Karaoke song guide Safe Pick

Except for Monday

Lorrie Morgan

A witty breakup recovery song with a day-by-day structure and a memorable punch line.

Beginner friendly Group friendly

Country Female Mid 1990s

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At a glance

Karaoke fit

Difficulty 5/10

Moderate

Crowd 7/10

Strong reaction

Singalong 7/10

Strong

Best voice: Female Mid
Best setting: Family party or mixed ages
Performance: Solo or group
Availability: Widely available

Useful detail

Performance tip

Make the day-by-day setup easy to follow so the final exception lands as the joke.

Recommendation

Should you sing it?

Pick “Except for Monday” for a country bar that enjoys a story and an easy chorus; it should land well, though it is more audience-dependent than a universal staple. The melody is fairly forgiving, and the chorus gives friends a natural place to join.

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