Looking for the best karaoke songs? Whether you want to hit the high notes with Whitney or sing a duet from Grease, we've got you covered.
After all, there's no better feeling than rolling into a karaoke room with your closest friends and a pre-selected list of songs to sing. Better yet, spend some time brushing up on choreography and preparing to wow your audience.
Now about that pre-vetted song list: We know whittling down the thousands of karaoke-approved songs is a nearly impossible task. Ahead, we've gathered up everything: duets, current pop, throwback jams, country classics, boy band staples, ballads, and more. If you can't figure out what to sing at your next karaoke sesh, consider this your go-to. Let's get into it.
Best Pop Karaoke Songs
Consider these the chart-toppers, the songs your cool friends can’t stop humming, and the tunes that formed the person you are today. Some are new(ish), and others are anchored in nostalgia. If you’re rolling into the room with a crew, the top karaoke songs hit the best of both worlds: One person may start out singing, but it won’t be long before the entire room is filling in the chorus.
1. "Truth Hurts," by Lizzo2. "Dangerous Woman," by Ariana Grande3. "Oops...I Did It Again," by Britney Spears4. "Mr. Brightside," by The Killers5. "Don't Speak," by No Doubt6. "Make You Feel My Love," by Adele7. "Love Song," by Sara Bareilles8. "Since U Been Gone," by Kelly Clarkson9. "Livin' on a Prayer," by Bon Jovi10. "Ironic," by Alanis Morrisette11. "A Thousand Years," by Christina Perri12. "Jump Around," by House of Pain13. "Just the Way You Are," by Bruno Mars14. "...Baby One More Time," by Britney Spears15. "He Wasn't Man Enough for Me," by Toni Braxton16. "If I Ain't Got You," by Alicia Keys17. "Like a Prayer," by Madonna18. "U Remind Me," by Usher19. "Genie In a Bottle," by Christina Aguilera20. "Back to Black," by Amy Winehouse21. "Bleeding Love," by Leona Lewis22. "Me, Myself, and I," by Beyoncé23. "Someone Like You," by Adele24. "Torn," by Natalie Imbruglia25. "A Thousand Miles," by Vanessa Carlton26. "Unwritten," by Natasha Bedingfield27. "She Bangs," by Ricky Martin28. "We Can't Stop," by Miley Cyrus29. "Always Be My Baby," by Mariah Carey30. "Wonderwall," by Oasis
Best Karaoke Duets
Whether you’re in the spotlight with your cutie or your BFF, there are some picks on the song list that are best tackled as a duo. Some are obvious — ”I’ve Had the Time of My Life,” anyone — but there are some sneaker duet hits out there just waiting for a moment in the spotlight (ahem, "The Boy is Mine”).
31. "Shallow," by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper32. "My Boo," by Usher and Alicia Keys33. "I Don't Wanna Live Forever," by ZAYN and Taylor Swift34. "Like I'm Gonna Lose You," by Meghan Trainor and John Legend35. "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," by Elton John and Kiki Dee36. "I've Had The Time of My Life," by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes37. "Stay," by Rihanna and Mikky Ekko38. "Perfect Duet," by Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé39. "Love Shack," by The B-52's40. "A Whole New World," by Lea Salonga and Brad Kane41. "Beauty and the Beast," by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson42. "Lucky," by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat43. "03' Bonnie & Clyde," by JAY-Z and Beyoncé44. "Way Back Into Love," by Hugh Grant and Hayley Bennett45. "Endless Love," by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross46. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell47. "Just Give Me a Reason," by P!nk and Nate Ruess48. "Everything Has Changed," by Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran49. "It Ain't Me Babe," by Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon50. "Jackson," by Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon51. "Cruisin'," by Huey Lewis and Gwyneth Paltrow52. "Summer Nights," by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John53. "I Got You Babe," by Sonny & Cher54. "You're the One that I Want," by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John55. "Umbrella," by Rihanna and JAY-Z56. "Islands in the Stream," by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers57. "The Boy is Mine," by Brandy and Monica58. "Good Time," by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen59. "Savage Remix featuring Beyoncé," by Megan Thee Stallion60. "Despacito," by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
Best Groupo Karaoke Songs
Grab your best friends and prepare the choreography, these are the hits you’ll be bonding over for decades to come. What makes this particular group of group karaoke songs special is that they all come from a simpler time, one that’s rooted in the ‘90s and really favours boy bands.
