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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)

Take On Mea~ha

a-ha – Take On Me (Official Video) [4K]
Take On Mea~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 YouQueen

Queen – We Will Rock You (Official Video)
We Will Rock YouQueen

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.

HelloAdele

Adele – Hello (Official Music Video)
HelloAdele

“Hello” is a slow-tempo song strongly associated with emotional expression.

For karaoke scoring, it’s best to hold back your emotions a bit.

That said, the vibe changes completely from the verse to the pre-chorus to the chorus, so switching between singing quietly and dynamically should naturally boost your expressiveness score.

Be careful with the verse rhythm: the accompaniment is sparse and the melody lingers, so if your timing slips, you’ll get docked points—stay calm and keep the beat.

In the chorus, you’ll encounter repeated long tones that can rack up points.

It’s important to watch the pitch bar and sustain the notes all the way to the end.

ComplicatedAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Complicated (Official Video)
ComplicatedAvril 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!

Let It GoIdina Menzel

Idina Menzel – Let It Go (from Frozen) (Official Video)
Let It GoIdina Menzel

“Let It Go” from Frozen took the world by storm.

Many of you probably already know the melody from the Japanese version.

This time it’s in English, so pronunciation comes into play, but there aren’t any particularly tricky fast parts—if you read the lyrics straightforwardly, you’ll lock into the rhythm.

The point to watch out for is the high note that goes up to D#5.

Very few people can hit this in chest voice, so aim to place it with a strong head voice.

Momentum is crucial: take a breath and imagine sending a thin, focused stream of sound far out in front of you.