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Breakup songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.

When you want to heal the wounds of a broken heart, a lot of people just let it all out by singing their hearts out at karaoke! In this article, we’ll introduce breakup songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.

It’s also a great idea to sing these to comfort a friend who’s going through a breakup.

If you sing a song that expresses exactly how you feel right now, or pour all your sadness into a breakup ballad, it might ease your pain, even just a little.

Choose the song that fits your feelings and sing your heart out!

Breakup songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular tracks (1–10)

loveUru

[Official] Uru 'Koi' from 3rd ALBUM 'Contrast'
loveUru

Uru is a female singer-songwriter who rose to popularity on YouTube.

She’s highly versatile, producing everything herself—from songwriting to video filming and even programming—and has been active at the forefront since the late 2010s, wielding a broad musical range born from that versatility.

Among her works, the song I especially recommend is Koi (Love).

Its relaxed tempo and lack of high parts make it very easy to sing.

yellowback number

Back Number, known for their many love songs, has a heartbreak song called “Kiiro” (“Yellow”).

Released in 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the ABEMA dating reality show “Koi to Ookami ni wa Damasarenai” (“Don’t Be Fooled by the Wolf”).

The lyrics express the wish for the person you like to find love, while secretly hoping it won’t work out.

Yet, thinking of others, the singer resolves to hide that true feeling—a bittersweet determination portrayed in the song.

With its gentle, easy-to-sing tempo, try singing it slowly while savoring the lyrics.

Sentimental KissShio Reira

Reira Shio - Sentimental Kiss [Official Music Video]
Sentimental KissShio Reira

Reira Ushio is a female singer-songwriter who’s gaining popularity with lyrics brimming with realism, as if speaking for today’s youth.

While her lyrics often take the spotlight, her musicality is actually quite diverse, and she excels at J-POP that incorporates a variety of genres.

Among her works, the song I especially recommend is Sentimental Kiss.

It’s a softly sung track, so even those who find it hard to project their voice should find it easy to sing.

Give it a try.

Breakup songs that are easy to sing at karaoke: recommended classics and popular tracks (11–20)

I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci

wacci “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend” Music Video
I became someone else's girlfriend.wacci

Wacci is a band that’s gained popularity for their catchy sound, blending J-pop with pop-rock.

Because both their lyrics and melodies are so catchy, the songs they drop tend to feel instantly familiar each time.

Among their works, a track I especially recommend is “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend.” As the title suggests, it portrays the lingering feelings of a man whose ex has found a new boyfriend, and the whole song is carried by a relaxed, emotional vocal line.

Mariya Takeuchieki

Mariya Takeuchi – Station [Live Version / 2000 @ Nippon Budokan]
Mariya Takeuchieki

City pop, which drew worldwide attention from the late 2010s, started gaining notice in Japan after we entered the 2020s.

When it comes to female singer-songwriters who represent city pop, many people probably think of Mariya Takeuchi.

Her songs are stylish yet all very catchy.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Eki (Station).

I think everyone has heard it at least once.

Since it uses no falsetto and has a narrow vocal range, it’s easy for any woman to sing.

So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.

riria. / So it wasn’t me. [Music Video]
So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.

The person they like doesn’t like me… For anyone who’s gone through that kind of painful heartbreak, I recommend “It Wasn’t Me After All,” a song released in 2021 by singer-songwriter Riria.

It expresses a heartfelt plea: after spending so much time together and getting signals that made me think, “Maybe you like me…,” don’t toy with my feelings if you’re not going to choose me.

The story that tightens the chest will pierce the hearts of many listeners—not only those who’ve had similar experiences.

With conversational lyrics set to a gentle melody, it’s an easy song to sing even when you’re hurt by a breakup.

mutual feelingsthe shes gone

the shes gone “Omoi Ai” Music Video
mutual feelingsthe shes gone

The rock band the she gone has gained popularity with lyrics that spotlight the small realizations hidden in everyday life.

As a rock band, their music is fundamentally rock-centered, but that’s mainly in the instrumentation; the vocal lines are arranged in an easy-to-sing J-pop style.

Among their works, a particularly recommended, karaoke-friendly breakup song is Omoi Ai.

You can probably sing it just by slightly raising your natural voice, so even those who can’t hit high notes can sing it with confidence.