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.
Playlist
| Top Tearjerker Western Songs Ranking [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 | Viva La VidaColdplay |  play_arrow | Coldplay's beautiful song is moving. |
| 17 | you were good to meJeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler |  play_arrow | Expressing the sorrow of parting in beautiful harmony |
| 18 | Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis |  play_arrow | Oasis’s classic anthem, a message of hope and solidarity |
| 19 | It’ll Be OkayShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | Shawn Mendes quietly sings the pain of a breakup |
| 20 | SomedayMariah Carey |  play_arrow | The strength of a woman overcoming the pain of a broken heart |
| 21 | Need You NowLady Antebellum |  play_arrow | Lady Antebellum's classic song |
| 22 | Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | Lewis Capaldi's breakup song |
| 23 | HappierEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Bittersweetness in Ed Sheeran’s breakup song |
| 24 | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A heart-touching ballad by Bruno Mars |
| 25 | Bad DayDaniel Powter |  play_arrow | It was a big hit in Japan too, so you must have heard it at least once... |
| 26 | Stay With MeSam Smith |  play_arrow | Sam Smith’s heartbreak song |
| 27 | HonestyBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Billy Joel’s famous song that sings about honesty |
| 28 | Castle on the HillEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A moving song portraying love for one’s hometown and youthful days |
| 29 | I’m YoursJason Mraz |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose acoustic guitar tones soothe the loneliness of summer |
| 30 | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | Titanic theme song, a famous masterpiece that sings of love |
| 31 | If I Were A BoyBeyoncé |  play_arrow | A song of a betrayed woman's sorrow and resolve |
| 32 | when the party’s overBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the weary feelings of stepping away from the party |
| 33 | You Break Me FirstTate McRae |  play_arrow | Tate McRae’s breakup song: strength and fragility |
| 34 | Graduationbenny blanco, Juice WRLD |  play_arrow | A moving collaborative song themed around high school graduation |
| 35 | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that pledges eternal love |
| 36 | BeautifulChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | Live strongly by believing in yourself |
| 37 | CirclesPost Malone |  play_arrow | Foreign song lyrics are difficult, but they have unexpected depth too. |
| 38 | In The StarsBenson Boone |  play_arrow | Benson Boone’s memorial ballad |
| 39 | Last NightMorgan Wallen |  play_arrow | A country-pop masterpiece that portrays the emotions of a breakup and reunion in love |
| 40 | ImagineJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | Imagination has the power to change your life. |
| 41 | Love the way you lieEminem |  play_arrow | Eminem’s shocking love song, featuring Rihanna |
| 42 | FireworkKaty Perry |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that sings of confidence and hope |
| 43 | Cry Me A RiverJustin Timberlake |  play_arrow | I want to cry my heart out. At times like that, in a cool and styl— |
| 44 | Count on meBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A heartwarming anthem that celebrates friendship, letting you reaffirm your bonds. |
| 45 | I’ll be there for youThe Rembrandts |  play_arrow | A power-pop masterpiece that portrays friendship and love |
| 46 | You’re BeautifulJames Blunt |  play_arrow | A global hit song by a singer from the United Kingdom |
| 47 | Fix YouColdplay |  play_arrow | A gemlike ballad filled with deep love and sorrow |
| 48 | Foolish GamesJewel |  play_arrow | A sad song that portrays a heartrending love and the pain of parting |
| 49 | What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye |  play_arrow | A soul classic depicting the impact of the Vietnam War |
| 50 | DesperadoThe Eagles |  play_arrow | A song that gives me a push to regain my sense of self |
| 51 | the way things gobeabadoobee |  play_arrow | Beabadoobee’s heartbreak ballad |
| 52 | Don’t Stop Believin’Journey |  play_arrow | Journey's classic song 'Don’t Stop Believin’' |
| 53 | F**kin’ PerfectP!nk |  play_arrow | A powerful, big-sisterly message song in pink |
| 54 | Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO |  play_arrow | The classic song “Hard to Say,” which sings of the pain of heartbreak. |
| 55 | Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)Green Day |  play_arrow | Green Day's classic graduation song |
| 56 | Consequences (Orchestra)Camila Cabello |  play_arrow | A Latin artist sings about heartbreak |
| 57 | Stay GoldStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | A rare masterpiece by Stevie Wonder |
