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By Alexandra Antonopoulos — Written on Apr 03, 2021
Karaoke is fun and goofy and a great way to banish the workweek blues, but it does come with some drawbacks. Like, what are the best karaoke songs? What if you have no idea where to start in that thousand-page book of All The Songs Ever?
What if you aren't drunk enough to take on the task of selecting one?
But you can still crush it when you step up to the mic.
And if you don't necessarily want to sing the most played karaoke song ever ("Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen, of course), here are 150 karaoke songs guaranteed to play up your strengths and banish any pre-performance jitters.
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1. “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
Whether it was your mom or dad who blasted ABBA all day and night growing up, you know this one by heart. So, show yourself off.
Ooh / You can dance / You can jive / Having the time of your life / Ooh, see that girl / Watch that scene / Digging the dancing queen
2. “Wannabe” by The Spice Girls
Don’t forget to split the verses up between you and your pals with this one. Girl power!
If you wanna be my love / You gotta get with my friends
3. “Summer Nights” from Grease
Bring your boo on stage while you channel Sandy and Zuko.
Summer loving had me a blast / Summer loving happened so fast / I met a girl crazy for me / Met a boy cute as can be
4. “I Love Rock 'n' Roll” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Clapping is good! Make sure they keep clapping!
I love rock n' roll / So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
5. “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
Use the energy of Tommy and Gina as you sing this song from the depths of your soul.
Woah, we're half way there / Woah, livin' on a prayer / Take my hand, we'll make it I swear / Woah, livin' on a prayer
6. “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler
Do people know what it looks like to be truly lovesick? Do they understand how deeply complex Bonnie Tyler's predicament was when she was writing this song? They're about to find out.
(Turn around) every now and then I get a little bit terrified / And then I see the look in your eyes / (Turn around, bright eyes) every now and then I fall apart
7. “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-a-Lot
Seriously, who doesn’t know this rap in its entirety?
I like big butts and I cannot lie / You other brothers can't deny
8. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston
You should be in the mood to shake it, because that's going to be expected with this classic Whitney song.
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody / I wanna feel the heat with somebody
9. “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood
If you’ve been betrayed, there’s no song as powerful as this one for a scorned woman.
I dug my key into the side of his pretty little souped-up four-wheel drive / Carved my name into his leather seats
10. “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
Since you’ve heard everyone and their mother sing this song from "A Star Is Born," this should be the perfect duet.
I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in / I'll never meet the ground
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11. "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks
Sing this right to your friends in the crowd who love to get wild and messy with you.
'Cause I've got friends in low places / Where the whiskey drowns / And the beer chases my blues away
12. “Jolene” by Dolly Parton
Because you just can’t pass on a song about a hotter woman trying to steal your man.
Your smile is like a breath of spring / Your voice is soft like summer rain / And I cannot compete with you / Jolene
13. "Stand By Your Man" by Tammy Wynette
For those who want something different, a western song like this hits the spot.
Stand by your man / And show the world you love him / Keep givin' all the love you can / Stand by your man
14. "All My Exes Live In Texas" by George Strait
Because the idea of banishing everyone who ever broke your heart to a single state is very satisfying.
But all my exes live in Texas / And that's why I hang my hat in Tennessee
15. “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton
Though it’s a little slower for a karaoke song, keep the crowd engaged by doing your best Chris Stapleton impression.
You're as smooth as Tennessee whiskey / You're as sweet as strawberry wine
16. "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" by Shania Twain
This song would be even better if sung by a guy. Just saying.
The best thing about being a woman / Is the prerogative to have a little fun and
17. "Chicken Fried" by Zac Brown Band
Nothing says “country” like a song about pecan pie, homemade wine, and fried chicken.
Cold beer on a Friday night / A pair of jeans that fit just right / And the radio up
18. "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash
Take your calm bass-baritone register and love of country onto the stage. Bonus points if you have a friend who can play guitar and make it acoustic.
I fell into a burning ring of fire / I went down, down, down and the flames went higher
19. “Take Me Home Country Roads" by John Denver
The staple of country music, make everyone long for a slice of western life.
Country roads, take me home / To the place I belong / West Virginia, mountain mama / Take me home, country roads
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20. "You Know I'm No Good" by Amy Winehouse
Perfect for the jazzy improviser who isn’t afraid to go there.
