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Calling all KatyCats! Following her stellar VMAs performance, and in anticipation of her upcoming seventh studio album ‘143’, we’re taking a look back at some of the pop princess’ best hits! This is our pick of the Top 20 Katy Perry Karaoke Songs!
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When it comes to picking a karaoke track, we’re thinking of this song! Appearing on her second studio album,
One of the Boys
, this pop ballad about reminiscing over a previous lover whilst in a new relationship has been performed at gigs since as early as 2006, and remains a firm fan favourite.
A defiant song about striving to overcome adversity and being victorious, it’s no surprise that this track was a perfect fit to soundtrack the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. With powerful lyrics and the chance to show off your vocals, this makes for a captivating karaoke performance.
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When Katy sang “Turn it up, keep it on repeat” we really felt it! Appearing on her fifth studio album,
Witness
, Katy dubbed ‘Chained to the Rhythm’ as “purposeful pop”, fusing together its upbeat dance-pop, disco and dancehall production with politically aware lyrics. Repetitive and addictive, this is a karaoke track we can’t help but sing-along to over and over again!
Get ready to roar on the karaoke mic with this one! A self-empowering power pop anthem, ‘Roar’ was a huge commercial success, and with over 4 billion views is the most viewed music video by a female artist on YouTube!
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The single that started it all, ‘I Kissed A Girl’ earns its spot on our listicle of the Top 20 Katy Perry Karaoke Songs. Skyrocketing Katy Perry to fame, this track became a pop culture sensation and topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven consecutive weeks, making her a household name. Cherry ChapStick has never been the same since!
The lead single from
Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection
, ‘Part Of Me’ was not included on the original edition of the album as Katy felt it didn’t fit the composition, but we’re so glad she released it on the reissue! A self-empowering break up anthem, this is a fierce karaoke song to sing your heart out to.
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Katy really worked her magic on this track! Scoring her ninth number one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, this “Southern rap-techno mashup” combines it’s enchanting beat with seductive, witchy lyrics, for an irresistible sing-along. Even better, it gives you a chance to show off your rapping skills on the bridge!
With heartfelt lyrics focusing and reflecting on a lost love, this pop ballad showcases an earnest and vulnerable moment from Katy. Highly relatable, this is a karaoke track that’s sure to get you in your feels. Come on, you can’t tell us hearing “In another life” doesn’t make you feel some type of way!
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Suspected to be about her feud with Taylor Swift, this karaoke number uses metaphors of basketball to clap back at the haters. Sampling Roland Clark’s ‘I Get Deep’, ‘Swish Swish’ is an EDM hip hop track that pays homage to 90s house, and its club beat is guaranteed to get you moving! Not to mention the fact that Nicki absolutely ATE her verse!
A Katy classic, this 00s hit has been performed on all of her tours! Exploring a couple’s strained relationship due to a partner’s mood swings, this karaoke song’s catchy lyrics are jam-packed with antonyms, and you just can’t help but sing-along! Trust us, this song is hot hot hot!
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Forget about sucking real bad at Mariah Carey-oke, this song’s all about slaying at Katy Perry-oke! A decade later, this dance-pop hip hop influenced track and its catchy sing-talking lyrics still get us grooving, and is a fab karaoke choice for when you and your squad are chilling, laid-back, straight stunting!
Her favourite song on her third studio album,
Teenage Dream
, ‘Firework’ is an inspirational dance-pop track that is an enduring self-empowerment anthem. A song that deserves to be belted, this will have you owning your karaoke night. So come on, show ‘em what you’re worth and get singing!
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A karaoke song that’s got us runnin’ back for seconds every single time, Katy and Atlanta hip hop trio Migos served us an incredibly infectious beat with ‘Bon Appétit’. From its lyrics full of double entendres, to its bizarre but memorable music video, this track really went full throttle on its food-related theme.
Acting as an answer to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ ‘Empire State of Mind’, ‘California Gurls’ sees Katy and Snoop Dogg reppin’ the West Coast. A certified classic we all know and love, this sugary bubblegum pop hit is a carfree karaoke tune that remains truly iconic and unforgettable! Altogether now: “Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-oh-oh-oh”!
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Denoted by Katy as her favourite song within the
Prism
record, we’re not surprised, as this track reflects the feelings of unconditional love she felt at the time of writing it. Exploring the themes of multifaceted love, this is an intimate karaoke power ballad that’s guaranteed to move your audience.
Dubbed by
Glamour
as “one of the best pop songs of all time”, we couldn’t have our list of the Top 20 Katy Perry Karaoke Songs without this nostalgic chart-topping bop! Reminiscing on the euphoric feelings of being in love as a teenager, this is a throwback power pop tune with a retro sound that is the ultimate feel-good sing-along.
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There’s no song more perfect for a karaoke party than this ode to partying! From its iconic 80s inspired music video, to its fun lyrics about a wild weekend, this dance-pop song is an absolute vibe! Bonus points for major nostalgia (largely Glee cast features) and the sax solo!
A karaoke song that’s so hypnotising, Katy gave us a banger that was out of this world with ‘E.T.’! Drawing heavily from dubstep and techno, this electronic hip hop ballad’s pulsating beat is alluring, combined with its addictive lyrics. Plus, Katy’s use of stuttered delivery makes it so fun to sing! So channel your inner pop diva!
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During a preview event for her fourth studio album,
Prism
, Katy described ‘Birthday’ as her “attempt at writing” a song that Mariah Carey would have included in her eponymous debut album. A disco track with a bouncy production, this is a karaoke song that’s the ultimate mood booster!
Written for Katy’s autobiographical film,
Katy Perry: Part of Me
, ‘Wide Awake’ is a power ballad surrounding breaking up and moving forward, inspired by major life changes, particularly her divorce from British actor and comedian Russell Brand. Departing from the candy-floss wigs of the
Teenage Dream
era, this is an introspective karaoke ballad that really showcases her emotional soaring vocals.
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If you loved this listicle, why not check out our pick of 40 Easy Karaoke Songs for Females!
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