Karaoke can bring up a mix of feelings for excitement to embarrassment. If you get nervous when it is time to hit the stage, picking an easy song that everyone can sing along to can make the whole experience much more enjoyable. Or, if you are simply not the strongest singer and want an easy song that can fit any vocal range, we’ve put together a list of the 25 easiest songs for males to sing.
From 70’s pop balladeers to schmaltzy boy-band cuts, we put together a diverse list of simple and easy karaoke songs that everyone should know and enjoy.
25 easiest karaoke songs for males to sing
1. Wonderwall – Oasis
Liam and Noel Gallagher represented the true men (lads if you will) of 90’s Britpop. And while “Wonderwall” could easily be a staple of singalongs with Millennial girls, it’s a song that will always be associated with the boys. Liam’s nasal delivery of the track’s puzzling yet iconic lyrics makes this one of the most memorable tracks of the last 30 years. And one of the easiest to mimic.
2. I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
A boy band ballad from late 1999? Yes, please! “I Want It That Way” marked the start of a gradual departure from the genre when it was released, but that’s only given it even more power. Today, busting out this schmaltzy croon-a-long still grabs everybody’s attention and keeps them enthralled until the last notes.
Sing I Want It That Way karaoke here.
3. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
THE karaoke track to beat ALL karaoke tracks. Everybody loves Neil Diamond, and they also, inexplicably, know the words to this default singalong track. Few male singers have as extensive a catalogue as Diamond…but this bouncy ode (to someone we’re pretty sure is named Caroline) will always be his signature.
Sing Sweet Caroline karaoke here.
4. Let It Be – The Beatles
Standard, male karaoke fare gets no simpler and gut-wrenching than this legendary track by Lennon-McCartney (or McCartney-Lennon depending on where you stand). A stark chorus, and somber piano melody, and lyrics that pack a punch. A great, easy track to belt out. It's also the most popular Beatles song for karaoke.
5. Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen
This song has been covered to death, and almost always successfully. So while that may be an intimidating task, Cohen’s monotone delivery is easy to replicate and make your own. “Hallelujah” is a beautiful track, but it might not be the best one to undertake at the beginning of the evening if you’re looking to get the crowd amped up.
6. Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
A high energy, crowd-pleaser if ever there was one. This 80’s staple by Jon Bon Jovi and the boys is not only a karaoke go-to, but it’s also remarkably easy to pull off – mostly because even the highest notes tend to get drowned out by the crowd singing along. A perfect track to start or end the evening.
Sing Livin’ on a Prayer karaoke here.
7. Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
The masters of metal toned it down and cranked out this heavy ballad in 1992, resulting in a stone-cold karaoke classic, one truly for the boys. Featuring simple instrumentation, low vocals, and a lot of guts, this is a cool, easy track to take on.
Sing Nothing Else Matters karaoke here.
8. Hurt – Johnny Cash
You thought Leonard Cohen was intense? Be forewarned: this early 2000’s slow burner is equally heavy. Johnny Cash has one of the deepest, manliest vocal deliveries in the history of country rock music, but the subject matter of Trent Reznor’s “Hurt” can cross boundaries and barriers and light a spark in just about anyone.
9. It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
It’s no surprise that Bon Jovi has two tracks on this list, even less surprising that they are both in the top 10. Nobody knows how to start a karaoke party than the boys from New Jersey. “It’s My Life” comes fifteen years after “Livin’ On a Prayer”, which only speaks to the staying power of this great American band’s catchy, pop-rock catalogue.
Sing It’s My Life karaoke here.
10. Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
This folksy tale from soft-rock legend John Denver is a curious track to take on. It’s equal parts wistful, sappy, sweet, and raucous, yet it always manages to bring audiences to their feet. Just a few guitar notes and Denver’s soft-spoken delivery make it an easy, yet fun song to tackle.
Sing Take Me Home, Country Roads karaoke here.
11. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Wherever you are in America, or in many parts of the world, “Sweet Home Alabama” is gospel. Arguably Lynyrd Skynyrd’s biggest hit, it’s also one of the must-try karaoke tracks for girls and boys. Relatable, catchy, poignant…this track has it all.
Sing Sweet Home Alabama karaoke here.
12. Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Backstreet Boys
Boy bands don’t get any better at power pop than the Backstreet Boys. And this upbeat bubblegum anthem is a surefire way to get everybody on their feet. It’s an easy track to navigate solo or with other guys for the full effect.
Sing Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) karaoke here.
13. Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
Sometimes, there’s truly nothing like a sappy Elvis ballad to make the girls go crazy. Even sweaty, past-his-prime Elvis managed to make the girls go crazy with this sentimental crowd-pleaser. Best of all, it’s an easy cover because you can also capture all of the King’s Elvis-isms and work them into a campy, over-the-top performance.
Sing Can’t Help Falling in Love karaoke here.
14. Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
A barn burner, a palate cleanser, a tinderbox. This iconic track, a staple of outlaw rock, managed to satisfy convicted felons when Cash first sang it at Folsom Prison. And if it’s good enough for convicted felons…
Sing Ring of Fire karaoke here.
15. Hey Jude – The Beatles
Despite the sad message behind the lyrics, “Hey Jude” is one of the most pleasing and recognizable songs ever written, certainly one of the best from the lads from Liverpool. With its simple melody and haunting arrangements, this is a simple and straightforward cover that offers a big payoff.
16. Let Her Go – Passenger
Soft rock never sounded so sweet. This sugary, lighthearted modern ballad was a big hit in 2012, and its only legacy has only grown stronger thanks to the boys and men brave enough to tackle track’s vulnerable message.
17. Hotel California – Eagles
A rock n’ roll epic, “Hotel California” is more than a great 70’s track. It’s a mystery, a ghost story. If you’ve got Don Henley’s vocal chops, and the air guitar skills to tackle that minutes-long solo, you should have no trouble making a meal out of this song.
Sing Hotel California karaoke here.
18. Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
A lovelorn Bill Withers crooning about a lost romance? Somehow, it works. Really, really well. “Ain’t No Sunshine” is an R&B classic in so many ways, but mostly, it’s an excellent karaoke track for any man to tap into and connect with. Find the groove, channel the pain, and you’ll have the audience eating out of your hand.
Sing Ain’t No Sunshine karaoke here.
19. To Make You Feel My Love – Garth Brooks
Written by Bob Dylan, this sorrowful love letter of a track has been covered by everybody from Adele to Neil Diamond to Pink, but it’s the king of contemporary country, Garth Brooks, who manages to give it the necessary muscles and turn it into the ultimate karaoke flex.
Sing To Make You Feel My Love karaoke here.
20. I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash
Tinged with reggae and soul, this R&B classic from Johnny Nash has been covered extensively over the past 50+ years. But it remains a staple of karaoke boys’ night because of its simple lyrics, forthright vocals and catchy harmonies.
Sing I Can See Clearly Now karaoke here.
21. Mr. Brightside – The Killers
Like “Wonderwall” for the early 2000’s, eye-lined indie pop boys, “Mr. Brightside” came out of nowhere nearly 20 years ago and has been a karaoke singalong ever since. It is even the most sang karaoke song in the UK. The Killers took pop camp, slick production, and an iconic video and spun radio gold with this one.
Sing Mr. Brightside karaoke here.
22. Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
Everybody’s got one of those friends. And if you can manage to channel Garth’s gritty drawl, you’ve got a great chance of turning this low-key hysterically funny country song into your own.
Sing Friends in Low Places karaoke here.
23. Riptide – Vance Joy
The debut single from this Aussie songwriter grew comparisons to Jeff Buckley when it was first released in 2013. Since then, it has become a folk pop fixture, and despite its vocals, it remains easy to channel.
24. Summer of ‘69 – Bryan Adams
In the spirit of Bon Jovi’s infectious, power-pop repertoire, this nostalgic run-through of Adams’ early childhood is primo. Guitar riffs, wailing vocals, attention-grabbing hooks, and a singalong chorus guaranteed to please, “Summer of ‘69” is also incredibly easy to access. Experienced or not, this is a great option for karaoke.
Sing Summer of ‘69 karaoke here.
25. Fields of Gold – Sting
Another gut-puncher, this choice cut from Sting’s mid-90’s catalogue might get you choked up, or riled up, or both. Either way, it’s a great and easy entry to round off this list. Get your lighters up!
Sing Fields of Gold karaoke here.
There you have it! The easiest karaoke songs to try on your next karaoke night! You can practice all the songs on our karaoke playlist here.
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