Karaoke songs easy to sing for men in their 60s, even for those who aren’t good at singing

The road I walked with you

The Road I Walked With You – Shogo Hamada

This song looks back on the road the singer has walked so far and talks about how satisfied they are with their life.

It was released as a single ahead of the 2005 album “My First Love,” included as the B-side to “I am a father.” The simple arrangement of acoustic guitar and percussion seems to highlight the gentle message of the lyrics.

The vocal line, with its modest melodic range and conversational delivery, makes it easy to sing, and performing it in a relaxed manner will likely bring out the song’s atmosphere even more.

The continuation of a dream

Dreams, Continued [Album Version] (Music Video / Short Version)

This song portrays memories built with family and the wish for children to grow up healthy.

It is included on the 2015 album “Journey of a Songwriter.” Because of its simple structure—like a solo guitar performance—the warmth of family comes through clearly.

The song’s essence lies in a gentle vocal delivery that faces one’s own heart, so it’s important to sing as if conveying the lyrics directly.

Its relatively modest melodic range also makes it easy to sing, which is part of the song’s appeal.

unrequited love

Unrequited Love (ON THE ROAD “FILMS”)

This song portrays the pain that grows stronger as one’s feelings deepen, even while knowing the love will never be fulfilled.

It was included on the 1978 album “Illumination,” and later released as the B-side to “Ai o Nemurasete.” The lyrics depict regret over having fallen in love and a wish to be rewarded, if only once.

Because the melodic pitch changes very gently, it’s likely an easy song to sing without strain.

Precisely because the range isn’t wide, being mindful of how to convey emotion is essential.

ChampionAlice

Alice Champion

This is the 14th single by the Japanese folk/new music group Alice, released in December 1978.

It was a massive hit that reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts at the time, and it unfolds a story—set to a pleasant melody—about a boxing champion being defeated by a younger fighter.

Despite its dramatic content, the vocal melody doesn’t span a particularly wide range, and compared with contemporary songs, the melodic line itself is very simple, easy to remember, and easy to hum.

So even those who aren’t confident singers can likely pick it at karaoke and enjoy it without worry.

The harmonies by Tanimura and Horiuchi aren’t very complex either, so it could be fun for two people to sing in harmony together.

Speak not of lifeTakuro Yoshida

Takuro Yoshida - Don’t Speak of Life (lyrics)Don’t speak of life like you know it allDon’t speak of love like you’ve got it downDon’t speak of dreams the way someone else doesDon’t speak of life, don’t speak of lifeIf you’re gonna talk, then sing it outIf you’re gonna love, then give it allIf you’re gonna dream, then stake your lifeDon’t speak of life, don’t speak of lifeWhen the wind blows through the town at duskI stop and listen to my heartI remember someone I used to loveAnd I feel like I can almost see them nowDon’t speak of life like you know it allDon’t speak of love like you’ve got it downDon’t speak of dreams the way someone else doesDon’t speak of life, don’t speak of lifeIf you’re gonna cry, then cry it outIf you’re gonna laugh, then laugh out loudIf you’re gonna live, then live it throughDon’t speak of life, don’t speak of lifeOn a night when the rain won’t seem to stopI walk with my collar turned upI hum a tune that no one knowsAnd I feel like I can almost flyDon’t speak of life like you know it allDon’t speak of love like you’ve got it downDon’t speak of dreams the way someone else doesDon’t speak of life, don’t speak of lifeIf you’re gonna talk, then sing it outIf you’re gonna love, then give it allIf you’re gonna dream, then stake your lifeDon’t speak of life, don’t speak of life

It’s a song that powerfully sings of the doubts and inner conflicts we face as we go through life, with a stirring vocal performance that shakes the heart.

It’s included on the 1974 album “Ima wa Mada Jinsei o Katarazu” (Not Yet Ready to Speak of Life), whose title is said to have been taken from the lyrics of this track.

While it has a strong yet gentle rhythm that makes it approachable—even for beginners—the tempo is also easy to sing.

The melody is simple and singable, but to convey the song’s atmosphere, a passionate delivery is essential.

It’s important to visualize how to let the words flow and where in each phrase to place your emphasis.

Until today and from tomorrowTakuro Yoshida

“Until Today and From Tomorrow” by Takuro Yoshida

It’s one of Takuro Yoshida’s signature songs, depicting someone reflecting on the path they’ve taken in life and their connections with others while contemplating the road ahead.

Its popularity is evident from its use in various works, such as the 1972 film “The Weight of the Journey” and the 2001 film “Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Adult Empire Strikes Back.” With a simple, acoustic-guitar-centered sound that embodies classic folk music, it conveys the lyrics’ message all the more clearly.

The repetition of the simple melody makes it easy to sing, and by performing it in a relaxed, murmuring style, you can really bring out the song’s atmosphere.

Night of 15Yutaka Ozaki

Yutaka Ozaki - Fifteen's Night (with lyrics)

This is the debut single by Yutaka Ozaki, released in 1983 alongside the album “Seventeen’s Map.” It portrays the rebellious spirit and pursuit of freedom felt by a 15-year-old boy, and has long been loved as a song that speaks for the feelings of young people.

The structure, which builds gradually from a quiet, piano-centered atmosphere toward the chorus, evokes a rising swell of emotion.

The relatively low pitch and steady, unbroken lyrical tempo make it easy to sing, and the key is how you pour emotion into it.