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

If you’re thinking of getting a little adventurous at karaoke, why not try a mellow English breakup song? Adding these to your repertoire might even support your heart at important moments in life.

We’ve gathered just such timeless tracks.

Playlist

Breakup songs in Western music that I want to sing at karaoke: world classics and popular hits
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s classic song “Red”
2	Treat You BetterShawn Mendes		A bittersweet song about unrequited love for someone you like
3	abcdefuGAYLE		Emotional release by channeling the pain of heartbreak into song
4	Me and My Broken HeartRixton		A poignant song about a man hurt by a woman
5	We Don’t Talk Anymore(feat. Selena Gomez)Charlie Puth		Charlie Puth's song, related to Selena
6	Amnesia5 Seconds of Summer		A song by 5SOS that portrays the emotions after a heartbreak
7	HelloAdele		A song of regret and apology to a former lover
8	GirlfriendAvril Lavigne		Express the strong-willed emotions of the woman in the lyrics
9	Don’t Wanna Know(feat.Kendric Lamar)Maroon 5		A song that sings about the complex emotions after a breakup
10	Stay(feat. Mikky Ekko)Rihanna		A song with lyrics about a couple passing by each other
11	Give You HellThe All-American Rejects		A heartfelt song about relieving the stress of a broken heart
12	I hate u, I love u(feat. olivia o’brien）gnash		A heartfelt song that sings about the pain of a broken heart
13	StrongerKelly Clarkson		A healing song that speaks for the cries of the heart
14	My EverythingAriana Grande		A moving song about lingering feelings after a breakup
15	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A song of regret and reflection, where a man's kindness shines
16	Tonight I’m Getting Over YouCarly Rae Jepsen		A club-style breakup song with an emotional tone
17	Forget YouCeeLo Green		A heartrending love song born from jealousy
18	Lonely DancersConan Gray		A heartwarming song that heals the pain of heartbreak through dance
19	Sit Still, Look PrettyDaya		An anthem for women living true to themselves
20	New ManEd Sheeran		A song depicting the anguish of Instagram romance
21	Big Girls Don’t CryFergie		Fergie’s breakup song, an anthem for a strong, independent woman
22	Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon		A moving ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
23	Like a FoolKeira Knightley		The movie's songs are catchy and memorable.
24	goodbyeKelly Clarkson		A powerful song about overcoming heartbreak that resonates with the heart
25	Since U Been GoneKelly Clarkson		Western music that powerfully sings about the end of love
26	All I WantKodaline		A wistful song with a storyline in the music video
27	Fingers CrossedLauren Spencer Smith		A moving song that captures the pain of heartbreak
28	Forget MeLewis Capaldi		A heartfelt song that sings of the pain of heartbreak
29	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		A timeless song that resonates with the heart, singing about the pain of a broken heart.
30	Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi		A heartfelt breakup song by a singer from Scotland
31	Shout Out to My ExLittle Mix		An explanation of a song about feelings toward an ex-boyfriend
32	Half a HeartOne Direction		A sweet song about heartbreak and parting
33	So WhatP!nk		Even if we break up, a song for a forward-looking woman
34	Stay With MeSam Smith		Sam Smith's masterpiece resonates with listeners.
35	ChandelierSia		A song depicting heartbreak and inner conflict, accompanied by striking choreography
36	Rolling In The DeepAdele		Winner of numerous awards and a worldwide explosive hit...
37	Tears Dry On Their OwnAmy Winehouse		Amy Wai..., who gained popularity for her distinctive singing voice...
38	When You Are GoneAvril Lavigne		Only after it's gone do we realize how important it was.
39	IrreplaceableBeyoncé		In the U.S., it could be called a 'national heartbreak song'...
40	EverytimeBritney Spears		Britney S... released in 2003
41	Used To Love YouGwen Stefani		Released in 2016, Gwen S...
42	Too Little Too LateJoJo		The heartbreak of the American pop singer JoJo...
43	The One That Got AwayKaty Perry		An moving song by Katy Perry. Never to ta...
44	Better In TimeLeona Lewis		The melody resonates so beautifully with Leona Lewis’s singing voice…
45	StayLisa Loeb		Because Masami Nagasawa showcased it in a drama, ...
46	TornNatalie Imbruglia		Overseas, it’s known as a breakup song, and the heart...
47	Just Give Me A ReasonP!nk ft. Nate Ruess		With a cool and stylish image that appeals to a wide range of people…
48	StuckStacie Orrico		Released in 2003, Stacie...
49	Love FoolThe Cardigans		Released in 1996, The Cardigans…
50	LonelyAkon		An R&B singer and also a rapper...
51	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		The explosively popular Backstreet Bo...
52	AlwaysBon Jovi		Bon Jovi’s ... released in 1995
53	End Of The RoadBoyz II Men		The R&B boy group famous for their beautiful harmonies…
54	The ScientistColdplay		The British band Coldplay’s slow…
55	Bad DayDaniel Powter		It was a big hit in Japan too, so you must have heard it at least once...
