Unfortunately, most of us know what it's like to be in a relationship where we have been cheated on. Whether it is one where they outright cheated or left you feeling like the third wheel when you went out, it can leave you feeling heartbroken and lonely. To help you cope with these feelings of betrayal, we've composed a list of songs about cheating that perfectly capture the pain you have been through or help you go through the tough period.

1

Girlfriend, Michael Jackson

While this one seems like an innocent love song, it is anything but. The lyrics tell a different story about a boyfriend who has been cheating on his girlfriend and that this secret affair can be revealed easily to her.

2

Your Cheatin' Heart, Hank Williams

This song can be taken from both the one being cheated on or the one who is doing the cheating. In either case, it is a classic among the cheating significant others topics. While you may relate the lyrics, you also can't help but tap your foot.

3

Unfaithful, Rihanna

If you are the one that has done the cheating, you should feel a little moved by this song. Rihanna fully discloses how cheating can make you feel guilty but that guilt won't always make you stop cheating.

4

Before He Cheats, Carrie Underwood

When you've been cheated on, there is no doubt that you think about getting some revenge. Carrie Underwood reveals the revenge imposed on cheating ex where she piratically destroys his car. You may want to avoid following through on what the lyrics say and instead, just belt it out and curse their name.

5

Cry Me A River, Justin Timberlake

There have been a lot of speculations around this song by Justin Timberlake and the possibility that Britney Spears cheated on him. He perfectly summarizes what it is like to be cheated on and how eventually that person will realize what they lost by cheating.

6

Jolene, Dolly Parton

This isn't your typical full of anger cheating song. This is one of the songs about cheating where the person being cheated on tries to convince the woman her husband is cheating with to move on to someone else.

7

Long Black Veil, Johnny Cash

Cheating is one thing, sleeping with your best friends is a whole other ordeal and this song proves just that. This song speaks to those who have crossed the line with their best friends' boyfriend or girlfriend and the lengths they would go to to keep it completely secret from their best friend, even if it means spending time in jail.

8

Creep, TLC

When you find out that you man is cheating, there is the unspoken desire and understanding that you will eventually feel the need and right to cheat as well. In this song, TLC admits to being unfaithful but rightfully so since their men are too busy with other women to fulfill their needs.

9

You Know I'm No Good, Amy Winehouse

When you know someone has cheated in the past, there is a good chance that they will do it again, even if they try hard not to. In this song by Amy Winehouse, she talks about the details about how she can't help but cheated on her boyfriend but they don't seem to pay much mind to it, either because they are cheating themselves or they have just expected it.

10

Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under? Shania Twain

Cheating can be devastating but this song doesn't really give that impression. While Shania might be singing about her cheating boyfriend, she does it in such an upbeat and catchy way.

11

I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Marvin Gaye

If you have been cheated on and didn't hear it from the person that cheated on you, then this is one of the songs about cheating you can relate to. “I heard it through the grapevine,” tells about a relationship that is sure to end soon due to the fact that there are rumors of the other person cheating. But, are the rumors true? That is left for you to decide.

12

Hit'em Up Style (Oops!), Blu Cantrell

Released in 2001, this song gave all woman the idea that if their main cheats, they can take revenge by draining their bank account. When a man hurts you, one of the most devastating things you can do is to hit them where it will hurt the most, and this is typically where his money is.

13

Say My Name, Destiny's Child

Sometimes you just know when your significant other is cheating on you, which is what this song portrays. When you think your partner is cheating on you, sometimes a lot can be revealed by asking them to simply say your name and say that they love you when you give them a surprise call. 

14

Cold Shoulder, Adele

Being cheating on will leave you feeling like you have simply been cast aside. In this song by Adele, the woman being cheated on confronts her partner and asks him to be honest with her since she already knows he has been giving his attention to someone else.

15

I Don't Wanna Go on With You Like That, Elton John

Your significant other may have cheated but sometimes you just can't be completely mad at them, but that doesn't mean you want them to keep cheating. This 1988 song by Elton John tells the story of the deceived partner not being angry at their partner for cheating, but they simply don't want to go on with them like that.

16

Runaround Sue, Dion

There are few songs about cheating that have such an upbeat and cheery tempo as this one by Dion. While this song basically shames a girl named Sue for being a cheater, this 1961 hit will have you want to get up and dance around just as much as Sue apparently gets around.

17

Tainted Love, Soft Cell

If you haven't heard this song, then you need to. Not only does it tell about a scorned lover and their hurt feelings, it also has an irresistible rhythm that you can't help but love.

18

​Mr. Brightside, The Killers

Once your partner has cheated on you, it is hard to get back the trust in this relationship. In this song, a boyfriend tries to ignore the thoughts of his girlfriend going out and spending time with another man, again.

19

You Oughta Know, Alanis Morissette

Being cheated on can make you do insane things, like confronting the man who cheated on you out in public and letting them know of the pain they caused. In this song by Alanis Morissette, she isn't coy about her feelings of betrayal and hopes that her cheating ex feels the same pain she does.

20

Wake Up Call, Maroon 5

When you find your partner in bed with another person, you might not have the best judgment. While this song speaks about what can happen when you find that kind of thing, you don't want to take such drastic measures as mentioned in this song.

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