Popular Tearjerker Song Rankings [2026]
We present the latest top 100 ranking of popular tear-jerking songs, all at once, ordered by most views!
Everyone has times when they feel like crying.
At such times, don’t hold back—letting yourself cry can help you reset and move forward.
Use this list to have a good cry and find the push you need to take the next step.
The playlist is updated weekly.
Playlist
| Popular Tearjerker Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Lose You to Love MeSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | Selena Gomez’s heartbreak ballad. A journey of reclaiming herself. |
| 2 | PhotographEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A warm song filled with family memories |
| 3 | The Heart Wants What It WantsSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | A song about Selena and Justin’s romantic relationship |
| 4 | One Last TimeAriana Grande |  play_arrow | A sweet, heartrending singing voice resonates deep within the heart... |
| 5 | See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of friendship and the hope of reunion |
| 6 | Tears In HeavenEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Requiem for Eric Clapton’s Son |
| 7 | Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s timeless love classic, moving |
| 8 | Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | A piano-and-vocals breakup song becomes a big hit |
| 9 | FifteenTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A ballad about memories from when I was 15 |
| 10 | Time After TimeCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | An eternal classic that sings of love and bonds, resonating in the heart |
| 11 | White horseTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift's classic song about heartbreak |
| 12 | One Call AwayCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of unconditional support for a loved one |
| 13 | Someone Like YouAdele |  play_arrow | Adele’s heartbreak ballad: the complex feelings of wishing happiness for an ex-lover |
| 14 | When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A moving classic that sings of feelings for someone who has gone |
| 15 | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | Hit songs by the Backstreet Boys |
| 16 | you were good to meJeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler |  play_arrow | Expressing the sorrow of parting in beautiful harmony |
| 17 | Happinessback number |  play_arrow | A ballad by back number that portrays unrequited love |
| 18 | Viva La VidaColdplay |  play_arrow | Coldplay's beautiful song is moving. |
| 19 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A signature song by HIGE DAN about the turmoil of unrequited love |
| 20 | fishback number |  play_arrow | A bittersweet longing for a love that will never return, hidden deep within the heart… |
| 21 | It’ll Be OkayShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | Shawn Mendes quietly sings the pain of a breakup |
| 22 | SomedayMariah Carey |  play_arrow | The strength of a woman overcoming the pain of a broken heart |
| 23 | Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis |  play_arrow | Oasis’s classic anthem, a message of hope and solidarity |
| 24 | Need You NowLady Antebellum |  play_arrow | Lady Antebellum's classic song |
| 25 | Because I fell in loveaimyon |  play_arrow | A touching masterpiece by Aimyon that resonates with the heart |
| 26 | me me sheRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad about continuing to think of an ex-lover |
| 27 | Happy Endingback number |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad about hiding the sorrow of parting and forcing a smile |
| 28 | Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | Lewis Capaldi's breakup song |
| 29 | CorrectRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A gemlike ballad by RADWIMPS. It conveys the dignity of choosing one’s own path. |
| 30 | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s heartrending love ballad |
| 31 | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A song that portrays Kenshi Yonezu’s feelings of being unable to be honest |
| 32 | NAOHY |  play_arrow | Unrequited love’s pain: a tear-jerking heartbreak song |
| 33 | Stay With MeSam Smith |  play_arrow | Sam Smith’s heartbreak song |
| 34 | Bad DayDaniel Powter |  play_arrow | It was a big hit in Japan too, so you must have heard it at least once... |
| 35 | Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A poignant song depicting the bonds with a friend and a farewell |
| 36 | CHARMWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA's punk rock cheer song |
| 37 | HonestyBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Billy Joel’s famous song that sings about honesty |
| 38 | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Accept your struggles and move forward |
| 39 | Castle on the HillEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A moving song portraying love for one’s hometown and youthful days |
| 40 | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | A poignant song featured in a Suntory commercial and as a movie theme |
| 41 | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | Uru’s moving love song resonates with the heart. |
| 42 | DOWNPOURI.O.I |  play_arrow | The final song of I.O.I, with lyrics by Woozi |
| 43 | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s moving graduation song |
| 44 | Hello/How are you?nanou |  play_arrow | Unable to put into words the feelings buried deep within my heart... |
| 45 | Don’t go.Souta |  play_arrow | A delicate, heartrending song about parting with someone dear… |
| 46 | budKobukuro |  play_arrow | Thoughts for my mother and a positive message |
| 47 | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The heartache of two people growing apart |
| 48 | HappierEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Bittersweetness in Ed Sheeran’s breakup song |
