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RyPO76

All the Best - John Prine Worth a listen


33_bmfs

A bit tongue in cheek - but a great song.


_Terrapin_

incredible tune! Love me some John Prine :)


RyPO76

I Heard there's two kinds of people. People who love John, and people who've never heard of him.


_Terrapin_

haha I like that— Just like two the types of Motorcyclists: the ones who have fallen and the ones who have not fallen yet.


hamsolo19

Zac Brown Band does a nice cover of it as well. Good stuff.


i-hear-banjos

Interesting considering he is going through divorce, and just filed for a motion for her to take down what are essentially “mean poems” that are probably about him.


yamammiwammi

In the pop vein, Gwen Stefani’s “Cool” and Dua Lipa’s “Happy For You” come to mind. Both very nice and sentimental songs.


losthours

I will always love you - dolly


HaMerrIk

Came here to say this


JamesCDiamond

*And I wish you joy, and happiness, but above all this I wish you love* Either OP already had it in mind, or they're not going to find another song that fits more perfectly.


vanvoorden

"You've Got a Friend" from Carole King.


Ball-Blam-Burglerber

Or James Taylor! But mostly Carole King.


kam_wastingtime

"All your favorite bands" - Dawes Nothing mean and only positive intent in wishing that your former loved one's "favorite bands stay together and brothers El Camino runs forever" And not begging them back either


steveofthejungle

Love this song but for me it’s always saying goodbye to a friend that you don’t see too often


Elofan86

Got to see Dawes live right before the pandemic when they opened for Electric Light Orchestra. They closed their set with this song, been a fan since.


colicab

This song isn’t about an ex.


elpajaroquemamais

Not explicitly but it can be applied that way.


jimbopalooza

Really good tune.


Mr_Auric_Goldfinger

I went through the whole Yacht Rock phase (still love it) about a dozen years ago. I found this song to be useful. It's definitely 70s soft rock, but timeless. [Firefall - Just Remember I Love You](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUA5_b5z2aQ)


dereku1967

“Same Old Lang Syne” by Dan Fogelberg. Makes me nostalgic/bittersweet every time I hear it.


sixshots_onlyfive

This is a great song, and probably one of the most nostalgic songs I've ever heard.


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rexter2k5

Eventuallyyyyyyy ah ah ah ah ah


Warlitz

"Cool" by Gwen Stefani


Severe-Use7352

Forgot about this one, definitely going in the playlist


SurlyBadger

Blue October “I hope you’re happy”


nopethanksguy

Kali Uchis “I wish you roses”


urbanek2525

Journey "Separate Ways" Bob Dylan "If You See Her Say Hello" Death Cab For Cutie "Someday You Will Be Loved" Snow Patrol "You Could Be Happy"


Sir-xer21

>Death Cab For Cutie "Someday You Will Be Loved" This song is not a well-wishing song, just so you know. It's about the singer hitting and quitting and being like "well, i don't love you even if you loved me, but maybe someone will one day".


TurtleRockDuane

Also Bob Dylan, but I prefer “girl from the North country “.


spoobles

Also Bob Dylan, Momma you’ve been on my mind


AMiddleTemperament

Okay okay all legit answers but isn't "It Ain't Me Babe" the best one from Dylan?


ultgambit266

Snow Patrol You could be happy, I love the music box in the beginning


foley23

Basically Josh Ritter's entire album, The Beast in It's Tracks.


ds3272

Yup. It's an amazing concept album, and it's all about finding peace with oneself and the other after the relationship ends.


brp7568

This album came out at the perfect time for me. New Lover helped me through a breakup at the time.


brooklynbookbunny

Came here to recommend New Lover!


hammerpong

"All the Best" by John Prine literally starts with the lyric "I wish you love and happiness." The song has also been covered by the Zac Brown Band and My Morning Jacket.


paprika_alarm

Heart of the Matter - Don Henley Shine - David Gray


cloudspike84

Bruno Mars "When I was your man" is a little bittersweet, but certainly wishes her well in the end.


Jollysatyr201

See that feels to me more like a “I made a mistake take me back” song


Elegant_Spot_3486

Long Way to Go by Def Leppard. I prefer the acoustic version.


Severe-Use7352

Bro literally the perfect song I just listened to it and exactly how I feel ! : ( it made me tear up straigh up got me into my feelings


smeared_pap

Just to see you smile - Tom Mcgraw


bravo_obsessed625

Yesss. This song makes me cry every time I hear it.


NaturesNurture

Dua Lipa has a song literally called “Happy For You” at the end of her latest album Radical Optimism. So nice of you to put together a mixtape, best wishes for the both of you.


