Top Cry-Inducing Western Songs Ranking [2026]

Big Girls Don’t CryFergie50rank/position

Fergie – Big Girls Don’t Cry (Personal) (Official Music Video)

How about a bittersweet love song that captures the misalignment of feelings with a partner and those helpless emotions? It’s a track by the American songwriter Fergie, released as a single in 2007.

Her clear, translucent vocals are wonderful, aren’t they? You can also feel her determination to become a new version of herself!

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so sickNe-Yo51rank/position

Ne-Yo – So Sick (Official Music Video)

The Japanese title is “Feeling Terrible.” It’s a song about heartbreak, and Ne-Yo’s wistful vocals really pierce the heart.

Even when listening to love songs is painful, you still end up listening to them… we’ve all been there.

It’s a number you’ll want to sing gently at karaoke.

Adore YouHarry Styles52rank/position

Harry Styles – Adore You (Official Video)

Harry Styles, a member of One Direction who also enjoys worldwide popularity as a solo artist.

This track, included on his December 2019 album Fine Line, perfectly blends a ’70s-style groove with a contemporary pop sensibility.

The lyrics, which express deep love and devotion for another, gently stay close to a lonely heart and wrap it in warmth.

The song has been widely embraced in many contexts, including its inclusion in the game Just Dance 2021.

The music video—like a film set on a fictional island—is also a must-see.

Give it a listen on nights when you want someone to affirm you, or when you’d like to quietly let your emotions out and have a good cry.

Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande53rank/position

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me (Official Music Video)

Released in May 2020, this masterpiece quickly swept charts around the world.

Created by two leaders of the modern pop scene—Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande—this collaboration is a dance-pop track that likens pouring rain to tears and trials, powerfully declaring, “I’ll keep living anyway.” Issued as a single from the album Chromatica, it debuted at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.

It marked a historic first for a female-female collaboration and went on to win Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 63rd Grammy Awards.

When something sad happens and you feel like crying, it’s the perfect song for a night when, instead of simply feeling down, you want to release your emotions with your tears and dance the night away.

Easy On MeAdele54rank/position

Adele – Easy On Me (Official Video)

Adele, the British singer known for her deep emotions and powerful vocals, released a song that symbolizes a turning point in her life as the lead single from her album “30” in October 2021.

Beginning with a gentle piano melody and gradually building in emotion, this moving ballad reflects on the turmoil following her divorce and her feelings for her son.

Looking back on the version of herself who was “still a child,” Adele sings with apologies and love for her son.

With lyrics and vocals that stir many hearts, the song dominated charts around the world.

It’s a track that quietly stays by your side when facing heartbreak or standing at a crossroads in life.

Chasing CarsSnow Patrol55rank/position

Snow Patrol – Chasing Cars (Official Video)

A signature song by Snow Patrol that weaves a universally resonant story of love.

Released in 2006 by the Scottish band, this piece captivated many with its simple melody and candid lyrics.

Included on the album Eyes Open, it gained worldwide attention after being featured in the U.S.

TV drama Grey’s Anatomy.

It remained on the UK Singles Chart for 111 weeks and surpassed one million sales in the UK in 2013.

Long cherished as a song that accompanies life’s significant moments—such as weddings and memorial services—it continues to be beloved.

You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson56rank/position

Michael Jackson – You Are Not Alone (Official Video)

It’s a song that’s also famous for having reached number one on the Billboard chart.

I think many people in Japan have heard it on TV shows and the like.

Michael Jackson’s gentle vocals match beautifully with the mellow melody.