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Fallin' is one of Alicia Keys' greatest hits, and one that actually begins a cappella! You really can't go wrong with this one.
This Christian hymn from 1885 is more challenging to sing than 'Amazing Grace,' but it's a quintessential a cappella tune. Many artists have sang it beautifully, including Carrie Underwood.
'I Say a Little Prayer' is actually a very popular song among female a cappella groups, but it can also work great performed by an individual singer.
This powerful pop ballad is all about emotional delivery and control. It's a great song to sing a cappella too.
This is a powerful rock song with a catchy chorus we can't resist but sing along. It also works great sang a cappella, and luckily, if you're performing the song in front of people, they'll likely sing the chorus with you!
Arguably the most famous Christian hymn of all time, this is a song that sounds great a cappella. It does have a few difficult high notes, but it's definitely worth the effort. Written in 1772, many artists have performed it over the years, including Elvis Presley.
This 2018 hit song sounds great sang a cappella. With its high notes on the chorus, 'Rockabye' is by no means an easy song to sing, but if you can pull it off, it will sound great.
This is one of Ol' Blue Eyes' the most covered songs (even though the song is not originally his). 'My Way' is a beautiful tune to sing a cappella.
This timeless classic is just one of those songs everyone loves and resonates with, and is also one that sounds great a cappella.
Bonnie Raitt's hit ballad sang a cappella will probably make listeners shed a tear or two.
'The Wedding Song' is a great choice for wedding ceremonies. It works great acapella too!
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See also: 30 mega popular wedding songs
This moving number by Cyndi Lauper has been covered multiple times, and often only one instrument is used (e.g. a guitar). The song however also works great with just the vocals.
This is a song most people will join in when they listen to it. The vocal harmonies are amazing when sang in a group, but it can also work great as a solo piece.
This feel-good anthem works great a cappella, with a bit of finger snapping. And then there's the whistle part, which sounds pretty cool.
'Hero' is one Mariah Carey's greatest ballads, and one that works great a cappella, especially for groups. Of course, like any other Mariah Carey song, it's not easy to sing.
This Simon and Garfunkel classic sounds amazing as a purely vocal performance with two voices harmonizing.
'Hallelujah' is probably one of the most covered songs in history. In addition to Cohen's, Jeff Buckley's version is also hugely popular. Whichever you prefer, the song is perfect to sing a cappella.
Throw in some clapping or finger snapping and you've got yourself a cool beat to make 'Slow Hands' really stand out when sung a cappella.
'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' is just one of those songs that puts a smile on our faces. Plus, it's instantly recognizable right from the first note.
This sweet ballad is rather heartbreaking, and the human voice alone is capable of conveying such emotions.
This song, originally recorded for the 1939 movie 'The Wizard of Oz,' is a popular choice to sing a cappella.
The Academy Award-winning song Audrey Hepburn performed for 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961) is slow and mellow. Indeed, a great song to sing a cappella.
'Hello' is one of Adele's most popular tear-jerking ballads, and despite being pretty hard to sing, it sounds great without the support of musical instruments.
John Denver's classic sounds great with vocal only. The country ballad is great choice to sing a cappella.
This catchy pop number actually works great a cappella, especially with if you're singing with other people.
Gotye's hit from 2011 is a brilliant song, and one that is popular among a cappella groups. Give it a try!
'Chandelier' is all about emotional delivery and hitting those high notes in a powerful, yet controlled, manner. It's also a great song to sing a cappella.
The vocals really shine in 'Lost Without You,' making it a perfect choice to sing without any instruments.
Aretha Franklin has a number of tunes that work great with vocals only. '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' is certainly one of them.
This is a fairly challenging song to sing, but it certainly showcases a singer's abilities. It's also a great one to song alone without any musical support.
The term "a cappella" has its roots in the Italian language, and it essentially means "in chapel or choir style." Most songs are performed with the support of musical instruments, but some sound great when they are performed with vocals only. Sure, not every song will fit the bill, but there are quite a few that work really well sang a cappella.
In this gallery, we list some of the best songs to sing a cappella. Click on and pick your favorite!
The best songs to sing a cappella
These tunes are perfect for vocal performances
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The term "a cappella" has its roots in the Italian language, and it essentially means "in chapel or choir style." Most songs are performed with the support of musical instruments, but some sound great when they are performed with vocals only. Sure, not every song will fit the bill, but there are quite a few that work really well sang a cappella.
In this gallery, we list some of the best songs to sing a cappella. Click on and pick your favorite!