Top 10 Hardest Songs to Sing

Whether you're a seasoned singer or a shower superstar, you know very well that not all songs are created equal when it comes to belting them out.

Some songs are like a nice, leisurely stroll through the park, while others are more like climbing a mountain. These are the songs that test your vocal range, your breathing, your power, and yes, even your emotional grit. These are the songs that, when performed well, can bring a tear to the eye and a shiver down the spine.

The question is, what are the hardest songs to sing? Maybe you've got a few in mind. These might be songs that stretch your vocal cords to their limits or require such precision and control it's like threading a needle while riding a roller coaster. They're the kind of songs that demand not only technique but also a certain indescribable oomph to truly do them justice.

This is where you come in. Just like other vocal enthusiasts, you have the opportunity to weigh in and vote for the songs you think deserve the title of hardest to sing. This is no easy feat, as there are so many to choose from, spanning multiple genres and eras.

Are you inclined to go with a timeless opera aria that requires a voice of steel and the stamina of a marathon runner? Or perhaps a modern pop ballad with those spine-tingling high notes that only the brave dare attempt? Or maybe a classic rock song with its gut-wrenching rawness and power?

You have the power to shape this list. It's about more than just high notes and complicated melodies. Remember, the truly difficult songs to sing also require emotion, nuance, and the ability to connect with the audience.

The Top Ten

Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

As someone else said (trying to imply it was not difficult), choirs sing it. Choirs sing a song that was actually a five-part harmony by one man. Freddie Mercury single-handedly created a choir out of his amazingly versatile voice. Find another man that can, and I'll agree it "isn't that difficult."

Especially that section in the middle of the song. Very tough indeed. Also, where is The Show Must Go On? Nobody can sing that song with as much emotion and passion as Freddie Mercury did.

The only person who can really, truly sing this song is Freddie Mercury. Since he has died, we will never hear it like it was meant to be heard.
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston

It makes you switch notes quite quickly and harshly but creates a good texture.

Definitely one of the hardest songs to sing.
Painkiller - Judas Priest

Whenever I try to sing this song, my voice cracks about twice per second, and that long extension at the end of the word "Painkiller" near the end of the song is nearly impossible to pull off.

This is very difficult from start to finish. Very fast and high-pitched singing, shrieks, screams, and especially his perfect sustain of about 18-19 seconds at the end.

Awesome song. Way harder than Bohemian Rhapsody.
Rap God - Eminem

I can rap this whole song until the part after "Hey Fab... imma kill you."
B.Y.O.B. - System Of A Down
Chop Suey! - System of a Down

No human can speak oifnbwofnbownfbw Make Up! in 1 second except for this dude.
Emotions - Mariah Carey

This song is so very entertaining and very enjoyable. This particular song from Mariah Carey is my all-time favorite, and I am a big Mariah Carey fan.

I'm not a big fan of Mariah Carey, but I will acknowledge that it takes an INSANE amount of talent to sing like she did in this song.

There's a reason why you never hear anyone try to cover it or karaoke it. It's impossible for most people to sing and be able to hit all the notes.
Parallels - As I Lay Dying
Given Up - Linkin Park

Try doing the 17-second scream in the middle.
This Darkened Heart - All That Remains

The Newcomers

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Chandelier - Sia

You need quite a vocal range to sing this.
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The 30th - Billie Eilish

The Contenders

Child in Time - Deep Purple

It's over 10 minutes long with tempo changes, and Ian Gillan screams for about 2 minutes at the end (after 8:00). These are golden screams.

Good luck doing the scream parts.
Vision of Love - Mariah Carey

Very beautiful song, and this song is not hard to sing. Besides, this wonderful song from Mariah Carey is so full of emotion, this song is so powerful, and this song is my personal favorite.

The song gradually gets higher as it goes on, and there usually isn't much room for breath. Range is a huge part of this song, and the whistle tones add another element that only some can hit perfectly. This is a very hard song, but not impossible.

Hardest song to keep up with. You'll die!
Abigail - King Diamond

This dude has the craziest falsetto I've ever heard and a vocal range of 4+ octaves.
This Calling - All that Remains
The Air that I Breathe - All that Remains
Crawling - Linkin Park

You need vocal range as well as the ability to scream and to whisper. It's really a masterpiece. If you want to see how hard it is to sing 1:1, just see Oli Sykes trying to do it.
One Step Closer - Linkin Park
Without You - Mariah Carey

Wonderful song, awesome song. This song is filled with a powerful message and emotion, and this song is so amazing.
Someone Like You - Adele

Like any Adele song, she has beautiful vocals that are hard to sing for many people. She taught herself how to do these vocals.
We Didn't Start the Fire - Billy Joel
My Way - Frank Sinatra
Thriller - Michael Jackson

Entertaining, fun to dance to, Michael Jackson is a great singer, enjoyable, and this song can definitely boost your day.
Keeper of the Seven Keys - Helloween

The song is about 14 minutes long with difficult vocal lines, but the most impressive thing is the series of perfect sustains after 12:30. One of them is about 18 seconds long. Pure eargasm. Great job, Michael Kiske!
Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey