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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International (Western) Tearjerker Songs Ranking [2026] (21–30)
Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna22rank/position
How about a heart-shaking ballad in which Rihanna, the songstress from Barbados, lays bare her vulnerability? Featured on her 2012 album Unapologetic and released as a single the following year, it pairs her with American artist Mikky Ekko to sing of aching emotions over a simple arrangement of piano and sparse strings.
The song conveys the turmoil of wanting someone even while knowing the relationship may be falling apart, and the desperate wish for them to stay by your side.
Many will be moved to tears by her trembling vocals, so different from her usual strong persona.
The understated performance she delivered at the 2013 Grammy Awards in February also became a talking point.
It’s the perfect song to listen to on a night when you don’t want to see anyone—soak in the bath and let the quiet tears fall.
alwaysBon Jovi23rank/position
It’s a sublime love ballad by the rock band Bon Jovi.
The song is a vow of eternal love to an ex-girlfriend.
If a usually tough boyfriend sang something like this, she’d fall for him all over again.
The One That Got AwayKaty Perry24rank/position
A deep regret over past love tightly grips the heart with a poignant ache.
It’s a song by American singer-songwriter Katy Perry.
Included on the classic 2010 album Teenage Dream, it became the sixth single from the record and started hitting big around October 2011, peaking at No.
3 in the U.S.
Looking back on the passionate days of youth, it sings of the sorrowful what-ifs—“What if I had made a different choice back then?” The tie-in video with the popular game The Sims 3: Showtime also drew attention.
Its story, where joyful memories intersect with a present sense of loss, will deeply resonate with anyone bearing the pain of heartbreak.
It’s recommended for nights when you want to quietly shed a tear alone.
It Will RainBruno Mars25rank/position
A heartbreak song by Bruno Mars, a singer sometimes called the second coming of Michael Jackson.
As you listen, the lyrics can feel rather sappy and pathetic, yet many lines pierce the heart.
His masterful word choice and overwhelming vocal prowess are truly awe-inspiring.
The Heart Wants What It WantsSelena Gomez26rank/position
A track that sings about troubles in a relationship with a boyfriend.
It was released by Selena Gomez in 2014 and became a hit in many countries around the world.
This track was performed live at the 2014 American Music Awards.
Apologize ft. OneRepublicTimbaland27rank/position
Starting with a romantic piano melody and Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic’s poignantly resonant vocals that tug at the heartstrings, this is a bittersweet love song.
Included on Timbaland’s 2007 September release Shock Value, the track is a gem of a ballad that portrays the fate of a broken romance.
The superb production by the American producer Timbaland breathed new life into the original song, propelling it to No.
2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and keeping it in the Top 10 for 25 weeks, sparking worldwide acclaim.
Also featured in the TV drama Cold Case, this song gently stays by your side when you want to heal the pain of a breakup or linger in memories of someone special.
One Call AwayCharlie Puth28rank/position
This song, which celebrates unconditional support for a loved one, is a classic that deeply resonates with people struggling with long-distance relationships or physical separation.
Released in August 2015 by American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth, this pop-soul ballad features a warm melody with gospel influences.
As the second single from his debut album, Nine Track Mind, it peaked at No.
12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified triple platinum.
It’s a recommended track for those who spend a lot of time apart from their partner or loved ones, and for anyone hoping to build a supportive relationship.