Disney Karaoke Songs: 39 Picks From Classics to Villain Anthems

This list covers the Disney songs that actually work at karaoke: the Renaissance classics everyone grew up on, the modern hits from Frozen, Moana and Encanto, duets for two, villain songs for the theater kids, and easy picks for kids' birthday parties. For each song I've listed the performer from the film version, the year the movie came out, how hard it is and how long it runs. Start with the table, then scroll down for where each one gets tricky.

The run from The Little Mermaid to Tarzan gave us the Disney songs every adult in the bar grew up on. Expect the whole room to sing along, whether you want them to or not.

• "Part of Your World" — Jodi Benson — Starts soft and wistful, then builds to a long, high climax that needs real breath control. It's the Disney solo for anyone with a clear upper voice. The room goes quiet for the first verse and cheers the big finish.
• "Under the Sea" — Samuel E. Wright — A calypso party that's more about rhythm and personality than range. The fast list of sea creatures in the middle is the part to practice. Do the accent, bring the energy, and the crowd will dance.
• "Kiss the Girl" — Samuel E. Wright — Laid-back and swaying, with a narrow melody that sits nicely for low voices. The backing chorus does a lot of the work. Point the mic at a couple in the crowd for extra points.
• "Beauty and the Beast" — Angela Lansbury — The teapot version is slow, soft and sits in a comfortable middle range, so it's one of the easiest Disney ballads to sing well. Everyone knows it. Great for a sweet, low-key moment.
• "Be Our Guest" — Jerry Orbach & Angela Lansbury — A Broadway showstopper with a French-accented lead, fast patter and a big high finish. Jerry Orbach's part carries most of it, and the ending gets loud. Grab a friend for the Mrs. Potts lines and ham it up.
• "Friend Like Me" — Robin Williams — A big-band tornado of rapid-fire lines, voices and a huge held note at the end. It's hard because it never stops moving, not because of range. If you can channel the Genie's energy, it's the most fun two and a half minutes in the catalog.
• "Circle of Life" — Carmen Twillie & Lebo M. — Someone in the bar will do the famous Zulu opening call, guaranteed. The song itself is a slow, powerful build that needs a strong low-to-high voice for the last chorus. Raise something over your head at the climax.
• "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" — Kristle Edwards, Joseph Williams, Sally Dworsky, Nathan Lane & Ernie Sabella — A slow, warm ballad with a lifting chorus that works solo or split among friends. The film version is shorter and gentler than the Elton John single. Couples in the crowd will start slow dancing.
• "Colors of the Wind" — Judy Kuhn — A flowing, wordy ballad with a wide range that climbs to a big final phrase. It's more about sustaining a line than belting. Best for a singer with a warm, steady voice.
• "Go the Distance" — Roger Bart — An earnest hero anthem that builds from a quiet start to a big high finish. It suits tenors best, and the final notes are the challenge. The crowd loves a sincere performance of this one.
• "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" — Susan Egan — A Motown-style girl-group number where you play the reluctant lead and your friends can be the backup Muses. It's sassy and short, with a couple of belty moments. Grab two or three friends for the backing parts.
• "Reflection" — Lea Salonga — Short but demanding, with long quiet phrases and a high climb near the end that exposes any wobble. It's a gorgeous showcase if you've got a clean upper range. Save it for when the bar is quiet enough to listen.
• "I'll Make a Man Out of You" — Donny Osmond — A drill-sergeant anthem the whole bar shouts along to, especially the chorus. The lead part sits in a strong baritone-to-tenor range. Get your friends on the answering lines and it becomes a group event.
• "You'll Be in My Heart" — Phil Collins — A soft-rock lullaby with a narrow range and a relaxed tempo. It's easy to sing well and pleasant to listen to. A nice change of pace for guys who want a Disney pick that isn't a belt.

From The Princess and the Frog through Frozen, Moana and Encanto, these are the songs younger crowds know by heart. Some are real vocal workouts, so check the difficulty first.

• "Let It Go" — Idina Menzel — The single most requested Disney karaoke song. The verses are easy, but the chorus is a sustained belt near the top of most voices and the final big note is brutal. Go for it anyway, because the crowd will carry you.
• "Almost There" — Anika Noni Rose — A peppy, jazzy number with a few runs and a strong finish. It's short and bright, so it's a nice pick for a singer with some soul in their voice. Less overdone than the Frozen songs.
• "When Will My Life Begin?" — Mandy Moore — A quick, wordy list song with a light pop feel. The challenge is keeping up with the lyrics, not the range. Fun for fans of Tangled and short enough to not overstay its welcome.
• "How Far I'll Go" — Auliʻi Cravalho — A soaring, hopeful chorus that climbs but never gets as punishing as Let It Go. It suits higher voices and younger singers especially. Kids and grown-up Moana fans alike will sing along.
• "You're Welcome" — Dwayne Johnson — Pure swagger in a comfortable baritone range, with a fast rap section near the end that's the real test. You don't need a great voice, just confidence and a flexed bicep. Guys love this one.
• "We Don't Talk About Bruno" — Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero & Stephanie Beatriz — Built for a crew, with a different character on each verse and a big overlapping finale. Split the parts among four or five friends and it's chaos in the best way. The low whisper verse is a guaranteed laugh.
• "Surface Pressure" — Jessica Darrow — A reggaeton-pop banger that sits lower than most Disney songs, making it a great pick for altos. The verses are quick and punchy, with a big pre-chorus build. It's catchy enough that the crowd joins in.

