Top Tearjerker Western Songs Ranking [2026]

I’m YoursJason Mraz29rank/position

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours (Official Video) [4K Remaster]

The soothing sound of the acoustic guitar seems to seep into a slightly wistful heart at summer’s end.

This song by singer-songwriter Jason Mraz features a light, reggae-tinged groove that naturally loosens you up just by listening.

The lyrics depict a defenseless, boundless love that casts off hesitation and speaks straight from the heart.

That honest emotion curiously matches a scene of getting sentimental by the seaside at dusk.

Included on the 2008 album “We Sing.

We Dance.

We Steal Things.,” the track set a record by staying on the U.S.

charts for 76 weeks.

Also beloved as a theme song for a Kirin Beer commercial, it’s a classic you’ll want to play when you’re in the mood to reminisce about summer.

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion30rank/position

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (Taking Chances World Tour: The Concert)

A signature work by Canadian artist Celine Dion, released in November 1997 as a movie theme song celebrating eternal love.

Created as the theme for James Cameron’s film Titanic, it seamlessly blends James Horner’s sweeping composition with Will Jennings’s poetic lyrics.

Also included on the album Let’s Talk About Love, it achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and four Grammy Awards.

Its message—singing of the enduring power of love that lives on in the heart even amid the profound sorrow of losing a loved one—resonates with everyone who holds dear someone special.

If I Were A BoyBeyoncé31rank/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.

when the party’s overBillie Eilish32rank/position

Billie Eilish – when the party’s over

A song that steps back from the dazzling scene of a party to calmly reflect on a weary state of mind.

Released in October 2018 as the second single from the album “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?”, this piece sings of the complex emotions where loneliness and relief coexist at the end of a romantic relationship.

With nearly a hundred vocal tracks layered to create a rich sonic image despite the minimal use of instruments, its production is breathtaking.

The music video—featuring black tears streaming from the eyes—sparked conversation, and the serene performance at the Grammy Awards left a lasting impression on many.

For those who resonate with the moment of drawing boundaries to protect oneself while bearing the pain of accepting a relationship’s end, this is a work you should definitely hear.

You Break Me FirstTate McRae33rank/position

Tate McRae – you broke me first (Official Video)

This is a heartbreak song by Canadian singer-songwriter Tate McRae that holds both strength and fragility.

It portrays the cold yet sorrowful feelings when an ex who once hurt you reaches out only when it’s convenient for them.

The line “You’re the one who broke me first” pushes them away, squeezing your chest as you hear it.

Behind those searing words, it feels as if there’s a deep sadness so intense that without saying them, her heart might fall apart.

For anyone who’s been through a painful love, it may resonate with that moment when you put on a brave face to protect yourself.

Her delicate vocals riding over a quiet beat gently wrap around that pain and bring you to tears.

Graduationbenny blanco, Juice WRLD34rank/position

benny blanco, Juice WRLD – Graduation (Official Music Video)

A moving graduation song that poignantly portrays memories of high school life and personal growth.

This collaboration by benny blanco and Juice WRLD was released in August 2019 and dominated charts around the world.

The music video features many celebrities and depicts the futures of graduating students.

Set to a melody that samples Vitamin C’s classic hit, Juice WRLD’s delicate vocals sing about past friendships, inner struggles, and hope for the future.

Its honest portrayal of adolescent emotions will surely resonate with junior high school students as well.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston35rank/position

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You (Official 4K Video)

Whitney Houston, who captivated the world with her overwhelming vocal prowess.

This work, sung by the American-born artist, is a grand ballad that vows eternal love.

It portrays a self-sacrificial love that chooses separation for the other person’s happiness—a universal theme that resonates with many.

Released in November 1992, the song was used as the theme for the film The Bodyguard and became a massive hit.

It won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and spent 14 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100 chart.

If you want to feel profound love and the bittersweetness of parting, give it a listen.