Best Karaoke Songs: 100+ Tunes To Sing At Your Next Session (2024)

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Songs To Get The Karaoke Started Spice Girls – Wannabe Lizzo – Good As Hell Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It Bell Biv Devoe – Poison Nelly – Hot In Herre Sir Mix-A-Lot – Baby Got Back Vanilla Ice – Ice Ice Baby Blackstreet – No Diggity Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee – Despacito Miley Cyrus – Party in the USA Easy Karaoke Songs To Sing Brenda Lee Announces New Greatest Hits Collection ‘It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels’: Kitty Wells’ Country Classic Chris LeDoux’s ‘This Cowboy’s Hat’ Earns Platinum Certification The B-52’s – Love Shack Dexys Midnight Runners – Come On Eileen Wild Cherry – Play That Funky Music The Village People – Y.M.C.A. The Clash Should I Stay or Should I Go? Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Gwen Stefani – Hollaback Girl Chumbawamba – Tubthumping The Rolling Stones – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction Joan Jett – I Love Rock-N-Roll Madonna – Like a Prayer Aqua – Barbie Girl Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go Go KC & the Sunshine Band – Get Down Tonight Tears For Fears – Everybody Wants to Rule the World Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama Shania Twain – Man, I Feel Like a Woman Tom Petty – Mary Jane’s Last Dance Songs To Sing To Your Crush The Ronettes – Be My Baby Tina Turner – The Best Bruce Springsteen – Dancing in the Dark Rick Springfield – Jessie’s Girl Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up TLC – No Scrubs Seal – Kiss From a Rose ABBA – Dancing Queen Destiny’s Child – Say My Name</h3 Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe Billy Joel – Uptown Girl The Crystals – And Then He Kissed Me Christina Aguilera – Genie in a Bottle Ginuwine – Pony Justin Timberlake – Senorita Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline Duets Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – Time of My Life John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John – Summer Nights Aretha Franklin & Annie Lennox – Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper – Shallow Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder – Ebony & Ivory Elton John & Kiki Dee – Don’t Go Breaking My Heart Sonny & Cher – I Got You Babe Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers – Islands in the Stream Brandy & Monica – The Boy Is Mine Elton John & George Michael – Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me Lea Salonga & Brad Kane – A Whole New World Kid Rock feat. Sheryl Crow – Picture Beyonce & Jay-Z – Crazy In Love Bruno Mars & Cardi B – Finesse Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough Karaoke Songs To Show Off Your Voice Journey – Don’t Stop Believin Robbie Williams – Angels Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody Amy Winehouse – Rehab Aretha Franklin – (You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman Erasure – Respect The Fugees – Killing Me Softly With His Song Elton John – Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me Queen – Someone To Love Toto – Africa Patsy Cline – Crazy Bruce Springsteen – Thunder Road Blondie – Heart of Glass Songs For Hip-Hop Lovers Lizzo – Truth Hurts Eminem – Lose Yourself The Sugarhill Gang – Rapper’s Delight DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Summertime Young MC – Bust a Move Digital Underground – The Humpty Dance House of Pain – Jump Around Outkast – Ms. Jackson JAY Z and Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind Rob Base and DJ EZ-Rock – It Takes Two Jay-Z and Pharrell – I Just Wanna Love You Method Man & Mary J. Blige – All I Need Karaoke Songs For Country Lovers Johnny Cash & June Carter – Jackson Garth Brooks – Friends in Low Places John Denver – Take Me Home, Country Roads Dolly Parton – Jolene Billy Ray Cyrus – Achy Breaky Heart Deana Carter – Strawberry Wine Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire Carrie Underwood – Before He Cheats Gretchen Wilson – Redneck Woman Darius Rucker – Wagon Wheel Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road Shania Twain – Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under End Of Night Tunes George Michael – Faith Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline Bon Jovi – Livin’ on a Prayer Phil Collins – In the Air Tonight Kelly Clarkson – Since U Been Gone Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive Nancy Sinatra – These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ Prince – Let’s Go Crazy Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me Andrew Gold – Thank You For Being a Friend Prince – Purple Rain AC/DC – You Shook Me All Night Long Beastie Boys – (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (to Party) The Darkness I Believe in a Thing Called Love Oasis – Wonderwall The Killers – Mr. Brightside The Beatles – Hey Jude Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros – Home The Weather Girls – It’s Raining Men James Brown – Living In America Frank Sinatra – New York New York Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop Donna Summer – Last Dance Wilson Phillips – Hold On Natalie Imbruglia – Torn Bonnie Tyler – Total Eclipse of the Heart Radiohead – Creep Tom Petty – You Don’t Know How it Feels Jimmy Buffett – Margaritaville FAQs

The best karaoke songs fall into a number of different categories. And that’s what makes karaoke so much fun. Even if you’re not the best singer, you can get a great reaction with a killer choice of song and delivery of the tune. Karaoke is popular and loved all over the world, of course. And it’s not hard to see why. It’s an opportunity to get together with friends, let loose and laugh while singing songs. Many of us sing in the car or the shower already, and karaoke songs enable us to do it with supportive friends cheering us on. So cast your fears aside and go for it!

