Wow, James Comey's breakup playlist is really powerful

Where words fail, music speaks.
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Chloe Bryan
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Wow, James Comey's breakup playlist is really powerful
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In the wake of a stressful uncoupling, a breakup playlist can work wonders.

That's why when we came across this 100 percent real playlist from former FBI director James Comey, we just had to share it with you.

Because he's going through the hardest breakup of all -- getting fired from your longtime post by a corrupt president who didn't want you to investigate him and who is now threatening you.

So here are those songs of sorrow, friends. Maybe -- just maybe -- you'll find some comfort in them, too.

Where words fail, music speaks.

Topics Donald Trump

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Chloe Bryan

Chloe was the shopping editor at Mashable. She was also previously a culture reporter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chloebryan.

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