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[2026] Popular Breakup Songs in the U.S.: From the Latest Hits to Timeless Classics

The pain of heartbreak is so deep it defies words.

In those moments, songs that capture the same feelings can quietly stay by your side.

The American music scene has produced countless popular breakup songs that gently embrace your wounded heart.

From ballads that express sorrow straightforwardly to pop numbers that give you the strength to move forward, the expressions are truly diverse.

In this article, we’ve picked a wide range—from timeless classics loved across generations to recent buzzworthy tracks.

You’re sure to find the one song that perfectly matches how you feel right now.

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[2026] Popular Breakup Songs in the U.S.: From the Latest Hits to Timeless Classics
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1eastGood Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan
Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roanplay_arrow
Chapel Lone’s heartbreak song
2eastLast NightMorgan Wallen
Last NightMorgan Wallenplay_arrow
Morgan's smash hit comforts the pain of heartbreak
3eastDon’t SpeakNo Doubt
Don't SpeakNo Doubtplay_arrow
No Doubt’s classic ballad that depicts the pain of a breakup
4eastSince U Been GoneKelly Clarkson
Since U Been GoneKelly Clarksonplay_arrow
Kelly Clarkson’s heartbreak anthem
5eastFlowersMiley Cyrus
FlowersMiley Cyrusplay_arrow
Miley Cyrus's heartbreak-recovery song
6eastStick SeasonNoah Kahan
Stick SeasonNoah Kahanplay_arrow
Noah Kahan’s breakup song becomes a global hit
7eastdrivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo
drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigoplay_arrow
Olivia Rodrigo’s classic breakup ballad
8eastI Fall ApartPost Malone
I Fall ApartPost Maloneplay_arrow
Post Malone's classic heartbreak ballad
9eastKill BillSZA
Kill BillSZAplay_arrow
SZA’s heartbreak song: the complex emotions of lingering attachment and murderous intent
10eastAll 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
11eastYou Oughta KnowAlanis Morissette
You Oughta KnowAlanis Morissetteplay_arrow
A masterful breakup song by Alanis Morissette
12eastThank U, NextAriana Grande
Thank U, NextAriana Grandeplay_arrow
Ariana’s breakup song centers on self-love
13eastBefore He CheatsCarrie Underwood
Before He CheatsCarrie Underwoodplay_arrow
Carrie Underwood’s revenge song for her cheating partner
14eastWe Belong TogetherMariah Carey
We Belong TogetherMariah Careyplay_arrow
Mariah Carey's exquisite R&B ballad
15eastI Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)Zach Bryan
I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)Zach Bryanplay_arrow
Award-winning song by Zach Bryan