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

Time goes byEvery Little Thing

「Time goes by」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

Time goes by, one of Every Little Thing’s signature songs, was released in 1998 and became a massive hit.

It’s a heartbreak song about thinking of someone you loved, but even those who haven’t had their heart broken will find themselves drawn in by the lyrics that really hit home.

And if you are going through a breakup, it resonates all the more deeply.

You might even end up in tears if you sing it at karaoke.

It’s a tender, moving ballad that makes it easy to pour your emotions into it.

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Last SongGACKT

GACKT「Last Song」MUSIC VIDEO

This is a song by GACKT, who is active as a singer-songwriter.

It’s a heartbreak song addressed to a former lover.

With its cool and stylish vibe, it’s a great choice for karaoke and sure to get the crowd going.

I highly recommend giving it a try—why not sing it yourself?

GarnetOku Hanako

Garnet

A signature song by Hanako Oku, chosen as the theme for the smash-hit animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.

Its poignant lyrics and piano tones are captivating, evoking memories of days gone by as if they were right before your eyes.

Oku’s clear, transparent vocals gently permeate the heart.

Though we can no longer meet, the song expresses gratitude for a encounter that made the self stronger, offering not only solace from heartbreak but also the strength to move forward.

Released in July 2006, the song won the Best Theme Song (Film) at the Heisei Anime Song Awards.

For those who want to overcome a painful farewell and step into the future with beautiful memories, this song will gently nudge you forward.

In that casemakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Empitsu "Saraba" Music Video

A narrative masterpiece by Macaroni Enpitsu that wraps a bittersweet longing for love in the refreshing tones of guitar and synthesizer.

While gently embracing the pain of heartbreak, the unshaken desire to believe in the other person’s dreams stirs the heart.

The melodic lines and Hattori’s emotionally rich vocals beautifully capture the warmth and ache of youth.

Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Blue Box, it weaves unattainable love and a growing inner world together with the anime’s atmosphere.

A gem of a song that stands with everyone who knows the joy of love and the pain of heartbreak, soothing the soul.

Unfit to be a loverKoresawa

Koresawa “Unqualified as a Lover” [Music Video]

Koresawa is an artist who performs without showing her face, taking the stance of “I want you to listen to the songs, not look at my face.” The teddy bear you often see seems to stand in for her! Now, since “Koibito Shikkaku” has no intro, make sure to clearly imagine the opening pitch before you start singing.

If you switch between chest voice and falsetto for the A melody, B melody, and the chorus, you may find it easier to hit the pitches accurately.

If you sing carefully with the scoring system in mind, you should be able to get higher marks.

Give it a try and practice!

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Kubota Mami

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DEPARTURESglobe

globe / 'DEPARTURES' (Starring: Ayaka Miyoshi)

It’s one of the signature songs by the music unit globe.

It’s a poignant breakup song themed around lingering feelings for a former lover.

For women, it’s an easy and crowd-pleasing choice for karaoke.

Why not give it a try?

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā

Effeminate / Golden Bomber – Music Video

It’s one of the signature songs of Golden Bomber, a rock band.

The success of this track made their name widely known.

It’s also a karaoke staple that everyone can get excited about together, so it’s a breakup song I recommend for karaoke.