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 will be a hit at karaoke (41–50)
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
Men born in the late ’80s to early ’90s might feel a strong sense of nostalgia—this was the go-to song whenever you wanted to hype things up at karaoke, right? “Suirenka” has plenty of moments to get everyone going, like the chorus parts and the towel-spinning! If you’ve got both the main vocalist and the rapper covered, you can enjoy the song with a nice balance.
HAN-KUN, the main vocalist, sings in a relatively high key, so if you’re comfortable with high notes, definitely give it a try.
If you’re not used to high notes but still want to sing it, start by focusing on resonating in your head.
Practicing falsetto and airy tones uses a lot of breath.
It also helps to sing all the lyrics as “hi,” which makes head resonance easier.
Master those high notes and give it a shot!
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!
flying boatKing Gnu
This song was written specifically for an ANA commercial.
Its lyrics, which reject society’s prescribed “rightness” and conventional wisdom, are infused with a strong will to spread your own wings and soar freely into the future—like an anthem for taking a bold first step.
Released by King Gnu in August 2019, the track reached No.
3 on both the Oricon and Billboard Japan charts and is a song that gives a push to anyone facing a challenge.
If you can casually pull off this piece at karaoke—with its distinctive rhythm and interweaving high notes—you’ll definitely earn some serious respect.
Ooochie KoochieOoochie Koochie
Ooochie Koochie is a unit formed by Koji Kikkawa and Tamio Okuda.
Their teaming up—two rock musicians who defined an era—drew major attention when they first formed.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend for men with low voices is GOLD.
It’s not that the song has a particularly narrow range, but because the low register vocals are mixed to be quite loud, it’s a perfect track for bringing out the appeal of a deep voice.
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.
Re:makeONE OK ROCK
The classic song “Re:make,” released as ONE OK ROCK’s sixth single.
While ONE OK ROCK now showcases a wide range of musical styles, back then their sound was characterized by straight-ahead rock with touches of emo and hardcore.
This track falls into the latter category, featuring intense shouts in the chorus.
Although the range is fairly broad (mid1 B to hi B), the highest notes can be handled with a shouty mixed voice, so delicate vocals aren’t required.
The low notes only appear in a few spots, so it often feels narrower than the actual range.
However, there isn’t much room to lower the key, so the most important thing is to accurately identify your own optimal key.