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 (1–10)

Sentimental KissReira Shio

Reira Shio - Sentimental Kiss [Official Music Video]

Sentimental Kiss Shio Reira

Reira Ushio is a female singer-songwriter who’s gaining popularity with lyrics brimming with realism, as if speaking for today’s youth.

While her lyrics often take the spotlight, her musicality is actually quite diverse, and she excels at J-POP that incorporates a variety of genres.

Among her works, the song I especially recommend is Sentimental Kiss.

It’s a softly sung track, so even those who find it hard to project their voice should find it easy to sing.

Give it a try.

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Mariya Takeuchistation

Mariya Takeuchi – Station [Live Version / 2000 @ Nippon Budokan]

Mariya Takeuchi Station

City pop, which drew worldwide attention from the late 2010s, started gaining notice in Japan after we entered the 2020s.

When it comes to female singer-songwriters who represent city pop, many people probably think of Mariya Takeuchi.

Her songs are stylish yet all very catchy.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Eki (Station).

I think everyone has heard it at least once.

Since it uses no falsetto and has a narrow vocal range, it’s easy for any woman to sing.

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ChinokateYorushika

Yorushika – Chinokate (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Chino kate yorushika

Yorushika is a male-female duo hugely popular among young people.

Their distinctive musical style—electro-driven sound paired with an ennui-tinged vocal—is unforgettable.

Among Yorushika’s works, one of the easiest heartbreak songs to sing at karaoke is Chinokate.

Since Yorushika’s vocals generally don’t belt, it’s easier for people who find it hard to sing loudly.

If you use a husky vocal technique that blends in breath, the atmosphere comes together instantly, so it’s highly recommended.

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Breakup songs that are easy to sing at karaoke: recommended classics and popular tracks (11–20)

MapleSpitz

Spitz / Kaede

Kaede Spitz

Spitz is a band that was hugely popular from the 1990s through the 2000s.

They’re generally treated as a rock band, but in reality they excel at classic J-pop, using catchy, singable melody lines in all their songs.

Among their works, the breakup song I especially recommend as easy to sing at karaoke is Kaede.

It’s a classic that everyone has heard at least once.

You might find the chorus a bit challenging, but if you adjust it to your own key, you should be able to sing it without any trouble.

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One more time,One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki

Masayoshi Yamazaki – “One more time, One more chance” MUSIC VIDEO [4K Quality]

One more time, One more chance Masayoshi Yamazaki

This is the fourth single by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki, who has won devoted fans with his unforgettable, distinctive voice and his multifaceted talents as a multi-instrumentalist.

Chosen as the theme song for the film The Moon and the Cabbage, in which he starred for the first time, it’s one of Yamazaki’s signature songs and is widely known through numerous covers by other musicians.

Its vivid, scenic imagery and his aching, heart-wrenching vocals make you feel the loneliness of heartbreak more than anything.

With its relaxed melody, it’s easy to sing at karaoke—a perfect number to choose after a breakup.

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I became someone else's girlfriend.wacci

wacci “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend” Music Video

I became someone else's girlfriend. — wacci

Wacci is a band that’s gained popularity for their catchy sound, blending J-pop with pop-rock.

Because both their lyrics and melodies are so catchy, the songs they drop tend to feel instantly familiar each time.

Among their works, a track I especially recommend is “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend.” As the title suggests, it portrays the lingering feelings of a man whose ex has found a new boyfriend, and the whole song is carried by a relaxed, emotional vocal line.

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So it wasn’t me, huh.Lilia.

riria. / So it wasn’t me. [Music Video]

So it wasn’t me, Riria.

The person they like doesn’t like me… For anyone who’s gone through that kind of painful heartbreak, I recommend “It Wasn’t Me After All,” a song released in 2021 by singer-songwriter Riria.

It expresses a heartfelt plea: after spending so much time together and getting signals that made me think, “Maybe you like me…,” don’t toy with my feelings if you’re not going to choose me.

The story that tightens the chest will pierce the hearts of many listeners—not only those who’ve had similar experiences.

With conversational lyrics set to a gentle melody, it’s an easy song to sing even when you’re hurt by a breakup.

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