80 Best Heartbreak Songs to Heal Your Broken Heart

Anyone who has experienced a broken heart knows that sometimes the best medicine is the perfect playlist of heartbreak songs. Taking some time to really settle in with your feelings and let the tears flow can be like musical therapy. Whether you’re going through a painful breakup, nursing old wounds, or just need a good emotional release, the right song can validate your feelings and help you process your pain.

We’ve gathered a comprehensive list of the best heartbreak songs to help heal your broken heart, from songs about breaking up with someone you still love to anthems about getting over someone and moving on. This collection spans decades and genres, ensuring there’s something for every broken heart.

It’s no secret that country music owns sad breakup songs hands-down—just browse our lists of country breakup songs and country love songs, and you’ll see why. But if your playlist of music to get you through a breakup leans more towards mainstream moving on songs, we’ve included classic rock 70s breakup songs and 80s love ballads and break up songs, too.

When you’re feeling blue, you’ll want these best songs about broken hearts on repeat. So grab some tissues, settle in with your girlfriends, your favorite sad movies, and a pint of your favorite ice cream and tell him “It’s Too Late,” this is the “End of the Road,” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” (Taylor Swift has your back every time).

Classic Country Heartbreak Anthems

Country music has long been the go-to genre for heartbreak, with its raw emotion and storytelling tradition. These classics have stood the test of time and continue to resonate with broken hearts everywhere.

“It’s Too Late” by Carol King

Carol King’s gentle yet powerful breakup anthem captures the bittersweet moment when you realize a relationship simply cannot be saved despite the love that remains.

Most Heartbreaking Lyrics: “There’ll be good times again for me and you / But we just can’t stay together, don’t you feel it, too? / Still I’m glad for what we had and how I once loved you.”

“I Fall to Pieces” by Patsy Cline

Patsy Cline’s iconic voice brings to life the struggle of trying to remain friends with an ex when your heart still breaks every time you see them. Her vulnerable delivery makes this song timelessly relatable.

Most Heartbreaking Lyrics: “I fall to pieces each time I see you again / I fall to pieces, how can I be just your friend?”

“He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones

Often cited as the saddest country song of all time, George Jones’ masterpiece tells the story of a man who loved a woman his entire life, only stopping when he passed away. The haunting narrative and Jones’ emotional delivery make this song devastatingly beautiful.

Most Heartbreaking Lyrics: “He stopped loving her today / They placed a wreath upon his door / And soon they’ll carry him away / He stopped loving her today.”

“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” by Hank Williams Sr.

This legendary song has stood the test of time and been covered by a wide range of musicians through the years.

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