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If you had to sing karaoke , What song would you sing? Mine would be "Country Roads" How about you? (Original Post) debm55 Jan 2026 OP
"If You Could Read My Mind" by Gordon Lightfoot Ritabert Jan 2026 #1
Thank you very much for sharing with us, Ritabert. Beautiful song. debm55 Jan 2026 #3
Little Pink Houses BOSSHOG Jan 2026 #2
I can see you singing John's song. Especially with your grit and swagger. Thank you BOSSHOG debm55 Jan 2026 #5
They don't let me sing karaoke. It empties out the bar. rsdsharp Jan 2026 #4
Oh you. what song would you want to sing before emptying out the bar? debm55 Jan 2026 #6
I'm in the same boat, they save me for last call. dem4decades Jan 2026 #7
But what you want to sing waiting for the last call???? debm55 Jan 2026 #8
I might be able to carry off something romantic, like this: rsdsharp Jan 2026 #11
rsdsharp, you are very talented, If you sing like Slim that is so outstanding. Thank you for sharing with us. debm55 Jan 2026 #24
I don't look good naked anymore airplaneman Jan 2026 #9
Why would you be naked? Oh I didn't know it was a song. debm55 Jan 2026 #12
Love that song! red dog 1 Jan 2026 #22
Thanks for posting this red dog airplaneman Jan 2026 #26
HAHAHHHAHAHAH. debm55 Jan 2026 #29
El Paso. cloudbase Jan 2026 #10
HAHHAHHAHHHAHAHA. Thank you very much, cloudbase. debm55 Jan 2026 #13
Caledonia Mission LuckyCharms Jan 2026 #14
Thank you very much for sharing with us, Lucky Charms. debm55 Jan 2026 #15
Ode to Billy Joe. Tanuki Jan 2026 #16
Wonderful and thank you for sharing with us, Tanuki. I am sure you were great. debm55 Jan 2026 #21
I sing in a band, so.... johnp3907 Jan 2026 #17
Thank you very much, johnp3907. Do you write the songs? I bet that they are great. debm55 Jan 2026 #20
I write a lot of them. johnp3907 Jan 2026 #25
That's great. thank you johnp3907 debm55 Jan 2026 #30
Probably Speyside True Dough Jan 2026 #18
Thank you very much, True Dough. It is a very beautiful song. Have you ever done karaoke to it? I bet you were wonderful debm55 Jan 2026 #19
I try to avoid it, deb True Dough Jan 2026 #23
HAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA. That's funny. debm55 Jan 2026 #31
I've always liked singing along to this one: Mad_Dem_X Jan 2026 #27
Wow thank you very much, Mad_Dem_X for sharing. debm55 Jan 2026 #58
Bicycle Built For Two (aka, "Daisy, Daisy") madamesilverspurs Jan 2026 #28
Damn, that's funny! 3catwoman3 Jan 2026 #37
HAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAAh. That is great, Thank you, thank you,thank you, madamesilverspurs for sharing. debm55 Jan 2026 #59
Mule Skinner Blues Borogove Jan 2026 #32
Thank you very much for sharing with us. Borogove. debm55 Jan 2026 #62
These Boots Are Made for Walkin' CrispyQ Jan 2026 #33
Thank you very much for sharing with us, CrispyQ. I remember singing and dancing to this song when I was a kid. debm55 Jan 2026 #63
This little tune... justaprogressive Jan 2026 #34
Thank you very much, justaprogrossive. That is a beautiful song and I bet your voice is beautiful singing it. debm55 Jan 2026 #64
Nessun Dorma Sneederbunk Jan 2026 #35
Thank you very much, Sneederbunk. You must have a very beautiful voice. Thank you for sharing. debm55 Jan 2026 #65
Green Onions. pandr32 Jan 2026 #36
Booker T and the MGs hot2na Jan 2026 #52
It is an instrumental jam session. pandr32 Jan 2026 #90
Thank you very much pandr32 . I understand. debm55 Jan 2026 #94
pandr32 -----I don't think there are any singing parts. debm55 Jan 2026 #66