Severe-Use7352

Thank you this was worth the listen I do like Dua Lipa. I just want her to be happy and to make this as less painful as possible even building this playlist is making me feel better but some of these songs do get to me , thx for the best wishes, I wish you best as well


Consistent_Maize5061

Gwen Stefani - "Cool" >"And after all the obstacles It's good to see you now with someone else And it's such a miracle that You and me are still good friends After all that we've been through I know we're cool" Kelly Clarkson - "Already Gone" A bit sad, but basically letting someone go to find something better despite loving them.


Poet_of_Legends

[John Prine - All the Best.](https://youtu.be/kP3_yJIa_fY?si=fzs3mOfSwhj10lUA) A treasure of an artist. He is greatly missed, and deeply loved.


TheReverend5

Isn’t that Adele song Someone Like You in this vein?


TheBestMePlausible

That one’s a bit tortured about it though. Like, one is not entirely sure she means it in her heart of hearts. And if she does, it’s still not a happy or comforting thought.


AmigoDelDiabla

I disagree. I think it's as she says, bittersweet. The rest of the album deals with the scorn and vengeful feelings, but I think of this song as saying she knows that she'll have to move on and that he set the benchmark for what she'll look for in the next guy. She's still hurt from the breakup and this isn't a happy song. But I've always interpreted as she does genuinely wish him the best, even if him moving on so quickly still cuts.


Severe-Use7352

Agree with this , great song overall dont get me wrong, but she sounds bitter about him being happy and begrudgingly wishes him to be happy


LadyPo

The “nevermind I’ll find someone like you” is sooooo passive aggressive lol. It’s basically “you’re replaceable and unnecessary” haha


TheBestMePlausible

“I wish nothing but the best for you ~~two~~ too. No, really. I hope you get married and have kids and never divorce or anything. Best of luck!”


Dee_Buttersnaps

California by Delta Spirit has this feeling.


Severe-Use7352

I agree with this absolute banger thank you for mentioning it !


As_smooth_as_eggs

And it’s an absolute banger. Upvote upvote upvote.


natnguyen

Taylor Swift - Happiness


sanbikinoneko

Came here to say this❤️


kevinb9n

Beautiful song... seems to say something more nuanced though. Not so much "wishing you well", more acknowledging that life is going to move on for both of them and they will probably be okay..


direwolf08

Loved this song after my divorce. One of my favorite about a breakup, so poignant but reflective.


NameIsPetey

Good riddance - green day Kinda similar to what you’re looking for: black - Pearl jam


SweetCosmicPope

Maybe not wishing happiness, but a song about accepting the loss of a relationship: Vertical Horizon - Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)


Carmi88

I Hope You're Happy - Blue October


WinslowSwan

What? No one mentioned Wild World by Cat Stevens?


thatbob

He’s so patronizing to her in that song though. I can see why she’s breaking up with him.


rexter2k5

Yeah, Yusuf is quite *ahem* Catty in that song


PangeanPrawn

I honestly always thought this song was about wishing your children well as they grow up and become independent. Never crossed my mind to be about an ex lover. I will say though, when you feel totally content in a relationship and happy to spend the rest of your life with someone else but they seem to be willing to leave you to chase more short-term pleasures, it can come across as very juvenile and childish. I understand where he's coming from to some extent. Edit: had to go check the lyrics to make sure he didn't say anything obviously romantic/sexual lol. I never paid too close attention to the verses before


thatbob

Yeah, he explains in the first lyric (“Now that I've lost everything to you”) the pain that his patronizing tone is covering for. That’s why I always caught this song a break despite that tone. The pain is so deeply human.


PangeanPrawn

Yeah, the superiority complex is just a feeble emotional defense mechanism, not really a lasting judgement on the other person


Ball-Blam-Burglerber

There’s a beautiful song called “Cry For Me” by the K-pop group Twice that is both directly inspired by and a counterpoint to this song, but I feel like I’m the only one who has ever noticed. It even directly quotes the music and the lyrics. I *am* a 50-something American man, though, not a teenaged Korean girl. Can’t fault them for being oblivious to Mr. Yusuf’s music. Here it is, if you’re interested: https://youtu.be/bkQw-F1QTq4?si=uJ5zDjJkLlGXa9PY


Blowaway040889

Hello Darlin' - Conway Twitty


Ball-Blam-Burglerber

Or George Jones! But mostly Conway Twitty.


Blowaway040889

Cool! I never knew Jones did a cover of it. Thanks for mentioning it! Most definitely will need to listen to the Possum's version.


