Top Karaoke Songs That Make Everyone Sing

Evergreen Rock Hits

“Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey is the top song for karaoke, known from its first piano notes. “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond brings an electric feel with its famous “bum bum bum” that everyone joins. “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi mixes great storytelling with a strong chorus that brings people together.

Today’s Pop Hits

Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” adds new energy that spans ages, while Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” gives that strong emotional release singers love. These hits have catchy hooks and choruses easy for anyone to sing.

Songs Across Genres That Everyone Loves

“Friends in Low Places” stays the top country karaoke pick, with a chorus that turns strangers into friends. Outkast’s “Hey Ya!” mixes hip-hop and pop, gets everyone up with its beat and catchy words.

Tips for Picking Songs

• Choose songs with easy, known words
• Pick songs with a good beat to keep the crowd into it
• Go for famous choruses that make people join in
• Mix old hits with new chart-toppers
• Select songs that fit your voice for a better show

More Crowd Favorites

• “Sweet Home Alabama” – Lynyrd Skynyrd
• “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” – Whitney Houston
• “Wonderwall” – Oasis
• “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” – Eurythmics
• “Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson

Classic Rock Hits Everyone Enjoys

Rock hits from the ’70s and ’80s are sure to get any place going. Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” and Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” always get everyone singing with words we all know.

Powerful Anthems for Big Impact

Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” is the perfect song to get people pumped, with a chorus everyone feels. Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” pulls you in with its epic guitar start, while Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” makes unforgettable group moments with its well-known “bum bum bum” chorus.

Upbeat Rock Favorites

To really get people into it, go for Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” and Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar on Me” when picking a karaoke song.

These rock hits are easy to sing with hooks and choruses that make the whole crowd join in. Their instant known factor makes sure everyone gets into it.

Must-Have Song Elements:

• Known choruses
• Spot-on guitar parts
• Wide appeal
• Simple, singable words
• Parts where everyone can join in

Pop Songs from the 2000s

Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” and Pink’s “Get the Party Started” became key karaoke songs, always picked in places everywhere.

Hits to Dance To

Beyoncé changed music with “Crazy in Love,” and Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” shows off great singing.

For fast songs, Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack” and Britney Spears’ “Toxic” are sure to fill the dance floor.

Pop Songs Great for Groups

The Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” and Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated” are great for groups to sing together.

Modern pop like Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” and Rihanna’s “Umbrella” are good for all singing skills.

Romantic Pop Ballads

For close moments, Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You” and John Mayer’s “Your Body Is a Wonderland” mix deep feelings with easy singing.

These ballads show great songwriting and keep being important in pop today.

Singalong Country Hits

Country’s loved tradition of singalongs lives through great stories and words we all get.

Favorites like “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks and “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd” turn places into big singalongs.

These key songs stay top picks for karaoke because of their easy tunes and words we all know.

Songs That Touch the Heart

Famous country ballads like “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton and “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver” are masterpieces of feeling.

For more upbeat picks, “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” by Shania Twain and “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus bring fun energy that gets everyone involved and making great moments.