You caught me! pandr32 Jan 2026 #91
HAHAHHAHAHHHAA-------- debm55 Jan 2026 #95
My tribute... ultralite001 Jan 2026 #38
Oh wow, Your voice must be very intense and strong. Thank you ultrallite001 for sharing with us. debm55 Jan 2026 #67
"Power of Two," Indigo Girls Bayard Jan 2026 #39
Thank you very much, Bayard for sharing with us. Great song. debm55 Jan 2026 #68
🧡💛🩵 this... ultralite001 Jan 2026 #74
Long Ago and Far Away. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Srkdqltr Jan 2026 #40
Thank you Srkdqltr. Beautiful song by the Carpenters debm55 Jan 2026 #69
in a gadda da vida - the longest version lol nt msongs Jan 2026 #41
Can I play drums??? ultralite001 Jan 2026 #75
HAHAHAHHAHAHA. That is so funny. Thank you msongs. debm55 Jan 2026 #77
"Our Lips Are Sealed" The Go Go's. Los Angeles, CA (1983) Tikki Jan 2026 #42
Great song. Thank you for sharing with us, Tiki, debm55 Jan 2026 #89
"Everyday People" - Sly and the Family Stone or "No Woman, No Cry" - Bob Marley LoisB Jan 2026 #43
Great choices. LoisB. Thank you very much for sharing. debm55 Jan 2026 #84
Seamus by Pink Floyd WestMichRad Jan 2026 #44
Thank you very much, WestMichRad. for sharing with us. debm55 Jan 2026 #83
Anything Barry Manilow JustKay Jan 2026 #45
As a college student I secretly would listen to Barry Manilow and watch his TY specials. Yes, we are old. debm55 Jan 2026 #82
I don't have the ability to sing Niagara Jan 2026 #46
Oh wow those are bad.----really bad. I know you can sing better then these clowns. Thank you for sharing. Niagara. debm55 Jan 2026 #61
It Used To Be Superstition ProfessorGAC Jan 2026 #47
We talked before on the riffs of the song. I love Superstition. Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a great choice too debm55 Jan 2026 #50
Well, to pun this answer too, JMCKUSICK Jan 2026 #48
Thank you very much john for sharing with us. debm55 Jan 2026 #49
Hey it wouldn't be Karaoke without the Shaving cream song hot2na Jan 2026 #51
HAHAHAHHAHAHHHAHAHAHH. I have never heard that before. I am sitting here LMAO. Thank you so much hot2na debm55 Jan 2026 #57
I just came from a party with karaoke. Ocelot II Jan 2026 #53
Thank you Ocelot II . That sounds like fun. debm55 Jan 2026 #55
Come On Eileen IA8IT Jan 2026 #54
Thank you for sharing with us IA8IT. debm55 Jan 2026 #56
"White Room" by Cream. subterranean Jan 2026 #60
Two great songs, Thank you subterranean for sharing with us debm55 Jan 2026 #81
House of the Rising Sun.. Permanut Jan 2026 #70
Great song, thank you for sharing with us. Permanut. debm55 Jan 2026 #80
My go-to is "I Fought the Law" Coventina Jan 2026 #71
Thank you Coventina. I like your picks I am 70--guess Generation and still remember them debm55 Jan 2026 #72
"Oldies" radio, plus, the Clash did a great cover of "I Fought the Law Coventina Jan 2026 #73
Thank you very much Coventina for sharing with us. debm55 Jan 2026 #79
Hit me with your best shot PikaBlue Jan 2026 #76
Great song, Thank you PikaBlue. debm55 Jan 2026 #78
"Poison Ivy" by the Coasters malthaussen Jan 2026 #85
Thank you very much for your selection, malthaussen. I have never sung to karaoke either. debm55 Jan 2026 #87
"Change It", a Doyle Bramhall song also recorded by SRV & Double Trouble. Harker Jan 2026 #86
HAHAHAHAHAHAH. Thank you for your selection. I sing in the shower and at home. But never used karaoke debm55 Jan 2026 #88
King of the Road Emile Jan 2026 #92
Great song, Emile. Would love to hear you sing it. debm55 Jan 2026 #93

