Top Tearjerker Western Songs Ranking [2026]

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Beyoncé – Halo

When people think of Beyoncé, I think many imagine intense songs like the ones Naomi Watanabe dances to, but this track is distinguished by Beyoncé’s mystical vocals.

It’s a song that makes you feel supported—past, present, and future—and it fills you with courage.

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Hoobastank – The Reason (Official Music Video)

A song that could be called their breakthrough hit.

It’s about having a fight and asking to make up.

If you’ve had a quarrel with someone important and feel you might have hurt them, why not try singing it softly? It will surely help you return to your honest feelings.

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Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video)

This song powerfully sings about overcoming the pain of heartbreak, embracing self-love, and standing on your own.

Miley Cyrus’s expressively rich vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in January 2023, the track became a worldwide hit as the lead single from her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation.

It topped the Billboard Global 200 chart and impressively reached number one in 38 countries.

It’s the perfect song for anyone trying to regain themselves after a breakup or take a bold new step forward.

Miley’s powerful voice will encourage you and give you the courage to face ahead.

We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift74rank/position

Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

It’s the hugely popular song “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” by Taylor Swift.

It’s also well-known as the theme song for the hit Japanese TV show Terrace House, and it’s very popular among teens, so it’s recommended for high school students.

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Kelly Clarkson – Because Of You (Official HD Video)

The sadness and anger you feel when you go through a breakup and lose someone important.

Kelly’s “Because of You,” which quietly yet powerfully conveys these complex emotions, is recommended for women in their 30s who want to vent their tangled feelings through song.

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Maroon 5 – Maps

Centered around frontman Adam Levine, known for his captivating falsetto, Maroon 5 continues to score massive hits worldwide, armed with a sophisticated sound and a rich musical vocabulary.

Among their many songs that revolve around the theme of breakups, today let’s highlight “Maps,” released in 2010.

It’s a masterpiece that lets you fully savor Adam’s exquisite falsetto, yet the protagonist’s relentless pursuit of someone he’s lost is painfully bittersweet.

Thinking that a “map” leading back to “you” probably doesn’t exist in reality only deepens the sorrow.

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Dido – Thank You (Official Video)

The song Thank You, which propelled London-born singer Dido to the top as an artist, is a classic.

Her debut album No Angel, released in 1999 and featuring the track, became an extraordinary hit, selling 15 million copies worldwide.

It’s well known that Thank You was sampled in Eminem’s smash hit Stan, which helped boost its popularity.

While it’s a gentle, mid-tempo pop song, it also carries a ’90s trip-hop texture, making the sound far more than just beautiful or melodious—truly outstanding.

Unlike Stan, which centers on a stalker, the lyrics of Thank You express gratitude for having someone special by your side.

Though it’s a song for a lover, it’s also a timeless tune that feels just as pleasant when you think of it in the context of friendship.

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