Breakup songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Heart-healing songs about parting ways.

Many people probably vent the pain of heartbreak by singing their feelings out at karaoke.

From bittersweet songs that stay close to your sadness, to tracks that let you cry it all out and release your emotions, and even uplifting anthems that help you start looking forward—heartbreak songs come in many forms.

Sometimes, singing can help you face your feelings of heartbreak more directly.

In this article, we’ve gathered a wide range of breakup songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke.

You’re sure to find one that fits your feelings perfectly right now.

Playlist

Breakup songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Heart-healing songs about parting ways.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	me me sheRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’s heartrending breakup song, emotions sublimated through song
2	I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci		A song that portrays the bittersweet emotions of love that spread on social media
3	Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu		Keisuke Kuwata’s heartrending farewell song, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
4	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		A heartrending ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
5	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Deep love for someone dear and the pain of loss
6	One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki’s classic song about heartbreak, used as a film theme song.
7	366 daysHY		A moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak
8	forget-me-notAwesome City Club		A poignant love song inspired by a film
9	NAOHY		Unrequited love’s pain: a tear-jerking heartbreak song
10	nape (of the neck)aiko		Aiko’s heartrending breakup ballad, on a winter night
11	Because I fell in loveaimyon		A song that gently embraces the pain of heartbreak
12	First LoveUtada Hikaru		First love is a memorable journey of the heart.
13	rendezvousshaitoopu		A moving Schatulle song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
14	catDISH//		Thoughts on the layered farewells to a cat
15	Maplesupittsu		A timeless song that resonates with the heart, singing of the pain of parting
16	I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s “Aitai” is a Heisei-era classic.
17	somedaySaucy Dog		A heartfelt masterpiece that captures the pain of a broken heart
18	maybeYOASOBI		A song that portrays the complex emotions of a morning of parting
19	Happy Endingback number		A poignant song by back number that portrays the turmoil of a breakup
20	Dried flowersYuuri		Yuri's heartbreak song 'Dry Flower' resonates with the heart.
21	ifNishino Kana		A moving song with poignant lyrics and a beautiful melody
22	Hand in handCreepHyp		A youth anthem about overcoming the sorrow of parting
23	balladKetsumeishi		Morning news program theme, a bittersweet song of farewell
24	MissingKubota Toshinobu		A masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak, a balm for the soul
25	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.aratayo		A song that releases the pain of heartbreak and the tears of the heart
26	Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai		A sad ballad of unforgettable love
27	SaudadePorunogurafiti		Pornograffitti’s heartbreak song, a melody that resonates with the heart
28	I miss youBEGIN		The moving emotion of having your heart stirred by a nostalgic song
29	Just… I want to see youEXILE		A masterpiece by EXILE—an emotional work with lyrics by SHUN
30	Silent EveKarashima Midori		Fumi Karashima’s instrumental piece, the classic song of Christmas Eve
31	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		The ending theme of Bakemonogatari sung by Nagi
32	From our joined handsback number		A poignant song that sings of the importance of a lost love
33	Blue BenchSasuke		Sasuke’s big breakthrough, a classic with heartrending lyrics
34	Last LoveKato Miria		A heartfelt cry singing the sorrow of a broken heart
35	Someday at ChristmasDISH//		Sing pop songs about a single man's romantic laments.
36	A Christmas CarolZa Makkushou		The loneliness of a broken heart and the poignancy of snow
37	RainHata Motohiro		A classic cover by Shin that portrays rain and separation
38	Let’s count your kissesKoyanagi Yuki		A moving work where heartbreak songs resonate with the soul
39	two peopleaiko		Realizing the other person's feelings and sensing the end of love
40	GarnetOku Hanako		Okubana's heartbreak songs heal the heart
41	Stardust VenusAimer		Aimer’s heartrending love song. Beautiful sounds of piano and strings.
42	Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon		A song that portrays a mad, possessive love that wants to monopolize the other person
43	When love endsRin Oto		Introduction to Rin-ne’s melodious rap style
44	Only a single voicerokudenashi		A poignant song that comforts heartbreak and loneliness
