[Western Films] Moving Movie Theme Songs: A Compilation of Tear-Jerking Theme Tracks
Theme songs that set the tone for emotional scenes or the finale of a film are essential for elevating a work.
There are times when a heartwarming melody or vocal performance can move you to tears.
In this article, we’ve curated a selection of touching theme songs from Western films.
We’ll introduce theme songs from globally acclaimed masterpieces as well as the main tracks from buzzworthy movies.
Why not rediscover the charm of these works by listening to music that brings their characters and stories vividly to mind?
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Shape of My HeartSting |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece by Sting that touches the heart |
| 2east | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | Céline Dion’s Titanic theme song |
| 3east | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | Don’t miss a single moment of the precious time with the one you love… |
| 4east | Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | A moving, heart-stirring ballad that depicts love and beauty |
| 5east | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | This song, which sings of eternal love, in the midst of parting... |
| 6east | Moon RiverRita Hayworth |  play_arrow | Rita Hayworth’s “Moon Riv… |
| 7east | Hold My HandLady Gaga |  play_arrow | A globally active singer-songwriter, … |
| 8east | Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Ellie Goulding’s power ballad |
| 9east | The RoseBette Midler |  play_arrow | The ending of the movie “The Rose”… |
| 10east | AngelSarah McLachlan |  play_arrow | Sarah McLachlan’s soul-stirring song |
| 11east | I’ve seen it allBjörk |  play_arrow | The film 'Dancer i…', which portrays a woman suffering from an eye disease |
| 12east | ShallowLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of the film 'A Star Is Born' |
| 13east | May It BeEnya |  play_arrow | A gentle, fleeting melody evokes sorrow and wistful longing… |
| 14east | See You Again feat. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth… |
| 15east | How Long Will I Love YouEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Love woven by Ellie Goulding... |
| 16east | Start A FireJohn Legend |  play_arrow | A moving piece where diverse genres intertwine |
| 17east | The StoryNorah Jones |  play_arrow | A masterpiece where film music envelops the heart |
| 18east | AtlasColdplay |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that portrays the cosmos and bonds |
| 19east | Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers |  play_arrow | The righteous brothe… |
| 20east | All of the StarsEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A beautiful act of entrusting feelings for a distant loved one to the stars... |
| 21east | Song on the Beach; PhotographArcade Fire |  play_arrow | Arcade Fire is a Canadian rock b... |
| 22east | Bohemian RhapsodyQueen |  play_arrow | Queen’s iconic track released in 1975… |
| 23east | Crazy For YouMadonna |  play_arrow | One of the pieces often cited among famous movie soundtracks is… |
| 24east | Both Sides NowJoni Mitchell |  play_arrow | By a Canadian female singer-songwriter… |
| 25east | Love Theme From “Sunfower”Henry Mancini |  play_arrow | Henry Mancini's "Love …" |
| 26east | Tonight is what it means to be youngFire Inc. |  play_arrow | “Tonight Is What It Means to Be Young” by Fire Inc. |
| 27east | Stuck In The Middle With YouStealers Wheel |  play_arrow | “Stuck…” by Stealers Wheel |
| 28east | Can You Feel the Love TonightElton John |  play_arrow | Global musician Elton Joh… |
| 29east | SheElvis Costello |  play_arrow | Impressions of a gentle singing voice and a melody that touches the heart… |
| 30east | Buon Giorno PrincipessaNicola Piovani |  play_arrow | Enduring the massacres carried out by the Nazis during World War II... |
| 31east | STAYLISA LOEB & NINE STORIES |  play_arrow | The film that sent young people around the world into a frenzy in the ’90s… |
| 32east | Hungry EyesEric Carmen |  play_arrow | Eric Carmen's sweet and bittersweet love… |
| 33east | Stand By MeBen E. King |  play_arrow | The classic song “Stand by Me” sung by Ben E. King… |
| 34east | Girl You’ll Be A Woman SoonUrge Overkill |  play_arrow | Urge Overkill's “Girl …” |
| 35east | Take My Breathe AwayBerlin |  play_arrow | A sweet and bittersweet love song sung by Berlin... |
| 36east | Lift Me UpRihanna |  play_arrow | A song filled with kindness that gently stays close to the heart is from the film “Bu…” |
| 37east | Stay GoldStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | When I feel like listening to a song that sinks into my heart... |
| 38east | Part of Your WorldHalle Bailey |  play_arrow | The live-action adaptation of Disney’s classic film, The Little… |
| 39east | Say you, Say meLionel Richie |  play_arrow | As the theme song for the film White Nights, kno... |
| 40east | A Million DreamsThe Greatest Showman Cast |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of dreams and hope |
| 41east | SkyfallAdele |  play_arrow | In the film world, the long‑standing and proud “007” seri... |
| 42east | Bang BangNancy Sinatra |  play_arrow | “Bang Bang” has a somewhat nostalgic atmosphe… |
| 43east | GelsominaNino Rota |  play_arrow | Speaking of Nino Rota, Italy is fa… |
| 44east | Let It GoDemi Lovato |  play_arrow | Demi Lovato's “Let It …” |
| 45east | Everybody’s Gotta Learn SometimeBeck |  play_arrow | Is there really a soundtrack song this heartrending? |
| 46east | Slipping Through My FingersABBA |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad that gently depicts the deep bond between mother and child |
| 47east | Breath Of LifeFlorence & The Machine |  play_arrow | Epic music expresses the film’s worldview. |
| 48east | Never Give UpSia |  play_arrow | Indian traditional music and electropop are brilliantly… |
| 49east | Circle of LifeElton John |  play_arrow | The African sunrise and the song of life resonate in the heart. |
| 50east | Earned ItThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | Award-winning weekend R&B love song |
| 51east | Deborah’s ThemeEnnio Morricone |  play_arrow | Morricone’s moving film music |
| 52east | IrisGoo Goo Dolls |  play_arrow | A classic song about an angel who gave up immortality for love of a human. |
| 53east | You’ve Got a Friend in MeRandy Newman |  play_arrow | With a heartwarming melody and gentle singing voice, a true friend… |
| 54east | Fix YouColdplay |  play_arrow | Music that heals the heart lights the beacon of hope. |
| 55east | (Everything I Do) I Do It For YouBryan Adams |  play_arrow | A grand love ballad that sings of unconditional love and devotion… |
| 56east | St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)John Parr |  play_arrow | John Parrが歌う「St. Elmo’s Fire」… |
| 57east | When She Loved MeRandy Newman |  play_arrow | A moving, heart-touching ballad |