The best Disney karaoke duets for couples, sisters and friends. For non-Disney duets, see our full duet karaoke songs list linked below.

• "A Whole New World" — Brad Kane & Lea Salonga — The definitive Disney duet, with a verse each and a woven finale on a melody everyone knows. The female part climbs higher at the end, so give it to whoever has more top. The crowd goes soft every time.
• "Love Is an Open Door" — Kristen Bell & Santino Fontana — Bouncy, fast and full of finishing each other's sentences, plus a built-in laugh for anyone who knows how the movie goes. The rhythm is trickier than the range. Just over two minutes long.
• "For the First Time in Forever" — Kristen Bell & Idina Menzel — The Anna part is chatty and fun, then the Elsa lines come in and the two overlap for a huge finish. The last note is a serious belt. Perfect for sisters or best friends.
• "I See the Light" — Mandy Moore & Zachary Levi — A gentle, floating ballad with a verse each and a lovely shared ending. It never gets loud, so the challenge is staying in tune together. Sweet without needing a big voice.
• "Into the Unknown" — Idina Menzel & Aurora — One of you takes the lead and belts the high chorus, while the other does the eerie wordless calls that answer it. The lead part is one of the hardest in the catalog. Only for someone with a lot of top.
• "What Else Can I Do?" — Diane Guerrero & Stephanie Beatriz — A pop-flavored sister duet where one voice is soaring and floral and the other is warmer and lower. The parts come together in a big joyful finish. A fresh pick most bars haven't heard to death.

Want duets beyond Disney? My list of duet karaoke songs covers male–female classics, picks for two friends, and funny duets.

Villain songs are where the real theater kids shine. Nobody expects you to sound pretty, so go big, go menacing and use the whole stage.

• "Poor Unfortunate Souls" — Pat Carroll — Half sung, half acted, with spoken asides and a big, low, growly finish. The range is manageable, and the performance is everything. Throw your arms around and cackle.
• "Gaston" — Jesse Corti & Richard White — A bar song set in a bar, so it's perfect for karaoke. One of you plays the sidekick and the other the big-headed hero, and the whole thing is a bragging contest. The low swaggering lines are fun for baritones.
• "Be Prepared" — Jeremy Irons, Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin & Jim Cummings — Much of it is sung-spoken in a sly, low voice, then it swells into a marching chorus. Great for a baritone with a sense of drama. Friends can play the hyenas.
• "Friends on the Other Side" — Keith David — A smooth, creepy jazz number that sits in a deep, rich range. It's more about character than big notes, with lots of spoken bits. Wonderful for a baritone with some showmanship.
• "Mother Knows Best" — Donna Murphy — A full Broadway number with a wide range, sudden mood swings and a big belted ending. It's hard to sing and even harder to act, which is why it's so fun. Pick it if you're a theater person.
• "Shiny" — Jemaine Clement — A glam-rock strut in a comfortable low range, with talky verses and a falsetto moment or two. It's funny, weird and less overdone than the other Moana songs. Give it your best Bowie.

Simple, short and joyful, these are the ones kids (and grown-ups) can sing without worrying about the notes. Great for birthday parties and family karaoke nights.

• "Hakuna Matata" — Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver & Joseph Williams — A goofy group sing with talky parts and a chorus every kid knows. Split the characters among the party and let the littlest ones shout the title. Nobody's judging the notes.
• "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" — Jason Weaver, Rowan Atkinson & Laura Williams — Bouncy and fast, with lines for young Simba, Nala and a grumpy Zazu. The quick lyrics are the only challenge. Great for kids who like to dance while they sing.
• "The Bare Necessities" — Phil Harris & Bruce Reitherman — A laid-back, swingy tune in a friendly range that's more talked than sung in places. Kids love the silly lines and grown-ups love the groove. A great first pick for shy singers.
• "You've Got a Friend in Me" — Randy Newman — A short, easygoing piano tune in a narrow range. Anyone can sing it, and it's barely two minutes. Perfect for a group of kids to sing together.
• "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" — Julie Andrews & Dick Van Dyke — The challenge is the famous word itself, which gets faster and faster. Kids think it's hilarious to try. The melody is simple and bouncy.
• "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" — Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn & Katie Lopez — Sung by three versions of young Anna, so it's easy to split among a few kids. The melody is gentle and mostly spoken-sung. Expect every kid at the party to know it word for word.

Tips for a Disney karaoke night

• Check the version. A lot of Disney songs have a film version and a pop single (think the Céline Dion "Beauty and the Beast" versus the Angela Lansbury one). Karaoke tracks usually follow the film, so listen to the right one before you go up.
• Mind the key. Songs like "Let It Go" and "Part of Your World" sit high. If your KJ can change the key, drop it a step or two and you'll have a much better time.
• Split the big ensemble numbers. "We Don't Talk About Bruno," "Hakuna Matata" and "Be Our Guest" are way more fun with a crew, each person taking a character.
• For kids' parties, keep it short. Most kids lose interest after about three minutes, so pick from the kids' section or anything under three minutes in the table. A private room keeps things family-friendly and lets everyone take a turn.

Celebrating with a crowd? My guide to private karaoke rooms covers what they cost and how to book one for a birthday party.

Looking for more than Disney? Head to my big list of the Best Karaoke Songs, or try easy karaoke songs if you want something low-pressure.

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