Why these songs work
Some songs aren't about hitting the notes; they're about getting the room on its feet. These picks are funny, over-the-top or so well known that the whole crowd becomes your backing choir. They're perfect for breaking the ice, rescuing a quiet moment or closing the night.
Tips: commit to the bit. Big gestures, a bad dance move or a dramatic pause will get more cheers than a perfect note. Rap sections ("Baby Got Back", "Ice Ice Baby") are easier if you practise the first verse once, and group songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody" are best split across several singers.
The list
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- Bohemian RhapsodyQueen🎤 Sing thisThe ultimate group song; assign parts for the opera bit.
- Don't Stop Me NowQueen🎤 Sing thisFast, joyful and a guaranteed cheer.
- I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor🎤 Sing thisEveryone shouts the chorus with you.
- Barbie GirlAqua🎤 Sing thisPure silliness; best as a duet.
- Baby Got BackSir Mix-a-Lot🎤 Sing thisThe opening line gets a laugh every time.
- Ice Ice BabyVanilla Ice🎤 Sing thisThe bassline alone gets the room going.
- I'm Too SexyRight Said Fred🎤 Sing thisDeadpan delivery, maximum laughs.
- Mambo No. 5Lou Bega🎤 Sing thisTalk-sung list of names; easy and fun.
- MacarenaLos del Río🎤 Sing thisEveryone knows the dance.
- Y.M.C.A.Village People🎤 Sing thisArms up for the letters; the whole room joins in.
- CopacabanaBarry Manilow🎤 Sing thisCheesy storytelling at its finest.
- Friends in Low PlacesGarth Brooks🎤 Sing thisLow and loud; the bar-room chorus is a sing-along.
- Man! I Feel Like a Woman!Shania Twain🎤 Sing thisInstant energy from the first "Let's go, girls".
- I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)The Proclaimers🎤 Sing thisStomp and shout the "da da da" parts.
- TubthumpingChumbawamba🎤 Sing this"I get knocked down": everyone chants.
- What's Up?4 Non Blondes🎤 Sing thisBelt the "hey-ey-ey"; the room will too.
- ShoutThe Isley Brothers🎤 Sing thisGo low ("a little bit softer now") then explode.
- Love ShackThe B-52's🎤 Sing thisFun call-and-response for a group.
- Dancing QueenABBA🎤 Sing thisGets every generation singing.
- RasputinBoney M.🎤 Sing thisDisco storytelling with a chant chorus.
- The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)Ylvis🎤 Sing thisRidiculous noises encouraged.
- Kung Fu FightingCarl Douglas🎤 Sing thisShort, silly and easy.
- GhostbustersRay Parker Jr.🎤 Sing thisThe crowd shouts "Ghostbusters!" for you.
- Party Rock AnthemLMFAO🎤 Sing thisShout-along party energy.
- It's Raining MenThe Weather Girls🎤 Sing thisOver-the-top diva fun.
- Stayin' AliveBee Gees🎤 Sing thisFalsetto for laughs, disco moves for bonus points.
Frequently asked questions
What is the funniest karaoke song?
"Barbie Girl", "I'm Too Sexy", "Baby Got Back" and "The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)" reliably get laughs. Commit to the performance and the room will love it.
What songs always get a crowd singing?
"Bohemian Rhapsody", "I Will Survive", "Dancing Queen", "500 Miles" and "Y.M.C.A." have choruses the whole room shouts back.
What is a good karaoke song to end the night?
"Bohemian Rhapsody" or "Don't Stop Me Now" for a big finish, or a group song like "Friends in Low Places" while everyone gathers round.
How do I get a quiet room singing?
Queue a group song first so nobody is alone, use the 👏 Clap button to build the applause meter, and start with something silly so the pressure is off.
Ready to sing?
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