| 49 | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A heart-touching ballad by Bruno Mars |
| 50 | when the party’s overBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the weary feelings of stepping away from the party |
| 51 | Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu’s graduation song evokes friendship and nostalgia |
| 52 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories |
| 53 | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz's poignant, heart-touching ballad |
| 54 | You Break Me FirstTate McRae |  play_arrow | Tate McRae’s breakup song: strength and fragility |
| 55 | Karakuri Pierrot40mP |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song by 40mP, self-deprecating and tossed around by love. |
| 56 | Until the day I can no longer rememberback number |  play_arrow | A melancholic song that depicts the emotions of parting |
| 57 | horizonback number |  play_arrow | Youth that looks forward, nourished by lost dreams |
| 58 | We againSG |  play_arrow | A moving work whose graduation song is etched in the heart |
| 59 | Best FriendKiroro |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that portrays gratitude and bonds |
| 60 | I’m YoursJason Mraz |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose acoustic guitar tones soothe the loneliness of summer |
| 61 | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | Titanic theme song, a famous masterpiece that sings of love |
| 62 | If I Were A BoyBeyoncé |  play_arrow | A song of a betrayed woman's sorrow and resolve |
| 63 | Graduationbenny blanco, Juice WRLD |  play_arrow | A moving collaborative song themed around high school graduation |
| 64 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | Remioromen’s classic ballad, a song of love and bonds |
| 65 | HARU HARUBIGBANG |  play_arrow | BIGBANG, the moving masterpiece “Haru Haru” |
| 66 | Colorless Self-Harmnekobōro |  play_arrow | 'Self-Harm Colorless' is a poignant masterpiece that resonates with the heart. |
| 67 | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Lemon. Deep feelings for someone important. |
| 68 | Dawn and Firefliesn-buna |  play_arrow | "Yoake to Hotaru" is a song by the Vocaloid producer n-buna... |
| 69 | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s love songs portray the fluctuations of romance |
| 70 | HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number |  play_arrow | An unrequited man sings a wistful birthday song |
| 71 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that portrays parting and hope |
| 72 | from Y to YJimii Samu P |  play_arrow | A mid-tempo piece that gently embraces a bittersweet farewell… |
| 73 | sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A moving song that stands by those who chase their dreams |
| 74 | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A poignant song that expresses the importance of staying true to oneself |
| 75 | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci |  play_arrow | A popular song that portrays the conflict between finding reassurance with a new lover and lingering attachment to an ex. |
| 76 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | Theme song of HY’s film “Red Thread” |
| 77 | Last NightMorgan Wallen |  play_arrow | A country-pop masterpiece that portrays the emotions of a breakup and reunion in love |
| 78 | HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | The deep emotions and expressions concealed within film theme songs |
| 79 | The happiest way to die in the worldkoka |  play_arrow | If I'm hated, even death wouldn't be sad. |
| 80 | wrinklebuzzG |  play_arrow | A glim… back at a life walked together with someone dear, |
| 81 | SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A moving theme song that sings of love and hope |
| 82 | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | Aoi Teshima’s “Letter to Tomorrow,” a moving song |
| 83 | In The StarsBenson Boone |  play_arrow | Benson Boone’s memorial ballad |
| 84 | HarukaYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A poignant YOASOBI song that depicts a farewell |
| 85 | StoryAI |  play_arrow | A moving AI ballad that sings of deep love and bonds |
| 86 | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that pledges eternal love |
| 87 | BeautifulChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | Live strongly by believing in yourself |
| 88 | planetariumOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A ballad imbued with the bittersweetness of love under the starry sky |
| 89 | CirclesPost Malone |  play_arrow | Foreign song lyrics are difficult, but they have unexpected depth too. |
| 90 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A youthful love song by Hikaru Utada that portrays the feeling of being unable to forget one’s first love |
| 91 | far; distant; by farGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A moving ballad of gratitude to parents and setting off on a new journey |
| 92 | I loved (it/you)erica |  play_arrow | A ballad that weaves the pain of heartbreak together with the piano |
| 93 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | The theme song of the Doraemon movie expresses the importance of bonds. |
| 94 | Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A nostalgic youth song on a summer evening |
| 95 | seems like (just) my imaginationChōchō P |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose heartrending feelings resound in your ears. Re-released in 2014… |
| 96 | The summer you gave meieiri reo |  play_arrow | Leo Ieiri’s summer song “The Summer You Gave Me” |
| 97 | SparkleRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS' moving film music |
| 98 | Please forget it.Yorushika |  play_arrow | Singing of the heartbreaking feelings of lost love and farewell |
| 99 | Endless JourneyMr.Children |  play_arrow | A signature work by Mr.Children. It depicts the courage to keep moving forward. |
| 100 | Unrequited loveAimer |  play_arrow | A song with Aimer's heartrending vocals as its charm |