45	Blue amberback number		back number's expression of poignancy
46	LAST CHRISTMASEXILE		A cover of EXILE’s classic hit that depicts a breakup
47	YOUYUI		The beauty of music healing the pain of heartbreak
48	I became a fool after meeting you.Chīmu Kamiuta		A self-reflective song that sings about the gap between hope and reality
49	Nostalgiaikimonogakari		Ikimonogakari’s early hit songs
50	tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa		Delicately portraying post-breakup emotions with an acoustic guitar
51	unrequited loveShibata Jun		Singing about the complex emotions of a sad unrequited love
52	Someday Merry ChristmasB’z		A classic Christmas song, Memories of Love
53	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi		A song of bittersweet love letters between a hometown and someone who moved to the city
54	While Listening to OliviaAnri		Feelings for Olivia and the strength of women
55	SNOW DANCEDREAMS COME TRUE		Heartbreak in the Winter City and the Melody of Snow
56	OVERTIMEHaruno		A Haruno song of bittersweet parting and lingering attachment
57	Close your eyesHirai Ken		Deep emotions for a lost love and a bittersweet reminiscence
58	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		A man's heart that stays true to love while bearing the pain of romance
59	Only I liked it.suisou gurashi		A Heartbreak Song from Life in a Fish Tank
60	But,Takase Tōya & Ren		A song that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment
61	Tears of TomorrowKoseki Mai		Sing about the pain of a broken heart in a 90s style
62	ChristmasMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s heartrending Christmas song
63	Christmas After You LeftDEEN		A bittersweet Christmas song that sings of the pain of a broken heart
64	crescent moonayaka		Singing about the bittersweetness and optimism of a long-distance relationship
65	I still miss you.KG		A heartrending single that sings of the pain of heartbreak and regret
66	I want to forget.wacci		A heartbreak song swayed by memories of the past
67	Rouge of Fragmentsbokula.		A rock ballad depicting lingering feelings after a breakup
68	Goodbye Christmasyashiki takajin		A song that overlays the sorrow of heartbreak onto a snowy landscape
69	SAYONARAORANGE RANGE		A ballad song that expresses feelings for a former lover after a breakup
70	In that casemakaroni enpitsu		Singing about the pain of heartbreak and the bittersweetness of youth
71	Before GoodbyeAAA		A heartbreak song that both men and women can relate to, a classic by AAA
72	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		An inspiring masterpiece that portrays the sorrow of heartbreak: 'Time goes by'
73	You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS		The bittersweet feelings of two people who chose to part ways
74	Stop this nightJUJU		Express your emotions with a heart-stirring song.
75	taxiKEN MIYAKE		A poignant love song about parting at a taxi stand
76	I long to see you now.MISIA		A classic song that sings of the longing to meet someone you cannot see.
77	Heartbreak ~Are you happy now?~Sonar Pocket		A song about the pain of heartbreak and the hope of moving on
78	Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI		A masterpiece by the electropop duo YOASOBI
79	Winter and Springback number		Depicting a woman's growth as she rises from heartbreak
80	Yorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la End		A bittersweet love ballad on the verge of parting
81	glowkeeno		A wistful keeno melody resounding in the cold rain
82	mutual feelingsthe shes gone		A singable band that sings about everyday observations
83	Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri		The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak
84	So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.		Lilia’s Heartbreak Ballad
85	To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa		A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak in a pop style
86	single bedSha ran Q		Sharam Q’s heartbreak song, a relatable masterpiece
87	Why not me?Misaka Saki		A song that sings of the aching feelings that grow from friendship into love
88	I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka		Express the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak through a piano ballad
89	ORIONNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s heartrending breakup ballad
90	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Healed by Ai Otsuka’s classic song “Planetarium.”
91	breakup songOkazaki Taiiku		A unique inspirational song depicting heartbreak and comeback
92	BelieveNishino Kana		Determination to move forward and live positively after a heartbreak
93	No matter how…Nishino Kana		A masterpiece that sings of parting and regret
94	We’re already broken up, you and I.AYANE		A love song that brings back memories of past relationships
95	1225 ~The Christmas When You Were There~Chicago Poodle		A farewell song filled with regret
96	I knew it was a love that would never reach you, yet I couldn’t hold myself back and kept on loving you.GACKT		Poignant conflict of love, feelings I cannot let go