Songs To Get The Karaoke Started

At the beginning of any karaoke session, even the most confident singers need a little push to get the night rolling in full swing. These tunes will get the party started instantly and will have everyone in the room singing along with you. No one can resist these classics.

Spice Girls – Wannabe

Lizzo – Good As Hell

Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It

Bell Biv Devoe – Poison

Nelly – Hot In Herre

Sir Mix-A-Lot – Baby Got Back

Vanilla Ice – Ice Ice Baby

Blackstreet – No Diggity

Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee – Despacito

Miley Cyrus – Party in the USA

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Easy Karaoke Songs To Sing

Karaoke is all about fun. If you’re nervous or hesitant, these songs will put you at ease as they are pretty straightforward. You won’t find long-winded ballads with high notes here. Simply fun and easy-going tunes.

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The B-52’s – Love Shack

Dexys Midnight Runners – Come On Eileen

Wild Cherry – Play That Funky Music

The Village People – Y.M.C.A.

The Clash Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Gwen Stefani – Hollaback Girl

Chumbawamba – Tubthumping

The Rolling Stones – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction

Joan Jett – I Love Rock-N-Roll

Madonna – Like a Prayer

Aqua – Barbie Girl

Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go Go

KC & the Sunshine Band – Get Down Tonight

Tears For Fears – Everybody Wants to Rule the World

Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama

Shania Twain – Man, I Feel Like a Woman

Tom Petty – Mary Jane’s Last Dance

Songs To Sing To Your Crush

If you’re out and about with friends and have your eye on that certain special someone, these songs are sure to break the ice. Whether you go for a comical song like, “Never Gonna Give You Up” or choose something more heartfelt, you can’t go wrong with these tunes.

The Ronettes – Be My Baby

Tina Turner – The Best

Bruce Springsteen – Dancing in the Dark

Rick Springfield – Jessie’s Girl

Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up

TLC – No Scrubs

Seal – Kiss From a Rose

ABBA – Dancing Queen

Destiny’s Child – Say My Name</h3

Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

Billy Joel – Uptown Girl

The Crystals – And Then He Kissed Me

Christina Aguilera – Genie in a Bottle

Ginuwine – Pony

Justin Timberlake – Senorita

Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline

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Duets

Karaoke is a good time, but it makes for an even better time when you perform a duet with a friend. Whether you’re looking into each other’s eyes singing a ballad or belting out a pop anthem, these karaoke songs will win over your audience.

Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – Time of My Life

John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John – Summer Nights

Aretha Franklin & Annie Lennox – Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves

Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper – Shallow

Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder – Ebony & Ivory

Elton John & Kiki Dee – Don’t Go Breaking My Heart

Sonny & Cher – I Got You Babe

Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers – Islands in the Stream

Brandy & Monica – The Boy Is Mine

Elton John & George Michael – Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me

Lea Salonga & Brad Kane – A Whole New World

Kid Rock feat. Sheryl Crow – Picture

Beyonce & Jay-Z – Crazy In Love

Bruno Mars & Cardi B – Finesse

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

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Karaoke Songs To Show Off Your Voice

If you’re the one in your friend group that has the best pipes, then this list is for you! Impress and amaze your friends with a ballad or rock opera. No matter what song you choose, these songs will wow your audience.

Journey – Don’t Stop Believin

Robbie Williams – Angels

Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody

Amy Winehouse – Rehab

Aretha Franklin – (You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman

Erasure – Respect

The Fugees – Killing Me Softly With His Song

Elton John – Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me

Queen – Someone To Love

Toto – Africa

Patsy Cline – Crazy

Bruce Springsteen – Thunder Road

Blondie – Heart of Glass

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Songs For Hip-Hop Lovers

Whether singing an old school classic or a new tune, these hip-hop karaoke songs will get the party started. So take a deep breath, grab the mic, and bust a move.