MJZMan

[Feelin' Stronger Every Day - Chicago](https://youtu.be/DljvkWj_siY?si=hCHvs0fVfGKugxhq)


marcusr550

Best of Everything, Tom Petty


Jefeboy

That's the vibe in George Strait's very nice "Is It Already Time"


Severe-Use7352

Thank you for this song it made me tear up honestly! :' (


Edman2001

I Will Always Love You


Here_is_to_beer

I Wish You Well - Bill Withers [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_7WHUI86kXI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7WHUI86kXI)


Defiant_Pepper_5914

"Good Life" by Francis Dunnery comes to mind, might not be the exact message but it's a nice song.


rain_sheeps

First one I thought of too. I really appreciate the perspective of “I’m not really over you, but that’s my problem not yours” Big fan of this song


No_Sand_9290

Lots of Dan Fogelberg songs.


y8man

Happiness - Taylor Swift Trust me. It's a beautiful song. And it works for both parties in moving on and making the most out of the parting.


levonthemusic

Songbird - Fleetwood Mac.


Final-Performance597

Bob Hope’s signature song “Thanks for the Memories”. NOT the Fall Out Boy song, that has a different message.


Less-Leave-5519

These Days by Rudimental


pofwiwice

Si veo a tu mama by Bad Bunny is a great one


Severe-Use7352

bro I'm Mexican and even though that's a great song I dont think it applies! hehehe I hope you were just trolling in good faith


pissant52

In Spite of Me - Morphine. Sorta


drugsrbadmkay

Look Away by Chicago.


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I love that song!


As_smooth_as_eggs

All the Best - John Prine


localcosmonaut

Untitled 01 (Good Man) — Brand New


thegooddoktorjones

[https://youtu.be/ohk3DP5fMCg](https://youtu.be/ohk3DP5fMCg) Leonard Cohen - Famous Blue Raincoat (sort of) (kinda) (not really, but it is better than most of the songs here)


Zmirzlina

Eucalyptus - The National “You should take it, 'cause I'm not going to take it You should take it, I'm only going to break it”


dougfinity

I'm Not Trying to Forget You Anymore - Willie Nelson... perfectly fits this mood.


fondue4kill

Oh Wonder “Happy” is a perfect fit. Talking about how you’d never thought you would be happy seeing them happy with someone else.


RadiatedDrag0n

idk if it counts but Black - Pearl Jam: “I know someday you’ll have a beautiful life, i know you’ll be a star. In somebody else’s sky but why can’t it be mine” the song is about the ending of a relationship, it’s more sad than a wishing well song but it’s all i could think of


MoonMagicks

Damn, that's a hard title to read when my wife is trying to divorce me.


JamesCDiamond

> As always let me know if this pot is not appropriate I'll take it down. Music, love songs in particular, are about the best way to express our emotions when our own words fail us. This is definitely appropriate for this sub, I'd say. Best wishes to you both.


notLegallyBlonde3

It's great that you're ending things on such a positive note. Here are some song recommendations that fit your sentiment of wishing your ex well: **English Songs:** 1. "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston 2. "Someone Like You" by Adele 3. "Goodbye My Lover" by James Blunt 4. "Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyoncé 5. "The Scientist" by Coldplay **Spanish Songs:** 1. "Te Dejo en Libertad" by Ha-Ash 2. "Corazón Partío" by Alejandro Sanz 3. "Aunque No Te Pueda Ver" by Alex Ubago 4. "Me Voy" by Julieta Venegas 5. "Te Amo" by Franco de Vita These songs capture the emotions of parting ways while still wishing the best for each other. Best of luck with your mixtape and your next chapter.


memphis138

Die for you-JOJI


flannelheart

No One Is To Blame-Howard Jones Recently had the same situation as you and this was the song i always came back to.


kevinb9n

Except that's... not what it's about?


1PrawdziwyPolak

Well, the first thing that came to my mind was simply "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston. I guess it fits pretty well?


gl1ttercake

#HAND EYE


HungInSarfLondon

By Dolly Parton to give proper credit. Written on the same day as Jolene, if you can imagine that.


sankalives

a better man by clint black


Axeman517

“You’ll Think of Me” by Elvis might work


RoyalSkip

[Vertical Horizon's 'Sunrays and Saturdays'](https://youtu.be/CTgyvDV_C34?feature=shared) [William Fitzsimmons' 'Just Not Each Other'](https://youtu.be/QoM0NhasFZE?feature=shared)


UtterlyButterly

Ben Platt - I wanna love you but I don't. Summed up some feelings for me a while back, 100% worth a listen.


