Recommended Western karaoke songs for middle school students

GirlfriendAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend (Official Video)

A signature song by British singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne that enjoyed immense popularity among teens.

It became explosively popular with teens in Japan as well, turning into a karaoke staple.

The repeated phrase “Hey Hey You You” is catchy, and its very up-tempo, hype vibe makes it perfect for karaoke among the younger generation.

Born This WayLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Born This Way (Official Music Video)

A hit song by the world-famous pop star Lady Gaga, whose name is widely known even among junior high school students.

While Gaga’s visuals can be a bit intense for younger generations, the lyrics are incredibly powerful and offer listeners a sense of hope for life.

It’s a song I’d love junior high school students—who are entering a time of self-reflection—to sing passionately while savoring the meaning of the words.

We Will Rock YouQueen

Queen – We Will Rock You (Official Video)

Needless to say, this is one of Queen’s signature songs.

There’s almost no one who hasn’t heard it.

It’s played frequently at all kinds of events, especially sports, and it’s so famous that even middle schoolers have almost certainly heard it at least once.

The chorus is simple, so it’s a great hype song to add to your karaoke list just for the hook.

Bad DayDaniel Powter

Daniel Powter – Bad Day (Official Music Video) [HD]

Although it was Daniel Powter’s debut single, it became a hit that reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Beyond its easy-to-sing pronunciation and great melody, the lyrics make it a perfect anthem for middle schoolers going through ups and downs.

TomorrowAnnie

Tomorrow – Annie 2014

A signature song from the musical Annie.

Since the film was released in 2014, it has become one of the more popular songs in Japan.

Although the tempo isn’t particularly fast, its positive and cheerful vibe makes it a fun karaoke choice for both adults and children.

We Are The WorldUSA For Africa

U.S.A. For Africa – We Are the World

A charity song widely recognized around the world by people of all ages and genders.

Because of its lyrics, it’s often used as teaching material in English classes, so many people have sung it at least once.

The chorus is the kind of karaoke song that makes you want to put your arms around each other and sing together, creating a strong sense of unity.

I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder – I Just Called To Say I Love You (Live in London, 1995)

One of the signature songs by Stevie Wonder, the blind singer-songwriter.

Beloved across generations, it’s ideal as an English learning material thanks to its rhythm and clear pronunciation, and it’s easy to sing.

It’s an upbeat song that’s fun to perform at karaoke.