A wonderful heartbreak song

Breakup songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.

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When you want to heal the wounds of a broken heart, a lot of people just let it all out by singing their hearts out at karaoke! In this article, we’ll introduce breakup songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.

It’s also a great idea to sing these to comfort a friend who’s going through a breakup.

If you sing a song that expresses exactly how you feel right now, or pour all your sadness into a breakup ballad, it might ease your pain, even just a little.

Choose the song that fits your feelings and sing your heart out!

Breakup songs that are easy to sing at karaoke: Recommended classics and popular tracks (71–80)

Hologram of LoveSKE48

SKE48 “Ai no Hologram” Music Video / 2024.2.28 on sale

Love Hologram SKE48

This work was released as SKE48’s 32nd single.

Announced in February 2024, the song centers on the pain and sorrow of a broken heart.

With lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto, it portrays a protagonist living in a world drained of color, resonating deeply with listeners.

The music video features an inventive touch in which the members appear at a tiny, doll-like size.

Center member Oka Suenaga commented that she hopes to “guide everyone toward the path they should take,” meeting fans’ expectations.

It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to belt it out at karaoke to let off steam or to soothe the wounds of heartbreak.

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Night of OsmanthusMushroom Empire

Kinoko Teikoku — Night of the Osmanthus

Osmanthus Night, Kinoko Teikoku

When you find yourself suddenly thinking about an ex, I recommend “Kinmokusei no Yoru” by Kinoko Teikoku.

It’s included on their 2018 album Time Lapse.

The song describes how the scent of osmanthus triggers memories of an old romance, and how you still cherish that former lover somewhere in your heart.

With its calm, relaxed melody that’s easy to sing and lyrics that are easy to remember, it’s a great choice for karaoke when you’re reminiscing about past love.

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OVERTIMEHaruno

Haruno “OVERTIME” MV

OVERTIME Haruno

A poignant breakup song that shines with Haruno’s delicate emotional expression.

Its modern sound, fusing electropop and synth-pop, leaves a strong impression.

Released in May 2024, the track is a collaboration with Australian producer Taka Perry.

Riding on an exhilarating, fast-paced beat, it portrays the end of a romance and lingering attachment.

The lyrics resonate as they capture the weariness of love and affirm the self who accepted a partner’s flaws.

It’s a perfect song for anyone nursing heartbreak or in the mood to reflect on a past relationship.

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Like when we first metEvery Little Thing

"Like When We First Met" MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

Every Little Thing, like when we first met

It’s one of the signature songs by the music group Every Little Thing.

Although it isn’t a song about heartbreak, it’s popular for evoking a bittersweet feeling that makes you remember being together after a breakup.

It’s also an easy song for women to sing at karaoke.

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Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber

Effeminate / Golden Bomber – Music Video

Effeminate by Golden Bomber

It’s one of the signature songs of Golden Bomber, a rock band.

The success of this track made their name widely known.

It’s also a karaoke staple that everyone can get excited about together, so it’s a breakup song I recommend for karaoke.

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Before GoodbyeAAA

AAA / "Before the Goodbye" Music Video

AAA - Before Goodbye

Depending on whether a man or a woman is singing, the point of view can feel different, which can make it easier or harder to connect emotionally.

Especially with breakup songs, many people prefer to choose a track that matches their own perspective.

But this song, “Sayonara no Mae ni,” is by AAA, a mixed-gender group, so I recommend it as a breakup song that will likely resonate naturally with both male and female listeners.

While there are separate male and female parts, it’s still easy to sing as a karaoke song, and I think it’s a track many people can relate to.

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I miss you so much, I want to see you.Kana Nishino

Kana Nishino 'I Miss You, I Miss You (short ver.)'

I miss you, I miss you - Kana Nishino

The feeling of wanting to see the person you broke up with one more time.

Aitakute Aitakute is a song that honestly expresses that kind of heart, blending a sense of heartbreak with strength.

Released by Kana Nishino in 2010, its delicate lyrics match beautifully with piano and strings.

If you keep a lively sense of rhythm as you sing, you can perform it enjoyably and well! Although the lyrics portray a pained heart, the song also carries a sense of power, so singing it at karaoke for a friend who’s gone through a breakup might lift their spirits.

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced breakup songs that are easy to sing at karaoke, from the latest hits to timeless classics.

Compared to other themes, breakup songs tend to be more emotional, so they might have been a bit harder overall.

If you found these songs challenging, please check out Rag Music’s other articles featuring easy-to-sing tracks.

We’ve curated simple songs by various themes, so you’re sure to find one that suits you!