I cheated myself / Like I knew I would / I told you I was trouble / You know that I'm no good
21. “Pony” by Ginuwine
Belt out this sexy tune and turn heads with every verse.
Ride it, my pony / My saddle's waitin' / Come and jump on it
22. "Hold Up" by Beyoncé
Because you still haven't decided whether being jealous is worse than being crazy, you will take the entire bar on a terrifying journey through both states of existence.
Hold up, they don't love you like I love you / Slow down, they don't love you like I love you
23. “Are You That Somebody?” by Aaliyah
Pay homage to one of the greatest R&B artists with this classic, complete with a sultry voice to get the message across.
Boy, I've been watching you like the hawk in the sky / That fly but you were my prey (my prey)
24. "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)" by Blu Cantrell
Everyone will instantly remember how much they loved this song and worship you for the rest of the night. Period.
Hey ladies / When your man wanna get buck-wild / Just go back and hit 'em up style
25. “Doo Wop (That Thing)” by Lauryn Hill
Guys/girls, you know you better watch out when you start singing this catchy song.
Girls you know you better watch out / Some guys, some guys are only about
26. “Killing Me Softly” by The Fugees
If you have the voice of an angel and think you can take this song on, get on up there and let it out!
Strumming my pain with his fingers / Singing my life with his words / Killing me softly with his song
27. “I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly
Inspire the audience to remember this song from "Space Jam." Just don’t actually fly off the stage.
I believe I can fly / I believe I can touch the sky / I think about it every night and day / Spread my wings and fly away
28. “I'm Goin' Down” by Mary J. Blige
Another karaoke song that requires a little bit of skill, it’s perfect for a good singer who’s a bit brokenhearted.
I'm goin' down / I'm goin' down / 'Cause you ain't around baby / My whole world's upside down
29. “No Ordinary Love” by Sade
Sade? Karaoke? It doesn’t seem like a match, but if you’ve got a sultry, smooth voice, make her proud.
I gave you more than I could give / Gave you love
30. "You Make Me Wanna" by Usher
Maybe crawl into someone's lap for this. You know, for effect. They'll understand.
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with / Start a new relationship with you
31. “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan
Electrify everyone else in the bar and get them moving!
This is how we do it / It's Friday night and I feel all right / The party is here on the West side
32. "Respect" by Aretha Franklin
You'd better be ready to bring the house down with this one. Snag a friend or two to really sell it.
Is for a little respect when you come home (just a little bit) / Baby (just a little bit) when you get home (just a little bit)
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33. "Don't You Want Me?" by The Human League
Those not singing yet will begin singing, those who were singing will begin chanting, the chanters will start shouting, and so on until you drop out, completely satisfied with your ability to work a crowd.
Don't you want me baby? / Don't you want me? oh
34. “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
Get a bunch of your closest buds to get up with you, and sing that chorus all together.
We are family / I got all my sisters with me / We are family / Get up everybody and sing
35. “Celebration” by Kool and the Gang
You’re out with your friends, mingling and drinking. Cheers to that!
Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate) / Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate)
36. "So Fresh, So Clean" by Outkast
No one will be able to resist the urge to echo, "So clean, clean!" back at you.
I'm just so fresh, so clean / So fresh and so clean, clean
37. "ABC" by Jackson 5
If you don't bounce to this beat, check your pulse.
A B C, It's easy as / 1 2 3, as simple as / Do re mi, A B C, 1 2 3 / Baby you and me girl
38. "The Boys Are Back In Town" by Thin Lizzy
All you have to do is keep up with the rhythm and the notes will sing themselves.
The boys are back in town / (The boys are back in town) / I said the boys are back in town / (The boys are back in town)
39. “All Star” by Smash Mouth
You’ll have everyone in the bar hooked with that first line: “Somebody once told me..."
Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play / Hey now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paid
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40. “Take On Me” by A-ha
The first music video on MTV deserves a spot in your karaoke queue.
Take on me, (take on me) / Take me on, (take on me) / I'll be gone / In a day or two
41. “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner
Known as one of the greatest all-time songs, now you’ll make it even more famous at your local karaoke spot.
I wanna know what love is / I want you to show me / I wanna feel what love is / I know you can show me
42. “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go” by Wham!
