

Playback Part 2Momoe Yamaguchi

Momoe Yamaguchi Playback Part 2

Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic “Playback Part 2,” which gained nationwide popularity with its novel setting at a traffic accident scene.

While the song features a somewhat unconventional structure, including bold break points, it boasts exceptional singability thanks to its very narrow range of mid2 A# to Hi A#.

The tricky part is the section that enters the chorus after the late-stage break point, so be sure to count the beats carefully before you come in.

It’s a huge hit at karaoke, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

Lips, speak passionately of youMachiko Watanabe

Machiko Watanabe “Lips, Speak Passionately of You” OFFICIAL Lyric Video

Machiko Watanabe is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity for her powerful vocals.

She has left many classic songs, and among them, “Kuchibiru yo, Atsuku Kimi o Katare” is particularly easy to sing.

Because of her strong voice, it may sound difficult at first listen, but there aren’t many intricate pitch fluctuations.

However, there is a brief moment in the chorus where a falsetto appears.

Adjust the key so that you can either sing that part in chest voice or hit the falsetto in the most comfortable key for you.

Shiretoko Ryojo (Shiretoko Travel Sentiment)Tokiko Kato

Shiretoko Love – Tokiko Kato

The original song was written by Hisaya Morishige, who was both an actor and a singer, and was released in 1960.

The Tokiko Kato version introduced here was included on her 1970 album “Nihon Aikashu” (Collection of Japanese Laments) and was released as a single the following year.

As a song sometimes noted for having an opening melody similar to “Soushunfu” (Early Spring Score), it features a very easy-to-sing melody reminiscent of songs you might find in a school music textbook—what are often called Ministry of Education songs.

Along with Kato’s consistently calm vocal delivery, it’s a piece that’s very easy to remember and sing.

Throughout, please sing gently and softly.

The key to making it sound good is to relax and sing without forcing it.

younger boyCandies

Candies 'Younger Boy'

Candies, an idol group that left behind many classic hits.

Known for their catchy songs, they have many pieces that are easy to sing.

Among them, the one I especially recommend is “Toshishita no Otokonoko” (Boy Younger Than Me).

While it sometimes features a slightly jazzy arrangement, most of the vocal entrances are on the beat, so it’s easy to grasp the rhythm.

The vocal range is narrow, making it easy to sing; however, be careful with the “shi” sound in the “to-shi-shi-ta” part near the end of the chorus, as it can be a bit difficult to pronounce.

If you keep practicing by holding a disposable chopstick in your mouth and projecting your voice broadly, your pronunciation of “i” and “shi” will become stronger—give it a try.

To Marie on Fifth AvenuePedro & Capricious

To Marie on Fifth Avenue

The classic “Gohbangai no Marie e” by Pedro & Capricious, released in 1973.

It’s from the period when Mariko Takahashi was the vocalist, and it’s still a song you often hear on TV today.

The piece sits within a typical female vocal range of mid1 E to high C.

The vocal line is gentle and easy to follow pitch-wise, and while the range itself isn’t difficult, the sustained higher notes from the middle of the chorus onward require a certain level of stamina.

Since the song doesn’t feature much low range, if you’re unsure about sustaining the high notes, try lowering the key by one or two semitones.