Popular Tearjerker Song Rankings [2026]

If I Were A BoyBeyoncé76rank/position

Beyoncé – If I Were A Boy

This is a song about a woman who was betrayed by someone important to her.

It expresses the feeling of, “If it were me, I would never betray her,” so I think many women can relate to it.

If you’re a woman who has suffered a painful betrayal, please give it a listen.

HarukaYOASOBI77rank/position

YOASOBI 'Haruka' Official Music Video

A bittersweet, heart-tugging song that portrays a farewell to someone precious with whom one has spent a long time.

Told from the perspective of an inanimate object watching over its owner’s growth and departure, it conveys a warm wish for the other person’s happiness, tightening the heart as you listen.

Created by the musical duo YOASOBI, it was released in December 2020 and remains enduringly popular.

It was a collaboration with broadcast writer Osamu Suzuki and was included on the 2021 album “THE BOOK.” Chosen as the image song for “Art Aquarium Exhibition 2021 ~Hakata: Festival of Goldfish~” and as the commercial song for “Puniruns,” this work is a tear-jerking goodbye song for those heading into a new environment or seeing someone off.

Please listen while thinking of someone dear to you.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE78rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

This is a poignant song that delicately expresses feelings hidden deep in the heart.

Released in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” it centers on the importance of staying true to yourself.

While carrying loneliness and anxiety, it conveys gratitude toward those who accept you as you are, resulting in a track that deeply resonates with the emotions of younger generations who grapple with inner pain and conflict.

With an emotive melody that epitomizes Mrs.

GREEN APPLE and a powerful, heart-stirring message, this work is sure to support anyone who seeks to face themselves and move forward.

StoryAI79rank/position

AI – Story

A ballad that sings of the reassurance of having someone precious by your side and of an overflowing, profound love.

It’s a single released in May 2005 by AI, a singer-songwriter who captivates listeners with her husky, soulful voice.

The dramatic melody that begins with a piano intro gently wraps around the listener’s heart.

Also included on the album “Mic-a-holic Ai,” this beloved classic stayed on the charts for over 70 weeks after its release.

It’s also known as the Japanese ending theme for the Disney film Big Hero 6.

Carrying the message that you are not alone, this song is perfect for graduation-season memory videos that express gratitude to friends and mentors.

Be sure to give this warm, moving number a listen.

HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE80rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Heaven” Official Music Video

Released in May 2025 as the theme song for the film “I Will Tell You the Truth,” this track makes a striking impression with its structure: it shifts from a quietly sacred opening to an unpredictable development.

The lyrics gaze equally at the light and shadow, the beauty and ugliness inherent in humanity, hinting at a new depth in Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s expression.

The unusual promotion—available only within the film—also became a major topic on social media.

Different from their usual brightness, the layered, heart-wrenching melody is sure to resonate deeply with you.