Thank You for Being a Friend
Andrew Gold
Strong nostalgia and a warm hook that works well as a group dedication.
Karaoke fit
- Best voice
- Male Mid
- Best setting
- Family party or mixed ages
- Performance
- Solo or group
- Availability
- Widely available
Performance tip
Do not rush the opening lines; the warmth of the lyric matters more than making it sound oversized.
Should you sing it?
“Thank You for Being a Friend” is a strong pick for a nostalgia-heavy room that knows The Golden Girls; 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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Featured image: Jim Shea. Published by Asylum Records · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Quick answers
Thank You for Being a Friend karaoke FAQ
Is Thank You for Being a Friend a good karaoke song?
Yes. Thank You for Being a Friend by Andrew Gold is one of the stronger crowd picks in the KaraokeMatch catalog, with a crowd score of 9/10 and a singalong score of 8/10, so most rooms will react and join in.
How hard is Thank You for Being a Friend to sing at karaoke?
Thank You for Being a Friend 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 Thank You for Being a Friend 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 Thank You for Being a Friend OK for a family karaoke night?
Yes. Thank You for Being a Friend is marked family friendly, so it works for mixed ages and family parties.
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