Karaoke guide
The Best Karaoke Songs for Every Voice: 2026 Edition
Stuck staring at the songbook? These playlists are curated to help you find the perfect karaoke song fast — whether you want a duet with a friend, a nostalgic 90s singalong, or an easy first-timer pick. Every song here also lives inside Sam D Man's song suggester, so you can spin the dice for a random pick during a live show.
How to pick a karaoke song
- Match the room. A dive-bar crowd wants crowd-pleasers; a small group of friends will love a well-executed duet.
- Know your range. If in doubt, pick a song from the Easy list — you'll sound better singing an easy song well than a hard song poorly.
- Lean on the classics. A familiar song gets the whole room singing along, which covers a multitude of vocal sins.
Perfect for pairs — grab a friend, split the verses, and harmonize the choruses. Duets are the fastest way to win over a karaoke room.
- Summer NightsJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
- You're the One That I WantJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
- Islands in the StreamKenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
- Don't Go Breaking My HeartElton John & Kiki Dee
- ShallowLady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
- Endless LoveLionel Richie & Diana Ross
- (I've Had) The Time of My LifeBill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
- Ain't No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
- Under PressureQueen & David Bowie
- PictureKid Rock & Sheryl Crow
- Barbie GirlAqua
- I Got You BabeSonny & Cher
Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers
Songs the whole bar will sing back at you. When you want a lock-in, pick one of these.
- Summer NightsJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
- You're the One That I WantJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
- Islands in the StreamKenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
- Don't Go Breaking My HeartElton John & Kiki Dee
- ShallowLady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
- (I've Had) The Time of My LifeBill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
- Ain't No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
- Barbie GirlAqua
- Livin' on a PrayerBon Jovi
- Sweet CarolineNeil Diamond
- Don't Stop Believin'Journey
- Girls Just Want to Have FunCyndi Lauper
Comfortable ranges, forgiving melodies, memorable lyrics. Ideal for your first time at the mic.
- Summer NightsJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
- Don't Go Breaking My HeartElton John & Kiki Dee
- Barbie GirlAqua
- I Got You BabeSonny & Cher
- Something StupidFrank & Nancy Sinatra
- Sweet CarolineNeil Diamond
- Girls Just Want to Have FunCyndi Lauper
- Time After TimeCyndi Lauper
- Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!
- WonderwallOasis
- TornNatalie Imbruglia
- Mambo No. 5Lou Bega
80s Anthems
Big hair, bigger choruses. These synth-and-guitar staples never fail to fill a room.
- (I've Had) The Time of My LifeBill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
- Almost ParadiseMike Reno & Ann Wilson
- Livin' on a PrayerBon Jovi
- Don't Stop Believin'Journey
- Take On Mea-ha
- Girls Just Want to Have FunCyndi Lauper
- Total Eclipse of the HeartBonnie Tyler
- I Wanna Dance with SomebodyWhitney Houston
- AfricaToto
- Every Rose Has Its ThornPoison
- Jessie's GirlRick Springfield
- Like a PrayerMadonna
From alt-rock to boy bands, the 90s gave karaoke some of its most enduring singalongs.
- Barbie GirlAqua
- Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton
- WonderwallOasis
- TornNatalie Imbruglia
- ...Baby One More TimeBritney Spears
- WannabeSpice Girls
- I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys
- MMMBopHanson
- No ScrubsTLC
- WaterfallsTLC
- Bitter Sweet SymphonyThe Verve
- Semi-Charmed LifeThird Eye Blind
Classic Rock Staples
Power ballads and stadium rock — save these for when you're ready to belt.
- Under PressureQueen & David Bowie
- Livin' on a PrayerBon Jovi
- Don't Stop Believin'Journey
- AfricaToto
- Every Rose Has Its ThornPoison
- Jessie's GirlRick Springfield
- Purple RainPrince
- Bohemian RhapsodyQueen
- Don't Stop Me NowQueen
- Sweet Child O' MineGuns N' Roses
- Piano ManBilly Joel
- Hotel CaliforniaEagles
Modern Pop Hits
Familiar, chart-topping pop that works for almost any voice.
- ShallowLady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
- Take On Mea-ha
- Girls Just Want to Have FunCyndi Lauper
- I Wanna Dance with SomebodyWhitney Houston
- Like a PrayerMadonna
- Time After TimeCyndi Lauper
- FaithGeorge Michael
- Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!
- TornNatalie Imbruglia
- ...Baby One More TimeBritney Spears
- WannabeSpice Girls
- I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys
Story-driven country numbers that always land, whether you're twangy or not.
- Islands in the StreamKenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
- PictureKid Rock & Sheryl Crow
- Friends in Low PlacesGarth Brooks
- Wagon WheelDarius Rucker
- JoleneDolly Parton
- Ring of FireJohnny Cash
- Take Me Home, Country RoadsJohn Denver
- Before He CheatsCarrie Underwood
- CruiseFlorida Georgia Line
- Chicken FriedZac Brown Band
- Achy Breaky HeartBilly Ray Cyrus
- Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)Big & Rich
R&B Smooth Picks
Slow it down and show off your runs — R&B is where confident vocalists shine.
- Endless LoveLionel Richie & Diana Ross
- Ain't No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
- Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton
- No ScrubsTLC
- WaterfallsTLC
- Say My NameDestiny's Child
- I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston
- Ain't No SunshineBill Withers
- Lean on MeBill Withers
- SuperstitionStevie Wonder
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)Stevie Wonder
- I Wanna Be Your LoverPrince
Hip-Hop Bangers
Rapid-fire verses and hooks the whole crowd can chant back.
- Ice Ice BabyVanilla Ice
- Gold DiggerKanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
- Lose YourselfEminem
- Jump AroundHouse of Pain
- Baby Got BackSir Mix-a-Lot
- Gin and JuiceSnoop Dogg
Canciones en español — rancheras, pop latino, rock en español, cumbia, salsa, and reggaetón.
- Cielito LindoTraditional
- El ReyVicente Fernández
- Volver, VolverVicente Fernández
- La BikinaLuis Miguel
- Amor EternoRocío Dúrcal
- Si Nos DejanJosé Alfredo Jiménez
- Bésame MuchoConsuelo Velázquez
- Como Quien Pierde Una EstrellaAlejandro Fernández
- Que Te Vaya BonitoVicente Fernández
- La Camisa NegraJuanes
- BailandoEnrique Iglesias
- Vivir Mi VidaMarc Anthony
Playlists by voice
Picks tailored to typical vocal ranges.
Hosting a karaoke night?
Sam D Man lets guests request songs from their phone and gives hosts a live queue on a shared screen. Set up a room in under a minute — no downloads for guests.
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