20 Fun Songs to Sing at Your Next Karaoke Night (with Links!)

20 Fun Songs to Sing at Your Next Karaoke Night (with Links!) Sign up successful Practically every song by these guys is bound to be a hit, which can make it hard to choose! Stand out from the crowd (everyones heard Hey, Jude enough) with Twist and Shout, or a more dramatic song like Youve Got to Hide Your Love Away. 2. Elvis Presley â€" “Heartbreak Hotel” Breaking out your best Elvis impersonation is another great way to please the crowd! Classics like Heartbreak Hotel as well as Jailhouse Rock should get everyone singing along. 3. The Supremes â€" “Baby Love” Change up the beat of the night with the Supremes! This catchy tune works for a soloist or group. For more drama, try Aint No Mountain High Enough. 4. Billy Joel â€" “Piano Man” This is one of those songs that makes the room pause and listen and when you let yourself get into it, theyre sure to be singing with you on the last chorus. When they request that you do another Billy Joel song, whip out “Just the Way You Are”. 5. Janis Joplin â€" “Piece of My Heart” Take a deep breath and sing from your diaphragm for this one Piece of My Heart is a great song for baring your soul. For more deep, emotional amazing work by Joplin, try Me and Bobby McGee. 6. Melissa Etheridge â€" “Angels Would Fall” This slightly eerie anthem of admiration is a beautiful way to show off a lyric tenor or contralto range. Add some versatility by trying Etheridges other major hit “I’m the Only One”, or her version of Whats Going On. 7. Joan Jett â€" “Bad Reputation” Everyone loves rock and roll! No, seriously, everyone loves I Love Rock n Roll. Enjoy the punkier side of Jetts legacy with Bad Reputation, or slow it down with “Crimson and Clover”. 8. Alanis Morissette â€" “Hand in My Pocket” This optimistic alt-rock poem is a great mid-range piece, with complex lyrics (hey, thats why theres a screen) but an easy melody. If you like relationship songs, consider “Head Over Feet” (or, to vent about a very different relationship, try You Oughta Know). 9. Indigo Girls â€" “Galileo” The Indigo Girls are ideal for any female vocalists (or a female with a male singing down the octave) to show off those duet skills! The beautiful, contemplative Galileo is a spunky folk rock piece, or you could also try their slightly less ephemeral “Closer to Fine”. 10. Sublime â€" “What I Got This is one of those fun songs to sing that everyone requests by the bonfire in the middle of summer. This smooth, universally-lovable anthem of modern rock will give the whole bar a moment at peace together, as everyone agrees that lovin is, indeed, what theyve got. For another classic Sublime song, practice some Santeria. 11. Van Halen â€" “Jump” Come on and jump! This fun song is one of Van Halens best-known classics. You could also run with “Runnin’ With the Devil”, or be a little goofy with “Panama”. 12. Red Hot Chili Peppers â€" “Californication” Show off your funky taste with this somber song. Alternatively, work on your stage presence and sense of rhythm, without having to worry about melody, with the mostly spoken “Give It Away”. 13. Bon Jovi â€" “It’s My Life” Bon Jovi is one of the most requested artists for karaoke and covers, but people tend to stick with the same songs. Shake up the evening with Its My Life or “You Give Love a Bad Name”. 14. Pat Benatar â€" “Heartbreaker” Your rendition of this hot 80s hit will leave the crowd wanting more! Alternatively, you can tell them to “Hit Me with Your Best Shot”. 15. ABBA â€" “Dancing Queen” Take a chance on disco! Dancing Queen is another fun song to sing as a duet, and will definitely get the audience jamming. For a faster tempo and a bit less of a challenge, try “Mamma Mia”. 16. Kansas â€" “Carry On, Wayward Son” Therell be peace when you are done but in the meantime, therell be beautiful harmonies! This song is awesome for showing off your clean 80s rock vocals, or for gathering a group of friends to show off multiple parts together. Another great Kansas jam to try is “Dust in the Wind”. 17. Styx â€" “Come Sail Away” Bring the audience aboard that starship with your beautiful vocals! Come Sail Away is great for any vocalist, since its a great melody to alter by one octave. If this song is too familiar to you, be a little more of a Renegade and whip out Blue Collar Man (Long Nights), or celebrate that these are The Best of Times. 18. Queen â€" “Somebody to Love” The audience has probably been told We Will Rock You, but have they really been rocked? If Somebody to Love is a little too gospel for you, be sure your fans still know that “We Are the Champions”. 19. Village People â€" “YMCA” When your friends are clamoring for a group song together, this is the best go-to. If someone already did YMCA a few rounds earlier, try Macho Man! Its easy to find fun songs to sing in groups, like Don’t Stop Believin’, The Final Countdown, or Flashdance. 20. The Monkees â€" “I’m A Believer” Youre too busy singin to put anybody down! Whip out this sweet tune, or other cheerful love songs of the 60s, like Brown-Eyed Girl”. Remember to enjoy yourself, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Want to take your vocal skills even further? Consider signing up for  private lessons to sharpen up your talent, and soon youll be too much of a star for the bar! Want even more song ideas?  Check out our list 400+ songs to sing here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo  by Jess Cadorette