Breakup songs in Western music that I want to sing at karaoke: world classics and popular hits

You can’t hurry loveSupreme

The Supremes: You Can’t Hurry Love – Original (Take 1)

I want to rush into love, but there’s no point in hurrying! This is a song I recommend for anyone who feels that way.

The more you listen, the more it seems to lift that sadness and brighten your mood.

It’s a track you can expect that effect from—a song that makes you want to take on love again.

Try it on my ownWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – Try It On My Own (Official HD Video)

While it’s okay to dwell in sadness a little after a heartbreak, now is the time to rise! This song is perfect for women who feel that way.

Gentle, yet at times powerful, it’s filled with strong messages about carving out your own life.

ComplicatedAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Complicated (Official Video)

A song by Avril that puts into lyrics the feeling of “things getting complicated because the romance I’d hoped for didn’t work out.” It’s sung from a girl’s perspective, but it’s also great for boys to try singing.

Let the song help you vent those slightly irritated feelings.

IncompleteBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys – Incomplete (Official HD Video)

Backstreet Boys rose to fame as a boy pop band.

Their song “Incomplete,” from the United States, carries a powerful message that transcends time.

Why not try singing it to help overcome the sense of loss from losing someone important?

Say GoodbyeBeck

Beck – Say Goodbye (Live on The Tonight Show)

“Say Goodbye,” sung by American singer-songwriter Beck.

With Beck’s signature laid-back melody and lyrics, it’s a track that makes you feel like “everything’s going to be okay” as you sing along.

We Don’t Talk AnymoreCharlie Puth

Charlie Puth – We Don’t Talk Anymore (feat. Selena Gomez) [Official Video]

This song, sung by Charlie who is known for hits like “One Call Away.” A girlfriend he cherished—though they used to talk so much, now they hardly speak at all.

This is recommended for those who want to turn that sad feeling into a song and sing it.

Everything’s Not LostColdplay

Coldplay – Everything’s Not Lost

Coldplay are also highly praised for their live performances.

Their song “Everything Is Not Lost” is a recommended track for a boy feeling down after a heartbreak, when it seems like everything has fallen apart.

It’s a positive song that makes you feel like things will still be okay.