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[2026] Must-Sing! A Roundup of Popular Western Rock Songs for Karaoke

Among Western music fans, some of you may worry, “I want to sing this at karaoke, but if it’s in English, will it kill the vibe?” or “It’s in English to begin with, so it’s hard….” Of course, if you’re at a karaoke session with only Western music fans, there’s no issue.

In this article, though, we’ve put together a selection of must-sing numbers—focusing on famous Western rock classics and songs you can enjoy even if you don’t know them.

We’ve also picked plenty of tracks that are relatively easy for beginners to sing, so if it’s your first time trying Western rock at karaoke, be sure to check it out!

[2026] Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! A Roundup of Popular Western Rock Hits (21–30)

Smells like teen spiritNirvana

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)
Smells like teen spiritNirvana

It’s one of the quintessential masterpieces by Nirvana, a band that epitomized American alternative rock in the ’90s.

The song is included on Nevermind, released in 1991, famous for its cover featuring a baby floating underwater.

Reportedly, Koichi Sato even sings it at karaoke.

More than WordsExtreme

Extreme – More Than Words (Official Music Video)
More than WordsExtreme

It’s an acoustic song by the American rock band Extreme, a 1991 hit that reached No.

1 in the U.S.

It’s included on their second album, Pornograffitti.

This ballad is memorable for Nuno Bettencourt’s technique of tapping on the guitar body.

The harmonies with Gary Cherone are outstanding, so try singing the harmonies as a duo.

Basket caseGreen Day

Green Day – Basket Case [Official Music Video] (4K Upgrade)
Basket caseGreen Day

It’s a classic track from Green Day’s 1994 major-label debut album, the masterpiece Dookie.

It’s one of their signature songs and a staple at their live shows.

It’s so famous that in recent years they’ve even gone so far as to bring audience members on stage and have them play guitar.

By the wayRed Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers – By The Way [Official Music Video]
By the wayRed Hot Chili Peppers

This is the eponymous single taken from the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2002 album By the Way.

The chorus at the beginning is particularly striking, and the rap over the mid-track guitar cutting section heightens the song’s sense of drive.

Best of youFoo Fighters

Foo Fighters – My Hero (Official HD Video)
Best of youFoo Fighters

This is a signature song by Foo Fighters, the band fronted by Dave Grohl, Nirvana’s drummer who was forced to disband after Kurt Cobain’s shocking suicide and who switched from drums to guitar.

It is said that Dave wrote this song with Kurt Cobain in mind.