Lizzo – Truth Hurts

Eminem – Lose Yourself

The Sugarhill Gang – Rapper’s Delight

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Summertime

Young MC – Bust a Move

Digital Underground – The Humpty Dance

House of Pain – Jump Around

Outkast – Ms. Jackson

JAY Z and Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind

Rob Base and DJ EZ-Rock – It Takes Two

Jay-Z and Pharrell – I Just Wanna Love You

Method Man & Mary J. Blige – All I Need

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Karaoke Songs For Country Lovers

Country songs are very fun to sing, especially if you don’t already have a Southern accent. At times the lyrics are dramatic, other times hilarious, and sometimes both. These lively tunes will get everyone clapping and cheering on your performance.

Johnny Cash & June Carter – Jackson

Garth Brooks – Friends in Low Places

John Denver – Take Me Home, Country Roads

Dolly Parton – Jolene

Billy Ray Cyrus – Achy Breaky Heart

Deana Carter – Strawberry Wine

Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire

Carrie Underwood – Before He Cheats

Gretchen Wilson – Redneck Woman

Darius Rucker – Wagon Wheel

Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road

Shania Twain – Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under

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End Of Night Tunes

It’s almost “last call” and the night is coming to an end. At this point in the evening, everyone has lost their butterflies and is ready to rock! These karaoke songs will have your audience on the edge of their seats, doing a bit of air guitar, and cheering you on one last time.

George Michael – Faith

Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline

Bon Jovi – Livin’ on a Prayer

Phil Collins – In the Air Tonight

Kelly Clarkson – Since U Been Gone

Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive

Nancy Sinatra – These Boots Are Made For Walkin’

Prince – Let’s Go Crazy

Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me

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Andrew Gold – Thank You For Being a Friend

Prince – Purple Rain

AC/DC – You Shook Me All Night Long

Beastie Boys – (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (to Party)

The Darkness I Believe in a Thing Called Love

Oasis – Wonderwall

The Killers – Mr. Brightside

The Beatles – Hey Jude

Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros – Home

The Weather Girls – It’s Raining Men

James Brown – Living In America

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Frank Sinatra – New York New York

Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop

Donna Summer – Last Dance

Wilson Phillips – Hold On

Natalie Imbruglia – Torn

Bonnie Tyler – Total Eclipse of the Heart

Radiohead – Creep

Tom Petty – You Don’t Know How it Feels

Jimmy Buffett – Margaritaville

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Best Karaoke Songs: 100+ Tunes To Sing At Your Next Session (2024)

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Best Karaoke Songs: 100+ Tunes To Sing At Your Next Session? ›

Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking to have some fun, "Mamma Mia" is guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone's face and get the crowd dancing and singing along. The cheerful melody and feel-good energy of this timeless ABBA classic make it a perfect choice for a lively and entertaining karaoke session.

What karaoke song gets the crowd going? ›

Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking to have some fun, "Mamma Mia" is guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone's face and get the crowd dancing and singing along. The cheerful melody and feel-good energy of this timeless ABBA classic make it a perfect choice for a lively and entertaining karaoke session.

What is the best karaoke song of all time? ›

Best karaoke songs, ranked
  1. 'Like a Prayer' by Madonna. Image: Warner Bros. ...
  2. 'My Way' by Frank Sinatra. ...
  3. 'Juice' by Lizzo. ...
  4. 'Purple Rain' by Prince. ...
  5. 'Since U Been Gone' by Kelly Clarkson. ...
  6. 'I Want It That Way' by the Backstreet Boys. ...
  7. 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' by Whitney Houston. ...
  8. 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor.
Jul 28, 2023

What is the best song to sing at karaoke if you can't sing? ›

Mr. Brightside” by The Killers is one of the best karaoke song options for people who can't sing since the song has a low and smooth beat. The voice of the vocalist, Brandon Flower, can be matched with almost every vocal range.

What is the most fun karaoke song? ›

Best Karaoke Songs
  • Livin' On A Prayer. Bon Jovi. 04:09.
  • I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) The Proclaimers. 03:39.
  • Since U Been Gone. Kelly Clarkson. 03:08.
  • Like a Prayer. Madonna. 05:42.
  • Genie In a Bottle. Christina Aguilera. 03:37.
  • Unwritten. Natasha Bedingfield. 04:19.
  • Someone Like You. Adele. 04:45.
  • She Bangs - English Version.

