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 Songs Ranking [2026] (11–20)
Don’t Let Me DownThe Chainsmokers ft. Daya15rank/position
Speaking of autumn, it’s a comfortable season, so many middle schoolers probably go out with friends.
This is the song I want you to listen to with your friends on those outings.
In the music video, the two members of The Chainsmokers are shown driving.
Bohemian RhapsodyQueen16rank/position
This is a track that resonates like a grand, roughly six-minute tale, as if you’re watching a single film.
Created by Queen, the song’s structure is breathtaking as it whirls from a beautiful ballad to opera and then into fierce rock.
Yet behind its dramatic sound lies the anguished cry of a protagonist who regrets his sins and struggles against fate, tightening your chest with sorrow.
Released ahead of the landmark album A Night at the Opera in October 1975, it’s also known for its memorable use in the film Wayne’s World.
When you’re crushed by inescapable loneliness or despair, surrendering yourself to this vast sonic world will let emotions well up from the depths of your heart.
I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston17rank/position
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.
Love YourselfJustin Bieber18rank/position
You can feel the autumn air in its relaxed rhythm.
It’s a song by Canadian musician Justin Bieber, who has fans all around the world.
It was released in 2015.
It’s a love song that wishes for someone to cherish themselves.
Too Good At GoodbyesSam Smith19rank/position
Autumn often makes us feel a little melancholic, so let’s listen to some wistful ballads.
Among recent ballads, this song by Sam Smith is especially recommended.
Just listening to it will make your heart ache.
His wonderful voice is a perfect match for long autumn nights.
MockingbirdEminem20rank/position
A track released in 2005 by the American rapper Eminem.
It samples the traditional 1939 folk song “Hush, Little Baby.” The track is inspired by Eminem’s relationships with his biological daughter, his wife, and his adopted child.
International (Western) Tearjerker Songs Ranking [2026] (21–30)
Stay With MeSam Smith21rank/position
Sam Smith’s biggest hit, “Stay With Me.” It’s quite a famous song, so many of you may already know it.
First of all, the melody is heartbreaking.
I recommend it to anyone looking for a deeply emotional tearjerker that distills sadness.
And if you read the lyrics, you might cry even more.
