51 Best Karaoke Songs For Baritones

“Mr. Jones” by Counting Crows

Song Year: 1993

Imagine yourself sitting alone at the bar, with nothing but an alcoholic beverage to keep you company, and you’ve captured the essence of the Counting Crows’ “Mr. Jones.” That’s exactly what makes this early 90s alternative folk-rock number perfect for karaoke night.

“Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds

Song Year: 1985

Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” is certainly a product of its time, but it still holds up as a great song today. The vocals are also in a very comfortable range.

“All To Myself” by Marianas Trench

Song Year: 2018

Marianas Trench vocalist Josh Ramsay isn’t the easiest to emulate, but if you’d like to challenge yourself with an energetic pop punk rocker, you should try your hand at “All To Myself.” Make sure you’ve got some command over your falsetto, though, or you might struggle with the chorus.

“Save Tonight” by Eagle-Eye Cherry

Song Year: 1998

This four-chord wonder struck a chord with a listening audience in the late 90s. No surprise, it had a template to follow!

It may seem like an easy song to sing, and in many ways, it is. Just don’t run out of breath, because this song is very vocal heavy, and some notes might be a little higher than you think they are.

“Rock And Roll All Nite” by KISS

Song Year: 1975

KISS’ “Rock And Roll All Nite” was the ultimate party rock anthem of the mid-70s, and in many ways, it was foreshadowing things to come in the late 70s and all through the 80s.

If Gene Simmons can sing it, you can sing it. But this is also one of those songs where you can be about as sloppy as you want to be. It’s all about the gang vocals.

“Work It Out” by Def Leppard

Song Year: 1996

Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott has a vocal style that’s not easily copied, but occasionally he sings songs where the melody isn’t all over the map.

“Work It Out” may be a little off the beaten path in Def Leppard’s catalog, but it is a great song, and the melody is singable even as a baritone.

“Get To You” by Dan Reed Network

Song Year: 1988

Dan Reed Network never quite broke it into mainstream, but they came very close. Writing lyrics was never their strong suit, but making adrenaline pumping energetic funk metal was their forte, and “Get To You” showcases everything that made the band a force to reckon with.

Reed’s nasally, throaty vocal style is well within reach for a baritone (although I can’t promise no falsetto), which might be an exciting proposition for anyone looking to rock the party.

“Steppin’ Out” by Joe Jackson

Song Year: 1982

This early 80s hit hints at a very different era, one that was more innocent and fun. The lyrics are primarily about having a night out, but they are at a genius level compared to today’s pop music.

There are some slightly higher notes in Joe Jackson’s “Steppin’ Out,” and there are some big intervallic jumps in the melody too, so if you aren’t comfortable with that, you might want to give this one a skip. With practice, though, you can probably learn to sing it.

“Shine” by Collective Soul

Song Year: 1993

If you’re trying to find a song with a little more of a rocking edge to it, I would recommend this, Collective Soul’s “Shine,” or possibly some of their other tunes like “Gel” or “Where The River Flows.”

“Shine” is what propelled the band (or, at the time singer-songwriter Ed Roland’s solo project) into the mainstream, and quickly became emblematic of the band’s musical style. The pre-chorus “Yeah” calls are sure to be a hit at karaoke.

“Closing Time” by Semisonic

Song Year: 1998

I don’t know if it’s possible to sing Semisonic’s “Closing Time” unironically anymore, but it’s still a very popular karaoke / open mic / cover band tune.

Just don’t underestimate the range. You will probably find yourself tending towards your falsetto in the chorus, so this one isn’t quite as easy as it may seem. Still a good challenge though.

Karaoke Songs For Baritones, Final Thoughts

We hope you found plenty of new songs to try at karaoke night. If you want to give a killer performance, though, you’re going to have to do what the pros do – practice, practice, practice! At the end of the day, though, it’s all about having fun, so get out there and have a blast!