Easy-to-sing Western music karaoke special — a guaranteed hit at karaoke!

Good Morning BaltimoreNikki Blonsky

Hairspray Soundtrack | Good Morning Baltimore – Nikki Blonsky | WaterTower

The film Hairspray was released in 2007.

The song Good Morning Baltimore appears in the movie and is sung by the heroine, Nikki Blonsky.

Since it’s a musical-style number, it doesn’t feature the kind of complex vocal lines you hear in modern pop.

The vocal range is from mid2 B-flat to high C, so most women should be able to sing it in the original key.

However, because it often shifts directly from regular singing to a more speech-like delivery, it can be hard to score high at karaoke unless you have a good grasp of English intonation.

Leave Me AloneReneé Rapp

Reneé Rapp – Leave Me Alone (Official Music Video)

After making a name for herself as a Broadway actress, singer-songwriter Lenny Rapp has also flourished as a solo artist.

Unlike her Broadway days, her music now is notably languid, driven by fairly rugged lyrics—quite striking, isn’t it? “Leave Me Alone” is one such work.

While rap takes the lead, the vocal sections are shaped into a slightly loud pop style.

The range is somewhat wide, but since it doesn’t require delicate falsetto pitch control, the overall difficulty is surprisingly low.

For the hook, focus less on sustained, soaring vocals and more on a shouted, elongated delivery.

EspressoSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso (Official Audio)

Since this song was often used as BGM on TikTok and Reels, even people who aren’t into Western music have probably heard it, right? I also strongly associate it with playing over café and in-store background music! Plus, the song’s dance/nu-disco vibe makes it catchy and naturally makes your body move.

It’s under three minutes long, so take this opportunity to learn the full thing! It’s not a song where you belt, so beginners should be able to sing it lightly, almost like humming along.

The key is to sing with the rhythm.

In the latter half, a counter-melody comes in, so be careful not to get thrown off.

Every Year, Every ChristmasNEW!Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross – Every Year, Every Christmas

Luther Vandross has a soft, rich singing voice.

“Every Year, Every Christmas” is a Christmas song that suits his voice perfectly.

Because it’s a relaxed tempo, even those who aren’t confident in English pronunciation can sing it calmly.

There are plenty of parts to really sing out, and it feels good just to listen—so if you can master it, it’ll feel even better! Vocal power is important, but more than that, focus on resonance when you sing.

In the parts where the chorus swells, use your breath well to project your voice farther, and let it resonate in your chest and head.

Simply placing a hand on your chest helps you feel the resonance and makes it easier to sing.

For high notes, don’t force chest voice; aim for head resonance so you can use a strong falsetto—be especially mindful of your breath here too!

Holly Jolly ChristmasNEW!Michael Bublé

Michael Bublé – Holly Jolly Christmas [Official HD]

Originally, it’s a classic Christmas song from the 1960s, first performed by Burl Ives.

Michael Bublé’s version was released in 2011.

It has jazzy elements, making it very stylish and easy to groove to.

At just two minutes long, it’s not hard to learn and feels familiar, so I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to pick up a Christmas tune! Overall, it’s a song that sounds really cool when sung with a relaxed feel and a light touch.

The jazz swing is key—don’t overthink it, let your body catch the groove! The rhythm will naturally fall into place.

I feel like it’s perfect for singing while swaying side to side with a drink in hand.

Try singing it as if you’re humming during a little break!

HonestyBilly Joel

Billy Joel – Honesty (Official Video)

Honesty is memorable for its incredibly emotional melody.

I think even younger listeners have probably heard the chorus.

You might be thinking, “Isn’t the chorus pretty high?” Actually, not really.

If you try singing it, you’ll see the chorus is surprisingly doable in chest voice.

Honestly, it’s a range that even Oninyako Tsubaki could handle (lol).

I actually find the B-melody before the chorus—where the voltage rises—more challenging than the chorus itself.

That said, the melody is basically simple, so even people who aren’t confident with high notes or who aren’t good at vocal runs can sing it smoothly.

Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger

Oasis’s classic “Don’t Look Back In Anger.” It’s the song used in the Japanese hit film “BECK.” Thanks to that movie, I think the song’s recognition in Japan went up quite a bit.

Interestingly, the song doesn’t have any high notes at all.

That said, the verses and pre-chorus aren’t so low that they’re hard to sing either.

The English is pretty simple too, so to be honest, it’s super easy to sing.

If I had to point out one thing, without a rich, full voice it can actually end up sounding kind of lame, so watch out for that.