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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] Sing it at Karaoke! A roundup of popular Western rock songs (31–40)

Buddy HollyWeezer

Weezer – Buddy Holly (Official Music Video)
Buddy HollyWeezer

This is a song from Weezer’s 1994 album “Weezer” (commonly known as the Blue Album), by the American four-piece led by Rivers Cuomo, a Japanophile whose wife is Japanese.

It was one of their early hit songs and is still frequently performed live.

The music video was directed by Spike Jonze.

We Are YoungFun

Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
We Are YoungFun

A hit song by the band fun., formed in the U.S.

in 2008, and their signature track.

Released in 2011, it sold over 10 million copies worldwide and won numerous awards that year, including a Grammy.

If everyone sings along to the chorus, it’s sure to get the crowd pumped.

BurnDeep Purple

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.

GirlfriendAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend (Official Video)
GirlfriendAvril Lavigne

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.

SweetnessJimmy Eat World

Jimmy Eat World – Sweetness (International Version)
SweetnessJimmy Eat World

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.