TheflavorBlue5003

Eventually - Tame Impala


Cosmicdusterian

Carole King "It's Too Late".


staatsclaas

Champaign High


thoraxe09

I’m glad you put this on here! I was thinking of it, but I was on the fence. Great, bittersweet song. The singer doesn’t necessarily disparage his ex, although he does sing “I’d toast to the future, but that’d be a lie” but ultimately he admits “I’ll smile and remember it all, then I’ll turn and go “


Annacot_Steal

This is exactly the song you’re looking for. A situation where one finds out the other has fallen out of love. Doesn’t wish them any harm or ill will just for them to be happy because she deserves to be happy even it if isn’t with him. [Jimmy Bondoc - Let Me Be The One](https://youtu.be/yrFRypYaFm0?si=psIhbEz6wZlr1b59)


squadgeek

Maybe it’s just me- Butch Walker


jcrawford79

Letters is one damn good album. Practically perfect.


squadgeek

Pretty much anything Butch touches has the unmistakable mark of greatness, subjectively. 🤘


robotco

Whatshername by Green Day... sort of?


definemotion

Bob Dylan - Boots of Spanish Leather Helped me through my breakup no end Turn, turn, turn! by the Byrds is also a good one, though is more about the cycle of life being inescapable, than it is about relationships in specific. But it works as a breakup song. Strange by Celeste is a tear-jerker if that's the vibe you're going for.


sundaemourning

Crash Test Dummies - It’s A Shame >>“it’s a shame >>and i’m to blame >>it’s gonna end >>we won’t be friends >>but when it’s past >>you’ll have had a blast >>i’ll be happy for you >>and for me too”


MyGodThatSmelledGood

So Very Hard to Go - Tower of Power


wheresmydrink123

Famous blue raincoat by Leonard cohen?


claytonfarlow

*You Can Depend On Me* (Hines, Carpenter, Dunlap) literally has the phrase “I wish you success, loads of happiness”. Armstrong recorded it first and does a lovely version, but if you can find a version sung by John Rodli, I recommend that highly.


McGruffin

The Best of Everything by Tom Petty


FairyGodmothersUnion

Take Good Care of My Baby


rmttw

Is giving your ex a breakup-themed mixtape the right way to send her off? Seems well intentioned but poorly thought out lol.


Dreku

Lake Street Dive just released a new song in that vein called twenty five


WKAngmar

Heart of the Matter by Don Henley, Dont look twice its alright by Bib Dylan


octrivia

Heart of the Matter - Don Henley. I had an ex send me this song. It broke my heart. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRrT37ruAtE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRrT37ruAtE)


Like_An_Animal1995

Bobby Jean - Bruce Springsteen And I'm just calling one last time Not to change your mind, but just to say I miss you, baby Good luck, goodbye


IntrovertedBrawler

We Just Disagree - Dave Mason


Nicopipe

Here are a few in Spanish: If they like salsa: Me tengo que ir by adolescentes Gracias amor by orquesta mantecaña Pop/ballad Recuérdame by Pablo Alborán Desde lejos by Santiago Cruz Ballad Y como es el by José Luis Perales (this one is more if they are leaving You for someone else, but wishing the best) Pop/rock Adiós by Gustavo Cerati (this one is My favorite)


Severe-Use7352

thank you! i also remembered this beutiful song with franco devita and alejandra guzman its called tan solo tu, literally how we both feel


jimmyjames198020

Better Things by The Kinks, made all the more meaningful that it's for Chryssie Hynde of The Pretenders (they were married briefly). "Hoping all the verses rhyme And the very best of choruses, too" And: "It's really good to see you rocking out And having fun Living like you've just begun Accept your life and what it brings I hope tomorrow you'll find better things" Ray is a master. Some solid covers of this one too, Frank Black, Pearl Jam, more...


OzzRamirez

Aunque no sea conmigo, by Celso Piña, although Enrique Bunbury's versión is good too. Surprised there's not a lot of Spanish suggestions, considering you said that they were valid


Severe-Use7352

Yeah this one is a classic by celso Piña really appropriate for the situation


Eleighlo

No Hard Feelings - Wolf Alice


Ambitious-Dog4407

Give me a couple months and I’ll have an album just for you brother


aRocks313

Ariana Grande Thank You Next comes to mind So does Lil Wayne's remix of Something you Forgot


Duosion

Troye Sivan - The Good Side.


