Country Music Songs to Help You Through a Breakup
Breakups are tough. You think that your heart is going to be broken forever or that you may never find your person. We are here to tell you that while it may not seem like it now, things are going to get better. Are you going through a breakup? Here are ten country songs to help you get through the tough times.
“Down to the Bar” – Cole Swindell featuring Hardy
When going through a breakup, you want to try and forget your ex. “Down to the Bar” helps you do just that. Written by Swindell, Hardy, Jordan Schmidt and Josh Thompson, this song reminds you that it’s ok to head down to the bar to enjoy a few drinks to help mend that broken heart.
“Well, take my broke heart down to the bar // Down, down to the bar, yeah down to the bar // Let me get to grievin’ baby I’ll even throw your bag in the trunk”.
“Miss Me More” – Kelsea Ballerini
While we may not realize it, there are some things we change about ourselves while in a relationship to please our significant others. Breaking up with the person who caused you to change for the worse, can be freeing. Written by Ballerini, David Hodges, Leland, and Brett McLaughlin, “Miss Me More” will help you find your true self again.
“I thought I’d miss you // But I miss me more // I miss my own beat, to my own snare drum // I miss me more”
“What He Didn’t Do” – Carly Pearce
We all deserve to be treated right in a relationship and sometimes when we are head over heels for someone, we don’t see that we are being treated unfairly or seen as a priority. Written by Pearce, Ashley Gorley, and Emily Shackelton, this song will help you realize that there is someone out there who will not only treat you right but someone who will always put you first.
“But I’ll tell you what he didn’t do // Treat me right, put me first, be a man of his word // Stay home ‘cause he wanted to // always fight for my love, hold on tight like it’s something that he couldn’t stand to lose”
“When It Rains It Pours” – Luke Combs
When a relationship ends it may seem like the end of the world. However, good things are bound to come from it. Written by Combs, Jordan Walker, and Ray Fulcher, this is a song that will instantly put you in a good mood while putting your relationship in the past.
“Well I’ve been on one hell of a redneck roll // For Three Weeks Now // And it all started on the day that she walked out”
“Die From a Broken Heart” – Maddie and Tae
It’s ok to feel sad while going through a breakup. There is no time limit on when you have to feel better. Just remember, you won’t be sad forever. Written by Maddie Marlow, Taylor Dye, Deric Ruttan, and Jonathan Singleton, “Die From A Broken Heart” is the perfect song to listen to when you need a good cry.
“How does one sleep at night? // Mama, the nerve of this guy // To leave me so easy // Am I gonna be alright? // I wanna kick myself for falling so hard // Mama, can you die from a broken heart?”
“Whiskey Glasses” – Morgan Wallen
Sometimes it’s hard to face the truth that your relationship is over. Morgan Wallen lets us know that’s ok with “Whiskey Glasses”. Written by Ben Burgess and Kevin Kadish, this song, along with some whiskey, will help you forget about your breakup.
“I’ma need some whiskey glasses // ‘Cause I don’t want to see the truth.”
“Better Man” – Little Big Town
It might take some time but eventually, you will start to realize you deserve better. And as that happens, it’s also ok to still miss your significant other and wish they could have changed. Written by Taylor Swift, “Better Man” reminds you that while feelings don’t disappear right away, there is someone out there well deserving of yourself who you won’t have to wish was a better person.
“Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again // But I just miss you, and I wish you were a better man // And I know why we had to say goodbye like the back of my hand”
“I Bet You Think About Me” – Taylor Swift ft. Chris Stapleton
“I Bet You Think About Me” is a fun song that will put a well-needed smile on your face. Written by Swift and Lori McKenna, this song that reminds you of your self-worth and you will be a hard person to get over.
“But now that we’re done and it’s over // I bet it’s hard to believe // But it turned out I’m harder to forget than I was to leave // Then yeah I bet you think about me”
“New Truck” – Dylan Scott
Whether you were in a relationship that lasted years, months, or weeks, doing your day-to-day routine without them can be tough. Written by Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps, and Michael Hardy, “New Truck” is about making a clean break. It is the perfect song to listen to as you are getting rid of the things that remind you of your ex.
“I need one she ain’t climbed up in // That ain’t played her favorite songs // Need some glass that we won’t fogged up”
“Rock and a Hard Place” – Bailey Zimmerman
Deciding to break up with someone can be a decision that weighs on you for a long time. There are the questions of whether will you be ok with the aftermath, whether you could have worked things out, etc. Written by Zimmerman, Heath Warren, Jacob Hackworth, and Jet Harvey, this song lets you know you aren’t alone. While it seems hard now, you’ll be better off in the future.
“Between a rock and a hard place // Red wine and mistakes // Tears rollin’ down your face // When I walked out that door // And that’s when I lost it”
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