debm55

(60,705 posts)
5. I can see you singing John's song. Especially with your grit and swagger. Thank you BOSSHOG
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 03:11 PM
Jan 2026

rsdsharp

(12,007 posts)
11. I might be able to carry off something romantic, like this:
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 03:24 PM
Jan 2026
https://m.
&pp=ygUdc2xpbSB3aGl0bWFuIGluZGlhbiBsb3ZlIGNhbGw%3D

I can sing in several different keys — all at once — just like Slim!

debm55

(60,705 posts)
24. rsdsharp, you are very talented, If you sing like Slim that is so outstanding. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 04:16 PM
Jan 2026

cloudbase

(6,272 posts)
10. El Paso.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 03:23 PM
Jan 2026

Most folks wouldn't call it singing, though. Dogs two counties removed would begin to howl.

LuckyCharms

(22,672 posts)
14. Caledonia Mission
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 03:32 PM
Jan 2026

I've done this one a few times... it's obscure, but I like it. It wasn't official karaoke, but at parties where I had the cassette and popped it in the player and I sang it.

&list=RDX3gP0E_wr4Y&start_radio=1

True Dough

(26,691 posts)
18. Probably Speyside
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 03:52 PM
Jan 2026

Give it a listen. It's not upbeat, but it's beautiful.

&list=RDth4u1yrpuRE&start_radio=1

debm55

(60,705 posts)
19. Thank you very much, True Dough. It is a very beautiful song. Have you ever done karaoke to it? I bet you were wonderful
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 04:05 PM
Jan 2026

True Dough

(26,691 posts)
23. I try to avoid it, deb
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 04:15 PM
Jan 2026

Every time I sing, I have representatives from major record labels showing up at my door. It's rather annoying.

Mad_Dem_X

(10,195 posts)
27. I've always liked singing along to this one:
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 04:28 PM
Jan 2026

(Tho' my voice isn't anywhere NEAR as good as Chris Cornell's was.) My favorite line is, "Hang my head, drown my fear, 'til you all just disappear." LOL

madamesilverspurs

(16,513 posts)
28. Bicycle Built For Two (aka, "Daisy, Daisy")
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 04:35 PM
Jan 2026

Actually, everyone knows the first verse, so I'd do the second:

Harvey, Harvey, here is my answer true
I'm half crazy all to make love with you
But if you can't afford a carriage
There won't be any marriage
'Cuz I'll be damned if I'll be rammed
On a bicycle built for two.



.

debm55

(60,705 posts)
59. HAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAAh. That is great, Thank you, thank you,thank you, madamesilverspurs for sharing.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:14 PM
Jan 2026

CrispyQ

(40,973 posts)
33. These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 04:53 PM
Jan 2026

Nancy hates Trump.



I still have this album in my basement. Playin' Solitaire to till dawn, with a deck of 51.

debm55

(60,705 posts)
63. Thank you very much for sharing with us, CrispyQ. I remember singing and dancing to this song when I was a kid.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:37 PM
Jan 2026

debm55

(60,705 posts)
64. Thank you very much, justaprogrossive. That is a beautiful song and I bet your voice is beautiful singing it.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:50 PM
Jan 2026

debm55

(60,705 posts)
65. Thank you very much, Sneederbunk. You must have a very beautiful voice. Thank you for sharing.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:53 PM
Jan 2026

pandr32

(14,281 posts)
90. It is an instrumental jam session.
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 12:47 PM
Jan 2026

There is a yeah or two and maybe a heh! The whole point of me naming this is I hate singing in front of people!

debm55

(60,705 posts)
67. Oh wow, Your voice must be very intense and strong. Thank you ultrallite001 for sharing with us.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:58 PM
Jan 2026

Tikki

(15,142 posts)
42. "Our Lips Are Sealed" The Go Go's. Los Angeles, CA (1983)
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 07:25 PM
Jan 2026
?si=nDXvglvkv2bDAjGY

Written by Terry Hall (The Specials) and Jane Wiedlin (The Go Go’s)

