Johnny Depp says he is scared of karaoke

Johnny Depp has revealed he is scared of KARAOKE.

The actor - who sings in new movie musical Sweeney Todd - said he has never tried the bar pastime. And he admitted he would need to be seriously drunk before having a go.

Asked what his favorite karaoke song is, Depp replied: "Honestly, I've always been frightened of it.

"I've never tried it. It scares the hell out of me.

"I've never been that drunk. I've been drunk - but not that drunk."

Depp plays the Demon Barber of Fleet Street in the upcoming Tim Burton Hollywood film.

But he said he was terrified when he won the part - because he hadn't sung before. Depp, 44, added: "I was probably more frightened than anyone.

"I'd never sung before in my life.

"So I thought it was important that I keep it very low-key.

"Initially I did demos in my friend's garage studio because I didn't know if I'd be able to hit a note.

"I sent it to Tim [director Tim Burton], crossed my fingers and waited for the outcome."

He told a US magazine: "I really went through some angst."

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be released in the US on December 21 and in the UK on January 25.