Top Cry-Inducing Western Songs Ranking [2026]
Don’t you ever feel like crying?
I do.
I think it’s good to just forget everything and cry once in a while.
I’ve put together a list of Western songs that make you want to bawl your eyes out at times like that.
If you feel like crying, these are a must-listen.
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Western Music Tearjerker Song Ranking [2026] (61–70)
The Only ExceptionParamore64rank/position
A soulful acoustic track that sings about heartfelt love.
It was released in 2010 by the American rock band Paramore.
The music video was shot by photographer Brandon Chesbro.
Bad DayDaniel Powter65rank/position
The piano-led intro is striking—many of you can probably recognize the song right away.
It’s a signature track by Canadian musician Daniel Powter.
Released in 2005 as his debut single, it became a worldwide hit.
How about having a good cry while listening to this song and resetting your mood?
If I Die YoungThe Band Perry66rank/position
A track released in 2010 by The Band Perry, an American country music group composed of siblings.
The song is about making the most of the time you’re given.
It reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
Stop crying your heartOasis67rank/position
Oasis, from Manchester, England.
As a band representing Britpop and rock, they became popular in the 1990s.
This song, released in 2002, is a ballad included on the album Heathen Chemistry.
How Am I Supposed To Live Without YouMichael Bolton68rank/position
This song, styled after 1960s–70s soul music and lamenting the loss of a lover, was written by Michael Bolton and Doug James.
It was originally offered to Air Supply, but because the executive producer wanted changes to the chorus and Bolton refused, it has been placed on indefinite hold.
BookendsSimon&Garfunkel69rank/position
A duo active in the United States during the 1960s.
They are also famous for being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
This song, released in 1965, reached number one on the Billboard charts, and like their other songs, it features the duo’s captivating harmonies.
Talking To The MoonBruno Mars70rank/position
The wistful piano melody and powerful vocals deeply stir the emotions buried in your heart.
It’s a song by Bruno Mars, a Hawaii-born singer-songwriter with worldwide acclaim.
It’s included on the classic 2010 album Doo-Wops & Hooligans.
In 2011, it was featured in the Brazilian TV drama Insensato Coração and set an astonishing record by holding the country’s top chart position for 22 consecutive weeks.
The lyrics convey a lonely, urgent longing—speaking to the moon about feelings that cannot reach a loved one far away.
Its melancholy melody and sincere vocals are the kind that gently stay with you on a night when you want to quietly shed tears alone.