Top International (Western) Songs That Fire Up Karaoke for People in Their 50s [2025]

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Jet – Are You Gonna Be My Girl (Official Music Video)

It’s a famous guitar rock song with a fast tempo and a cool vibe.

It’s easy to sing, and even if you’re not very confident in your vocals, you can just belt it out and it still works.

In that sense, it’s the perfect song when you want to have fun and get hyped without overthinking it.

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Lady Gaga – Yoü And I

Lady Gaga often draws attention for her eccentric fashion, but she’s actually a singer with very strong vocal ability.

Among her songs, “Yoü And I” is a great karaoke choice for those confident in their soaring vocals.

Just like Gaga, who sings freely over a laid-back rhythm, try singing it with full, steady voice.

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will.i.am, Cody Wise – It’s My Birthday

The music video is overflowing with entertainment.

It’s quite distinctive, with seductive dancing and even money stuck to faces.

The song is fast-talking and up-tempo, so it might be a bit challenging.

However, the rhythm is easy to catch, making it a track that’s easy to groove to.

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Chicago – Hard To Say I’m Sorry (Official Music Video)

This is a signature work by the American brass-rock band Chicago, depicting the pain of heartbreak alongside an elegant piano melody.

Released in September 1982 and produced by David Foster, the song elevates the rich musicality of the brass section into a pop arrangement.

It topped the U.

S.

singles chart for two consecutive weeks.

Chosen as the ending theme for the film “Blue Lovers,” it also became familiar in Japan as a commercial song for Osaka Gas and Toyota.

The lyrics portray a man who, after being told goodbye by his lover, regrets his past behavior—feelings that many listeners can surely empathize with.

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Kelly Clarkson – Since U Been Gone (Official Video)

Rock-style Western songs are cool to sing at karaoke and really get everyone hyped up.

If you’re looking for a rock track like that, I recommend Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone.” It’s an awesome song where the guitar’s overflowing rock vibe matches perfectly with her high, powerful vocals.

During the chorus, everyone can do call-and-response, so it’s sure to get the crowd going.

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Taylor Swift – New Romantics

Taylor Swift is a world-renowned diva and a hugely popular singer in Japan as well.

All of her songs are hits, so you’re guaranteed to get the crowd going if you sing them at karaoke! Her tracks tend to fall clearly into two types—tender ballads and high-energy numbers—and “New Romantics” leans toward the high-energy side.

It’s a really fun song, so try singing it together with everyone.

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Ke$ha – We R Who We R (Official Video)

This is a song by a hugely popular American singer.

In Japan, many people sing Kesha’s songs at karaoke.

The music video features a captivating, mature and sexy voice and fashion.

The processed vocals might be hard to sing at karaoke, but since it’s only a small part, you can really get into the groove during the chorus and other sections.