[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!
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[2026] Recommended for junior high school students! A roundup of tear-jerking Western songs (71–80)
Remember EverythingFive Finger Death Punch
A track released in 2011 by the American heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch.
It reached No.
2 on the U.S.
charts.
The track features sharp lyrics inspired by lead vocalist Ivan Moody’s childhood.
Thinking Of YouKaty Perry
A track released in 2009 by American singer-songwriter Katy Perry.
It became a hit around the world and reached No.
1 on the charts in Brazil.
It is an acoustic track that elicits an emotional response from the audience at Katy’s concerts.
Tonight I Wanna CryKeith Urban
An emotional heartbreak track.
Released in 2005 by Australian country music artist Keith Urban.
It reached No.
2 on the U.S.
charts and has been used in TV dramas such as Medium.
The Little Things Give You AwayLinkin Park
An emotional track inspired by Hurricane Katrina, which struck New Orleans.
It is included on the album Minutes To Midnight, released by the American rock band Linkin Park.
It is one of the few Linkin Park tracks that features a guitar solo.
I’m Already ThereLonestar
A track that sings about being by someone’s side in spirit, even without a physical presence.
It was released in 2001 by the American country music band Lonestar.
The track became very popular after the September 11 attacks in the United States and has been covered by artists such as Westlife.