[2026] Heartbreaking English-language breakup songs sung by women: Tear-jerking breakup tracks to discover
When it comes to easing the pain of heartbreak, the voices that may resonate most with women are those of female artists who have sung about the same experience.
On sleepless nights filled with tears and in the days when you’re bottling up your emotions, a heartbreak song that speaks to your heart can gently give you a push forward.
In this article, we’ve gathered a wide range of heartbreak songs sung by women in Western music.
From timeless favorites to the latest hits you can’t help but relate to, these tracks span genres but all move the heart.
You’re sure to find a song that speaks to how you feel right now.
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[2026] Western breakup songs sung by women: Tear-jerking heartbreak tracks (31–40)
The SubwayChappell Roan
It’s a song that really builds up toward the second half.
In the first half, the chorus goes up to D5, but it’s not a section where you should belt, so aim for an airy, gentle delivery.
The tempo isn’t fast, so it’s easier if you learn it melody by melody.
If you’re not used to using falsetto, practice humming so you can switch smoothly between chest voice and falsetto.
In the first half, try projecting your voice upward, resonating in the area between the eyebrows or the head to create a light, open sound.
In the second half, the resonance gets a bit stronger, so direct the sound downward and resonate in the chest to bring out more power.
Try speaking or singing with a hand on your chest—you’ll feel strong vibrations there—then sing while focusing on that resonance!
Foolish GamesJewel
Jewel, whose 1994 debut album Pieces of You reached No.
4 on the Billboard charts.
She’s a highly talented singer who can master a wide range of genres, from pop and rock to country.
The music video, which exudes a very mysterious atmosphere, is also a must-see.
Come Back To MeJanet Jackson
A straightforward love song that throws pride out the window and pleads directly: “Please! Come back!” In her 1989 album Rhythm Nation, Janet broke out of the shell of being “Michael Jackson’s little sister.” This is one of the hit singles from that album.
Could’ve BeenTiffany
The Japanese title is “Embraced by Memories.” It’s a bittersweet, regret-tinged love song in a “what-if” vein—singing, “If only I’d done things differently back then, you and I would still be together.” A classic hit by Tiffany, an ’80s idol who is now also active as a country singer and actress.
Edge Of A Broken HeartVixen
In the 1980s, the heyday of hard rock, VIXEN was a female rock band often called the “girls’ version of Bon Jovi.” Despite their powerfully energetic performances that could put many male bands to shame, Janet Gardner’s vocals—lamenting a love that has faded away—are gripping and full of emotion.