A fun bop to really stir up the crowd.
Wake me up before you go-go / Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo
43. “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell
Feel free to add your own spin on this song, just like Rihanna did with “SOS.”
Once I ran to you (I ran) / Now I'll run from you / This tainted love you've given / I give you all a boy could give you
44. “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears
Because you just can’t go wrong with a Tears for Fears song that will be stuck in your head for days.
So glad we've almost made it / So sad they had to fade it / Everybody wants to rule the world
45. “Pour Some Sugar on Me” by Def Leppard
Be careful with this one. Some people may find that they want to take all their clothes off when it comes on!
Pour some sugar on me / Ooh, in the name of love / Pour some sugar on me / C'mon, fire me up / Pour your sugar on me / I can't get enough
46. “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” by Pat Benatar
Be your own quintessential rock goddess while you bust this tune out.
Hit me with your best shot / Why don't you hit me with your best shot / Hit me with your best shot / Fire away
47. “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds
You’ve already watched "The Breakfast Club" dozens of times. Forget the lyrics prompter on this one!
Don't you forget about me / Don't, don't, don't, don't / Don't you forget about me
48. “Africa” by Toto
You may need some help with the verses, but the chorus here is undeniably catchy.
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you / There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
49. “I Can’t Wait” by Nu Shooz
Don’t forget to bust out some moves, too.
Cause I can't wait / Baby (I can't wait) 'til you call me on the telephone / I can't wait / Baby (I can't wait) 'til we're all alone / I can't wait
50. "Purple Rain" by Prince
Perfect for late in the evening when the mood is shifting and your makeup is starting to run.
Purple rain, purple rain / Purple rain, purple rain / Purple rain, purple rain / I only wanted to see you / Underneath the purple rain
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51. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
Grunge may not seem appropriate for karaoke, but you’ll surely get the crowd riled up using your best raspy voice.
With the lights out, it's less dangerous / Here we are now, entertain us
52. “Creep” by Radiohead
A great choice when you want to emotionally decimate the crowd, but also indicate you've been feeling a little ignored in the group text thread lately.
But I'm a creep / I'm a weirdo / What the hell am I doin' here? / I don't belong here
53. “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia
Put your all into this song, especially that “lying naked on the floor” part.
I'm all out of faith, this is how I feel / I'm cold and I am shamed / Lying naked on the floor
54. “MMMBop” by Hanson
You definitely know this song by heart, and sang it all the time as a kid. All you really need to know is the chorus, anyway.
Mmmbop, ba duba dop / Ba du bop, ba duba dop / Ba du bop, ba duba dop / Ba du, oh yeah
55. “Semi-Charmed Life” by Third Eye Blind
Who cares about the lyrics? Just get to that “doo-doo-doo, doo doo doo-doo” part already!
I want something else, to get me through this / Semi-charmed kinda life, baby, baby / I want something else, I'm not listening when you say good-bye
56. “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
Make Celine proud with this song that literally everyone knows.
Once more, you open the door / And you're here in my heart / And my heart will go on and on
57. "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba
You have a built-in choir of inebriated fools to shout this with you, so go for it and don't look back.
I get knocked down, but I get up again / You are never gonna keep me down
58. "Lovefool" by The Cardigans
Double down on the youthful nostalgia with some "Romeo + Juliet" vibes and a bubbly tune that everyone loves, whether they admit it or not.
Love me, love me / Say that you love me
59. "Slide" by The Goo Goo Dolls
Who doesn't wanna wake up where you are?
I wanna wake up where you are / I won't say anything at all / So why don't you slide
60. “My Own Worst Enemy” by Lit
For those who may be a little tone deaf, belt this one out and pray the audience sings along.
Can we forget about the things I said when I was drunk? / I didn't mean to call you that
61. “Livin’ La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin
Give Ricky Martin a run for his money when you talk about that attractive woman’s devil-red lips.
Upside, inside out / She's livin' la vida loca
62. “Love Shack” by The B-52s
No one will mind if you make this performance less of a song and more of a Fred Schneider impression.
The love shack is a little old place where / We can get together
63. “Santeria” by Sublime
Every stoner should be lining the stage when this comes up in the queue.
I don't practice Santeria, I ain't got no crystal ball / Well, I had a million dollars but I'd, I'd spend it all
64. “Closing Time” by Semisonic
If the bar is close to closing, well... you know what to do.
