With Lyrics — Top 100 Karaoke Songs

The Ultimate Karaoke Experience: Top 100 Songs to Sing Your Heart Out

Karaoke has become a staple of modern entertainment, allowing people to unleash their inner divas and rockstars in a fun and social setting. With so many great songs to choose from, it can be daunting to decide which ones to sing. That's why we've put together this list of the top 100 karaoke songs with lyrics, covering a range of genres and decades.

Classic Rock and 70s-80s

1. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
2. Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith
3. Hotel California by Eagles
4. Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
5. Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi
6. Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
7. We Are the Champions by Queen
8. I Want It That Way by Backstreet Boys
9. Barracuda by Heart
10. Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne

90s-00s Pop

11. I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
12. My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
13. Waterfalls by TLC
14. No Scrubs by TLC
15. Bye Bye Bye by NSYNC
16. Oops!... I Did It Again by Britney Spears
17. I'm a Slave 4 U by Britney Spears
18. Complicated by Avril Lavigne
19. Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson
20. Lady Marmalade by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, and Pink

Rock and Pop of the 2010s

21. Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
22. Can't Stop the Feeling! by Justin Timberlake
23. Happy by Pharrell Williams
24. Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon
25. All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor
26. Cake by the Ocean by DNCE
27. We Found Love by Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris
28. SexyBack by Justin Timberlake
29. Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
30. Apologize by OneRepublic

Country and Folk

31. Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks
32. Forever and Ever, Amen by Randy Travis
33. Jolene by Dolly Parton
34. Country Roads by John Denver
35. Fancy by Reba McEntire
36. I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash
37. Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) by Big & Rich
38. Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker
39. Ho Hey by The Lumineers
40. Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Hip-Hop and R&B

41. Lose Yourself by Eminem
42. Umbrella by Rihanna ft. Jay-Z
43. Crazy in Love by Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
44. Low by Flo Rida ft. T-Pain
45. Gold Digger by Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
46. Sexy Can I by Ray J
47. No Diggity by Blackstreet
48. Water Runs Dry by Boyz II Men
49. End of the Road by Boyz II Men
50. I'll Make Love to You by Boyz II Men

Disney and Musical

51. Let It Go from Frozen
52. Under the Sea from The Little Mermaid
53. A Whole New World from Aladdin
54. Beauty and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast
55. Tomorrow from Annie
56. Defying Gravity from Wicked
57. All That Jazz from Chicago
58. My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music
59. Somewhere Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz
60. I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables

More Karaoke Favorites

61. Sitting on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding
62. Respect by Aretha Franklin
63. I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye
64. Dancing Queen by ABBA
65. Imagine by John Lennon
66. We Are Family by Sister Sledge
67. Y.M.C.A. by the Village People
68. Don't Stop by Fleetwood Mac
69. Kiss by Prince
70. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

Modern Chart-Toppers

71. Old Town Road by Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
72. Senorita by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
73. Bad Guy by Billie Eilish
74. 7 Rings by Ariana Grande
75. Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande
76. High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco
77. Eastside by Benny Blanco, Halsey, and Khalid
78. Senorita by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
79. Without Me by Halsey
80. Truth Hurts by Lizzo

Even More Classics

81. La Bamba by Ritchie Valens
82. Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry
83. Twist and Shout by The Beatles
84. Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
85. Dancing in the Street by Martha and the Vandellas
86. La Vie En Rose by Édith Piaf
87. Oye Como Va by Santana
88. Sittin' on Top of the World by Howlin' Wolf
89. Proud Mary by Ike & Tina Turner
90. Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper

Last but Not Least

91. All Star by Smash Mouth
92. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas
93. Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People
94. Shut Up and Let Me Go by The Ting Tings
95. Mr. Brightside by The Killers
96. Use Somebody by Kings of Leon
97. Best Day of My Life by American Authors
98. Centuries by Fall Out Boy
99. Brave by Sara Bareilles
100. Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield

Conclusion

There you have it – the top 100 karaoke songs with lyrics to get you started on your singing journey. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a beginner, these songs are sure to get you in the mood for a fun and entertaining night out with friends. So grab the mic, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready to rock this karaoke party!

