Popular Western Music Karaoke. Latest Rankings [2025]

Bad DayDaniel Powter15rank/position

Daniel Powter – Bad Day (Official Music Video) [HD]

Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day,” which became a smash hit in 2005, is a ballad where gentle piano melodies and powerful vocals stir the heart.

It lifts you up even when you’re having a rough time or feeling down.

With its strong message, the lyrics are easy to remember, and it’s a popular song for karaoke.

Let It BeThe Beatles16rank/position

Let It Be (Remastered 2009)

This work, with its comforting melody and profound lyrics, is known as one of the Beatles’ signature songs.

Released as a single in March 1970 and included on the album of the same name, it is a gem of a ballad.

The background—that Paul McCartney wrote it with thoughts of his late mother—has resonated with many people.

With its warm piano tones and message filled with hope, this song speaks to the heart and is perfect for times of worry or anxiety.

Sing it at karaoke, and it will gently embrace your feelings.

HelloAdele17rank/position

Adele – Hello (Official Music Video)

This song was covered by Taka from ONE OK ROCK, and one of my male students practiced it a lot in our lessons! It was the Taka version, but as he kept practicing, he was able to hit the high notes in the chorus cleanly and comfortably.

So it might be a good practice piece, and it’s also a song that feels amazing to sing once you can do it, so I recommend it! The A and B sections are basically low and gentle, but the chorus jumps into high notes, so the trick is to sing without tensing up.

You might feel like belting, but imagine sending the sound far out.

There are also falsetto ad-libs, so if you keep resonating in the space between your eyebrows and the top of your head, switching between chest voice and falsetto will become smoother.

Try to stay mindful of lifting your facial muscles as you sing!

Just The Way You AreBruno Mars18rank/position

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

Bruno Mars, a genius who effortlessly commands pop and R&B.

This is one of his signature songs and a hugely popular choice for wedding background music.

Its charm lies, above all, in the lyrics that unabashedly and straightforwardly lavish praise on the one you love.

Just listening to it makes you feel happy.

Released in July 2010 as his solo debut single and included on the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, this track also won at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

With piano at its core and an easy-to-remember melody, it’s very approachable to try.

If you sing it when expressing your feelings to someone special, it’s sure to be a hit!

HonestyBilly Joel19rank/position

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.

Last ChristmasWham!20rank/position

Wham! – Last Christmas (Official Video)

A warm pop song that brings back memories of old Christmas parties.

The lyrics, filled with the pain of heartbreak and the hope for new love, are striking.

Released in December 1984, the song spent five consecutive weeks at No.

2 on the UK charts.

As one of Wham!’s signature hits, it has remained beloved for many years, and a film of the same name was released in 2019.

George Michael’s gentle vocals and the nostalgic melody are perfect for warming the heart during the Christmas season.

Be sure to give it a listen on special days spent with your partner or family.

Shake It OffTaylor Swift21rank/position

Taylor Swift – Shake It Off

This work carries a positive message: be yourself and don’t be swayed by prejudice or gossip.

Its up-tempo beat and catchy chorus are striking, and it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.

Released in 2014, it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming a song that symbolized Taylor Swift’s transition from country to pop.

The music video features a variety of dance styles and generated a lot of buzz.

It’s perfect for when you want to move forward with confidence or blow off some steam.

If everyone at a girls’ night sings it together, it’s guaranteed to bring the energy up!