Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Gary Portnoy
A highly recognizable bar-room theme with a direct, communal chorus.
Karaoke fit
- Best voice
- Male Mid
- Best setting
- Family party or mixed ages
- Performance
- Solo or group
- Availability
- Widely available
Performance tip
Keep the verses conversational and leave space before the title line so the room can answer you.
Should you sing it?
“Where Everybody Knows Your Name” is a strong pick for a nostalgia-heavy room that knows Cheers; recognition should come quickly and the room is likely to respond. The melody is fairly forgiving, and the chorus gives friends a natural place to join.
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Quick answers
Where Everybody Knows Your Name karaoke FAQ
Is Where Everybody Knows Your Name a good karaoke song?
Yes. Where Everybody Knows Your Name by Gary Portnoy is one of the stronger crowd picks in the KaraokeMatch catalog, with a crowd score of 9/10 and a singalong score of 9/10, so most rooms will react and join in.
How hard is Where Everybody Knows Your Name to sing at karaoke?
Where Everybody Knows Your Name is rated 5/10 for karaoke difficulty, which counts as moderate. It is also marked beginner friendly, so it is a safe first song.
Who should sing Where Everybody Knows Your Name at karaoke?
It suits a any voice or male mid voice best. It is group friendly, so friends can jump in on the chorus.
Is Where Everybody Knows Your Name OK for a family karaoke night?
Yes. Where Everybody Knows Your Name is marked family friendly, so it works for mixed ages and family parties.
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