Finding the right karaoke track is all about matching the vibe of the room, whether you're looking for a high-energy anthem or a soulful ballad. Leading music platforms and karaoke experts consistently rank several all-time favorites based on popularity and how easily they get a crowd involved. Top 10 Karaoke Classics

These songs are frequently cited as the top choices globally due to their recognizable lyrics and high "sing-along" factor: "I Will Survive" – Gloria Gaynor "Bohemian Rhapsody" "Don't Stop Believin'" – Journey "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" – Whitney Houston "Sweet Caroline" – Neil Diamond "Dancing Queen" "Mr. Brightside" – The Killers "I Want It That Way" – Backstreet Boys – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper "Livin' on a Prayer" – Bon Jovi Sing To The World Specialized Karaoke Categories

Depending on the mood or group, these tracks are often the go-to recommendations: Top 100 Most Popular Karaoke songs of all time

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20. "Shake It Off" – Taylor Swift

When you need to wake the room up.

• Lyric: "Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play / And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate."

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Critical Observations on Lyrics in Karaoke

6. "Total Eclipse of the Heart" – Bonnie Tyler

Dramatic, powerful, and surprisingly difficult to sing without running out of breath.

• Lyric: "Turn around, bright eyes, every now and then I fall apart."

🏆 The "Safe & Sound" Starter Pack

Perfect for beginners. Everyone knows the words, and the crowd will sing along with you.

1. "Don’t Stop Believin’" – Journey

• The Hook: "Just a small-town girl, livin' in a lonely world / She took the midnight train goin' anywhere."
• Why it works: It is the unofficial anthem of karaoke. If you forget the words, just point the mic at the crowd.

2. "Sweet Caroline" – Neil Diamond

• The Hook: "Sweet Caroline / Good times never seemed so good!"
• Why it works: The "Bah bah bah" part is legendary. You don't even need to sing; you just need to conduct the audience.

3. "I Want It That Way" – Backstreet Boys

• The Hook: "Tell me why / Ain't nothin' but a heartache / Tell me why / Ain't nothin' but a mistake."
• Why it works: The ultimate boy band ballad. Harmony is optional; passion is mandatory.

4. "Livin’ on a Prayer" – Bon Jovi

• The Hook: "Whoa, we're halfway there / Whoa-oh, livin' on a prayer!"
• Why it works: High energy, air-guitar opportunities, and a key change that wakes everyone up.

5. "Dancing Queen" – ABBA

• The Hook: "You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life."
• Why it works: Pure disco joy. Impossible to sing without smiling.

6. "Mr. Brightside" – The Killers

• The Hook: "Coming out of my cage, and I've been doing just fine..."
• Why it works: It’s fast-paced and breathless. By the second verse, everyone is screaming along.

7. "Wannabe" – Spice Girls

• The Hook: "Yo, I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want..."
• Why it works: A 90s classic that requires attitude. If you don't do the rap section, did you even sing it?

8. "Sweet Home Alabama" – Lynyrd Skynyrd

• The Hook: "Sweet home Alabama / Where the skies are so blue."
• Why it works: A Southern rock staple that unites the room immediately.

9. "Build Me Up Buttercup" – The Foundations

• The Hook: "Why do you build me up, Buttercup, baby? Just to let me down and mess me around."
• Why it works: Upbeat, catchy, and undeniably fun.

10. "I Will Survive" – Gloria Gaynor

• The Hook: "Go on now, go, walk out the door / Don't turn around now, 'cause you're not welcome anymore."
• Why it works: The ultimate breakup anthem. Great for dramatic hand gestures.

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4. "Livin' on a Prayer" – Bon Jovi

The 80s anthem of hope and resilience. High energy, key changes, and air guitar solos are mandatory.

• Key Lyric:

  "Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike / He's down on his luck, it's tough, so tough..." The Chorus: "Whoa, we're halfway there / Whoa, livin' on a prayer!"

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5. Country Crossover (10–15 songs)

Lyrics tell mini-stories. Best sung with a slight drawl (optional).

1. "Don't Stop Believin'" – Journey

The ultimate bar closer. The piano intro is a siren call for everyone to rush the stage.

• Key Lyric:

  "Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world / She took the midnight train goin' anywhere..." The Crowd Participation Moment: "Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard / Their shadows searching in the night..."