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[Western songs that can score high] A selection of famous, easy-to-sing tracks
Thinking about scoring high by singing Western songs at karaoke, but not sure which ones to pick? English songs have unique pronunciation and rhythm, so you might wonder how well they work with scoring features.
In fact, choosing songs with simple melodies that make it easy to stay on pitch, or those with a slower tempo, can significantly boost your score! In this article, we’ve picked out Western songs that are easier to score high on in karaoke.
They strike a balance between being easy to sing and getting the crowd excited, so give them a try at your next karaoke session!
[High-Score-Friendly Western Songs] Carefully Selected Famous and Easy-to-Sing Tracks (1–10)
The Lazy SongNEW!Bruno Mars
The laid-back, relaxed “The Lazy Song.” Highly recommended for anyone who wants to confidently aim for a 90+ score with Western songs! The overall range isn’t too high, so it sits in a key that men can sing in chest voice.
For women, raising the key by one or two steps might make it easier to sing.
A slightly higher range helps the vocal folds and the area between the eyebrows resonate properly, so it’s good to imagine boosting your energy a bit when you project your voice.
Also, when you try to raise your energy, your eyebrows will naturally lift.
Keeping your eyebrows raised even when the melody changes helps the pitch transition smoothly—highly recommended.
It’s My LifeNEW!Bon Jovi
Famous as a “rock song that still scores points,” I first knew it as Nakayama Kinnikun’s theme and hardly ever had a chance to hear the full track.
It’s a highly recommended, powerful rock number, and when you nail the ending cleanly, it feels fantastic.
The vocal range isn’t too high, so many people should be able to sing it comfortably in their natural voice.
When singing, pay close attention to the drummer’s steady pulse in the backing band and lock into the fine rhythms—it should make it easier to perform.
Don’t just shout at the top of your lungs; project your voice as if sending it far, and sing pleasantly in your own natural tone!
ComplicatedNEW!Avril Lavigne
This is a song released in 2002, and even people who don’t usually listen to Western music might recognize it from cable radio.
The tempo is on the slower side, so the lyrics aren’t difficult, and if you sing carefully, the English shouldn’t be a problem! The title “Complicated” means things like “complex,” “troublesome,” “intricate,” “difficult,” or “challenging,” so putting too much emotion into it might actually hurt your score.
I think the people who can sing it lightly, just matching the pitch bar, tend to score higher.
Katakana-style English is fine, so try singing it while keeping a steady vertical groove with the rhythm!
I Want It That WayNEW!Backstreet Boys
A signature song by the Backstreet Boys, a classic bittersweet and romantic ballad.
It’s definitely a song you want a man to sing! Because the harmony and chorus parts are so prominent, the key is to firmly learn the main melody.
In the call-and-response section in the latter half, I’m not sure which part karaoke scoring recognizes, but memorizing both parts will likely help when you sing with someone else.
Also, my vocal training student sang it, and there aren’t any particularly difficult pronunciations.
You can just read the lyrics straightforwardly.
However, since there are entrances on the off-beat rather than the downbeat and some distinctive rhythms, it’s a good idea to run through the song once.
Take On MeNEW!a～ha
Take On Me has a famous intro that almost everyone has heard at least once.
Its range isn’t very high, and the melody is very simple and easy to remember, making it a staple for English-language karaoke.
The overall vocal range is D3 to C#5: the verses sit in a comfortable range, while the chorus jumps up into falsetto.
Still, there aren’t any difficult pronunciations, and the chorus is mostly repeated, so it’s great for beginners to Western songs.
If pronunciation is tough for you, try going through the lyrics first and writing them in katakana before singing.
Also, since the high notes aren’t meant to be belted, don’t strain—use a light falsetto for the high parts to score well.
We Will Rock YouNEW!Queen
A classic hit by the world-famous rock band QUEEN.
The rhythm stamped out with feet and hands is iconic, and when this song plays, your body just starts moving on its own.
The song itself is two minutes long and ends by repeating the same phrase over and over.
Keeping the rhythm precisely is crucial.
The opening melody can get a bit fast, so it might help to slow the playback speed on YouTube and practice.
Also, the vocal range is narrow and can be sung entirely in chest voice, so sing comfortably without straining or belting.
Dancing QueenNEW!ABBA
A signature song that fuses disco and pop, “Dancing Queen.” Released in 1976, it’s still loved around the world.
With its bright, feel-good sound, it’s highly recommended for karaoke! The tempo is steady, the melody line is very straightforward, and the rhythm is even, making it easy for beginners to try.
If you follow the lyrics without rushing, it’s easy to match the pitch bar and rack up points.
If the chorus feels too high, there’s absolutely no problem singing it lightly in falsetto— it won’t sound out of place.
Aim for a high score using the voice that’s most comfortable for you!