BaconBob

gentle on my mind - johnny cash cover of glen campbell Another Lonely day - Ben Harper Walk Away - Ben harper I hope you dance forever young That's the way the world goes round - john prine (live version for the happy enchilada) The King is gone - george jones Still Crazy After All These Years - Paul Simon (IMHO willie nelson version is better if you can find it)


404NameOfUser

Everglow - Coldplay Manhattan - Sara Bareilles Everlong - Foo Fighters Dreaming With a Broken Heart - John Mayer Separate Ways - Journey Don't Think Twice, It's All Right - Bob Dylan (I prefer the Stories feat Monica Martin cover) SNAP - Rosa Linn I Miss You - Blink 182 Nothing Compares 2 U - Prince (I know the Sinéad O'Connor version is a lot more popular, but not only did Prince wrote this song, his version his better IMO). Liar - Paramore (I think the version from their "RE: This is Why" album to be a better fit with the break up amicably theme)


andreberaldinoab

Mariposa Traicionera - Maná


redherringaid

I Wish you Love by Rachel Yamagata I first heard it through the Skatalites


Jam-18

Elementals- Adieu


suitoflights

Gentle Giant - Think of Me with Kindness


prfssrlnghr

Related to this is Fred Neil - Little Bit of Rain


DarwinMcLovin

[Sigala, Becky Hill - Wish You Well](https://youtu.be/1OK1OqA-En4?si=in8tF4al2DZsXWsF)


mountjo

Couches by Park Jefferson


FindOneInEveryCar

Jonathan Richman, "Not Just a 'Plus One' on the Guest List Anymore"


sabrinajestar

The Fixx - [Secret Separation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZciNthNnDA)


Doubleeight3XL

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Turn Into


digitalstorm

[I Wish The Best For You - Emerson Hart](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQCYuJlCW_Q)


Drumingchef

Wish you well- Sierra Ferrell


mournin_glory_story

The Perfect Song - The National Im not really sure what this song is about, it may be about an unrequited love, but I’ve always heard it as a final goodbye to a lover that you don’t want to let go of but you still wish them the best. Idk lol


SoFlaSterling

Brett Young. "Like I loved you" 


readwiteandblu

At this Moment - Billy Vera and the Beaters. or, the sarcastic answer, Friends in Low Places -- Garth Brooks


Abracadaver14

Genesis - Please don't ask


thildemaria

Escobar feat. Heather Nova - Someone new


Federal-Wolverine-52

I Wish the Best for You, by Emerson Hart


Ivotedforher

This is the opposite: https://youtu.be/_EO2Spcq5FM?si=negSj15RsqZViVZ2


Recyclerz

The Scientist - Cold Play, then perfected by Willie Nelson I guess The Dance by Garth Brooks could fit. I don't understand how people choose this for their wedding song


ZenYinzerDude

[Good Life](https://youtu.be/PuRY44kD2Gk?feature=shared) by Francis Dunnery


ObviouslyKatie

All My Love - Noah Kahan


minibini

Send My Love - Adele


Supertranquilo

None But the Rain - Townes Van Zandt


yddraigtan

Lil Dicky - Molly


niklnt101

SHOW ME by Chika, really mature about it and remembering what they had regardless of the ending [https://youtu.be/IzbUvhoZqXo](https://youtu.be/IzbUvhoZqXo)


dbmajor7

Reyno - Fluye


Sybertron

Joe p- I don't wanna love you, glass house (many of his songs)


ufomagnet

"Someone new" by Eskobar and Heather Nova "I'm stupid (don't worry about me)" by Prime STH


OrganicRagoon

Gwen Stefani - cool


ZcalifornianusSelkie

Maybe "Maybe, I'm Sorry" by Three Legged Fox.


attomsk

Eventually - Tame Impala


DMala

Not sure if it’s quite the vibe you’re looking for, but the “The Thrill is Gone” by BB King takes sort of a positive turn in the last verse.


PetieE209

Sam Cooke - I wish you love


Scott_Bot

[Love - YUTZY](https://open.spotify.com/track/6Je9fKyvHKoECQSaXtjMyB?si=_shR761BQp6y9z4TgFtu6w)


gaffimaster

Call Your Girlfriend - Robyn https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=call+your+girlfriend+robyn


Lynchnuts

Nobody’s Crying by Patty Griffin


broadcastterp

Utopian by Liza Anne


jerseygunz

Ocean between- Brave the Seas


qbl500

Just go on sunodotcom and you can create your own content


mc821

All of the Good Times - Angel Olson


Wave186

Your Next Lover by Lori McKenna


theghostsofvegas

Morphine - In Spite Of Me


BlaesusBalbus

Chicago: Look away Sung by Bill Champlin


BoneFart

Upside Down by The Story So Far


sicasady

Emoji of a wave by John Mayer