What is an easy song that everyone can sing? ›

Easy musical songs
Songmusicalrange
stay awakemerry poppins7 notes
all that jazzchicago1 octave
Do re mithe sound of music1 octave (some jumps but catchiness makes up for that)
Part of Your WorldThe Little Mermaid1 Octave
1 more row
Apr 6, 2024

What is the easiest karaoke song to sing? ›

Top 10 Easy Karaoke Songs
  • “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King. ...
  • “Hey Jude” by The Beatles. ...
  • “Country Roads” by John Denver. ...
  • “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers. ...
  • “I'm Yours” by Jason Mraz. ...
  • “Don't Stop Believin'” by Journey. ...
  • “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond. ...
  • “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles.
Sep 18, 2023

How do I find my perfect karaoke song? ›

Pick a song you know, like the back of your hand. Familiar tunes are not only comforting but also make it easier to focus on your performance rather than worrying about forgetting the lyrics. Whether it's a classic rock anthem or a current pop hit, go with something that feels like an old friend.

What is the hardest karaoke song to sing? ›

Here's our list of 10 hardest karaoke songs to sing
  1. BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY by Queen. Sing karaoke version of Bohemian Rhapsody here.
  2. B.Y.O.B by System of a Down. ...
  3. BODY AND SOUL by Johny Green. ...
  4. STONE COLD by Demi Lovato. ...
  5. WITHOUT ME by Eminem. ...
  6. LOVIN' YOU by Minnie Riperton. ...
  7. IMAGINE by Ariana Grande. ...
  8. MONEY by Pink Floyd. ...
Aug 26, 2020

What is the best song to show off your voice? ›

Whitney Houston's “I Will Always Love You” – this song also starts off slow, but the key change in the chorus provides a perfect opportunity to show off your upper range. Rihanna's “Diamonds” – this pop ballad has a catchy melody that will let you show off your vocal agility.

What is the best female karaoke song? ›

The 25 easiest karaoke songs for women
  • Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey Rae. ...
  • Royals – Lorde. ...
  • Love Story – Taylor Swift. ...
  • Zombie – The Cranberries. ...
  • Malibu – Miley Cyrus. ...
  • Hit Me with Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar. ...
  • Be My Baby – The Ronettes. ...
  • Call Me – Blondie.
Jan 23, 2024

What's the hardest song you can sing? ›

  • #1 I Believe In A Thing Called Love by The Darkness.
  • #2 Listen by Beyoncé
  • #3 Run by Leona Lewis.
  • #4 Cry Me a River by Michael Bublé
  • #5 Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.
  • #6 My All by Mariah Carey.
  • #7 You raise me up by Josh Groban.
  • #8 Supermassive Black Hole by Muse.

What should my karaoke song be? ›

Think about what karaoke mood you're feeling

Consider the vibe of the room – and how you're feeling, too. Do you want to blow off some steam, just for you, or make the crowd dance? If you're feeling anxious, pick a song with sing-along appeal to get the crowd's support.

What is the most requested karaoke song? ›

Top 10 Karaoke Songs of 2023
  • Mark Ronson feat.
  • Backstreet Boys – “I Want It That Way” ...
  • Estelle feat. ...
  • Queen – “Bohemian Rhapsody” ...
  • Oasis – “Wonderwall” ...
  • Wheatus – “Teenage Dirtbag” ...
  • Taylor Swift – “Love Story” ...
  • Shania Twain – “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” ...
Jan 13, 2024

What is the most impressive song to sing? ›

What Is the Most Impressive Song to Sing?
  • Rolling in the Deep - Adele. ...
  • I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston. ...
  • Someone Like You - Adele. ...
  • Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley. ...
  • The Show Must Go On - Queen. ...
  • My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion. ...
  • Chandelier - Sia. ...
  • Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen.

How can I impress karaoke? ›

How to Sing Karaoke
  1. Know a few songs that are in your vocal range and know them well enough so you won't need the lyrics directly in front of you. ...
  2. Sing directly into the mic; don't whisper. ...
  3. Try not to stand still—move with the music. ...
  4. Plant your feet at least hip-distance apart and breathe! ...
  5. Don't drink too much.

What is crowd karaoke? ›

Bringing a festival experience to events of all kinds, Crowdeoke is a fully immersive night of entertainment for all. This talented karaoke band can be integrated into most forms of social media and live streaming, maximising audience participation.

What's a good last call karaoke song? ›

15 "Last Call" karaoke songs to end the night
  • Closing Time – Semisonic. ...
  • Cheers (Drink To That) ...
  • We Are Young – Fun. ...
  • Tubthumping – Chumbawumba. ...
  • One Way Or Another – Blondie. ...
  • Wishful Drinking – Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt. ...
  • We Are Family – Sister Sledge. ...
  • Don't Stop Believin' – Journey.
Jul 12, 2023

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