Breakup songs sung by female Western artists. World-famous classics and popular tracks.

People grow by going through heartbreak again and again.

You hear that a lot, but no matter how many times you experience it, heartbreak is still painful (lol).

When you get dumped, the emotional wound can feel especially deep, don’t you think? So I’ve gathered some Western breakup songs sung by female artists to help heal those heartaches.

Playlist

Breakup songs sung by female Western artists. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Since U Been GoneKelly Clarkson		Kelly Clarkson’s heartbreak anthem
2	One Last TimeAriana Grande		A cheating woman's regret and her breakup with her boyfriend
3	We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift		Electropop that declares a refusal to get back together
4	StrongerKelly Clarkson		An uplifting singing voice moving on from heartbreak
5	Don’t ForgetDemi Lovato		A relatable song about the pain of love
6	He Wasn’tAvril Lavigne		A song to positively overcome heartbreak
7	The SubwayChappell Roan		A song that gets exciting in the second half; be mindful of how you use your voice.
8	I Wanna Go BackJordan Pruitt		A melancholic song of memories for a lover who is drifting away
9	Part Of MeKaty Perry		A dance-pop song filled with feelings for an ex-lover
10	The Way I Loved YouSelena Gomez		The pain of a lost love and the longing for a new one
11	Tonight I’m Getting Over YouCarly Rae Jepsen		A song about a woman enjoying a new love after a heartbreak
12	Should’ve Been UsTori Kelly		A song about regret and sorrow for a former lover
13	Don’t Ask WhyVanessa Hudgens		A song that sings of a woman's heartrending feelings as she leaves her lover.
14	Shout Out To My ExLittle Mix		A powerful song by a woman recovering from heartbreak
15	Without YouMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's moving cover song
16	HistoryOlivia Holt		Depicting the struggles of a woman who can’t move on from a broken heart.
17	Someone Like YouAdele		A classic song that sings of heartbreak and recovery
18	Mr. BeautifulCheyenne Kimball		The Appeal of Young Country Singer Cheyenne Kimball
19	You Break Me FirstTate McRae		Tate McRae’s breakup song: strength and fragility
20	I’m Not That GirlIdina Menzel		Elphaba's poignant love story
21	Last GoodbyeMiley Cyrus		A Miley Cyrus song that sings about the anguish of love.
22	I’m a MessBebe Rexha		A song about recovering from heartbreak and singing self-acceptance
23	Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna		A moving song that expresses Rihanna's feelings
24	because i liked a boySabrina Carpenter		A youthful cry that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope that follows
25	Broken-Hearted GirlBeyoncé		The strength of a woman who doesn’t give up even when betrayed
26	PsychoMaisie Peters		Maisie's love-accusation song, a cry from the heart
27	When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne		A heart-touching ballad that sings of farewell and the pain of love
28	Kill BillSZA		A forbidden love, singing of jealousy and lingering attachment
29	Is It Over Now?Taylor Swift		A classic song that sings of Taylor’s feelings after a breakup
30	Back To DecemberTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s song about romantic regret
31	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		A moving ballad that pledges eternal love
32	the way things gobeabadoobee		Beabadoobee’s heartbreak ballad
33	Rolling in the DeepAdele		A heartbreak song filled with anger and sorrow
34	thank u, nextAriana Grande		A smash-hit song that sings about lessons learned from romantic experiences
35	Delete YouAshley Tisdale		A song about the resolve to completely forget an ex-boyfriend
36	Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne		A song by Avril Lavigne that resonates with the heart
37	When She Loved MeBridgit Mendler		An inspiring cover song from a Disney movie
38	The AlibiDylan		A masterpiece that weaves the pain of heartbreak and a longing for love into song.
39	Average GirlEmily Osment		A song about a woman whose heart is shaken after seeing her ex-boyfriend’s new lover
40	goodbyeKelly Clarkson		Kelly Clarkson’s breakup songs and self-esteem
41	About UsPerrie		A moving song that depicts the end of a bittersweet love
42	Last Heartbreak Song (ft. Giveon)Ayra Starr		A song by Aira and Zivion that depicts the pain of heartbreak
43	Broken PuzzleMeghan Trainor		A poignant song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope that follows
44	LouderCharice		A summer song about breaking up with an ex-boyfriend
45	Over YouGigi Radics		A beautiful piano piece that sings about heartbreak in a positive, forward-looking way
46	DisasterJoJo		A poignant ballad that sings of the pain of lost love
47	Kiss N TellKe$ha		A distinctive heartbreak song by a woman who was cheated on
48	Have You EverLucy Hale		The roots of an actress who sings heartbreak ballads
49	So WhatP!nk		A bold song that playfully sings about heartbreak.
50	Miss Movin’ OnFifth Harmony		Introducing their debut song before Camila left the group