If you think you can’t sing, you have two great options: songs you can mostly talk through, and songs so big that the whole room sings with you. Both take the pressure off your voice and put it on the fun.
Songs you can talk your way through
- We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy JoelMore rapid-fire talking than singing. Nail the rhythm and nobody cares about pitch.🎤 Sing it now and get your score →
- It's the End of the World as We Know It by R.E.M.A fast, talky verse and a shout-along chorus. Chaos in the best way.🎤 Sing it now and get your score →
- Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla IceAll rhythm and swagger. Confidence is the only skill you need.🎤 Sing it now and get your score →
Songs the whole room sings for you
- Sweet Caroline by Neil DiamondThe crowd will shout every “bah bah bah”. You barely have to sing.🎤 Sing it now and get your score →
- Mr. Brightside by The KillersEveryone knows every word. Point the mic at the room for the chorus.🎤 Sing it now and get your score →
- Wannabe by Spice GirlsPerfect for a group. Split the parts and just have fun with it.🎤 Sing it now and get your score →
- Bohemian Rhapsody by QueenDo it as a group. Nobody expects you to be Freddie Mercury.🎤 Sing it now and get your score →
- Friends in Low Places by Garth BrooksA low, easy melody and a chorus the whole bar knows.🎤 Sing it now and get your score →
Three tricks that make anyone sound better
- Sing a little lower and softer. Most bad karaoke is shouting high notes. Bring it down and it instantly sounds better.
- Know the words. Half of sounding good is not reading the screen. Pick a song you know by heart.
- Commit. A confident, slightly off-key performance beats a timid, perfect one every single time.
Think you can’t sing? Test it
Sing one of these on KaraokeLover and get an honest score out of 10 plus one fix for your next take. Most people who say they can’t sing are closer than they think. A couple of practice runs at home and you will walk up to the mic with a plan.
Karaoke for non-singers: common questions
What is a good karaoke song if I can’t sing?
Talk-sing songs like We Didn’t Start the Fire by Billy Joel or crowd singalongs like Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond. They rely on rhythm and energy more than pitch.
What are good group karaoke songs?
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Wannabe by the Spice Girls and Mr. Brightside by The Killers are great with friends because everyone knows the words.
Can I get better at singing if I think I can’t sing?
Yes. Most people who think they can’t sing have just never had honest feedback. A score on every take shows where you drift, so you can fix it.
See how you really sound
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