The number one rule of karaoke night is: always come prepared! Would you believe me if I told you I have a list of karaoke songs in my notes app ready to go at all times? You never know when you’re going to find a microphone in your hand and a crowd of people begging you for an encore. Here are some of the non-negotiables on the list that you can guarantee will be performed by yours truly.
“Bring Me To Life” by Evanescence
○ I didn’t even bother saving the best for last
○ The power this song makes you feel in your soul is unmatched
○ Love a good spooky song in the mix
○ Can be done with friends but NOT a duet–friends are only allowed to be your backup singers for this one, sorry!
“Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo
○ Sad girl cry moment
○ Great time to pour out your emotions
○ Hurts your heart but in the best way
○ We love Olivia in this house
“The Wizard and I” from Wicked
○ Broadway power hour is an absolute must
○ Switches things up by not doing the expected Defying Gravity
○ Time to be the star you’ve always wanted to be
○ If you’re anything like me, you can do the Ariana Grande version (sorry to any hearts I just broke by saying that)
“This Is Me” by Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas
○ We always need a powerful Disney feature
○ Duet moment is necessary
○ Just like Mitchie says in the song, “no more hiding who I want to be.” Time to break out of your shell and belt it out!
○ Camp Rock has always been one of my favorite movies. Plus, I’ve always been a Joe girl, so I was very jealous of Demi
“My Heart Will Go On” by Céline Dion
○ NOT to be done as a solo
○ Perfect way to end the night
○ Scream this one as loudly as you can
○ Tears encouraged
○ Do not accidentally post a video of you singing this song on the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic (not that I did that or anything, but please do check)