31 Best Kids Karaoke Songs     

“Go the Distance” From Hercules

Song Year: 1997

“Go the Distance” is a song from the animated Disney film, Hercules. Roger Bart sings for Hercules in the film and Michael Bolton sang a version of the same song during the credits. The song describes striving and working hard to achieve goals. It is a popular song for those working hard in sports. Besides having a good message, this song is also a good karaoke choice because it is easy to sing and catchy.

“Happy” by Pharrell Williams  

Song Year: 2013

This was the most popular and successful song in 2014. “Happy” is a popular karaoke song thanks to its positive message and memorable lyrics. While many people may know this song independently, it was originally written for Despicable Me 2, a popular movie among children. Choosing a karaoke song your child may already know is always a good idea if you want to build that child’s confidence. 

“Here Comes the Sun” by the Beatles   

Song Year: 1969

“Here Comes the Sun” is a gentle and upbeat song beloved by generations of karaoke singers. This song came out in 1969 after being written by George Harrison. It has simple lyrics and a relaxing singable tune. The lyrics describe optimism and relief after a period of trouble and distress. Those sentiments echo the sound of the music.  

“Hey Mickey” by Toni Basil    

Song Year: 1981

“Hey, Mickey” is an upbeat song with fast-paced lyrics. The words of the song describe having a crush on someone named Mickey. As a karaoke song, this is a good choice if you want to get people up and dancing.       

“How Far I’ll Go” From Moana

Song Year: 2016

Sung by Auli’i Cravalho and written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, “How Far I’ll Go” is the beating heart of “Moana.” In this song, the title character describes feeling called to explore the sea and learn about the world beyond what she already knows. This option is an ideal song for a kid who loves to sing and wants to challenge themself.        

“I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow

Song Year: 2000

Originally sung by the Strangeloves in 1965, “I Want Candy” was covered by many artists, including Aaron Carter in 2000. This updated version brought the hit into the new millennium. You can read the lyrics as a love song or as a literal demand for sugary sweets. Kids enjoy this option for karaoke because it is playful, high-energy, and low-pressure in terms of singing.           

“I’ll Make a Man Out of You” From Mulan      

Song Year: 1998

While Mulan has plenty of fantastic songs, “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” is one of the most beloved options. In the film Mulan, this song describes trainees’ attempt to learn how to be good soldiers and builds identities for the main characters. It works well as a solo or group karaoke act.     

“Kids in America” by The Muffs     

Song Year: 1995

Originally sung by Kim Wilde in 1981, “Kids In America” is a fun and layered song about what it is like to be a kid in America. The Muffs sang this version as part of the soundtrack for “Clueless” The lyrics and tune evoke a particularly late-20th-century energy. Kids love this song for karaoke because it is fun to sing while being relatively simple.           

“Let It Go” by Idina Menzel from Frozen

Song Year: 2013

“Let It Go” is known as one of the most popular songs to come out of a Disney movie in the 2010s. The song comes at a pivotal point in Frozen as Elsa decides to let go of repressing herself and live her life on her terms. While trying to perfectly replicate Idina Menzel’s powerful tones may prove difficult for children, they will still have fun singing it their way, in the spirit of the song.

“MMMBop” by Hanson   

Song Year: 1997

“MMBop” is ideal because it is easy to sing for children of all ages and even children too young to read can pick up on the lyrics quickly. Those lyrics focus on the importance of valuing what you have while you have it. The speed is strident, the lyrics are minimal, and the tune is undeniably catchy.