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

Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water (Audio)

Singing trendy songs is fine, but if there are people who aren’t familiar with Western music, choosing a universally known classic makes it easier for everyone to get excited together.

That’s why I’d like to recommend Bridge over Troubled Water, a folk rock classic.

Released by Simon & Garfunkel in 1970, it has since been covered by many famous artists.

In Japan, it’s also strongly associated with performances on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The trick is to sing the first half modestly and then maximize your vocal power in the second half.

Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez – Until I Found You (Official Video)

There are times, like on a karaoke date, when you want to sing a sweet love song.

However, the ballads that are easy to sing are often sad in content.

That’s why I’d like to recommend Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I Found You.” Released in 2021 and a hit on TikTok, the song has a retro vibe reminiscent of the 1980s.

Because of that, it should be perfect for a wide range of generations.

Who SaysJohn Mayer

John Mayer – Who Says (Official HD Video)

How about singing a country song to create a relaxed atmosphere? The song I’d like to recommend is called “Who Says.” It’s performed by singer-songwriter John Mayer.

The lyrics talk about regrets in life.

Since the song has a somewhat somber tone, try to convey that feeling as well.

The tempo is gentle, so even those who aren’t confident in their English pronunciation should find it easy to try.

StargazingMyles Smith

Myles Smith – Stargazing (Lyric Video)

Miles Smith is a singer-songwriter from the UK.

He’s Black of Jamaican descent, but instead of lovers rock or new roots, his main style is pop punk.

Among his songs, the one I especially recommend is Stargazing.

It’s a track that gained worldwide popularity through social media.

Although the chorus features falsetto, the pitch movement is very gentle, and it doesn’t require difficult techniques like vocal runs or hiccups.

I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen)Post Malone

Post Malone – I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen) (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Post Malone, known for his originality and inventive lyrics, has earned widespread popularity.

His polarizing style is certainly striking.

This track, “I Had Some Help (feat.

Morgan Wallen),” is a collaboration with Morgan Wallen, a singer-songwriter active in the country music scene.

While it contains elements of country, it leans more toward a soft alternative rock feel, characterized by a narrow vocal range and gentle rises and falls in pitch.

Piano ManBilly Joel

Billy Joel – Piano Man (Official HD Video)

Do you know the music genre called piano rock? As the name suggests, it’s rock that features the piano as the main instrument, but compared to traditional rock it often has quieter songs, making them easier to sing.

It’s nice because, while being easy to sing, it still has those exciting, rock-like moments.

My top recommendation is Billy Joel’s “Piano Man.” Its melody incorporates elements of jazz, so singing it will give off a sophisticated impression.

Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles

Hotel California (2013 Remaster)

The Eagles’ classic “Hotel California.” Did you think, “Isn’t that hard?” Well, yeah, it’s kind of hard, but depending on the arrangement, it’s actually the kind of song you can sing pretty easily.

That’s because there aren’t many high notes in it.

Plus, it’s a song where you can use edge voice—tightening the throat to produce sound—so it’s super easy to mask imperfections.

Edge voice lets you blur the ends of phrases and transition smoothly into a whispery tone, so it really helps you get away with things.

That said, the difficulty can skyrocket depending on the arrangement, so watch out (lol).