Closing time, open all the doors / And let you out into the world
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65. "Need You Now" by Lady A
If you love harmonizing, this song is your chance to show off.
It's a quarter after one / I'm all alone and I need you now
66. "I Got You Babe" by Sonny and Cher
Bonus points if you bring an alarm clock to bash, a la "Groundhog Day."
Well I don't know if all that's true / 'Cause you got me, and baby I got you
67. "Empire State Of Mind" by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys
This song is fun and might just get the crowd on their feet, depending on your group's opinion of the Yankees.
Now you're in New York / These streets will make you feel brand new / Big lights will inspire you
68. "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" by Meagan Trainor feat. John Legend
A beautiful melody with the potential to make the crowd weep with your combined loveliness.
So I'm gonna love you / ;ike I'm gonna lose you
69. “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Great for lovers and couples, harmonize with one another and show everyone that love knows no bounds.
Cause baby, there ain't no mountain high enough / Ain't no valley low enough, / Ain't no river wide enough / To keep me from getting to you, baby
70. “Don’t Speak” by No Doubt
Another song perfect for a great vocalist. Don’t let Gwen Stefani down.
Don't speak, I know just what you're sayin' / So please stop explainin' / Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
71. "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica
A total favorite of likely everyone you know, with tons of room for playful, just-kidding-we-really-get-along sass.
You need to give it up / Had about enough / It's not hard to see / The boy is mine
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72. “...Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears
Bonus points if you show up in a school girl outfit.
My loneliness is killing me (And I) / I must confess I still believe (Still believe)
73. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper
Perfect for a ladies' night out, you can even get your girls on stage with you to sing this bop!
And girls, they wanna have fun / Oh girls just wanna have fun...
74. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
You already sing this to yourself when you’re in the car. Now you can bring it to the karaoke stage.
Is this the real life? / Is this just fantasy? / Caught in a landside / No escape from reality
75. "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers
You'll certainly get participation on this one, but not everyone will be cheering. Luckily, those who love it will be screaming so loudly the others will have no choice but to plug their ears and take it.
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And I would roll 500 miles / And I would roll 500 more / Just to be the man who rolls a thousand miles / To fall down at your door
76. "Rich Girl" by Hall & Oates
Hidden among all the other karaoke songs is this, the crown jewel of the evening. Hall and Oates forever, baby.
You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far / 'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
77. "Jack Sparrow" by The Lonely Island feat. Michael Bolton
You aren’t trying to make this a singing competition. Give the bar a night they won’t forget.
This is the tale of Captain Jack Sparrow / Pirate so brave on the seven seas
78. “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers
This song has a tendency to make everyone go wild.
Coming out of my cage / And I've been doing just fine
79. "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey
Need I say more?
Don't stop believin' / Hold on to that feelin' / Streetlight, people
80. "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" by Meat Loaf
Those who get it, get it. Those who don't can go find another karaoke bar.
Though it's cold and lonely in the deep dark night / I can see paradise by the dashboard light
81. “Time of Your Life” by Green Day
It may be overplayed and annoy some people, but you know a good karaoke song when you hear it.
It's something unpredictable / But in the end it's right / I hope you had the time of your life
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82. "Wonderwall" by Oasis
The entire bar will shout-sing the chorus as you take us back to a happier time when Liam and Noel were chill enough to be in the same room together... sort of.
Because maybe / You're gonna be the one that saves me / And after all / You're my wonderwall
83. "Lola" by The Kinks
Great for any nightclub scene, you don’t even have to be a good singer to get up and show your love for Lola.
Well, I'm not dumb but I can't understand / Why she walked like a woman but talked like a man
84. "Wild World" by Cat Stevens
Go on, you old soul.
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world / It's hard to get by just upon a smile
85. "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond
You've already killed it by the time the intro is over.
Sweet Caroline / Good times never seemed so good
86. “My Way” by Frank Sinatra
You, the stubborn one of the bunch, singing this song? They'll love it.
I traveled each and every highway / And more, much more / I did it, I did it my way
87. “Two Princes” by Spin Doctors
Not only is this so much fun to sing, but the lyrics are great, too. Forget those two Princes — you're a Queen/King!
