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The best karaoke songs of all time

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So you and your friends have decided to go out and sing karaoke, but you need to have your songs picked out before you go. Nobody wants to be that person delaying the karaoke list! 

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To help you out, we’ve gathered a list of the top karaoke songs to sing on a night out, from easy duets to classics that even kids can sing.

We’ve even embedded the YouTube clips so you can get some practice in before hitting the stage and having your moment in the spotlight. 

10. I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston

Album: Whitney

Genre: R&B/Soul

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This Whitney classic is a much easier song to sing than than her hit ‘I Will Always Love You’.

9. A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton

Album: Be Not Nobody

Genre: Pop

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This fun song is one of the best karaoke songs to sing, plus the piano instrumental gives you plenty of time to have fun being silly with your friends in between lyrics. 

Plus, any chance to think of that scene from White Chicks is a good excuse to sing this song.

8. Say My Name – Destiny’s Child

Album: The Writing’s on the Wall

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Genre: R&B, Pop

Because you can’t go to karaoke and not sing a Destiny’s Child song. So grab your Michelle and Kelly and have fun with this one!

7. Hopelessly Devoted To You – Olivia Newton-John

Album: Grease soundtrack

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Genre: Pop

Because singing any song from Grease is a must-do at Karaoke. Hopelessly Devoted To You will give you a chance to show off your vocal range and it’s even great for a duet with your S.O. 

6. Dancing Queen – ABBA

Album: Arrival

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Genre: Pop

Everyone has to have a go-to ABBA song to sing at karaoke, and if the cast of Mamma Mia! can sing it, you definitely can too. One of the band’s slower songs but most popular songs, it’s an easy one to add to your list.

5. Rehab – Amy Winehouse

Album: Back To Black

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Genre: Jazz, R&B/Soul, Pop

Nobody will ever be able to sing this song as well as Amy Winehouse did, but you can certainly have fun trying.

4. Love Story – Taylor Swift

Album: Fearless

Genre: Country/Pop

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Remember when mega pop star Taylor was still singing country music? Swifties will enjoy this easy tune, and even better if you can sing it with your S.O in the room.

3. ABC – The Jackson 5

Album: ABC

Genre: Classic soul

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Take on an early Michael Jackson song without having to hit his signature high notes. And yes, the moon walk is mandatory. 

2.  Since U Been Gone – Kelly Clarkson

Album: Breakaway

Genre: Pop

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Who doesn’t want to belt out, “But since you’ve been gone, I can breathe for the first time!”. This 2004 Kelly Clarkson hit was made for karaoke.

1. Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen

Album:  A Night at the Opera

Genre: Pop

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If you take the Queen classic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ on alone, you are one brave soul. This song is best to sing with your group of fellow karaoke-loving friends. 

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