Tikki

WestMichRad

(3,262 posts)
44. Seamus by Pink Floyd
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 07:47 PM
Jan 2026

Last edited Thu Jan 1, 2026, 08:24 PM - Edit history (1)

I’ll be doing the background vocals part (not the lyrics):



On edit: okay, probably no one would let me “sing” that, so let’s go with this ear candy:


And now you know why no one will ever let me choose my own song for karaoke…

debm55

(60,705 posts)
82. As a college student I secretly would listen to Barry Manilow and watch his TY specials. Yes, we are old.
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 11:39 AM
Jan 2026

debm55

(60,705 posts)
61. Oh wow those are bad.----really bad. I know you can sing better then these clowns. Thank you for sharing. Niagara.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:33 PM
Jan 2026

ProfessorGAC

(76,736 posts)
47. It Used To Be Superstition
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 08:33 PM
Jan 2026

But, I don't know that I could do all the vocal trucks anymore.
So today I'd probably do Everybody Wants To Rule The World.

debm55

(60,705 posts)
50. We talked before on the riffs of the song. I love Superstition. Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a great choice too
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:49 PM
Jan 2026

Though a little more mellow. Thank you ProfessorGAC .for sharing with us.

JMCKUSICK

(6,064 posts)
48. Well, to pun this answer too,
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 08:33 PM
Jan 2026

As bad a singer as I am, I might as well reach for the stars, so lets go with

Stairway To Heaven

or

Turn The Page Bob Seger version

debm55

(60,705 posts)
57. HAHAHAHHAHAHHHAHAHAHH. I have never heard that before. I am sitting here LMAO. Thank you so much hot2na
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:58 PM
Jan 2026

Ocelot II

(130,568 posts)
53. I just came from a party with karaoke.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:10 PM
Jan 2026

Some of the songs were "Killing Me Softly" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Also "War Pigs" and "Paint It Black." Although I was not the singer with the mic I did sing along with the last two.

subterranean

(3,764 posts)
60. "White Room" by Cream.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:16 PM
Jan 2026

Either that or something by the Doors. Their songs are generally in my vocal range.

Permanut

(8,392 posts)
70. House of the Rising Sun..
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 12:17 AM
Jan 2026

The Animals.

Used to play it on the guitar, but its been a while.

Coventina

(29,751 posts)
71. My go-to is "I Fought the Law"
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 12:30 AM
Jan 2026

Simple, straightforward, and short.
Perfect for me, I can carry a tune, but I don't have a particularly pleasing voice.

I do want to give "Spooky" a try sometime

?si=L1QbMUVuhhMXzPgf

Believe it or not, I'm GenX

debm55

(60,705 posts)
72. Thank you Coventina. I like your picks I am 70--guess Generation and still remember them
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 12:48 AM
Jan 2026

Coventina

(29,751 posts)
73. "Oldies" radio, plus, the Clash did a great cover of "I Fought the Law
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 01:00 AM
Jan 2026




?si=FH2BCzjEGl6BqMaC

PikaBlue

(495 posts)
76. Hit me with your best shot
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 07:09 AM
Jan 2026

I believe in militant positivity and survival in the face of forces seeking to cause harm.

malthaussen

(18,573 posts)
85. "Poison Ivy" by the Coasters
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 11:54 AM
Jan 2026

Mind you, I wouldn't sing karaoke to save my life, but perhaps to save someone else's...

-- Mal

debm55

(60,705 posts)
87. Thank you very much for your selection, malthaussen. I have never sung to karaoke either.
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 12:01 PM
Jan 2026

Harker

(17,800 posts)
86. "Change It", a Doyle Bramhall song also recorded by SRV & Double Trouble.
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 11:57 AM
Jan 2026

But hey, I'll sing most anything cheerfully and badly.

debm55

(60,705 posts)
88. HAHAHAHAHAHAH. Thank you for your selection. I sing in the shower and at home. But never used karaoke
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 12:03 PM
Jan 2026

Emile

(42,314 posts)
92. King of the Road
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 01:26 PM
Jan 2026

Third boxcar, midnight train, destination Bangor, Maine. Old worn out suit and shoes, .....

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