Easy-to-sing Western songs for men: Tips for singing them at karaoke included

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!

Shape of YouEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)

Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” became a massive hit worldwide and even won the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance.

It’s a song that achieved tremendous commercial success.

As anyone who knows the track will be aware, there’s no high vocal part; it’s sung in a whispery style throughout.

The English can be a bit tricky, but otherwise there aren’t any particularly difficult aspects.

However, since the song sits mostly in a lower register, people who struggle with low notes might need some practice.

Well, if you just lower the key, no problem at all.

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.

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.

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).

The Lazy SongNEW!Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song (Official Music Video)

“I don’t want to do anything today!” We all have days like that, right? This song is the ultimate anthem for lazy days that speaks for that exact feeling.

And the one singing it is Bruno Mars! Unlike his powerful tracks, this one has a laid-back reggae vibe, with hardly any demanding high notes or vibrato.

Just humming along casually somehow makes it sound good.

Released in February 2011, it’s also included on his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans.

Give it a try when you want to relax and enjoy karaoke!

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.