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

Anarchy in the U.K.SEX PISTOLS

Sex Pistols – Anarchy In The UK

This song is practically synonymous with punk.

It’s an ultra-famous track by the British punk band the Sex Pistols.

Released in 1976 as their debut single, it’s simple yet fierce—riotous and aggressive.

It’s the kind of song you should belt out like you’re losing yourself in it.

Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles

Eagles – Hotel California (Official Audio)

It’s a major hit by the Eagles released in 1977.

The “Hotel California” isn’t a real place; the song is set in a fictional hotel.

Since it’s a song that even many older people know, it’s a good one to keep in your karaoke repertoire for a wide range of ages.

I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking ForU2

U2 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For

It’s a song included on U2’s classic 1987 release “The Joshua Tree.” In Japanese, it’s given the title “Owarinaki Tabi” (“Endless Journey”).

The lineup of the first three tracks on this album—“Where the Streets Have No Name,” “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” and “With or Without You”—is truly stellar.

SweetnessJimmy Eat World

Jimmy Eat World – Sweetness (International Version)

This is a song by the American band Jimmy Eat World, whose sound was known as emo-core in Japan, included on their 2001 album Bleed American.

In Japan, it was used in a commercial for Asahi Super Dry.

GirlfriendAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend (Official Video)

A pop-punk number by Canadian artist Avril Lavigne centered on the theme of romantic rivalry.

Packed with bold self-assertion and youthful energy, this track captured the hearts of young people worldwide.

Released in February 2007, it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100—Avril’s first chart-topping single.

Its candid lyrics about desire and jealousy in love resonated with many listeners.

Perfect for getting the energy up at parties or hangouts with friends.

Be sure to check out this track, brimming with Avril’s signature appeal.

I Fought The LawThe Clash

The Clash – I Fought the Law (Official Video)

A song by The Clash, the UK punk band led by Joe Strummer, who had a tremendous influence on many later musicians.

It’s one of The Clash’s most famous tracks, and even today its driving melody doesn’t feel dated.

BurnDeep Purple

Deep Purple-Burn

Many of you have probably heard the parody version from Takuya Kimura’s Tama Home commercial, but the original is a 1974 track by the British hard rock band Deep Purple, known in Japanese as “Murasaki no Honoo” (Burn).

The driving, fast-paced intro riff gives it a fully charged rock vibe, making it an easy song to get into.