[Elementary School Students] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]

Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)Elton John, Dua Lipa50rank/position

Elton John, Dua Lipa – Cold Heart (PNAU Remix) (Official Video)

Dua Lipa, whose disco-driven musical style has won fans around the world.

This collaboration with Elton John—known for having the sharpest critiques in the UK music scene—is the track “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix).” Its disco-, funk-, and R&B-infused sound makes it very easy to catch the rhythm, so it should be easy to sing not only for elementary school students but also for those who aren’t very confident with music.

MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)Lil Nas X51rank/position

Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) (Official Video)

Lil Nas X, a global rapper who’s hugely popular among many heads.

He has come out as gay, and you can see him pursuing authentic self-expression across every genre.

A song packed with his charm is “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” which became a massive hit on social media.

The rap sections are a bit challenging, but the hook has a simple melody, making it very easy to sing even for elementary school students whose voices may be unstable due to voice changes.

FirefliesOwl City52rank/position

Owl City – Fireflies (Official Music Video)

If you’re a middle schooler who likes the Poppo Song, you know Owl City too, right? This track is becoming a new benchmark for pop songs, so it’s definitely not one to miss.

In those sensitive middle school years, you need pop with this level of sparkle.

Wavin’ FlagK’NAAN53rank/position

K’NAAN – Wavin’ Flag (Coca-Cola Celebration Mix)

The official sponsor song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The lyrics calling out “Come on, wave your flags!” give it a truly cheering-song vibe and are energizing.

It’s a song I’d love to hear young athletes sing.

I think it gets even more exciting when the whole team sings it together.

The lyrics repeat a lot, so it’s not very difficult.

Take Me Home, Country RoadsJohn Denver54rank/position

John Denver – Take Me Home, Country Roads (Official Audio)

In Japan, it is affectionately known as “Country Road.” Olivia Newton-John’s cover is famous for being used as the theme song for the Studio Ghibli film Whisper of the Heart.

The lyrics are written in easy-to-understand English, so it’s also recommended as a learning resource.

StrongerKelly Clarkson55rank/position

Kelly Clarkson – Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) [Official Video]

A sound that pumps up your motivation right from the intro.

A masterpiece that blends Kelly Clarkson’s powerful vocals with an upbeat rhythm.

The English pronunciation is clear, so it’s great for listening practice, and it’s a cool song to sing, too.

The ClimbMiley Cyrus56rank/position

Miley Cyrus – The Climb

Miley Cyrus is known as an American singer and actress, and she gained worldwide popularity through the Hannah Montana series.

Her songs convey the importance of overcoming life’s challenges and hardships.

This work, released in 2009, is a power ballad that was also used as the theme song for the film Hannah Montana: The Movie.

Through the metaphor of “climbing the mountains of life,” it sings about the significance of continuing to strive toward one’s goals, delivering a message that resonates with everyone living with dreams and hopes.

Its positive and uplifting lyrics are sure to give listeners courage and energy.