35 Songs For Deep Voices

25. “Royals” By Lorde

Song Year: 2013

Lorde has a huge vocal range, but she sticks to one deep octave on her biggest hit, “Royals.” The slower BPM and rap-style vocals make “Royals” an easier song to sing as well.

While the hook goes up to F#5, it’s only a few notes. Hopefully, you can handle the short spurt of high-pitched notes during your performance of “Royals.”

26. “Hit Me Baby One More Time” By Britney Spears

Song Year: 1998

While Britney Spears was only 18 when she recorded “Hit Me Baby One More Time,” her voice is surprisingly deep for most of the song.

Spears goes from D4 to A5 in the song, but the high notes are only a short part of the hook. For most of the song, Spears uses a deep and sultry voice to propel this massive pop hit.

27. “Hurt” By Johnny Cash

Song Year: 2002

NIN’s original version runs through high and pitched vocals for “Hurt.” Johnny Cash took the song in a brand new direction in 2002.

Cash transformed the song into a dramatic masterpiece that touched on his addictions. Dubbed the saddest music video of all time,” Hurt transcends the original NIN masterpiece and has a life of its own.

The vocal range is for bass or baritone singers. Any singer needs to prepare to put as much emotion in their performance as Johnny Cash.

28. “Personal Jesus” By Depeche Mode

Song Year: 1989

Dave Gahan is known for his dark, grim and deep voice. As the lead singer of Depeche Mode, his performance on “Personal Jesus” is a masterpiece.

The song is dark, sexy, and thought-provoking. While the song may appear to speak negatively about religion, Depeche Mode claims the song is about being there for someone else.

29. “Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare-All)” By Type O Negative

Song Year: 2002

Dark and sexy, Peter Steele of Type O Negative has one of the most unique voices in metal. The band made a name for themselves as they pioneered a mix of goth and metal music in the 1990s and 2000s.

“Black No.1 (Little Miss Scare-All)” is a must for any deep vocalist performing on Halloween or at goth and industrial metal clubs.

30. “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” By The Crash Test Dummies

Song Year: 1993

If you have a problem remembering lyrics, you should try singing “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by The Crash Test Dummies.

The chorus is as simple as the title,  making this song one of the easiest songs to sing on this list. While the rest of the song has a depressing tone, the hook gives the song an upbeat feel.

31. “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” By Queen

Song Year: 1979

A mix of rock and rockabilly, Queen provides an easy-to-sing-along song with “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.”

While Freddie Mercury has an extensive vocal range, he spends most of the song between D3 and F#5 vocal range. This lets baritones and tenors shine while they groove and sing along to “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.

32. “Friends In Low Places” By Garth Brooks

Song Year: 1990

If your deep voice has a twang, “Friends in Low Places” should be at the top of your playlist. Even if your audience doesn’t like country music, Garth Brooks will get them hooked.

“Friends in Low Places” is an iconic party song and gets played at nearly every karaoke event. While it can help, you don’t have to be drunk to sing along to “Friends In Low Places.”

33. “Simple Man” By Lynyrd Skynyrd

Song Year: 1973

Ideal for mid-bass vocalists and tenors, you’ll need to have strong lungs to outperform Lynyrd Skynyrd on “Simple Man.”

“Simple Man” is a captivating southern rock anthem that pulls all the right emotional strings. If you’re in a band, use this song for your closing song to wow your audience.

34.” Hello” By Adele

Song Year: 2015

Adele is a master of 4 octaves between C#3 and C7. On her smash hit “Hello,” she keeps the vocals deep. While there are some high peaks in the song, contralto and mezzo-soprano singers can handle the notes.

Deep and romantic, “Hello” is a powerful ballad that can impress any crowd during your performance.

35. “Man in the Box” By Alice in Chains

Song Year: 1990

While Nirvana and Pearl Jam had too much of the grunge spotlight in the 90s, Alice in Chains created a dark and gritty grunge metal hybrid. Lead singer Layne Staley had a unique voice that set Alice in Chains apart from their counterparts.

“Man in the Box” is one of their best and features a deep vocal style perfect for metal singers with deep voices.

Best Songs For Deep Voices, Final Thoughts

Which song are you going to try first at your karaoke party? Hopefully, our list of the best songs for deep voices covered your favorite era and genre of music.

Did we miss your favorite song for deep voices? We’d love to hear about it.