KaraokeListWhat should I sing at karaoke? Ask Magic Mic
Tonight only
Here You Come Again
Dolly Parton
Bouncy and bright with a pop shine.
My guessSits in the middle, where I guessed you are.
Someone sent you this pick from Ask Magic Mic.
Why it’s yours
- Surprise me. (my guess) Landed on country.
- Somewhere in the middle. (my guess) Sits in the middle, where I guessed you are.
- A bit of both. (my guess) Sounds good without a prayer before the chorus.
- Just me. (my guess) One mic, all yours.
- Anyone. (my guess) Anyone’s songs, so the whole book was open.
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The house pick, for a voice in the middle. Turn scripts on and I’ll write one just for you; the rest of my book is below.Nobody’s told me a thing yet, so that’s my house pick. Tune it and I’ll find yours.
Let’s tune it
Tell me what you’re into. Or don’t, and I’ll surprise you.
What are we singing?
Tell me what you’re into. Or don’t, and I’ll surprise you.
Where does your voice sit?
No theory, promise. Just where it feels easy.
Set the scene
Last round. Anything I should know?
“Whatever you think.”
Tonight only
Starring you
Hold that note…
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Tell Ask Magic Mic what you like, where your voice sits and why you're up there, and it picks your song and tells you why it suits you.
How to pick a karaoke song
Pick a song you love, that sits where your voice is comfy, and that the room knows. That's the whole trick. Love keeps you going when the nerves hit. A comfy song means no scary climb at the end. And a room that knows it will sing the chorus for you.
Find where your voice sits. Think about singing along in the car. If you drop down to follow the singer, you sit lower. If you float up easily, you sit higher. Not sure? Call it the middle. Most voices and most songs live there.
Decide why you're up there. Here to have fun? Go for a chorus everyone shouts. Want to bring the house down? Choose one that builds, and save it for when the room is warm.
Bring a friend if you're nervous. A duet or a whole-table song halves the spotlight and doubles the fun.
That's exactly what Ask Magic Mic asks you up top, and it explains every pick it makes. In the KaraokeList app, the Magic Mic also remembers how each song went, so the next pick is even better.
Karaoke songs by genre, each with its reason
Scripts are off, so Ask Magic Mic can’t ask you anything tonight. Here’s a page of its book instead: the picks it reaches for first, shelf by shelf, for a voice in the middle.
Rather browse? The picks Ask Magic Mic reaches for first, shelf by shelf, for a voice in the middle.
Pop karaoke songs
A Million Dreams
Ziv Zaifman, Hugh Jackman & Michelle WilliamsGentle verses in the middle of the voice and a chorus that swells; it works as a duet.
Dancing On My Own
RobynBright and aching, a dance-floor cry with steady verses and a chorus you can pour your heart into.
My Life
Billy JoelComfortably in the middle and bouncy, with a defiant, back-off attitude and a cheeky grin.
Fernando
ABBASoft and comfortably in the middle, a wistful, swaying tune with gentle, unhurried lines.
Father and Son
Cat StevensThe father's lines sit low and the son's answer sits higher, so it is two voices in one, or a duet.
Mambo Italiano
Rosemary ClooneyFast, cheeky and comfortably in the middle; the challenge is the words, not the notes.
Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard
Paul SimonQuick, bouncy and comfortably in the middle; the trick is the fast words, not the notes, and the whistling bit is a gift.
Stay (I Missed You)
Lisa LoebQuick, conversational and bright.
Rock karaoke songs
Comfortably Numb
Pink FloydA low, cold verse and a high, warm chorus, sung by two different people on the record; split it or do both.
Hanging by a Moment
LifehouseSteady and comfortably in the middle, an earnest chorus.
It's Time
Imagine DragonsSteady and anthemic, comfortably in the middle.
Wherever You Will Go
The CallingSteady and earnest, comfortably in the middle.
Hey Jealousy
Gin BlossomsJangly and comfortably in the middle, a sorry-not-sorry plea with a chorus that lets you open right up.
Hold On Loosely
38 SpecialSteady and comfortably in the middle with a crunchy riff.
Swing, Swing
The All-American RejectsEarnest and comfortably in the middle.
Edge of Seventeen
Stevie NicksDriving and chanted over that galloping riff, steady and hypnotic, with a raspy edge that suits a husky voice.
Country karaoke songs
Here You Come Again
Dolly PartonBouncy and bright with a pop shine.
Travelin' Soldier
Dixie ChicksGentle storytelling, sitting bright.
Tennessee Orange
Megan MoroneySweet and bright, a gentle confession.
'Til You Can't
Cody JohnsonSteady and comfortably in the middle, a carpe-diem chorus.
Fall in Love
Bailey ZimmermanRaspy and comfortably in the middle, a breakup lament.
If I Die Young
The Band PerryGentle and bright, a bittersweet chorus.
Don't Come Home a-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)
Loretta LynnSharp and bright, with a chorus that wags a finger.
Leave the Night On
Sam HuntDriving and comfortably in the middle, a night-out chorus.
R&B and soul karaoke songs
Tightrope
Janelle Monáe featuring Big BoiBouncy and comfortably in the middle, a funky balancing act.
DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love
Usher featuring PitbullBright and danceable; a friend takes the rap.
Starboy
The Weeknd featuring Daft PunkCool and comfortably in the middle, a swaggering chant.
Boo'd Up
Ella MaiSweet and bright, a giddy crush.
Tell Me Something Good
Rufus featuring Chaka KhanComfortably in the middle and funky, with a slinky, growly lead you can play with and backing parts to share.
Case of the Ex
MýaSassy and bright, a pointed question.
Brown Sugar
D'AngeloLaid back and comfortably in the middle, a smooth groove.
Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)
Soul II SoulOpens a cappella, then a laid-back groove.
Hip-hop and rap karaoke songs
Gz and Hustlas
Snoop DoggLaid-back and drawled, so cool it barely needs a voice.
What's Poppin
Jack HarlowBouncy and cocky, a quick flow.
Swimming Pools (Drank)
Kendrick LamarWoozy and comfortably in the middle, with a chanted hook.
Same Love
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Mary LambertA rapped part and a sung hook, slow and gentle.
The Message
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious FiveDelivered steady at talking pace, a slow, heavy story you rap with a cool head rather than a big voice.
Sicko Mode
Travis Scott featuring DrakeThree beat switches; split it with friends.
Middle Child
J. ColeSteady and comfortably in the middle over horns.
The Box
Roddy RicchSing-song and comfortably in the middle, with a famous squeak.
Power ballads for karaoke
Lose You to Love Me
Selena GomezHushed and building to a choir-backed finish.
Home
DaughtrySteady and building, comfortably in the middle.
Coming Out of the Dark
Gloria EstefanSlow and gospel-building, sitting in the middle, with backing parts that let friends become the choir.
These Dreams
HeartDreamy and mid-paced, building to a soaring chorus.
Falling
Harry StylesSlow and piano-led, sitting in the middle, with a chorus that opens up.
I'm Just Ken
Ryan GoslingA power ballad played for laughs, sitting in the middle, so you can ham up every dramatic moment and belt the big finish.
The Living Years
Mike + The MechanicsSlow and heartfelt, sung at a conversational pitch and building as a choir swells behind you on the chorus.
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
PoisonStrummy and steady, mostly in the middle, with a weary, heartfelt drawl that suits a raspy voice.
New karaoke songs, hot right now
Am I Okay?
Megan MoroneyBright and honest, a gentle country chorus.
The Giver
Chappell RoanTwangy and bouncy, a country stomp in the middle of the voice.
Houdini
EminemRapped fast over a borrowed hook, cheeky and playful; the chorus is the easy part and the verses are the workout.
Is It Over Now? (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault)
Taylor SwiftQuick and bright, with a chorus that lifts and a bridge fans shout.
South of Sanity
Zach TopOld-school honky-tonk with a smooth, comfortably-in-the-middle twang.
Orbiter
Noah KahanFolky and wordy with a chorus that lifts; a stomp-along for the fans.
Son of Jolene
Belles & Dolly PartonA cheeky sequel to a classic, with a Dolly part for your duet partner.
Dead Fresh
Lil BabyRapid, cocky rap over a bouncy beat; keep your breath.
Karaoke song questions
What should I sing at karaoke?
A song you love, that sits where your voice is comfy, with a chorus the room knows. Ask Magic Mic, at the top of this page, takes what you like, where your voice sits and why you're up there, and picks one for you with why it suits you.
How do I pick a karaoke song that suits my voice?
Sing along in the car and notice what happens. If you drop down to follow the singer, your voice sits lower. If you float up easily, it sits higher. Then pick songs that stay there the whole way, chorus included. Our guides to karaoke songs for low voices and karaoke songs for a high voice are full of them.
What's the easiest song to sing at karaoke?
One you know cold, that never climbs for a big finish, with a chorus the room sings for you. The guide to easy karaoke songs for beginners has plenty, each with its reason.
What should I sing at karaoke if I can't sing?
Something the whole room knows and loves shouting along to. Nobody came to hear a perfect voice. They came to sing along. Try the karaoke songs if you can't sing guide, or choose “Here to have fun” in Ask Magic Mic.
What can I sing with a friend or the whole table?
Choose “Two of us” or “Whole table” in Ask Magic Mic, and it picks a song with a part for everyone. There are whole guides to karaoke duets and group karaoke songs too.
What karaoke song gets everyone singing?
Big, familiar choruses that come round often. Choose “Here to have fun” and Ask Magic Mic leans that way, or browse the crowd-pleaser karaoke songs.
Is Ask Magic Mic free?
Yes, and there's nothing to sign up for. Your answers stay in your browser.
How is the KaraokeList app different?
Ask Magic Mic only knows what you told it tonight. In the KaraokeList app, the Magic Mic picks from your own list: the songs you sing, how each one went and where your voice sits. It never suggests a song you already have, every pick comes with its reason, and it's free to start.
“Here I only know what you told me tonight.”
In the app, I remember every night.
There I pick from your own list, how each song went and where your voice sits, and I never hand you a song you already have.
Free to start. No account needed to keep your songs.
More karaoke song guides
Every guide comes with its reasons, by voice and by night.