56	HappierEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran, who keeps churning out hits...
57	Cry Me A RiverJustin Timberlake		Lyrics that sound like a grudge against someone who betrayed me...
58	When She Was MineLawson		A song by the British rock band Lawson. …
59	How Do I BreathMario		The R&B singer Mario’s soothing heartbreak…
60	Don’t Wanna KnowMaroon5 ft kendrick lamar		“…I don’t want to hear anything about my ex’s recent situation.”
61	So SickNe-Yo		A bittersweet breakup song sung by a male artist…
62	Story Of My LifeOne Direction		The hugely popular boy group, One Direction...
63	Let Her GoPassenger		After disbanding the band and launching a solo career...
64	Beautiful GirlsSean Kingston		It was a hit in Japan, so I’ve heard it before...
65	Back For GoodTake That		The legendary British boy group, Take...
66	BreakevenThe Script		The Irish band, The Script…
67	50 Ways To Say GoodbyeTrain		I didn’t want to tell my friends that I got dumped by her…
68	BurnUsher		A ballad by R&B singer Usher na…
69	Someone like youAdele		In the face of realities that cannot be changed, women and...
70	You lost meChristina Aguilera		What a heart broken by love needs is to speak to the soul and…
71	Jar of HeartsChristina Perri		I want to let all my emotions out. At times like that...
72	Fix youColdplay		A globally popular British band, Co...
73	My imortalEvanescence		I feel like my heart is about to break. I’m starting to feel that way...
74	Boulevard of broken dreamsGreen Day		Green Day is a male rock band.
75	ImagineJohn Lennon		For a woman in her thirties, even more than her own heartbreak...
76	Because of youKelly Clarkson		The sorrow you feel when you experience heartbreak and lose someone important to you…
77	Without youMariah Carey		I want to put a straightforward message into the song. Uh...
78	Goodbye to youMichelle Branch		Singer-songwriter Michel Bra...
79	d’you know what i meanOasis		I don’t want to bear the sorrow about my partner alone. And th…
80	TroubleP!nk		Having my heart broken has changed a lot of my plans...
81	Melancholy BluesQueen		The famous British band Queen. To a heart broken by lost love...
82	Take a bowRihanna		Instead of lamenting a broken heart, take it as a new beginning...
83	ChandellierSia		I don’t really know why, but I feel like crying. At times like that…
84	GoodbyeSpice Girls		A heart broken by lost love just wants to be healed by friends…
85	You can’t hurry loveSupreme		I want to rush love, but there's no point in rushing it! So...
86	Try it on my ownWhitney Houston		While it's okay to soak in a certain amount of sadness after a heartbreak, now...
87	ComplicatedAvril Lavigne		The romance I was hoping for didn’t work out...
88	IncompleteBackstreet Boys		Became instantly famous as a boys’ pop band...
89	Say GoodbyeBeck		American singer-songwriter, Bec…
90	We Don’t Talk AnymoreCharlie Puth		A hit such as “One Call Away”…
91	Everything’s Not LostColdplay		Their live performances are also highly regarded…
92	Give Me LoveEd Sheeran		Known also for songs like “Perfect,” Ed Sheeran…
93	Cast AwayGreen Day		Green Day is a band from the United States. He…
94	Two GhostsHarry Styles		A boy who just wants to take his time and soak in his sorrow...
95	RoarKaty Perry		There are breakups and all sorts of things, but I’m staying positive…
96	GoodbyeMiley Cyrus		A beautiful love song sung by Miley Cyrus...
97	I’m Like a BirdNelly Furtado		I want to fly away somewhere like a bird. It’s because of a broken heart...
98	Loved You FirstOne Direction		A pop love song sung by One Direction…
99	Counting StarsOneRepublic		A bit shout-tinged, with a punchy, one…
100	Too Good at GoodbyesSam Smith		He’s the kind of man who wants to sing slowly, with deep emotion.
101	Somebody Told MeThe Killers		I have something to say about the game of love...
102	Bitter Sweet SymphonyThe Verve		My love life isn't going well, and I'm feeling kind of down...
103	Go AwayWeezer		There are times when you feel sad from heartbreak, and oth…
104	See You AgainWiz Khalifa		Love didn’t work out, but we’ll meet someday…
105	Cryin’Aerosmith		Despite being great at first, it sudd…
106	How Could YouMario		The heartache of a man betrayed by his girlfriend…
107	AftermathR.E.M.		An American alternative rock band...
108	Bring It On Home to MeSam Cooke		Sam, an American soul singer …
109	YoungThe Chainsmokers		The collapse of teenage romantic relationships born from immaturity...
110	Memories of a Broken HeartCrown The Empire		A tra… that sings about a failed romantic relationship
111	Oh Well, Oh WellMayday Parade		The American rock band Mayday ...
112	Talking To The MoonBruno Mars		Bruno Mars is so romantic…
113	YesterdayThe Beatles		When I think about yesterday, today feels hard. It's just...
114	Really Don’t CareDemi Lovato		A message from a singer supporting LGBT
115	CryJamestown Story		The soothing effect of music that stays close to the heart
116	Love YourselfJustin Bieber		Justin’s new song is a critique of narcissistic people.
117	You Belong With MeTaylor Swift		Taylor's music videos are dramatic and innovative.