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[2025] Must-Sing! A Roundup of Popular Western Rock Songs for Karaoke

Among Western music fans, some of you may worry, “I want to sing this at karaoke, but if it’s in English, will it kill the vibe?” or “It’s in English to begin with, so it’s hard….” Of course, if you’re at a karaoke session with only Western music fans, there’s no issue.

In this article, though, we’ve put together a selection of must-sing numbers—focusing on famous Western rock classics and songs you can enjoy even if you don’t know them.

We’ve also picked plenty of tracks that are relatively easy for beginners to sing, so if it’s your first time trying Western rock at karaoke, be sure to check it out!

Playlist

[2025] Must-Sing! A Roundup of Popular Western Rock Songs for Karaoke
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1eastDon’t Look Back In AngerOasisA smash hit that represents the UK in the ’90s, and…
2eastIt’s my lifeBon JoviLive your life exactly as your heart desires...
3eastNovember RainGuns N’ RosesGuns’ 1991 album “Use You…"
4eastWe will rock youQueenOne of Queen's signature songs, and toward the end of the track...
5eastTo Be With YouMr. BIGA guitar hero who epitomized the early ’90s...
6eastSugarMaroon 5A laid-back groove and a soulful voice, warm...
7eastSong2BlurBlur, the band that represents Britpop...
8eastmedicineBring Me The HorizonA melody brimming with speed and a loud, powerful sound...
9eastHeart Of GlassBlondieA blend of disco and new wave, B...
10eastEvery Breath You TakeThe PoliceThis song, released in 1983, T...
11eastMapsYeah Yeah YeahsThe 2000s indie rock scene…
12eastI don’t wanna miss a thingAerosmithAerosmith’s theme song for the film Armageddon…
13eastStill Into YouParamoreThis by Paramore, released in 2013...
14eastDon’t Stop Me NowQueenCelebrating the joy of living and savoring each moment to the fullest…
15eastI’m In Love With YouThe 1975This song, released in September 2022, ...
16eastI WANNA BE YOUR SLAVEMåneskinGlamorous and fearlessly bold looks, hea…
17eastDreamsFleetwood MacA melody that gently embraces the space between love and loneliness…
18eastWe Got The BeatThe Go-Go’sA light, upbeat rhythm and a catchy melody are…
19eastMr. BrightsideThe KillersRevolutionizing the rock scene of the 2000s...
20eastMore than WordsExtremeThe American rock band Extreme's...
21eastSmells like teen spiritNirvana90s American alternative rock…
22eastCreepRedioheadA rock band that represents contemporary Britain, Re...
23eastBasket caseGreen DayAmerican punk band Green Day's…
24eastBest of youFoo FightersAfter Kurt Cobain’s shocking suicide, they disbanded…
25eastSunday MorningMaroon 5The American band Maroon 5’s 2002…
26eastA Sky Full Of StarsColdplayColdplay's moving song
27eastPower of LoveHuey Lewis & The NewsAmerican rock band, Huey Lewis…
28eastPanamaVan HalenVan Halen released in 1984…
29eastBy the wayRed Hot Chili PeppersRed Hot, which was released in 2002...
30eastLaylaDerek and the DominosDerek and the Dominos led by Eric Clapton…
31eastHey JudeThe BeatlesIt’s a quintessential Beatles ballad. 1…
32east20thCenturyT-REXThe British band T. Rex, led by Marc Bolan, ...
33eastJumpin’ Jack FlashThe Rolling StonesAmong the Rolling Stones, “Satis…
34eastHotel CaliforniaThe EaglesThe Eagles’ 1977 release, “Ho…
35eastGirlfriendAvril LavigneAvril Lavigne’s pop-punk love song
36eastBuddy HollyWeezerLed by Japanophile Rivers Cuomo, whose wife is Japanese...
37eastAnarchy in the U.K.SEX PISTOLSIt’s a song that could be called synonymous with punk. The UK…
38eastSweetnessJimmy Eat WorldA sound that was known as emocore in Japan is representative of...
39eastI Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking ForU2
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking ForU2
U2’s 1987 masterpiece “The Joshua…”
40eastBurnDeep PurpleA parody song version in Takuya Kimura’s “Tama Home” commercial…
41eastI Fought The LawThe Clash…had a profound influence on many later musicians…
42eastWe Are YoungFunA band formed in the United States in 2008, …