[Karaoke] Famous Western songs everyone knows! Easy-to-sing foreign tracks
Western pop music has a timeless charm that continues to be loved across generations.
When you sing those classic hits everyone knows at karaoke, a natural sense of unity forms with the people around you.
From the boy bands that once took the world by storm to today’s global superstars, giving them another listen might lead to new discoveries.
In this article, we’ll introduce iconic Western songs that are guaranteed to liven up any karaoke session.
Why not enjoy the wonderful world of music along with some nostalgic memories?
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[Karaoke] Famous Western songs everyone knows! Easy-to-sing foreign tracks (1–10)
Dancing QueenNEW!ABBA
A timeless hit by ABBA, the world-famous pop group from Sweden.
The moment that sparkling piano intro begins, it’s like magic—everyone can’t help but smile.
The lyrics depict a night when a 17-year-old girl becomes the star of the dance floor, and just by listening, you can feel the exhilaration of being the story’s protagonist yourself.
Released as a single in 1976, the song became ABBA’s only number-one hit on the U.
S.
charts.
It’s also used in an iconic scene in the film Mamma Mia!, so I think it’s known across generations.
Sing it at karaoke, and it’s guaranteed to bring everyone together.
Good TimeNEW!Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen
This is an exceptionally happy track created by Owl City, a leading figure in electropop, and the globally popular singer Carly Rae Jepsen.
The lyrics paint a picture of an incredibly fun time where you can laugh things off with a cheerful “It’s all good!” no matter what happens.
It’s brimming with a positive energy that says, “Let’s just enjoy the moment.” Released in June 2012, the song appears on both artists’ albums, The Midsummer Station and Kiss, and topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand.
Its brisk melody and the harmonious blend of male and female vocals are a delight, and it’s a sure-fire crowd-pleaser that will light up the room if you duet it at karaoke.
What Makes You BeautifulNEW!One Direction
A signature song from One Direction’s debut album “Up All Night” that propelled them to global stardom.
It’s also well known for winning the British Single of the Year at the 2012 BRIT Awards.
Born from the songwriter’s real-life experience, the heartwarming message—encouraging a loved one who feels “I’m not beautiful”—never fails to stir the emotions with every listen.
From the intro’s guitar riff it’s irresistibly catchy, and the unforgettable melody is guaranteed to light up any karaoke session.
The chorus is super simple, so even if you’re not confident in your English pronunciation, you can power through it—perfect for a big sing-along.
It’s the ultimate feel-good anthem.
[Karaoke] Famous Western songs everyone knows! Easy-to-sing foreign songs (11–20)
All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas
Mariah Carey’s signature song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Although this piece is often cited as a difficult song, it’s not without singable elements.
The tricky part is mainly the slow-tempo opening; once the beat kicks in and the tempo picks up, the kind of wide-interval vocal runs heard in the intro appear less frequently.
Even so, the overall difficulty remains on the higher side, but given its top-tier recognition and popularity, it’s well worth the challenge.
Christmas EveNEW!Idina Menzel
This song is included on a Christmas holiday album released in 2014.
In Japan, the same album was also released under the title “Snow Wishes,” and the song appears there as well.
Since it shares the same melody as Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve,” it’s very easy to listen to.
If you want a stylish English version, Idina Menzel’s rendition might be a good choice.
That said, the song builds steadily toward the latter half, so there are several spots where you’ll need to hit higher notes.
The ending phrases have very cool melodic lines, so men can lower the key and still deliver it well.
Overall, rather than enunciating crisply throughout, it’s better to sing with awareness of accents at the beginning and in certain parts.
The First NoelNEW!Pentatonix
Many of you may already know the original song, which comes from the traditional English Christmas carol “The First Nowell / The First Noel.” Pentatonix focuses on a cappella harmonies, making both the lead melody and the harmony parts easy to hear, and their singing seems to flow straight into the heart.
Some of you might be practicing a cappella for the Christmas season, right? Since a cappella relies on singing in perfect sync, I think it’s best to memorize the lyrics completely.
Of course, singing it solo at karaoke also creates a great atmosphere! Rather than singing it in a flowing manner, if you deliver each phrase carefully and with feeling, it becomes a very compelling piece—so sing it with confidence!
DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGEROasis
When it comes to singing Western songs at karaoke, it has to be a tune you find yourself humming along to on a daily basis.
In that case, this song by Oasis is the pinnacle.
In the UK it’s treated almost like a national anthem, and it’s so well-known that someone is bound to sing it at karaoke in Japan too.