Recommended Western karaoke songs for middle school students

We Are The WorldUSA For Africa

U.S.A. For Africa – We Are the World

A charity song widely recognized around the world by people of all ages and genders.

Because of its lyrics, it’s often used as teaching material in English classes, so many people have sung it at least once.

The chorus is the kind of karaoke song that makes you want to put your arms around each other and sing together, creating a strong sense of unity.

Top Of The WorldCarpenters

The Carpenters – Top Of The World

It’s a song that many people probably sang in their middle school English classes.

Although it’s from over 40 years ago, it’s still widely used today, including in TV commercials.

The rhythm is calm and the pronunciation is clear, making it easy even for beginners in English to sing.

I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder – I Just Called To Say I Love You (Live in London, 1995)

One of the signature songs by Stevie Wonder, the blind singer-songwriter.

Beloved across generations, it’s ideal as an English learning material thanks to its rhythm and clear pronunciation, and it’s easy to sing.

It’s an upbeat song that’s fun to perform at karaoke.

Just The Way You AreBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

Bruno Mars, a genius who effortlessly commands pop and R&B.

This is one of his signature songs and a hugely popular choice for wedding background music.

Its charm lies, above all, in the lyrics that unabashedly and straightforwardly lavish praise on the one you love.

Just listening to it makes you feel happy.

Released in July 2010 as his solo debut single and included on the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, this track also won at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

With piano at its core and an easy-to-remember melody, it’s very approachable to try.

If you sing it when expressing your feelings to someone special, it’s sure to be a hit!

Love YourselfJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Love Yourself (PURPOSE : The Movement)

This work, one of his signature songs, is a hit number from the album Purpose, released in November 2015.

With a simple arrangement centered on the sound of the guitar, the melody is remarkably easy to remember.

Since it’s sung in a whisper rather than belted out, some listeners may find it surprisingly easy to sing.

The song reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts and impressively topped the year-end chart for 2016.

Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

Among younger generations, fewer people know Bon Jovi, but their songs are undeniably ones everyone has heard at least once.

The choruses are powerful—tracks that make you want to shout and sing along with everyone.

And despite that strength, the lyrics flow at a relaxed pace, making the songs easy to sing even for those not used to English.

I Don’t Know My NameGrace VanderWaal

Grace VanderWaal: 12-Year-Old Ukulele Player Gets Golden Buzzer – America’s Got Talent 2016

Debut song by Grace VanderWaal, who, at just 12 years old, earned the Golden Buzzer on the hugely popular audition show America’s Got Talent.

Perhaps because she’s younger than a middle schooler, she pronounces almost every word in the lyrics, making it easy for people singing Western music for the first time.

Thanks to her husky voice, you can manage to sing it in a similar style even during the voice-changing period if you put in the effort.