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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Top 10 International Tearjerker Songs [2026] (41–50)
drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo43rank/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.
Lost On YouLP44rank/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.
When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne45rank/position
It powerfully sings of the unbearable loneliness after a loved one leaves and the growing heartache when you see the clothes left behind in the room.
This is a signature ballad by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne.
Included on her 2007 album “The Best Damn Thing,” it begins with a piano melody and gradually builds as strings layer in, creating a sweeping progression that brings tears to your eyes.
In Japan, it drew attention as the song used in Toyota’s Alphard commercial, and overseas it was featured on MTV’s “The Hills.” With over 500 million views on YouTube, this track is one to listen to when you’re grieving a breakup or on nights when you want to let all your emotions out.
Her straightforward vocals truly resonate with the heart.
Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne46rank/position
Is there any other song that so candidly sings about the loneliness of being without someone you love? It’s a track by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne.
She breaks out of her tough shell to lay bare the earnest feelings of longing for someone far away.
Released as a single in September 2011, it appears on the album Goodbye Lullaby, which portrays a more personal world.
The music video drew attention for scenes of her setting a red flower on fire and singing through real tears.
Just watching those raw expressions is enough to stir your emotions and bring you to tears.
We all have times when we put on a brave face but deep down just want to cry and reach out for someone, don’t we? For nights like those, this song might be just what you need.
ClocksColdplay47rank/position
A track that sings about the importance of time in building a strong romantic relationship.
It was released in 2003 by the British rock band Coldplay and became a hit around the world.
It has been used in many forms of media, including the end credits of the film Confidence.
All The Things She Saidt.A.T.u.48rank/position
A track released in 2002 by the Russian duo t.A.T.u.
The Russian version is titled “Ya Soshla S Uma,” which means “I’ve Lost My Mind.” It is a track that reached No.
1 on charts around the world.
A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton49rank/position
Just listening to the dramatic sound brings me to tears.
It’s a song by Vanessa Carlton, an American singer-songwriter who is also known as a pianist.
It was included on the 2001 album “Legally Blonde.” The song expresses a heartfelt longing to see the one you love.