[2026] Recommended for junior high schoolers! A roundup of tearjerker Western songs
Now that music subscriptions let you access songs from all over the world, many middle school students are probably listening to Western and Japanese music without any boundaries.
In the world of Western music, there are countless masterpieces that stir the deepest emotions in your heart and can even move you to tears.
Breakups, friendship, feelings for family, and that unspoken loneliness—tear-jerking Western songs that stand by these many emotions might become a source of support for your heart.
In this article, we’ll introduce Western tracks—focused on the latest releases—that will resonate with middle school students.
We hope you find a new favorite song!
- Moving Western songs recommended for junior high school students: world classics and popular hits
- [2026] Western music you've heard at least once — from trending new tracks to timeless classics
- [2026] Recommended for high school students! A roundup of popular Western songs
- Recommended Western music for junior high school students — from popular classics to the latest hits
- Classic Western songs with tear-jerking lyrics. Heartfelt message songs from around the world.
- [2026] A roundup of dark Western songs I'd like middle schoolers to listen to
- [2026] Classic Western Songs Recommended for Junior High Students [English Songs]
- [2026] A Collection of Tear-Jerking Coming-of-Age Songs in Western Music
- [2026 Edition] Tear-Jerking! A Roundup of the Best New Western Pop Ballads
- [2026] Best Western Songs for Middle School Students to Learn and Study English
- [2026] Easy-to-Sing Foreign Songs for Middle Schoolers: Recommended Picks for Karaoke
- Top Tearjerker Western Songs Ranking [2026]
- Top Cry-Inducing Western Songs Ranking [2026]
[2026] Recommended for Junior High Students! A Collection of Tearjerker Western Songs (51–60)
thank u, nextAriana Grande
The 2019 song “thank u, next” by American singer Ariana Grande.
It already has quite a mature vibe, but I think it really resonates with middle schoolers too.
The catchy chorus makes the English easy to catch and the meaning easy to grasp.
It expresses a strong determination to move forward even after heartbreak.
Even if you don’t understand the lyrics, just having this track in your player makes you look a bit cooler—it’s that kind of cool song.
Tears In HeavenEric Clapton
It’s a mellow, famously iconic song—so much so that you can’t talk about Eric Clapton without mentioning it.
Since it’s slow, it’s easy to sing and simple enough for middle schoolers to learn.
The song itself has somewhat bittersweet lyrics, and I really grew to love it.
Leave (Get Out)JoJo
An emotional track that sings about the anguish of breaking up with a boyfriend.
It was released as a single in 2004, when the American singer JoJo was 13 years old.
It became a hit around the world, reaching No.
1 on the charts in the United States and Scotland.
Only HopeMandy Moore
Originally a track by the American band Switchfoot, released in 1999.
This cover version by Mandy Moore was released in 2002 and was used in the romantic film A Walk to Remember, in which Mandy starred.
ViennaBilly Joel
It’s a beautiful song featuring Billy Joel’s supple, far-reaching vocals and a wistful, emotional melody.
The accordion that comes in partway through is great, too! I’d also highly recommend the lyrics to middle school students—they’re the kind of words that can give you the courage to take on a challenge.