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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Foreign Music Tearjerker Song Rankings [2026] (31–40)
IrisGoo Goo Dolls36rank/position
It’s a song by the American rock band Goo Goo Dolls.
It was written for the film City of Angels.
It’s included on their 1998 album Dizzy Up the Girl.
The lyrics express the feeling of not wanting to lose someone you love.
The sweet vocals really hit home.
Fix YouColdplay37rank/position
Delivering a healing message that resonates deep within the heart, this gem of a ballad by the British rock band Coldplay is truly special.
Woven from profound sorrow over what has been lost and a poignant wish to support a loved one, the song begins with a quiet piano and builds to a grand climax, stirring the listener’s emotions.
Released as a single from the album X&Y in September 2005, it carries the deep affection rooted in Chris Martin’s personal experience, and its performance at the 2005 Live 8 concert moved many.
It is a masterpiece recommended for anyone facing difficult moments in life or wishing to encourage someone dear to them.
It Ain’t MeKygo, Selena Gomez38rank/position
This is a collaboration between Kygo, a Norwegian songwriter and music producer, and the popular American singer Selena Gomez.
It was included on the 2017 release “Stargazing – EP.” The lyrics evoke a bittersweet summer romance, making it a recommended listen for autumn.
Because of youKelly Clarkson39rank/position
This song features beautiful piano and has a very melancholic tone.
When I first listened to it, I thought it was a heartbreak song, but after looking into it, I found that it was composed based on Kelly’s true story and expresses her feelings of anger toward her father.
drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo40rank/position
Although it was released in January 2021, this song remains a classic that still captivates many hearts.
Born in 2003, Olivia Rodrigo is also active as an actress in a Disney TV series, but this lead single from her debut album SOUR catapulted her into stardom as a singer-songwriter.
The lyrics depict a protagonist who has just gotten her driver’s license, driving alone at night with a lost love on her mind, powerfully conveying the pain of a vanished, once-promised future and the struggle with feelings that won’t fade.
The way it elevates complex emotions—jealousy toward an ex’s new girlfriend and doubts about oneself—from a simple, piano-based arrangement into a dramatic climax is masterful, making its eight-week run at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 entirely convincing.
It’s a perfect song for anyone who wants to empathize with the pain of heartbreak, or to sink into melancholy during a solitary drive.
Top 10 International Tearjerker Songs [2026] (41–50)
Lost On YouLP41rank/position
A sound that feels like an otherworldly space lingers in the ear.
It’s a song by LP, a singer-songwriter from the United States.
It’s the title track from the 2016 album “Lost on You.” A love song that speaks to a cherished person, its wistful melody evokes an autumnal mood.
love on topBeyoncé42rank/position
A love song by Beyoncé, a former member of Destiny’s Child, praised as a peerless beauty and renowned for her exceptional vocal ability.
Her gospel-infused, radiant, and grand vocals evoke euphoria and comfort, resulting in a powerful and moving R&B track that draws out the finest tears.