[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.

Playlist

[2026] Heartbreaking English-language breakup songs sung by women: Tear-jerking breakup tracks to discover
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan		Chapel Lone’s heartbreak song
2	MapsYeah Yeah Yeahs		Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ bittersweet breakup song
3	You You YouMaisie Peters		Maisie Peters, a singer-songwriter who resonates with the heart.
4	we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Ariana Grande		Ariana’s heartbreak song, the pain in her heart
5	GoodnightFlorence Road		A farewell song by a four-piece Irish band
6	I Miss You, I’m SorryGracie Abrams		The sorrow of farewell sung by a film director’s son
7	Blue StripsJessie Murph		A thrilling song that portrays revenge against an ex-lover
8	United Nations + 1000 Ways to DieMariah the Scientist		An R&B song that fuses science and emotion
9	Baby StepsOlivia Dean		Olivia Dean's soothing singing voice
10	FMTSummer Walker		The struggle of a woman who chooses a love centered on money
11	You Break Me FirstTate McRae		Tate McRae’s breakup song: strength and fragility
12	HarrietChloe Slater		Gen Z songstress who sings about painfully intense love
13	Love Me DifferentHayley Williams		A lonely heart’s cry in search of its true self
14	Year of TroubleStella Donnelly		A heart-touching ballad that quietly sings the pain of heartbreak.
15	WHAT NOWUMI		A soothing sea-themed ballad that portrays the pain of love.
16	Elderberry WineWednesday		A premonition of heartbreak, music that sings of sweet bitterness
17	The Heart Wants What It WantsSelena Gomez		Selena poured the pain of her heartbreak into a song.
18	drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo		An emotional song that vividly portrays the pain of heartbreak.
19	The AlibiDylan		A song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the hope of starting anew.
20	Kill BillSZA		An emotional song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and a thirst for revenge
21	WILDFLOWERBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s heart-wrenching breakup song
22	Since U Been GoneKelly Clarkson		Kelly Clarkson’s heartbreak anthem
23	SomedayMariah Carey		A poignant masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak
24	When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne		Avril’s emotional love song track
25	I Can’t Make You Love MePriyanka Chopra		Priyanka's cover song from India
26	If I Were A BoyBeyoncé		A song filled with the heart-wrenching cries of a betrayed woman
27	Someone Like YouAdele		A poignant ballad that sings of heartbreak’s pain and lingering attachment
28	Without YouMariah Carey		A famous song sung by Mariah, a moving ballad
29	LoveKeyshia Cole		Ke$ha’s early hit song that sings about romantic feelings
30	Almost Over YouSheena Easton		Debut of a female singer from Scotland
31	The SubwayChappell Roan		A song that gets exciting in the second half; be mindful of how you use your voice.
32	Foolish GamesJewel		Jewel: diverse musicality and unique charm
33	Come Back To MeJanet Jackson		A classic by Janet that earnestly seeks love
34	Could’ve BeenTiffany		A bittersweet love song by an ’80s idol
35	Edge Of A Broken HeartVixen		The female 80s hard rock band VIXEN
36	I Still Love YouJennifer Hudson		Jennifer’s song about a love she can’t give up
37	SamOlivia Newton-John		Olivia, the songstress who transformed from innocent to bold
38	Only When I SleepThe Corrs		A Celtic music band singing of love in a dream
39	Love Is a Losing GameAmy Winehouse		A poignant classic that sings of the sorrow of love.
40	Thank YouEstelle		The growth of love that sings gratitude to a cheating man
41	Smooth OperatorSade		A huge breakout with a sexy singing voice, the sc80s.
42	Tonight I’m Getting Over YouCarly Rae Jepsen		Carly's popular song, cute and fun
43	Rolling in the DeepAdele		A timeless masterpiece that passionately sings of the pain of heartbreak and resonates with the heart
44	I’m a MessBebe Rexha		A song about recovering from heartbreak and singing self-acceptance
45	Better VersionFLETCHER		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
46	Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna		A moving song that expresses Rihanna's feelings
47	Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne		A song by Avril Lavigne that resonates with the heart
48	Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie ZieglerSia		Sia’s iconic song that portrays the anguish of love
49	It’s A HeartacheBonnie Tyler		Classic breakup songs, internationally popular tracks
50	I Still BelieveBrenda K. Starr		A story of love and bond between two singers
51	Who’s That Girl？Eurythmics		Music video of Eurythmics' hit song from the 80s
52	How Can I Ease The PainLisa Fischer		A Grammy Award–winning singer who topped the R&B chart
53	ImpossibleShontelle		Shontelle, a singer from Barbados
54	Damn I Wish I Was Your LoverSophie B. Hawkins		A songstress who sings of love rises to popularity with her hit songs
55	My Name Is Not SusanWhitney Houston		Another woman's name called in one's sleep
56	Too Little Too LateJoJo		Singing passionately about a bitter heartbreak with outstanding musical talent
57	Jar Of HeartsChristina Perri		A song of a woman looking forward, singing the anger of heartbreak
58	HurtEmeli Sande		Scottish singer Emeli Sandé
59	Love Don’t Live Here AmymoreMadonna		A powerful song by a woman singing about the pain of heartbreak
60	Don’t BotherShakira		Shakira, a globally acclaimed songstress