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Top Goodbye Songs by Female Western Artists: Popular Rankings [2026]

We can’t help but imagine negative situations when we think of goodbyes.

However, for some people, a goodbye can be a positive decision, or something they can say with a smile.

Here, we’ll introduce a ranking of various kinds of goodbyes, limited to popular songs by female Western artists.

Playlist

Top Goodbye Songs by Female Western Artists: Popular Rankings [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1goodbyeKelly Clarkson
goodbyeKelly Clarksonplay_arrow
Kelly Clarkson’s new song centers on the strength to overcome heartbreak.
2Time To Say GoodbyeAndrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman
Time To Say GoodbyeAndrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightmanplay_arrow
Bocelli and Brightman’s duet becomes a worldwide hit
3we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Ariana Grande
we can't be friends (wait for your love)Ariana Grandeplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays love through synth-pop and EDM
4yes, and?Ariana Grande
yes, and?Ariana Grandeplay_arrow
Ariana’s new song expresses self-affirmation and a pushback against criticism
5IrreplaceableBeyoncé
IrreplaceableBeyoncéplay_arrow
Beyoncé captivates with her powerful vocals.
6Bam Bam (ft. Ed Sheeran)Camila Cabello
Bam Bam (ft. Ed Sheeran)Camila Cabelloplay_arrow
Sing about heartbreak in a duet song by Camila
7Consequences (Orchestra)Camila Cabello
Consequences (Orchestra)Camila Cabelloplay_arrow
Camila’s gentle song expresses a poignant emotion.
8See You AgainCarrie Underwood
See You AgainCarrie Underwoodplay_arrow
Carrie Underwood’s breakup song
9Starts with GoodbyeCarrie Underwood
Starts with GoodbyeCarrie Underwoodplay_arrow
Carrie Underwood's hit songs
10Break The RulesCharli XCX
Break The RulesCharli XCXplay_arrow
A song by Charli XCX that sings of the will to freedom
11HurtChristina Aguilera
HurtChristina Aguileraplay_arrow
Introducing Christina’s hit song “Hurt”
12Big Girls Don’t CryFergie
Big Girls Don't CryFergieplay_arrow
A pop masterpiece imbued with the bittersweet pain of heartbreak
13Wrong DirectionHailee Steinfeld
Wrong DirectionHailee Steinfeldplay_arrow
A heartrending love song that sings of the sorrow of a broken heart
14Because Of YouKelly Clarkson
Because Of YouKelly Clarksonplay_arrow
Introduce Kelly Clarkson’s signature songs
15How Can I Help You Say GoodbyePatty Loveless
How Can I Help You Say GoodbyePatty Lovelessplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of a mother’s parting wisdom
16FarewellRihanna
FarewellRihannaplay_arrow
Rihanna’s ballad that sings of the agony of parting
17Lift Me UpRihanna
Lift Me UpRihannaplay_arrow
Rihanna’s moving song dedicated to the late Boseman
18Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna
Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihannaplay_arrow
A ballad depicting Rihanna’s obsession with and struggle over her beloved
19Lose You to Love MeSelena Gomez
Lose You to Love MeSelena Gomezplay_arrow
Introduce Selena Gomez's signature songs
20All Too Well (10 Minute Version)Taylor Swift
All Too Well (10 Minute Version)Taylor Swiftplay_arrow
The long version of Taylor Swift's heartbreak song
21Is It Over Now?Taylor Swift
Is It Over Now?Taylor Swiftplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of Taylor’s feelings after a breakup
22MaroonTaylor Swift
MaroonTaylor Swiftplay_arrow
Taylor Swift’s brilliant musical universe
23We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift
We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swiftplay_arrow
Taylor Swift’s breakup song is exhilarating!