Karaoke songs in Western music that are easy to sing even for people who are tone-deaf

It’s My LifeBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – It’s My Life (Official Music Video)

A song by the American rock band BON JOVI.

This track is included on their seventh album, Crash, and was released in Japan on May 10, 2000 as the album’s lead single.

Unlike many HM/HR tracks that often demand extreme high notes, this song doesn’t require many high-register parts, so even those who struggle with singing or high notes may find it relatively approachable.

The tempo is also in the medium/slow range, which might be a plus for Japanese speakers since there’s no need to pronounce English at a rapid pace.

Listen To The MusicDoobie Brothers

Doobie Brothers – Listen To The Music

A track from the Doobie Brothers’ 1973 album Toulouse Street.

It was released as a single in 1972 ahead of the album version.

This article introduces various songs that are “easy to sing” in English, but this one might be a bit tough for people who aren’t confident singers.

If you struggle with high notes, I recommend lowering the karaoke key by about -3 to -4.

The chorus is mostly just repeating the title, so in terms of singing in English, it’s a relatively approachable song.

Lose You To Love MeSelena Gomez

Selena Gomez – Lose You To Love Me (Official Music Video)

Selena Gomez is active not only as an actress but also as an artist.

Her song “Lose You To Love Me,” released in 2019, is one of her hit numbers.

This track doesn’t have many parts that require advanced technique.

That said, basic techniques like vibrato are needed to some extent.

However, since it’s not a song where you belt out your voice, you can get away with quite a bit depending on how you cut off the ends of phrases.

By whispering through the parts you’re not confident about, you can avoid sounding clumsy while also creating a certain mood.

Let It BeThe Beatles

The Beatles – Let It Be – Let It Be (STEREO REMASTERED)

Let It Be… This is such a classic by the Beatles that it hardly needs any explanation from me! Just to give a quick bit of background, it was released in March 1970 as The Beatles’ 22nd and final single, and it also served as the theme song for the film of the same name.

It’s the kind of masterpiece that makes you think there’s hardly anyone who hasn’t heard it, and countless cover versions have been released over the years.

So rather than sticking to the original, it could be fun for everyone to find their own favorite cover version and try singing it.

It’s a true treasure of humanity!

I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (Official HD Video)

“I Want It That Way” is a single by the American male group Backstreet Boys.

It was the lead single from their album Millennium and is also included on their 2001 greatest hits album The Hits: Chapter One.

It’s one of the Backstreet Boys’ signature songs and a representative pop song of the ’90s—many of you have probably heard it.

Written by Swedish songwriters and produced by Sweden’s Max Martin, it features a slightly wistful melody with a relatively relaxed vocal flow, making it feel very familiar to Japanese listeners.

Even those who struggle with English lyrics should be able to sing it at karaoke without too much trouble.

While the group’s vocal skills are very high and it may be hard for less experienced singers to match the original performance, as mentioned, the song’s slightly melancholic feel aligns well with Japanese sensibilities.

Learn the melody well and give it a try.

Stand By MeOasis

Oasis – Stand By Me (Official Video)

“Stand by Me” is the 14th single released by Oasis in 1997.

Rather than showcasing jaw-dropping vocal acrobatics, it features the band’s trademark “familiar, unpretentious vocals,” which in a sense makes it an approachable song even for people who aren’t confident singers.

The tempo is medium—neither too slow nor too fast—so it should feel just right to sing, even for Japanese listeners who aren’t very used to English lyrics.

Try singing it in a way that doesn’t disrupt the laid-back, big-groove feel of the track.

I get the sense most people won’t have issues with the key, but depending on the individual, lowering it a bit might make it easier to sing.

SingCarpenters

SING (Sing) / CARPENTERS

A single released by the Carpenters in 1973.

The song was originally introduced as an insert number on the TV show Sesame Street, where it has been sung by many different performers.

On Sesame Street albums, it’s often included as a children’s chorus version, so many of you may be familiar with that rendition.

Incidentally, the Japanese release carries the title “Utaō yo” (“Let’s Sing”).

The original is sung with very clear English pronunciation, so even listeners not used to English should find it relatively easy to understand, making it an ideal piece for learning tips on singing in English.

The melody is very simple, easy to remember, and easy to sing, but in fact, songs like this can be the hardest to perform well.

Try practicing so you can sing it with as beautiful a tone as possible.

If you have young children or grandchildren, it’s fun to sing along together on the “LA LA LA” part at the end!