Top 10 Most Heartbreaking Upbeat Songs

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Andy Hammersmith

Can a song be heartbreaking and upbeat? Yes. For this list, we'll be looking at the best examples of tunes with happy music and sad lyrics. Our countdown includes "Mamma Mia," "Kyoto," "Time to Pretend," and more!

  • #10: "Hey Ya!" (2003)
  • #9: "Mamma Mia" (1975)
  • #8: "Electric Avenue" (1983)
  • #7: "I'll Be Around" (1972)
  • #6: "Kyoto" (2020)
  • #5: "Born in the U.S.A." (1984)
  • #4: "Semi-Charmed Life" (1997)
  • #3: "Time to Pretend" (2008)
  • #2: "Pumped Up Kicks" (2010)
  • #1: "Today" (1993)

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