Said, if you want to call me baby / Just go ahead, now / And if you like to tell me maybe / Just go ahead, now
88. "Wild Thing" by Tone Loc
Serve attitude on the lyrics you know ("Wild thing") and mumble the ones you don't (all the rest).
'You're the king' / I said, 'Be my queen if you know what I mean / And let us do the wild thing'
89. "B***h" by Meredith Brooks
Meredith Brooks is the karaoke crush no one knew they needed, and everyone will be thanking you.
I'm a b**** / I'm a lover / I'm a child / I'm a mother / I'm a sinner / I'm a saint / And I do not feel ashamed
90. “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette
Everyone loves a scorned woman. Now, channel your inner Alanis and make the audience go wild.
It's not fair to deny me / Of the cross I bear that you gave to me / You, you, you oughta know
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91. “Hey Ya!” by Outkast
Feel free to dance around the stage for this one. There’s just no way you can do this song without wanting to move around.
You think you've got it / Oh, you think you've got it / But got it just don't get it when there's nothin' at all
92. “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
After a few drinks, who doesn’t feel happy? Be sure to smile while you let this one out.
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof / (Because I'm happy) / Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth / (Because I'm happy)
93. "Push It" by Salt N' Peppa
Because when Drunk You wants a challenge, Drunk You gets a challenge.
Ah, push it / Ah, push it / Oooh, baby, baby
94. "Like A Virgin" by Madonna
Fun, light, cheeky, and extremely sing-a-long-able.
Like a virgin / Touched for the very first time / Like a virgin / When your heart beats / Next to mine
95. “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen
On a first date or trying to impress your crush? Sing this right to them.
Hey, I just met you and this is crazy / But here's my number, so call me, maybe
96. "Jump" by Van Halen
A single syllable punctuated by a fist pump couldn’t be a more perfect option for you after numerous failed attempts at forming actual sentences.
Ah, might as well jump (jump) / Might as well jump / Go ahead and jump (jump) / Go ahead and jump
97. “Like a Prayer” by Madonna
You won’t have the gospel choir behind you, but your voice is just as good.
Life is a mystery / Everyone must stand alone / I hear you call my name / And it feels like home
98. “Someone Like You” by Adele
Nobody compares to Adele, but this song will speak to the audience, especially if you’re actually heartbroken.
I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited / But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
99. “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
If you love a good MJ song, this is perfect for anyone, no matter their singing range.
Billie Jean is not my lover / She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
100. “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit’ It” by Will Smith
Great for people who don’t like cursing, have everyone sing along when you hit the chorus.
"Gotta get jiggy wit it, ooh, that's it / Now honey honey come ride
101. "All The Small Things" by Blink-182
Add this to your list of songs that everyone on earth knows, and then belt out this jam while you dance around the stage. It's what blink-182 would want.
Say it ain't so / I will not go / Turn the lights off / Carry me home
102. "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel
For die-hard fans of Billy Joel, you'll have the whole audience singing along to this tune.
Uptown girl / She's been living in her uptown world
103. "Mamma Mia" by ABBA
Another ABBA hit, get all your girls together during your night out on the town.
Mamma Mia, here I go again / My my, how can I resist you
104. "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton
This song is great for couples who would travel to the ends of the earth for one another. Or, you know, play really fast on the piano.
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles / If I could just see you tonight
105. "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys
A big hit in the late 90s/early 2000s, you can channel your undying love for boy bands with this bop.
You are my fire / The one desire / Believe when I say / I want it that way
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106. "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child
Great for a group of your closest friends to sing together, you'll make the audience want to say your name.
Say my name, say my name / If no one is around you / Say baby I love you / If you ain't runnin' game
107. "Stay" by Rihanna
Share your heartbreak by belting out this song. Make Rihanna proud, okay?
Not really sure how to feel about it / Something in the way you move / Makes me feel like I can't live without you / It takes me all the way / I want you to stay
108. "Creep" by TLC
Are you ready to keep it on the down-low? Dig deep for a sultry take on this hit.
So I creep, yeah, just keep it on the down low / Said nobody is supposed to know
109. "Lady Marmalade" by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, and Pink
Perfect for when you're feeling sexy and want to get someone's attention, this song will knock their socks off. Bonus points if you don a cabaret outfit.