97	In loveHY		HY's new song helps overcome heartbreak and move forward
98	White ChristmasJUN SKY WALKER(S)		A heart-touching rock ballad that sings of the pain of parting
99	Summer Melancholy ~Time to Say Goodbye~L’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A poignant summer classic that heals a broken heart
100	Hologram of LoveSKE48		Everlasting Love and Hope Depicted in a Heartbreak Song
101	A lonely Christmas nightYU-A		On Christmas night, the loneliness of being alone and the pain of a broken heart
102	fireworksaiko		Aiko’s poignant breakup songs are popular.
103	liarmezame P		Uses Hatsune Miku. A comedic song about realizing how important your partner was after a heartbreak.
104	cherrysupittsu		A Spitz classic that portrays the passage of time and emotions
105	Galactic ChristmasIchijō Miyuki, hoka		A present from an astronaut at Christmas
106	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		Yasushi Nakanishi's hit song sold 900,000 copies.
107	You have no eye for it.Ansako		A song that delicately depicts the pain of heartbreak
108	MIDNIGHT FLIGHT: Lonely Christmas EveHamada Shogo		A classic song that sings of Christmas loneliness
109	I can’t say “Merry Christmas.”Inagaki Junichi		A sad ballad that expresses the poignancy of heartbreak
110	It’s the cutest ever!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		Overcoming heartbreak, staying upbeat with a positive song
111	I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa		A classic song that portrays the feelings of a long-distance relationship
112	A Lonely ChristmasD-51		A Christmas song about heartbreak: the aching heart of a man
113	CANDYMr.Children		A poignant classic about the pain of parting, a balm for the heart.
114	Rice Ball Christmassadamasashi		Bittersweet memories of Christmas and heartbreak
115	I totally hate Christmas!! Just kidding.CRAZY KEN BAND		The new charm of Christmas songs
116	LemonFei P		From the VOCALOID heartbreak song, 'Lemon'
117	Merry X’mas for the DropoutsYamane Yasuhiro		Singing of a lonely love on Christmas night
118	Miku’s Christmas EveŌzoku BAND feat. Hatsune Miku		Hatsune Miku and the band's Christmas rock song
119	Christmas without snowTahara Toshihiko		A dream-chasing man on a lonely, snowy road after heartbreak
120	Christmas Eve RapKICK THE CAN CREW		Arrange Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic song in a rap style
121	Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze		A Shonan no Kaze song that helps you move on from heartbreak
122	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Encouragement to overcome heartbreak through song
123	It’ll get stained.Chatmonchy		A heartbreak song of cigarettes and the dawn
124	You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY		A CHEMISTRY song that sings about positive feelings after a breakup
125	Last SongGACKT		In the season of snow, healing the pain of a broken heart through song
126	I want to see youGACKT		Singing about the bittersweet emotions of love that longs for parting and reunion.
127	Christmas★Bell ~Men’s Side~Juliet		Winter Juliet classic, singing memories of love
128	BYE BYEPUFFY		A song about the pain of heartbreak and a positive, forward-looking spirit
129	I Miss You, Lonely Christmas℃-ute		A girl troubled about her relationship with her boyfriend before Christmas
130	sparklergagaga supi		A youth song that overlays the pain of heartbreak onto sparklers
131	from Y to YJimii Samu P		A famous song sung by Hatsune Miku about a heartrending heartbreak
132	youKōda Kumi		Released in 2005. First of a 12-week consecutive single series. A heartbreak song.
133	even ifHirai Ken		Ken Hirai's masterpiece that sings of a heartrending unrequited love
134	DEAR…againHirose Kōmi		A ballad song that expresses a woman's feelings as she hopes for the return of the man she parted ways with.
135	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		Hideaki Tokunaga’s debut single “COLORS”
136	Christmas Eve feat. AISHADōji-T		A poignant love song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
137	PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki		First-ever Oricon No. 1: a breakup song that gives you courage
138	Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie		A song of courage to overcome heartbreak and walk forward
139	A Lonely ChristmasTHE toraburyū		A poignant winter classic about a long-distance romance
140	tearsfayray		Fayray’s signature song that portrays women’s emotions
141	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		An emblematic song that flamboyantly sings about heartbreak, captivating with its dance.
142	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		A heartbreak song that soothes with its gentle singing voice
143	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s hit song that sings about love in a positive way.
144	wailing in griefKudō Shizuka		Miyuki Nakajima’s unrequited love breakup song “I Don’t Need an Answer.”