Cool songs that will go over well at karaoke
Must-see for anyone who wants to wow friends or coworkers at karaoke with a cool song! In this article, we’ll introduce cool, crowd-pleasing tracks that work great at karaoke.
We’ve selected not only slick rock numbers but also ballads that really shine when you belt them out.
Sing the songs we’re about to introduce, and you might just have all eyes glued to you! Practice is key if you want to sound even cooler.
If you’ve got a bit of time before karaoke day, try practicing a little and show off your awesome vocals when the day comes!
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Cool songs that go over well at karaoke (61–70)
NINE LIVESchōtokkyū
This is a dance number by Choutokkyuu released on September 24, 2025.
The song’s theme is the proverb “A cat has nine lives,” and it features lots of cat-related words.
Choutokkyuu often has songs with high vocals, but NINE LIVES isn’t one that keeps pushing into ultra-high notes, so once you lock into the rhythm, it should be pretty singable! Since it’s a twin-vocal track, there may be spots where singing solo is tricky timing-wise, but the song’s vibe is super cool, so definitely use it to hype up the karaoke room! In general, you can get a strong, steady tone if you resonate in both your head and chest; try placing a hand on your chest to feel that chest resonance as you sing.
By the way, TAKASHI, Choutokkyuu’s vocalist, raises his eyebrows quite a lot when he sings.
It also makes it easier to hit the right pitches, so give it a try!
BuddhaRADWIMPS
When I first listened to this, it hit me like a shock.
I was in my second year of junior high at the time, right in the middle of adolescence, and I hardly went to school.
Then I came across this song, and everything changed.
I became stronger, felt like something had been lifted, and I gradually started being able to go to school again.
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
A heartfelt song from Vaundy that everyone will want to sing together at karaoke! This track makes that wish come true.
The lyrics evoke lost time, longing for the past, and the bonds between people.
Released in May 2020, it was featured as the CM song for Maruha Nichiro’s WILDish series.
Created with live performances in mind, it became a symbolic anthem of the live music scene that emerged after overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sing it at karaoke with friends or coworkers, and it’s sure to liven up the atmosphere! Practice well and perform it confidently in front of everyone.
Rusty NailX JAPAN
Among X JAPAN’s songs, this one is relatively easy to sing.
The lyrics, themed around heartbreak and melancholy, express the determination to move forward despite the pain of past wounds.
Released in July 1994, the track reached No.
1 on the Oricon chart and became a major hit, staying on the charts for 20 weeks.
While X JAPAN has many thrash metal-style songs, this work is a comparatively restrained rock number.
It’s characterized by powerful guitar riffs and a dramatic progression, and it features an emotional guitar solo in the middle.
If you sing it at karaoke, the key is to pour your feelings into it.
If you can convey the strong resolve to overcome deep sorrow and despair, it will surely resonate with those around you.
Worth It ft. Kid InkFifth Harmony
This is another song that party people are likely to love.
The key isn’t that high.
It works well with five or six women singing and a man handling the rap parts.
If you often get together for mixed-gender parties, practice it with everyone beforehand—on the day, it’s sure to get the crowd hyped.
LiarONE OK ROCK
The 2010 release, “Liar.” Since it’s an early work, the vocal lines aren’t as complex as they are now, but this piece does require a certain level of technique.
The chorus in particular features repeated highest notes at hi C#.
In addition, the contrast from the pre-chorus is quite stark, and the chorus as a whole calls for shouting, so you’ll need to be reasonably familiar with rock-style singing.
For female singers, the shouting itself can be a hurdle, so consider referencing the shouting approach of rock singer Lzzy Hale.
Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK
Mighty Long Fall by ONE OK ROCK, which drew attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno.
Although the English lyrics are striking, the song is surprisingly arranged with a singable vocal line.
The range is fairly wide, from mid1F# to hiC#, but since the highest note is hiC# in both falsetto and chest voice, it’s easy to adjust the key by using that as a reference point.
There are many shouts and the pitch movement is quite dynamic, but as long as you have a solid grasp of your own vocal range, it’s not an overly difficult song—so consider adding it to your repertoire.