| 58 | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | An invigorating song that boosts a positive mindset |
| 59 | Counting StarsOneRepublic |  play_arrow | OneRepublic sings about the troubles of youth |
| 60 | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | The captivating singing voice of Bruno Mars |
| 61 | I’m Not The Only OneSam Smith |  play_arrow | The story of a wife who can’t leave her unfaithful husband |
| 62 | Easy On MeAdele |  play_arrow | Adele’s emotional ballad depicts life |
| 63 | You And MeLifehouse |  play_arrow | A power ballad that sings of tender love. A... |
| 64 | PhotographNickelback |  play_arrow | A classic hit by a rock band that sings about youthful memories |
| 65 | Forget MeLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | Lewis Capaldi’s breakup song |
| 66 | loving youMinnie Riperton |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that moves you with its beautiful melody |
| 67 | Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters |  play_arrow | A classic Carpenters song that brings back memories |
| 68 | Golden LadyStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | The World of Stevie Wonder’s Masterpieces |
| 69 | kiss my love goodbyebettye swann |  play_arrow | A soulful classic of heartbreak steeped in melancholy, sure to bring tears. |
| 70 | RoarKaty Perry |  play_arrow | The perfect TikTok hit for getting things done: 'Lovin On Me' |
| 71 | HaloBeyoncé |  play_arrow | A song with a mystical voice that gives me courage |
| 72 | the reasonHoobastank |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song for reconciliation |
| 73 | FlowersMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Overcoming heartbreak, singing of self-love and independence |
| 74 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | The hugely popular Taylor Swift’s hit song… |
| 75 | Because of youKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | The sorrow you feel when you experience heartbreak and lose someone important to you… |
| 76 | MapsMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | A Maroon 5 classic with a captivating singing voice |
| 77 | Thank YouDido |  play_arrow | Dido’s hit song “Thank You” became a huge hit. |
| 78 | So SickNe-Yo |  play_arrow | Ne-Yo’s classic ballad depicting a heartrending romance |
| 79 | No SurprisesRadiohead |  play_arrow | To a sweet melody, the nihilism of modern society... |
| 80 | Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon |  play_arrow | It tenderly portrays the aching emotions of heartbreak, seeping into the heart... |
| 81 | Best Day Of My LifeAmerican Authors |  play_arrow | A positive song that celebrates dreams and possibilities |
| 82 | I Want You To Know ft. Selena GomezZedd |  play_arrow | From a woman's perspective, Selena Gomez's powerful song |
| 83 | Come Back To MeJanet Jackson |  play_arrow | An earnest longing that cannot give up on love |
| 84 | These Are Days10,000 Maniacs |  play_arrow | A hopeful, heartwarming song celebrating graduation |
| 85 | Only When I SleepThe Corrs |  play_arrow | A song of bittersweet longing for someone I can’t meet |
| 86 | Thank YouEstelle |  play_arrow | The power of painful experiences to help you grow |
| 87 | Could’ve BeenTiffany |  play_arrow | A love song woven amid regret upon regret |
| 88 | lesson learnedMatt Hansen |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that beautifully portrays the pain and lessons of heartbreak |
| 89 | FriendsThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | A tear-jerking Beach Boys story depicting a long-standing friendship |
| 90 | We are the WorldUSA For Africa |  play_arrow | Iconic songs by stars wishing for world peace |
| 91 | Tonight I’m Getting Over YouCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Carly's popular song, cute and fun |
| 92 | PayphoneMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5 is a band that sings mature and refreshing breakup songs. |
| 93 | How Do I Say GoodbyeDean Lewis |  play_arrow | Dean Lewis's song about his father's illness experience |
| 94 | MapsYeah Yeah Yeahs |  play_arrow | Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ bittersweet breakup song |
| 95 | emails i can’t sendSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Introduction to a song about unspoken feelings |
| 96 | Story of My LifeOne Direction |  play_arrow | An inspiring growth anthem by a world-renowned band |
| 97 | Sing For The MomentEminem |  play_arrow | Eminem is within the top 100 greatest artists |
| 98 | Bohemian RhapsodyQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's classic song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is moving. |
| 99 | AngieThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | An emotional masterpiece by The Rolling Stones |
| 100 | Who KnewP!nk |  play_arrow | P!nk’s thoughts for a departed friend… |
| 101east | How Can I Love You (Without Breaking Your Heart)The Struts |  play_arrow | “How …,” released in February 2024 |