51 Best Karaoke Songs For Baritones

“Hey Ya!” by Outkast

Song Year: 2003

One song that’s sure to raise the roof on the karaoke bar is Outkast’s minor key party anthem “Hey Ya!” You probably won’t even have to do most of the singing, as the crowd takes over.

While I think Outkast’s dancing to the song (in the music video) is over the top, he sells it. You’d better bring the same level of enthusiasm to the song if you plan to perform it at karaoke night.

“All For You” by Sister Hazel

Song Year: 1994

Barenaked Ladies. Blues Traveler. Sister Hazel. In the 90s, these and other bands seemed to share a lot in common in terms of their overall sound. This Sister Hazel hit, in fact, is sometimes mistaken for being a Barenaked Ladies song!

“All For You,” though, has a great chord progression and killer melody. People love this song, and it’s sure to set the tone at karaoke night too. I’m not promising you won’t have to utilize your falsetto to sing some of the higher notes, but most of the song should be manageable.

“Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond

Song Year: 1969

When it comes to famous vocal / horns call and response songs, the argument could be made that Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” is right up there with The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love.” The song features a slow build, but man, watch the crowd go wild in the chorus!

In this case, it doesn’t really matter what or who Caroline is! Belt it out and have fun.

“Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf

Song Year: 1969

When it comes to karaoke night, you simply can’t do without a few rockers, and Steppenwolf’s late 60s highway motorcycle anthem “Born to Be Wild” certainly fits the bill!

Emulating Canadian guitarist and songwriter John Kay’s gravelly voice may prove a challenge, but if you bring your own flare to the tune, it should not go over like a lead balloon.

“Lean On Me” by Bill Withers

Song Year: 1972

Bill Withers’ “Lean On Me” may not be the singalong to end all singalongs, but let’s be real – it comes mighty close.

This early 70s soul number is considered one of the greatest songs of all time, and for good reason. Other artists never tire of covering it, radio stations never tire of giving it a spin, and audiences never tire of hearing it, even if it’s at karaoke night. It’s one of those.

“Yesterday” by The Beatles

Song Year: 1965

One of the most covered songs of all time, “Yesterday” was written by Paul McCartney, who apparently composed the melody in the dreams.

He honestly thought the song had already been written and was originally concerned he might have ripped someone off! History may have turned out very differently if McCartney hadn’t gone ahead and recorded it with the band after no one else had claimed it.

It’s a relatively mellow tune, to be fair, but baritones should be able to take it on.

“Viva La Vida” by Coldplay

Song Year: 2008

You could probably take your pick of Coldplay songs (if you’re mindful of vocalist Chris Martin’s falsetto), if you’re into them. Many Coldplay fans cite “Viva La Vida” as one of their favorites, but that’s probably the case with “Yellow” too.

I find the music video funny, because you can see the band dancing to a song that fundamentally does not rock, although that’s true of most if not all Coldplay songs. Hey, their enthusiasm still won over adoring fans, so it doesn’t matter much what I think.

“Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol

Song Year: 2006

Snow Patrol’s “Chasing Cars” was a big deal in the mid-2000s, when everyone in love affirmed, too, that they also wanted their partners to stop chasing cars, chill, and lay down with them, even if just for a moment.

While the song rocks about as much as Coldplay does, it might be okay as a karaoke mood changer?

“What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong

Song Year: 1967

As a show closer, there are few songs as apt as Louis Armstrong’s “What A Wonderful World.” Having gone on a roller-coaster ride of waking up when September ends and never leaving Hotel California, “What A Wonderful World” is the song that reminds us that, in the end, the world is a beautiful, wonderful place.

“Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus

Song Year: 2000

Okay, so large chunks of Wheatus’ “Teenage Dirtbag” are very doable for baritones. But there is the wicked high falsetto trickery of singer Brendan B. Brown (or BBB to fans) in the bridge, so you might want to watch out for that. You could ask a female friend to cover it if you want.

While this song reflects Brown’s honest angsty, lonesome feelings on school and life in general, most of us remember it as a fun ode to Iron Maiden and being a 90s loser (which is very different from being a “loser” today, really – do the kids even use that word anymore?).