He met Marmalade down in old Moulin Rouge / Struttin' her stuff on the street
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110. "Yeah!" by Usher
You can't say you don't know the lyrics, right? If you can't keep up with Usher's flow, just take on Lil Jon's section
Yeah! / Shorty got down low said, come and get me / (Yeah!) Yeah! / I got so caught up, I forgot she told me
111. "Since U Been Gone" by Kelly Clarkson
While Kelly Clarkson is a hard singer to follow, this song is particularly freeing for all those emotions you're feeling.
But since you been gone / I can breathe for the first time / I'm so moving on, yeah, yeah / Thanks to you / Now I get what I want
112. "Bye Bye Bye" by NSYNC
Take a trip back to the time of boy bands, bleached hairstyles, and baggy clothes.
Don't want to be a fool for you / Just another player in your game for two
113. "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse
Instead of the ever-popular "Valerie," opt for this song. The audience won't be lost on the irony of you holding a drink.
They tried to make me go to rehab / But I said no, no, no
114. "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne
For all those crushes you had when you were younger, and all the hot moms you wanted to be around.
Stacy's mom has got it goin' on / She's all I want / And I've waited for so long
115. "Ms. Jackson" by OutKast
When you need to apologize to your very own Ms. Jackson, get the mic and let it all out.
I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (oh), I am for real / Never meant to make your daughter cry / I apologize a trillion times
116. "Oops! I Did It Again" by Britney Spears
While nobody can pull this song off quite like Britney herself, go back to the time of tight red leather bodysuits and make the pop queen proud.
Oops, I did it again / I played with your heart, got lost in the game
117. "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga
One of Gaga's first hit songs, you'll no doubt have a great time when you get to the chorus.
Can't read my, can't read my / No, he can't read my poker face
118. "Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae
Jam out to this bop and let your hair down, just like Corinne Bailey Rae.
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song / You go ahead, let your hair down
119. "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt
Great for guys with a higher singing register, sing this directly to someone you adore.
You're beautiful / You're beautiful / You're beautiful, it's true
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120. "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes
Will you be my baby? That's exactly what the audience will ask once you show off your pipes.
So won't you, please / (Be my, be my baby) / Be my little baby / (My one and only baby)
121. "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen
Do The Boss justice by singing his first worldwide single release! Maybe even play air guitar to stun everyone.
We gotta get out while we're young / 'Cause tramps like us / Baby, we were born to run
122. "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King
If you're looking for a classic that certainly isn't played on pop radio, "Stand by Me" will give everyone in the room chills.
When the night has come / And the land is dark / And the moon is the only light we'll see
123. "Royals" by Lorde
You'll never be a royal, but you can make everyone swoon... at least until the song is over.
And we'll never be royals (royals) / It don't run in our blood / That kind of lux just ain't for us / We crave a different kind of buzz
124. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by Eurythmics
Remember your childhood and sing this song from memory.
Sweet dreams are made of this / Who am I to disagree? / I've traveled the world and the seven seas / Everybody's lookin' for something
125. "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
A classic disco hit, put your voice to the test as you try to survive this song.
And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive / I will survive, hey, hey
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126. "Sink the Bismarck" by Johnny Horton
Give a shoutout to the people in your life who have served in the armed forces.
They had to sink the Bismarck, the terror of the sea / Stop those guns as big as steers and those shells as big as trees
127. "Mockingbird" by Eminem
If you're skilled in rap and like Eminem, give this song a try and blow the roof off the karaoke bar.
It may seem a little crazy, pretty baby / But I promise, Momma's gon' be alright
128. "Girlfriend" by NSYNC ft. Nelly
Don't seem too desperate, but ask her to be your girlfriend after you finish up. That will get the crowd roaring with applause.
Why don't you be my girlfriend / I'll treat you good (I'll treat you good girl)
129. "Rollout (My Business)" by Ludacris
Everyone in the world knows the intro of this song, but be sure to hone your rap skills before giving it a try.
We rolling on twenties, with the top back / So much money, you can't stop that
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130. "867-5309" by Tommy Tutone
Have you been searching for your own Jenny? If so, give Tommy Tutone a run for his money with your own take.
Jenny I've got your number / I need to make you mine
131. "As Long As You Love Me" by Backstreet Boys
Get a group of your closest guy friends on stage and take turns singing this boy band classic.
