Top Tearjerker Western Songs Ranking [2026]
We’re introducing the latest top 100 ranking of tear-jerking Western songs, all at once, ordered by the highest number of plays!
Whether it’s a moving song or a sad one, why not let yourself be carried away by the music and have a good cry now and then?
Use it to relieve stress and as a push to move forward.
The playlist is updated weekly.
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Tearjerker Western Songs Ranking [2026] (41–50)
DesperadoThe Eagles50rank/position
When I turn inward and struggle with my feelings, I suddenly find myself wanting to listen to this song.
In society, to avoid getting hurt, we sometimes put up barriers around our hearts and end up losing sight of what we truly want and of our own senses.
For people like that, this masterpiece gently nudges you, asking: Why not return to your own senses once more?
Ranking of Tearjerker Western Songs [2026] (51–60)
the way things gobeabadoobee51rank/position
Beabadoobee is a British singer-songwriter.
While she excels at ’90s alternative rock and dream pop, “the way things go” is a ballad that portrays a heartbroken woman looking back on the past and letting her unresolved feelings build up.
Her high, airy vocals convey that bittersweet state of mind without holding anything back.
It’s also a song about long-distance love, so those who’ve experienced it may find it especially relatable.
Don’t Stop Believin’Journey52rank/position
Journey, a band that was hugely successful in the 1980s.
Known as a leading group in American progressive hard rock, they have influenced many artists and bands.
One of their most iconic works, Don’t Stop Believin’, was released in 1981 and gained popularity for its moving melody and lyrics depicting a young woman leaving her hometown.
In the United States, this song was at one time commonly used as a graduation anthem.
F**kin’ PerfectP!nk53rank/position
Speaking of Pink, she’s a singer-songwriter beloved not only for her electrifying performances and outspoken candor, but also for her tough, big-sister persona.
The track introduced here was released as a single from her 2010 greatest hits album, “Greatest Hits… So Far!!!,” and climbed to No.
2 on the charts in her home country, the United States.
Despite a characteristically provocative title that’s very Pink, the lyrics are deeply serious.
It’s a message to everyone who feels life is hard, and it carries special weight precisely because she has stayed true to herself and kept fighting.
If someone you care about is feeling stuck and struggling, please tell them about this song—one that will powerfully reassure them that they are perfect just as they are.
Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO54rank/position
This is a signature work by the American brass-rock band Chicago, depicting the pain of heartbreak alongside an elegant piano melody.
Released in September 1982 and produced by David Foster, the song elevates the rich musicality of the brass section into a pop arrangement.
It topped the U.S.
singles chart for two consecutive weeks.
Chosen as the ending theme for the film “Blue Lovers,” it also became familiar in Japan as a commercial song for Osaka Gas and Toyota.
The lyrics portray a man who, after being told goodbye by his lover, regrets his past behavior—feelings that many listeners can surely empathize with.
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)Green Day55rank/position
As a leading figure in melodic punk, Green Day has long remained at the top of the scene, and even in the 2020s they continue to enjoy immense popularity worldwide, including in Japan.
This powerhouse trio, known for their broad musical range beyond punk and for producing numerous big hits, also has a beloved classic that’s widely cherished as a graduation song—did you know? The song introduced in this article, “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life),” is included on Green Day’s fifth studio album, Nimrod, released in 1997.
It’s a simple, classic ballad built around frontman and primary songwriter Billie Joe Armstrong’s acoustic guitar and strings.
The title, which literally means “good riddance,” is apparently Billie’s bit of irony toward the fact that it’s essentially a breakup song, but the way it bids farewell to a departed lover with “I hope you had the time of your life” is achingly poignant and tear-jerking.
There’s also an amusing anecdote that the band was surprised to find how often the song was used at American proms and how it became popular as a graduation anthem.
Consequences (Orchestra)Camila Cabello56rank/position
After rising to fame as a member of Fifth Harmony, Camila Cabello transitioned to a solo career and gained international support.
With Latin roots, she has released many tracks in the Latin music vein.
Of course, her work in other genres is also excellent, and in Consequences she delivers a classic ballad.
The lyrics explore the “happiness” and “pain” that come with loving someone, depicting the aftermath of a breakup.