[Tearjerker] From ballads that will make you sob to timeless classics—moving songs that touch the heart
A ballad filled with heartfelt feelings, moving lyrics, and a bittersweet melody.
Music has a mysterious power to stir our hearts and bring us to tears.
In times of hardship, sadness, or when words fail us, songs gently embrace our emotions.
In this article, we’ll introduce tear-jerking, soul-stirring songs that may move you to cry.
You’re sure to find a track that stays close to your heart.
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[Tearjerker] Heartfelt songs that will make you cry—from guaranteed-to-sob ballads to timeless classics (11–20)
Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran

It’s a gem of a love song infused with the wish to walk through life’s many moments together with the one you love.
Ed Sheeran’s warm vocals and the soothing melody sink deep into the heart.
Included on the 2014 album “x,” it won two categories at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
The lyric about “loving you until we’re 70” is especially memorable, making it perfect for long‑married couples or two people about to share their lives together.
It might be nice to listen to it with someone special and reaffirm your love for each other.
Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding

A gem of a love song by Ellie Goulding, distinguished by its gently enveloping melody.
Its catchy chorus lingers in the ear and has captured the hearts of many listeners.
Blending fragility with hope, the track evokes different emotions with every listen.
The exquisite balance of piano and strings conjures images of beautiful moments in love, drawing the listener into its story.
Released in January 2015, the song drew major attention as part of the soundtrack for the film Fifty Shades of Grey.
It became a global hit, topping the charts in about 30 countries.
If you want to feel deep affection for a loved one, this is a perfect song to put on.
FireworkKaty Perry

A powerful message song that gives listeners confidence and encourages a positive mindset.
Released in December 2010 from Katy Perry’s third album, Teenage Dream, it became a major hit, reaching No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The lyrics, which urge you to shine as your true self like a “living firework,” are especially memorable, gently singing about the importance of self-acceptance and self-expression.
It’s a track that can give you courage when you’re feeling anxious or lonely.
With its bright melody and heartfelt message, it may help you release your inner light.
I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston

A song whose grand melody and overwhelming vocal power etch themselves deep into the heart.
Whitney Houston’s soulful vocals powerfully express an eternal love that endures even through parting.
As the soundtrack to the 1992 film The Bodyguard, it became a worldwide hit and won a Grammy Award, setting numerous records, including 14 consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It’s a moving classic you’ll want to hear when you’re trying to overcome the pain of a broken heart or reaffirm your feelings for someone special.
So SickNe-Yo

This song expresses a man’s lingering feelings for his ex-girlfriend that he can’t forget.
Winter can make you feel a little down, right? I think it’s a great track to play as background music while spacing out at times like that.
It’s the kind of song you somehow feel like listening to when winter comes.


