Whatever It Takes
Imagine Dragons
A motivational arena-pop track with rapid verses, a stomping build, and a chorus that lands as a declaration.
Karaoke fit
- Best voice
- Male Mid
- Best setting
- Family party or mixed ages
- Performance
- Solo or group
- Availability
- Very easy to find
Performance tip
Practice the first verse slowly; catching up by rushing makes the pre-chorus collapse.
Should you sing it?
Choose this when you want modern rock energy with an obvious motivational hook. The central challenge: the quick verse syllables and sustained chorus.
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Quick answers
Whatever It Takes karaoke FAQ
Is Whatever It Takes a good karaoke song?
Yes. Whatever It Takes by Imagine Dragons is one of the stronger crowd picks in the KaraokeMatch catalog, with a crowd score of 8/10 and a singalong score of 8/10, so most rooms will react and join in.
How hard is Whatever It Takes to sing at karaoke?
Whatever It Takes is rated 7/10 for karaoke difficulty, which counts as hard. Practice it first and consider lowering the key if the chorus feels strained.
Who should sing Whatever It Takes 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 Whatever It Takes OK for a family karaoke night?
Yes. Whatever It Takes is marked family friendly, so it works for mixed ages and family parties.
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