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Beautiful tear-jerking songs / songs that make you cry your eyes out

[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.

[Tearjerker] Heart-touching songs that will make you cry, from guaranteed-to-sob ballads to timeless classics (21–30)

i’m not in love10cc

This is a hidden gem by Tenshishi, who stands as a singular pop singer-artist.

The wistful vocals blending into the sweeping chorus evoke a heartrending sorrow that compels tears.

Though known only to those in the know, its exquisitely beautiful melody line makes it a song whose enduring support is easy to understand.

lovely dayBill Withers

Bill Withers – Lovely Day (Original Version)
lovely dayBill Withers

This hidden gem features a soothing melody line built on cutting guitar, with vocals full of melancholy and uplift that bring you to tears.

The beautiful vocals, as if soaring into the sky, and the looping chorus create a steady sense of trance, inspiring awe at the very existence of noble music itself.

[Tearjerker] Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Songs That Touch the Heart, from Soul-Stirring Ballads to Timeless Classics (31–40)

jojoBoz Scaggs

Boz Scaggs – JoJo (Official Video)
jojoBoz Scaggs

A hidden gem from the early days of fusion music.

Carried by an urban, moody vibe, the vocals—sung with heartfelt, wistful emotion—create a sacred atmosphere, making it a tearjerker where the message comes through straight on the groove.

epiphany (i’m leaving)Chrisette Michele

Chrisette Michele – Epiphany (I’m Leaving)
epiphany (i'm leaving)Chrisette Michele

It’s a masterpiece that presents a new way of captivating listeners by fusing a modern interpretation of hip-hop with the distinctive qualities of R&B.

The flowing melodic lines and striking vocals create a beautiful progression that evokes tears, making it a hidden tearjerker with a touch of melancholy, and it’s a track that resonates well with younger audiences.

plain gold ringKimbra

Kimbra – “Plain Gold Ring” (Live at Sing Sing Studios)
plain gold ringKimbra

A hidden gem by Kimbra that crafts a beautiful, new world so avant-garde that calling it neo-pop would be far too modest.

The distinctive chorus loop draws you into a deeper realm, and the vocals—conveying a bewitching side of femininity—rise to something so grand that tears flow naturally.

kiss of lifeSade

Sade – Kiss Of Life – Official – 1993
kiss of lifeSade

This is a hidden gem by Sade, where a lovely melodic line and her feminine, sexy, and uniquely husky voice weave a beautiful world.

From start to finish, you’ll be captivated by the exquisite melody, so refined that its moving beauty could bring you to tears.

he’s my manThe Supremes

With its wistful guitar riff and slow-tempo track that bring tears in an instant, this masterpiece is distinguished by a structure that makes emotions overflow at the chorus.

Its intense, passionate expression is striking, and the song is remembered as one that cemented its acclaim among devoted music fans around the world.