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 (11–20)

mutual feelingsthe shes gone

the shes gone “Omoi Ai” Music Video

Feelings, The Shes Gone

The rock band the she gone has gained popularity with lyrics that spotlight the small realizations hidden in everyday life.

As a rock band, their music is fundamentally rock-centered, but that’s mainly in the instrumentation; the vocal lines are arranged in an easy-to-sing J-pop style.

Among their works, a particularly recommended, karaoke-friendly breakup song is Omoi Ai.

You can probably sing it just by slightly raising your natural voice, so even those who can’t hit high notes can sing it with confidence.

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Starry NightYuka

Yuka – Starry Night (Official Music Video)

Hoshizukiyo by Kaoru

While firmly rooted in J-POP, singer-songwriter Yuka—who enjoys strong support from younger generations—crafts a distinctive sound infused with Black music influences like neo-soul and R&B.

Among her works, the breakup song Hoshizukiyo is a top recommendation that’s easy to sing at karaoke.

It starts quietly and emotionally, then gradually builds toward the final chorus.

Even at the climax, it doesn’t require belting out huge notes, so it’s approachable even for those who aren’t confident in their singing.

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the absolute worstMarcy

Marcy – The Worst of the Worst (Official Music Video)

The absolute worst, Marcy.

Marcy’s 2022 track “Saitei Saiaku” (“The Absolute Worst”) portrays the honest feelings of a girl who’s heartbroken after her boyfriend loses interest.

Set to a brisk, refreshing melody, the lyrics list her ex’s worst traits while depicting the torment of not being able to truly hate him despite it all.

The catchy tune and vividly descriptive lyrics are easy to remember—listen a few times and you’ll be ready to sing it at karaoke!

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I won't fall in love anymore.Noriyuki Makihara

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” (Music Video) [5th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara / Mou Koi Nante Shinai

I Won’t Fall in Love Anymore – Noriyuki Makihara

With lyrics that depict the small moments of everyday life and a melody line you’ll want to hear over and over, “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” has healed many hearts as a classic breakup song.

Released by Noriyuki Makihara in 1992, its poppy, catchy tune is easy to sing and perfect for karaoke! The relatable lyrics about heartbreak—something everyone has experienced—make you want to sing it to cheer up a friend.

It’s great to lose yourself in the melody and sing for your own enjoyment, or to pour your heart into it for someone else!

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Girls don't cry.Rina Katahira

Rina Katahira - Girls Don’t Cry (Music Video)

Girls Don't Cry Rina Katahira

Rina Katahira is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity in the 2010s with her catchy musical style.

For those who were teens back then, she may feel nostalgic.

Among her works, the song I especially recommend for karaoke is Onna no Ko wa Nakanai (Girls Don’t Cry).

It has a lively melody reminiscent of country music from the West, and the vocal line is easy to sing throughout.

There’s no falsetto, so even those who can’t hit high notes can sing it with confidence.

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rendezvousShy Taupe

rendezvous

Rendezvous chai taupe

Dreaming of an impossible reunion with a lost lover, they break into a run through the rain.

It’s a song by Shytoop that evokes a bittersweet yet romantic scene.

Listening to it, the protagonist’s pain comes through so vividly that it’s hard to imagine anyone not having their own restless memories of love stirred up.

The lyrics, which capture everyday feelings of loss through distinctive metaphors, pair perfectly with vocalist So Sasaki’s sweet, languid voice.

Released in April 2023, the track resonated widely on social media and has surpassed 300 million total streams.

It was later included on the album “Hors d’oeuvre.” If you sing it with feeling at karaoke while nursing the pain of a broken heart, your friends will likely be drawn into its poignant world before they know it.

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Easy-to-sing breakup songs for karaoke: recommended classics and popular tracks (21–30)

Happy Endingback number

back number – “Happy End” Music Video

Happy End back number

When you go through a breakup, you just want someone by your side, don’t you? Happy End, a song that lays bare those wavering feelings, gently speaks to a hurting heart.

Released by back number in 2016, it was used as the theme song for the film My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.

Controlling the vocal range—from the relatively low-key verse to the soaring chorus—may seem challenging, but if you split it into parts and practice them separately, you’ll get the hang of it! Why not try singing this song at karaoke as a way to start viewing your own heartbreak in a more positive light?

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