[2026] Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! Recommended Western Classics That Will Move You

so sickNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – So Sick [Official Video]

The Japanese title is “Feeling Terrible.” It’s a song about heartbreak, and Ne-Yo’s wistful vocals really pierce the heart.

Even when listening to love songs is painful, you still end up listening to them… we’ve all been there.

It’s a number you’ll want to sing gently at karaoke.

Story of My LifeOne Direction

One Direction – Story of My Life

From the music and the members’ expressions, this song conveys a sense of strength and positivity.

It doesn’t seem to be just a song about parting with a woman.

Since many people have heard it as a commercial jingle, why not try singing it while letting various feelings come to mind?

A Whole New WorldPeabo Bryson & Regina Belle

A Whole New World – Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle

It’s the first song from a Disney animated film to reach number one on the charts, and it’s still deeply loved today.

A princess peeks into a new world as Aladdin reaches out his hand and leads her away.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing as a male–female duo with confident vocals, blending in harmony.

when a man loves a womenPercy Sledge

Percy Sledge – When A Man Loves A Woman

This song, known in Japanese as “When a Man Loves a Woman,” is an immortal classic that has been covered by many artists.

Although it dates back to the 1960s, Michael Bolton covered it in the early 1990s, and like the original, it reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

As the Japanese title suggests, it’s a very captivating song when sung by a man to a woman.

sailingRod Stewart

Rod Stewart – Sailing (Official HD Remastered Video)

This song became a big hit right after the end of the Vietnam War.

It was probably written as a memorial, but I don’t know its true meaning.

Even now, when dark news brings me down, I listen to this song.

You can sense the hidden strength within this masterpiece.

If you makes me happySheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow – If It Makes You Happy (Official Music Video)

This is a classic by Sheryl Crow, one of the few artists who can move people with just a guitar.

“If That Makes You Happy”—the “that” carries a very deep meaning.

It’s a song I’d love to sing powerfully as an anthem of encouragement.

Heart SongsWeezer

Weezer – Heart Songs

It’s a track from their sixth album, The Red Album, that talks about the musicians and songs that have had a major influence on them.

The lyrics mention many musicians—as if tracing the history of music—and it really conveys their love for music.