61. "Wannabe," by Spice Girls62. "Say My Name," by Destiny's Child63. "I Want It That Way," by Backstreet Boys64. "Bye, Bye, Bye," by *NSYNC65. "Y.M.C.A.," by Village People66. "Bohemian Rhapsody," by Queen67. "Don't Let Go (Love)," by En Vogue68. "I Want You Back," by The Jackson 569. "Waterfalls," by TLC70. "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)," by Backstreet Boys
Best Throwback Karaoke Songs
These are the songs your parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles get really passionate about. While the lyrics are certainly not to be missed, make sure to have a signature dance move or two in your performance plans once you’ve picked a song to sing.
71. "Don't Stop Believin," by Journey71. "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," by Whitney Houston72. "Hit the Road Jack," by Ray Charles73. "Dancing Queen," by ABBA74. "Mamma Mia," by ABBA75. "I Will Survive," by Gloria Gaynor76. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," by Cyndi Lauper77. "Come on Eileen," by Dexys Midnight Runners78. "Uptown Girl," by Billy Joel79. "Walking on Sunshine," by Katrina and the Waves80. "Stayin' Alive," by Bee Gees81. "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)," by The Proclaimers82. "Total Eclipse of the Heart," by Bonnie Tyler83. "Africa," by TOTO84. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," by Elton John85. "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover," by Sophie B. Hawkins87. "Sweet Caroline," by Neil Diamond88. "Hey Jude," by The Beatles89. "Come Fly with Me," by Frank Sinatra90. "Something's Gotta Give," by Sammy Davis Jr.91. "I Love Rock n' Roll," by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts92. "Sweet Home Alabama," by Lynyrd Skynyrd93. "Jessie's Girl," by Rick Springfield94. "Sexual Healing," by Marvin Gaye
Best Hip Hop and R&B Karaoke Songs
You’ve got to have a quick tongue to get some of these popular karaoke songs into the mic. But prepare to blow the entire audience away when you completely nail the chorus of Missy Elliot’s “Work It.”
95. "Hypnotize," by Notorious B.I.G.96. "Pony," by Ginuwine97. "This is How We Do It," by Montell Jordan and Wino98. "Baby Got Back," by Sir Mix-A-Lot99. "Ice, Ice Baby," by Vanilla Ice100. “No Diggity,” by Blackstreet featuring Dr. Dre and Queen Pen101. "Ms. Jackson," by OutKast102. "In Da Club," by 50 Cent103. "Work It," by Missy Elliot104. "Drop It Like It's Hot," by Snoop Dog105. "Gold Digger," by Kanye West
Best Country Karaoke Songs
Country music was made for karaoke. Whether you’re looking to shed some heartbreak, group-sing about friendship, or just get the whole room involved, you’re going to find something for the mood in this genre.
106. "Man, I Feel Like a Woman," by Shania Twain107. "Redneck Woman,” by Gretchen Wilson108. "What Was I Thinkin'," by Dierks Bentley109. “9 to 5,” Dolly Parton110. "I Like It, I Love It," by Tim McGraw111. "Boondocks," by Little Big Town112. "Wide Open Spaces," by The Chicks113. "All-American Girl," by Carrie Underwood114. "Cowboy Take Me Away," by The Chicks115. "Love Story," by Taylor Swift116. "Wagon Wheel," by Darius Rucker117. "She's In Love with the Boy," by Trisha Yearwood118. "I Hope You Dance," by Lee Ann Womack119. "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)," by Big & Rich120. "Stuck Like Glue," by Sugarland121. "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," by The Charlie Daniels Band123. "Before He Cheats," by Carrie Underwood124. "XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)," by Trisha Yearwood125. “This One's for the Girls," by Martina McBride126. "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" by Shania Twain127. "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)," by LeAnn Rimes
Best Karaoke Songs: Play Them All on Spotify
Even if you're not going actually to sing all these songs, you can just listen in. Check out our playlist of the best karaoke songs on Spotify (where we literally have a playlist for every mood).
