67 Funny Karaoke Songs
There are plenty of dramatic songs you can sing at karaoke to show off your pipes and gain respect from your friends, but usually, the idea is to entertain. Fortunately, there are plenty of options to make the whole bar crack up. Here are some funny karaoke songs. Keep reading to learn them!
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1. “The Joker” by Steve Miller Band
Song Year: 1973
Goofy sound effects, a catchy bassline, and ridiculous lyrics make this tune a karaoke favorite. Build up the humor with a loud outfit, or lean into the playboy image however you want. Either way, it’s sure to elicit laughs from your friends.
2. “Love Shack” by The B-52s
Song Year: 1989
The campy vibe of this new-wave hit lends itself perfectly to funny karaoke. It’s best to find a duet buddy to sing the different parts, but it may be even funnier if you do them all yourself.
3. “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred
Song Year: 1991
You don’t have to work hard for this song to be a fun choice. It’s already written into the lyrics and matched by a zany piano-accented beat. Extra points for humor if you remove articles of clothing just like the song implies you should.
4. “Barbie Girl” by Aqua
Song Year: 1997
Cartoony and crazy, this song is an ideal pick for anyone who wants to bring some fun vibes to the karaoke bar. Even better if the singer is male and does it in falsetto.
5. “White and Nerdy” by Weird Al
Song Year: 2006
This parody of the 2000s rap song “Ridin’ Dirty” features Weird Al being as geeky as possible. Do the same at the karaoke mic and watch your friends go into stitches.
6. “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus
Song Year: 1992
This country classic has won more awards than you’d think by hearing its message. You don’t have to be from Kentucky to imitate Cyrus’ heavy Southern accent and perform some gentle hip gyrations for the best effect when you sing.
7. “Y.M.C.A.” by The Village People
Song Year: 1978
It’s not absolutely necessary to dress up as one of the iconic figures from The Village People when you put this song in the karaoke rotation, but it sure does make it funnier. The whole bar is likely to put their hands up and join you in the famous chorus.
8. “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes
Song Year: 1979
This comedy of errors features a husband who puts an ad in the personals column only to meet up with his current wife. The lyrics are amusing, the music is quirky, and the range isn’t too wide for your average Joe to give it a shot on the mic.
9. “Summer Nights” by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta
Song Year: 1978
This classic duet is supposed to be sung by teenagers but has rabid sexual undertones. Playing this up or keeping it innocent is entirely up to you. Regardless, there’s sure to be a Grease fan or five at the karaoke bar.
10. “I’m On a Boat” by The Lonely Island Featuring T-Pain
Song Year: 2009
The Saturday Night Live funny guys never fail to amuse with their silly rap songs. This one, as per the title, is about nothing deeper than how cool it is to be on a boat. Count on the lyrics of this one to carry you to karaoke success.
11. “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice
Song Year: 1990
From the retro ‘90s clothing to the classic dance moves, “Ice Ice Baby” is an earworm that everyone who was alive in that decade knows well. Your friends will immediately stop and listen when you begin this song, even if they don’t want to collaborate.
