Karaoke songs in Western music that are easy to sing even for people who are tone-deaf
A roundup of easy-to-sing Western karaoke songs even for the tone-deaf!
I know many people feel intimidated by Western music.
In Japanese pop, techniques like vocal runs or shouts aren’t used very often.
Especially vocal runs—similar to what we call “kobushi” in Japan—aren’t typically attempted.
Because we grow up with that kind of musical culture, many Japanese people end up lacking a strong sense of rhythm or melodic phrasing.
This time, I’ve picked out songs that even those with a very “purely Japanese” musical sensibility can sing and still sound cool!
Of course, I’ll also highlight specific tips for each song!
We’ll cover some technical points too, so if you want to get better at singing, don’t miss this!
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Karaoke Songs in Western Music That Are Easy to Sing Even for the Tone-Deaf (31–40)
Waka WakaShakira
Shakira is an artist from Colombia.
Her voice is actually quite muffled.
She’s especially recommended for people who aren’t great at singing crisply.
This time, I picked “Waka Waka,” one of Shakira’s easiest songs to sing.
It was used for the World Cup.
Despite its tempo, the song is really calm.
Honestly, you can pull it off without projecting your voice at all.
There’s no vibrato or shouting, so definitely give it a try!
You Belong With MeTaylor Swift
Taylor Swift is popular around the world.
Her song “You Belong With Me” was released in 2008 and even won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.
At that time, Taylor Swift mainly sang country music.
In fact, country music is an incredibly easy genre to sing.
The reason lies in its simple melodies.
This song doesn’t use any vocal embellishments—what in Japanese we call “kobushi,” often referred to in English as riffs or runs—at all.
I think even people who are tone-deaf will find it fairly easy to sing.
DAYDREAM BELIVERThe Monkees
This song can practically be called a standard in Western pop.
It’s been covered by so many artists that many people might be surprised to learn, “Wait, this was a Monkees song!?” It has a lightly bouncing, cheerful shuffle beat that feels great, and there aren’t any fast, tongue-twisting lyrics, so even if you’re not confident with Western music or singing, give it a try.
As I mentioned at the start, since so many artists have covered it, it might be fun to pick your own favorite version and sing along!
Wake Me UpAvicii
Avicii’s famous song “Wake Me Up.” Although Avicii also handled vocals, his ability as a vocalist wasn’t particularly strong.
In other words, many of his songs are easy to sing even if you’re not a great singer.
This time I chose this popular track from his catalog, and the thing is, there’s almost no vibrato in it.
But if you sing it in a weak, wobbly way, it’ll just sound bad, so even if you’re not confident, sing clearly and loudly with crisp diction!
Top of the WorldCarpenters
“Top of the World” is a song released by the Carpenters in 1972.
In 1973, it reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the duo’s second Billboard number-one single.
Originally, the Carpenters’ version was intended as an album track, but when Lynn Anderson covered the song and reached No.
2 on the U.
S.
country singles chart in mid-1973, it likely highlighted the country-style touches heard throughout the arrangement—an anecdote that makes a lot of sense in retrospect.
In Japan as well, the song has numerous cover versions and has even been used as a TV drama theme, so many listeners here have probably heard it.
Like many Carpenters songs, it’s sung with exceptionally beautiful and clear English pronunciation, making it an excellent practice piece for those who have hesitated to sing Western pop due to language concerns.
Vocally, there aren’t any particularly difficult parts, so it’s a track I highly recommend for many beginners to Western-song karaoke.
Karaoke Songs in Western Music That Are Easy to Sing Even for the Tone-Deaf (41–50)
Like A PrayerMadonna
Madonna is a female singer-songwriter who gained worldwide popularity in the 1980s with catchy music that resonates with everyone.
She has released numerous hit songs, but one of the most recommended, easy-to-sing tracks is Like A Prayer.
Although it’s arranged as an upbeat dance-pop number, the vocal line is surprisingly simple and composed.
There aren’t any high parts either, so I think it’s an accessible English song even for those who aren’t confident in their singing.
How Deep Is Your LoveBee Gees
This classic has the feel of quintessential pop music, wrapped in a light and gentle melody.
Its lyrics, which explore the depth of love, leave a strong impression, and it was released in 1977.
Featured on the album Saturday Night Fever, it also won a Grammy Award.
With relatively few dense English lyrics and a vocal line that doesn’t require a wide range, it’s an easy song to sing.
You can perform it like the original, but trying a softer singing style is also recommended.
With its tender atmosphere, this is a heartwarming track that makes you want to listen to it with someone special.