I don't care who you are / Where you're from / What you did / As long as you love me
132. "Build Me Up Buttercup" by The Foundations
Sing the verses, and then have the audience join in when you reach the chorus!
So build me up / (Build me up) / Buttercup, don't break my heart
133. "Ignition" by R. Kelly
Show off your rap skills and have the crowd chime in on those "toot toot" and "beep beep" parts.
It's the remix to ignition / Hot and fresh out the kitchen
134. "One Fine Day" by The Chiffons
Really get in the mood with a few shoobie-doobie-doobie-doobie-doo-wop-wops to start.
One fine day, you'll look at me / And you will know our love was meant be
135. "I Believe In a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness
When this song hit airwaves in 2002, everyone wished they could hit those seriously high notes. And now you can do the same. Luckily it's just karaoke and not a singing competition.
I believe in a thing called love / Just listen to the rhythm of my heart
136. "Faith" by George Michael
Make George Michael proud by having faith in yourself that you can get through this song.
Cause I gotta have faith / I gotta' have faith / Because I gotta have faith, faith, faith / I got to have faith, faith, faith
137. "Roses" by Outkast
Sing the parts of both André 3000 and Big Boi, and try to make it through without laughing at the kind of messed up message.
I know you'd like to think your s*** don't stank, but / Lean a little bit closer, see / Roses really smell like poo-poo-ooh
138. "My Band" by D12
This parody song is much more than the chorus! Show everyone that you will be the man when you sing all six parts.
'Cause once I blow they know that I'll be the man / All because I'm the lead singer of my band
139. "Back at One" by Brian McKnight
For a truly romantic karaoke song, show your love how adored she is. And if she doesn't see it, just start back at one.
If ever I believe my work is done / Then I'll start back at one
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140. "I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe
This song will give everyone in the room chills. You may even get some tears.
I can only imagine / What it will be like / When I walk by your side
141. "O Sole Mio" by Andrea Botcelli
If you are feeling brave, take on this Italian ballad. Hopefully you paid attention in high school.
Pe' ll'aria fresca pare gia' na festa / Che bella cosa na jurnata 'e sole
142. "Ordinary People" by John Legend
Any fans of John Legend can do this song justice, so give him a shout out while you perform.
Cause we're ordinary people / Maybe we should take it slow
143. "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from "Dream Girls"
If you're a big fan of musical theater or the musical "Dream Girls," use the powerhouse voice you have hidden inside you and belt out a tune that will move everyone.
And I am telling you / I'm not going / Even though the rough times are showing / There's just no way, there's no way
144. "Get Here" by Oleta Adams
Adams won a Grammy for this song. Will you win the approval of the crowd?
If I had my way, surely you would be closer / I need you closer
145. "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" by Céline Dion
Dig deep and use all your emotions to sing this incredible Céline Dion song.
When I touch you like this / And I hold you like that / It's so hard to believe but / It's all coming back to me
146. "Listen" by Beyoncé
Another song written from "Dream Girls," make your inner Beyoncé give it her all.
Listen to the song here in my heart / A melody I start but can't complete / Listen to the sound from deep within / It's only beginning to find release
147. "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston
Use the incredible talent of Whitney Houston to inspire you to tell the world how you feel.
I don't really need to look / Very much further / I don't want to have to go / Where you don't follow
148. "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" by Michael Bolton
A truly cheesy song, it's ideal for anyone going through a breakup. Try not to let your tears show.
Tell me how am I supposed to live without you? / Now that I've been lovin' you so long
149. "Break Free" by Ariana Grande ft. Zedd
Give this EDM song new life and, like Ariana Grande, break free from those confines holding you back.
This is the part when I say I don't want ya / I'm stronger than I've been before / This is the part when I break free / 'Cause I can't resist it no more
150. "I'm Not the Only One" by Sam Smith
If you've ever been cheated on and can relate to Sam Smith's words, channel the pain from his song into your own karaoke version.
You say I'm crazy / 'Cause you don't think I know what you've done / But when you call me baby / I know I'm not the only one
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Alexandra Antonopoulos is a writer living in New York City. She has bylines on Bustle, Elite Daily, recently wrapped her first short film, and will always ask for a salt rim. Follow her on Instagram.