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Recommended for great singers! A collection of impressive songs if you can sing them

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

Suddenly, but are you good at singing?

If you’re confident in your vocal skills, you’re probably looking for “songs that would be impressive to nail at karaoke,” right?

For men, that might mean tracks by artists known for distinctive low ranges, or on the flip side, songs that showcase soaring high tones, or pieces that call for a gritty rock vocal style.

For women, beyond cute, upbeat numbers, there are plenty of songs that let you show off powerful projection, demand high expressive range, or feature artists with memorable husky voices—there are so many cool songs to tackle, depending on your strengths.

In this article, we’ll introduce a curated list of “songs that are impressive if you can sing them,” perfect for people who are good singers!

We’ve divided our picks into four sections—editor’s top recommendations, songs for men, songs for women, and Western hits—so it should be easy to find at least one track you’ll want to try.

If you’re confident in your singing, definitely try the songs in this article and show off how cool you can be!

Cool foreign songs to sing (11–20)

TasteSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter – Taste (Official Video)

TasteSabrina Carpenter

A poppy, catchy track where Sabrina Carpenter’s light, lively vocals ring out.

She sings about past relationships with a breezy touch that grabs listeners’ hearts.

The confident lyrics convey the strength of someone who’s overcome the pain of love.

Released in August 2024, the song is included on the album “Short n’ Sweet.” The music video, featuring popular actress Jenna Ortega, generated a lot of buzz.

While it’s hard to match Sabrina’s powerful vocals, this song doesn’t use particularly difficult phrasing and has a clear, pop melody, so it’s relatively easy to sing.

It’s sure to be a hit at a girls’ night out!

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Cruel SummerTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Cruel Summer (Official Audio)

Cruel SummerTaylor Swift

“Cruel Summer,” which was included on Taylor Swift’s 2019 album Lover, was finally released as a long-awaited single in 2023, four years later.

Revitalized by streaming, “Cruel Summer” has re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Because the song spans a relatively wide vocal range, you might need some practice to sing it at karaoke.

It’s best if you can produce a lower tone in the intro and a brighter, higher tone in the chorus.

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Cool Western songs to sing (21–30)

STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber

The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY (Official Video)

STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber

The song ‘STAY’ by Australian singer-songwriter The Kid LAROI and Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Bieber was released in June 2021.

It features a melody centered on synth-pop, a style that began gaining momentum in the 2020s and continues to grow in popularity.

Synth-pop originally boomed in the 1980s, and today’s synth-pop, crafted with fresh sounds, carries a distinctive coolness that feels nostalgic yet unique.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a generous selection of songs that would be cool for great singers to perform, regardless of whether they’re Western or Japanese, or the singer’s gender.

High notes, low notes, powerful numbers, beautiful ballads—there was a wide variety! The songs we featured aren’t all easy to master, but please practice and try performing them in front of everyone! We’re looking forward to seeing you deliver a cool performance.