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!

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

Blue BenchSasuke

Blue Bench / Sasuke

Blue Bench Sasuke

A single by the male duo Sasuke, formed by high school classmates, who disbanded in 2009 and reunited in 2014.

It’s also known as one of Sasuke’s signature songs, having set a legend in their indie days by selling out 5,000 copies at a single store.

Its bittersweet lyrics and beautiful harmonies captivated many listeners and are sure to resonate with anyone fresh from a breakup.

It’s a number you’ll want to sing and sink into after a heartbreak—and it’s fun to harmonize with friends at karaoke, too.

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KanadeSukima Switch

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

Kanade Sukima Switch

Kanae, the signature hit ballad by Sukima Switch.

Released in 2004, the song has been featured widely across media, including as an insert song in the film Rough and as the theme for the third night of the drama Sotsu Uta.

It tells the story of someone who decides to part ways for their lover’s future, yet continues to wish for their happiness from afar.

Its gentle, heartfelt melody makes it easy to sing, and its widespread popularity as a beloved ballad also contributes to its singability.

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Lovers AgainEXILE

EXILE / Lovers Again (Short Ver.)

Lovers AgainEXILE

EXILE’s “Lovers Again” is a song about feelings for a former lover that still can’t be forgotten.

Released in 2007, it was featured in commercials for au and FUJITSU and became a popular karaoke choice.

Despite being the one to initiate the breakup, the song expresses a burning longing, regret, and heartbreak for a lover who remains unforgettable.

It was a huge hit both as a CD and as a ringtone, so for those who listened to it in real time, it’s likely a song that remains easy to sing even after many years.

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366 daysHY

HY 366 Days LIVE

366 Days HY

“366 Days,” with its grand-scale portrayal of love that you can’t help but relate to, is a song that gently accompanies the hearts of those who’ve experienced heartbreak.

Included on the 2008 release “HeartY,” it’s widely known as one of the band’s signature tracks.

The lyrics candidly express the sorrow of losing someone precious and the helpless emotions that follow, and vocalist Izumi Nakasone’s overwhelming voice sinks deep into your heart.

It’s recommended to sing the A and B verses with restraint, then release your true feelings in the chorus.

With its slow tempo, once you learn it, it’s sure to become your go-to at karaoke.

If you sing this song at karaoke for a heartbroken friend, it just might help heal their wounds.

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balladKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

Ballad Ketsumeishi

This is a song by Ketsumeishi released in 2011.

The rap parts are intentionally kept to a minimum, and as the title suggests, there’s a clear attempt to make it a true ballad, which also makes it easy to sing.

It delicately portrays tender feelings toward a loved one, creating a gentle, heartwarming atmosphere.

However, because there are recurring hints that the relationship has ended, you can tell that the lyrics express a powerful sense of regret, with unforgettable feelings spilling out uncontrollably.

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From our joined handsback number

back number – From the Hands We Held (full)

From the hands we held, by back number

A poignant ballad that reflects on past romance and gradually realizes the value of a lost love.

It delicately portrays the warmth of happier days slowly cooling, as well as the magnitude of the other person’s presence that only becomes clear after the breakup.

Included on the 4th album “Love Story” released in March 2014, it was also used as the commercial song for JTB’s travel product “JTB Premium.” With a gentle, heart-touching melody and a relatable narrative, this song is relatively easy to sing at karaoke and is one you’ll want to try—especially if you’ve experienced heartbreak or parting.

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two peopleaiko

aiko - “Futari” music video

Two People aiko

I tell myself it’s a good thing I realized how they felt before I fell in love, and I accept the end of the romance.

This song by aiko captures that painful bravado.

Despite its up-tempo sound, it sings of the bittersweet moment when you keep getting your hopes up over the other person’s smallest gestures, only to notice their gaze is fixed on someone else.

Released in March 2008, the song reached No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart and was later used in a Hoyu commercial.

It’s also included on the album “Himitsu.” On nights when you put on a brave face even though you’re really sad, doesn’t listening to this song make you feel like someone’s right beside you saying, “I know exactly how you feel”?

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