48 Best Songs About Cheating – From Heartbreak Anthems to Savage Revenge Tracks

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Been cheated on? Cheated yourself? Or maybe, you’re… the other person?
Cheating is heartbreak’s worst villain, and whether you’re hurting, guilty, or plotting a little musical revenge, there’s a song that perfectly captures the vibe.

We’ve rounded up 48 unforgettable songs about cheating, from tear-soaked ballads to unapologetic bops—so you can find the track that gets you through, fires you up, or validates exactly how messy love can be.

For the Broken-Hearted: Songs for the Cheated-On

Physical infidelity. Emotional betrayal. That gut punch when you know. These 15 tracks capture the pain, shock, and anger of finding out your partner wasn’t as loyal as you thought.

1. “Tell Me Everything” – Adam Cohen

2. “Only One Week” – The Honorary Title

3. “Cry Me a River” – Justin Timberlake

4. “Litost” – X Ambassadors

5. “Miserable at Best” – Mayday Parade

6. “Say My Name” – Destiny’s Child

7. “Take Another Little Piece of My Heart” – Janis Joplin

8. “Apologize” – Timbaland/OneRepublic

9. “Walking on Broken Glass” – Annie Lennox

10. “Who’s Been Sleeping Here” – The Rolling Stones

11. “Screaming Infidelities” – Dashboard Confessional

12. “Heart’s a Mess” – Gotye

13. “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” – Marvin Gaye

14. “I Don’t Want You Back” – Eamon

15. “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?” – Nirvana

For the Guilty Ones: Songs From the Cheater’s POV

Whether it’s temptation, lust, or just bad decisions—these songs put you inside the cheater’s head. No excuses, just the raw truth.

16. “Borrowed” – LeAnn Rimes

17. “Magnets” – Disclosure ft. Lorde

18. “Something to Do with My Hands” – Her Space Holiday

19. “Unfaithful” – Rihanna

20. “The Call” – Backstreet Boys

21. “Another Love” – Tom Odell

22. “Kiss ‘n Tell” – Kesha

23. “How to Be Dead” – Snow Patrol

24. “Lips of an Angel” – Hinder

25. “Your Cheatin’ Heart” – Patsy Cline

26. “Bring Back the Sun” – Our Lady Peace

27. “Perfect Little Secret” – Snow Patrol

28. “Confessions Pt. 2” – Usher

Ultimate Payback: Revenge Anthems

Sometimes, the best therapy after betrayal is a little fire, fury, and a take-no-prisoners anthem. Revenge never sounded so good.

29. “F* You” – Cee Lo Green**

30. “Better Than Revenge” – Taylor Swift

31. “Before He Cheats” – Carrie Underwood

32. “Misery Business” – Paramore

33. “Hit ‘Em Up Style” – Blu Cantrell

34. “Somebody That I Used to Know” – Elliott Smith

35. “You Oughta Know” – Alanis Morissette

36. “Wake Up Call” – Maroon 5

37. “You Know I’m No Good” – Amy Winehouse

38. “He Wasn’t Man Enough” – Toni Braxton

39. “There You Go” – Pink

On the Sidelines: Songs for the “Other” Man or Woman

It’s not all glamour being the side piece—these tracks capture the longing, guilt, and sometimes bittersweet reality of loving someone who belongs to someone else.

40. “The Other Man” – Sloan

41. “Leave Your Lover” – Sam Smith

42. “If Your Girl Only Knew” – Aaliyah

43. “Girlfriend” – Avril Lavigne

44. “She Don’t Have to Know” – John Legend

45. “The Other Woman” – Lana Del Rey

46. “For Real” – Okkervil River

47. “Picture” – Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow

48. “The Boy Is Mine” – Brandy and Monica

Why These Songs Hit Different

Cheating comes with a whirlwind of emotions—betrayal, guilt, revenge fantasies, or that complicated mix when you’re the outsider looking in. This playlist takes you through all sides of the story so you don’t feel alone—whether you’re healing, fuming, or reflecting.

Music has a way of saying what you can’t put into words. So queue up the songs that match your mood, turn the volume up, and let the lyrics do the heavy lifting for your heart.

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