Whether you've got the voice of an angel or are sliiightly tone-deaf, there's no limit to the joy you can find performing karaoke in front of the right audience.
But let's be honest. Not every song is the right one for karaoke. The ideal karaoke song is 1) not too long, 2) not too slow, and 3) doesn't have too many high notes.
The 10-minute version of "All Too Well" might be your favorite song in the world, but it might not be the best choice for a crowded karaoke bar.
Here is a list of the best karaoke songs to help make the tough decision a little easier. Even better, we've divided them by category so you can pick a song based on your mood. Grab a mic and get ready to sing your heart out!
SONGS FOR WHEN YOU'RE FEELING ROMANTIC
These songs are great to dedicate to your crush or significant other, and they work just as well if you're single and in a romantic mood. Most of them are pop songs, but you'll find some other genres as well.
1. "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles
2. "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry
3. "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz
4. "Burnin' Up" by Jonas Brothers featuring Big Rob
5. "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction
6. "We Found Love" by Rihanna
7. "Nothing in This World" by Paris Hilton
8. "You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift
9. "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys
10. "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton
11. "Ain't Nobody" by Rufus and Chaka Khan
12. "Give Your Heart A Break" by Demi Lovato
13. "My Girl" by the Temptations
14. "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper
15. "How Will I Know" by Whitney Houston
16. "Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey
17. "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye
SONGS FOR WHEN YOU HAVE A KARAOKE PARTNER
These songs have two parts, perfect for when you want to belt it out with your friend/lover/enemy/family member/etc.
18. "You're Nothing Without Me" from City of Angels
19. "Don't You Want Me" by Human League
20. "You're The One That I Want" by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta
21. "Breaking Free" from High School Musical
22. "Anything You Can Do" from Annie Get Your Gun
23. "Take Me Or Leave Me" from Rent
24. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
25. "Summer Nights" by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta
26. "A Whole New World" by Lea Salonga and Brad Kane
27. "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" by Elton John and Kiki Dee
SONGS FOR WHEN YOU WANT TO LET OUT YOUR INNER ROCKSTAR
These songs are all different, but they have one thing in common: it would be appropriate to headbang or play air guitar during any of them.
28. "Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks
29. "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran
30. "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne
31. "We Will Rock You" by Queen
32. "You Give Love A Bad Name" by Bon Jovi
33. "Pour Some Sugar On Me" by Def Leppard
34. "I Love Rock 'N Roll" by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
35. "Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi
36. "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler
37. "Teenage Dirtbag" by Wheatus
38. "Wonderwall" by Oasis
39. "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by Tears for Fears
40. "Mr. Brightside" by the Killers
41. "My Sharona" by the Knack
42. "Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake
43. "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins
44. "Somebody to Love" by Queen
45. "Heartbreaker" by Pat Benatar
46. "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel
47. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana
SONGS FOR WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE A BADASS
Sometimes, you're just really feeling yourself. If one such occasion finds you while you're at karaoke, then these songs are for you. You are striking and powerful, so why wouldn't your song reflect that?
48. "Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani
49. "Oops!...I Did It Again" by Britney Spears
50. "Super Bass" by Nicki Minaj
51. "That Don't Impress Me Much" by Shania Twain
52. "Free Your Mind" by En Vogue
53. "Genie In a Bottle" by Christina Aguilera
54. "The Bitch Is Back" by Elton John
55. "Bad Girls" by Donna Summer
SONGS FOR WHEN YOU'VE BEEN SCORNED
Has someone broken your heart? Are you having relationship troubles? Are you on the other side of a breakup and have realized you're better off without them? There's nothing like karaoke for some much-needed catharsis.
56. "Survivor" by Destiny's Child
57. "Since U Been Gone" by Kelly Clarkson
58. "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette
59. "Truth Hurts" by Lizzo
60. "Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears
61. "Lose You To Love Me" by Selena Gomez
62. "If I Were A Boy" by Beyoncé
63. "Call Your Girlfriend" by Robyn
64. "Dancing On My Own" by Robyn
65. "good 4 u" by Olivia Rodrigo
66. "Someone Like You" by Adele
67. "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence
68. "'Fuck You" by CeeLo Green
69. "Bye Bye Bye" by NSYNC
70. "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
71. "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus
72. "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood
73. "Misery Business" by Paramore
74. "This Love" by Maroon 5
75. "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor
76. "Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)" by Mýa
77. "U Remind Me" by Usher
SONGS FOR THE LIFE OF THE PARTY
Any of these choices will get the room singing and dancing along with you, whether because everyone knows the words or their infectious high energy.
78. "Hooked On A Feeling" by Blue Swede
79. "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins
80. "Get Down Tonight" by KC and the Sunshine Band
81. "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" by ABBA
82. "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse
83. "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton
84. "Mickey" by Toni Basil
85. "It's Raining Men" by the Weather Girls
86. "I'm So Excited by the Pointer Sisters
87. "Wannabe" by Spice Girls
88. "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney Houston
89. "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
90. "We Got The Beat" by the Go-Go's
91. "Love Shack" by the B-52's
92. "Bust A Move" by Young MC
93. "Dancing Queen" by ABBA
94. "Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of)" by Lou Bega
95. "All The Small Things" by Blink-182
96. "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga
97. "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" by Panic at the Disco
98. "Closing Time" by Semisonic
99. "Rhythm Of The Night" by DeBarge
100. "Pony" by Ginuwine
101. "Waterfalls" by TLC
102. "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba
SONGS FOR SHOWING OFF THE PIPES
These songs fit into several categories, but their main purpose as a karaoke choice is let everyone know you're a talented star first and foremost.