Karaoke song guide High Risk / High Reward

Waiting for a Girl Like You

Foreigner

A slow-burning rock ballad treating long-awaited love as a revelation.

Group friendly Family friendly

Classic Rock Male High 1980s

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At a glance

Karaoke fit

Difficulty 8/10

Hard

Crowd 7/10

Strong reaction

Singalong 7/10

Strong

Best voice: Male High
Best setting: Family party or mixed ages
Performance: Solo or group
Availability: Very easy to find

Recommendation

Should you sing it?

Pick “Waiting for a Girl Like You” when you want the words and story to carry the performance. It usually lands better when you can recover quickly if one section does not go perfectly. It may not be the right choice when you want a relaxed, low-pressure turn.

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