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Top Foreign Songs That Get the Crowd Going at Karaoke [2026]

We’ve picked out some all-time crowd-pleasing Western songs that always hype up karaoke.

We’re introducing them in a ranked list based on play counts, from most to least played.

Check it out to see which songs are popular and use it as a reference.

The playlist is also being updated.

Top 10 Western Karaoke Hype Songs [2026] (Ranks 41–50)

ChandelierSia43rank/position

Sia – Chandelier (Official Video)
ChandelierSia

Sia, an Australian singer, has a song called “Chandelier” that’s a must-mention among popular Western tracks.

Released in 2014, it sparked buzz with its striking music video featuring dancer Maddie Ziegler.

Cloaked in an overall dark mood, the song centers on the hardships of life, and the key is to sing it with deep emotion.

In the chorus—the song’s most powerful moment—sing as if you’re releasing the sadness and helplessness welling up inside you.

APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars44rank/position

ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – APT. (Official Music Video)
APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars

The song “APT.” is currently gaining popularity worldwide.

It’s a track by Rosé from the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK and Bruno Mars, who is celebrated globally for his sophisticated musical style, and it’s based on a Korean playground song.

Because it’s rooted in a children’s play song, the vocal line is simple for Western pop.

The range isn’t particularly wide, and the kind of embellishments often heard in Western music—like ad-libbed runs—hardly appear.

It’s a big hit at karaoke, so be sure to add it to your repertoire.

Eye Of The TigerSurvivor45rank/position

Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger (Official HD Video)
Eye Of The TigerSurvivor

A song by the American hard rock band Survivor, which became a worldwide hit as the theme for the movie Rocky III.

It’s also used as an entrance theme for some athletes, so it likely sounds familiar.

Dave Bickler’s sharp, resonant vocals vividly convey a bold, fiery spirit, and the bass is especially effective, making it a standout track.

Singing this makes you feel pumped up, like “All right, let’s do this!”—a truly energizing song.

Dancing QueenABBA46rank/position

ABBA – Dancing Queen (Official Music Video)
Dancing QueenABBA

ABBA’s signature hit, emblematic of the disco boom of the 1970s, is an enduring classic loved across generations.

Set to a catchy melody and rhythm, it celebrates the joy of youth and freedom.

Released as a single in Sweden in August 1976, it quickly became a worldwide hit.

Featured in the film “Mamma Mia!,” it has remained popular with audiences of all ages.

At karaoke, it’s a song where anyone can take center stage by singing and dancing to its buoyant beat.

It’s perfect for amping up the mood or having a great time with friends.

We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift47rank/position

Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has been active for many years.

This piece is a track that premiered in August 2012 ahead of her fourth album, Red, the record on which she made a major shift from country to pop.

In Japan, it was used as the theme song for the reality show Terrace House, so many people may recognize it from that.

The lyrics depict a strong resolve as she declares to an ex who wants to get back together, “We are never ever getting back together!” With a quintessential pop melody, it’s perfect for singing with an explosive energy.

If you deliver the conversational parts with emotion, it’s sure to get the crowd going at karaoke.

Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen48rank/position

Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time (Official Video)
Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen

A duet by Owl City’s Adam Young and Carly Rae Jepsen, this song features beautifully blended vocals.

It has plenty of solo parts for both male and female voices, plus harmonies, making it a great choice for karaoke.

The upbeat, catchy feel of the chorus is sure to get the crowd going, so be sure to practice and master it.

If possible, it’d be perfect to sing in a room with a mirror ball.

WaterTyla49rank/position

Tyla – Water (Official Music Video)
WaterTyla

Tyla is a singer from Johannesburg, South Africa.

With her unique sound that fuses Afrobeats, R&B, and Amapiano—a house music genre that originated in South Africa—she has been attracting worldwide attention since 2023.

The song that cemented her breakthrough is the smash hit “Water.” Its lyrics express passionate romantic feelings by comparing them to water, and the track’s irresistible groove makes you want to move.

The choreography that went viral on TikTok is very catchy and easy to learn, so it’s also fun to try the dance while singing it at karaoke.

Even if you’re not confident in your English pronunciation, as long as you ride the rhythm and sing with joy, it’s sure to be a hit.