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