[2025] Cool English-Language Songs That Go Over Well at Karaoke

Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

This is one of Bon Jovi’s signature songs, known for its hot, powerful rock sound and inspiring lyrics.

Released on the 1986 album Slippery When Wet, it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The lyrics, which portray the daily struggles of the working class, resonate with many people, offering hope and courage.

It has received high acclaim, including being ranked No.

1 on VH1’s “100 Greatest Songs of the ’80s.” It’s the perfect track when you want to get the crowd going at karaoke.

Belt it out together and you’re sure to make memories that will last.

You Spin Me AroundDead Or Alive

Dead Or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Official Video)

They were formed in Liverpool, England, in 1980.

With a feminine look yet a wild vocal style, Pete Burns had a commanding presence, and the group is also said to have pioneered the programmed sound that later became the foundation of Eurobeat.

“You Spin Me Around” was a hit tune that was spun at virtually every disco in Japan during the bubble era, and it still sounds fresh today largely thanks to Pete’s distinctive vocals.

Basket CaseGreen Day

Green Day – Basket Case [Official Music Video] (4K Upgrade)

They emerged from California in the early 1990s and achieved an exceptional level of global success for a punk band.

“Basket Case,” from the 1994 album Dookie, topped the Modern Rock chart.

It’s a simple yet melodically strong song that went on to have a major influence on later bands.

Uptown Funk（feat. Bruno Mars）Mark Ronson

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars

Mark Ronson, known as the producer of Amy Winehouse’s Rehab and as a DJ, raised his profile even further with this track featuring Bruno Mars on vocals.

Characterized by crisp guitar chops and a funky beat, the song won Record of the Year at the 58th Grammy Awards.

Rolling in the DeepAdele

Adele – Rolling in the Deep (Official Music Video)

Here’s a song by Adele, who could be called the female singer most beloved by the Grammys today.

She has released three albums titled after her age—19, 21, and 25—and this track is included on 21, the album that catapulted her to global fame.

The record won the three major Grammy categories and topped charts worldwide, a masterpiece indeed.

Her wide vocal range and powerful expressiveness are truly overwhelming.

Let it BeThe Beatles

The Beatles – Let It Be

A Beatles masterpiece that never fades no matter how many eras pass.

With its universal theme of “letting it be,” a melody so finely crafted that we take its brilliance for granted due to its fame, and a dramatic guitar solo in the latter half, it’s a legacy of popular music that seems destined to endure for 50 or even 100 years.

Every Breath You TakeThe Police

The Police – Every Breath You Take (Official Music Video)

A three-piece British band boasting exceptional skill, also famous for having Sting as a member.

This song from the album “Synchronicity” reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is the most widely known among The Police’s songs in Japan.

It features a comparatively simple rhythm, which is rare for them.