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.
Playlist
| Top Cry-Inducing Western Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Some one like youAdele |  play_arrow | Adele's powerful minor-key song |
| 2 | Tears In HeavenEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Clapton's signature songs that are easy to sing |
| 3 | BrickBen Folds Five |  play_arrow | An abortion song born from a high school student's experience |
| 4 | Something In The WayNirvana |  play_arrow | Released in 1991 by Nirvana... |
| 5 | See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | A timeless tribute song that sings of friendship and the hope of reunion |
| 6 | My ImmortalEvanescence |  play_arrow | Evanescence's debut song, known for its beautiful lyrics |
| 7 | You’re BeautifulJames Blunt |  play_arrow | A poignant song about unrequited love becomes a global hit |
| 8 | More than wordsExtreme |  play_arrow | An inspiring ballad by Extreme |
| 9 | Let her goPassenger |  play_arrow | Lessons from Heartbreak: Gratitude and Awareness for Happiness |
| 10 | Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s timeless love classic, moving |
| 11 | Girls Like YouMaroon 5 ft. Cardi B |  play_arrow | In autumn, when it's easy to feel nostalgic, … |
| 12 | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | The soothing charm of nostalgic FM hit songs |
| 13 | ChandelirSia |  play_arrow | Sia’s smash hit song “Facing 4 You” |
| 14 | Rolling in the DeepAdele |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song filled with anger and sorrow |
| 15 | A Thousand YearsChristina Perri |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of eternal love |
| 16 | Don’t Let Me DownThe Chainsmokers ft. Daya |  play_arrow | Speaking of autumn, it's also a comfortable season to spend time in, and… |
| 17 | Bohemian RhapsodyQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's classic song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is moving. |
| 18 | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that pledges eternal love |
| 19 | Say You Won’t Let GoJames Arthur |  play_arrow | An inspiring comeback song by a tattooed singer |
| 20 | Love YourselfJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | You can feel the autumn air in the relaxed rhythm... |
| 21 | Too Good At GoodbyesSam Smith |  play_arrow | Autumn often makes me feel kind of wistful, and... |
| 22 | MockingbirdEminem |  play_arrow | American rapper Eminem... |
| 23 | Stay With MeSam Smith |  play_arrow | Sam Smith's hit song 'Stay With Me' |
| 24 | Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna’s heart-stirring, heartrending ballad |
| 25 | Lucid DreamsJuice WRLD |  play_arrow | Juice WRLD’s masterpiece that depicts the pain of heartbreak |
| 26 | The One That Got AwayKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katy Perry’s iconic song that portrays the regret and sense of loss in love |
| 27 | It Will RainBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A bittersweet breakup song by a Michael-style singer |
| 28 | The Heart Wants What It WantsSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | Trouble in my relationship with my boyfriend... |
| 29 | Apologize ft. OneRepublicTimbaland |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song, a timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 30 | One Call AwayCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of unconditional support for a loved one |
| 31 | thank u, nextAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Ariana Grande’s breakup song |
| 32 | Take a bowRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna’s breakup song, with a beautiful melody |
| 33 | Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | Lana Del Rey’s classic: the joy of summer and the beauty of loss |
| 34 | HalleluijahPentatonix |  play_arrow | The evolution of the famous classic “Hallelujah” |
| 35 | CirclesPost Malone |  play_arrow | Foreign song lyrics are difficult, but they have unexpected depth too. |
| 36 | Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | Lana Del Rey’s wistful vocals and aesthetics |
| 37 | Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera |  play_arrow | An emotional ballad that sang the final conversation |
| 38 | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of the love of a lifetime |
| 39 | IrisGoo Goo Dolls |  play_arrow | American rock band, Goo Goo … |
| 40 | Fix YouColdplay |  play_arrow | A gemlike ballad filled with deep love and sorrow |
| 41 | It Ain’t MeKygo, Selena Gomez |  play_arrow | Norwegian-born songwriter and music pro... |
| 42 | Because of youKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | A wistful tone, anger toward Kelly’s father |
| 43 | drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | Olivia Rodrigo’s breakup song |
| 44 | Lost On YouLP |  play_arrow | A sound that feels like a mysterious space unfolding reaches my ears... |
| 45 | When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A moving classic that sings of feelings for someone who has gone |
| 46 | Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A wistful longing for someone far away |
| 47 | ClocksColdplay |  play_arrow | On the importance of time in building a strong romantic relationship... |
| 48 | All The Things She Saidt.A.T.u. |  play_arrow | The Russian duo t.A.T.u. … |
| 49 | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | Just by listening to the dramatic sound… |
| 50 | Big Girls Don’t CryFergie |  play_arrow | A disconnect with my partner's feelings—I don't know what to do… |
| 51 | so sickNe-Yo |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song that sings of the pain of a broken heart |
| 52 | Adore YouHarry Styles |  play_arrow | Harry Styles' music filled with kindness and love |
| 53 | Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande |  play_arrow | A moving collaborative song by two pop stars |
| 54 | Easy On MeAdele |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring masterpiece filled with Adele’s emotions |
| 55 | Chasing CarsSnow Patrol |  play_arrow | Resonates in the heart with universal music that weaves love |
| 56 | You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson's masterpiece |
| 57 | How Do You Sleep?Sam Smith |  play_arrow | A sad song lamenting a lover's betrayal |
| 58 | With or Without YouU2 |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece: the struggle of love and the allure of music |
| 59 | The A TeamEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | I remember it being used in commercials and such... |
| 60 | Show Me The Meaning Of Being LonelyBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking ballad about lost love, a timeless song that resonates with the heart |
| 61 | Favorite SongToosii |  play_arrow | Toosii’s romantic rap is a trending song |
| 62 | No SurprisesRadiohead |  play_arrow | Something you’d never imagine from the gentle sound and vocals… |
| 63 | Heal The WorldMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson’s masterpiece, a song about life |
| 64 | Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 65 | Whiskey LullabyBrad Paisley ft. Alison Krauss |  play_arrow | While I was away at war, my wife was taken by another man... |
| 66 | HurtChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that makes you deeply feel the importance of what was lost |
| 67 | The Only ExceptionParamore |  play_arrow | A soulful song about heartfelt love... |
| 68 | Bad DayDaniel Powter |  play_arrow | The intro that starts with piano is striking. What song is it... |
| 69 | If I Die YoungThe Band Perry |  play_arrow | An American country [group/act] made up of brothers... |
| 70 | Stop crying your heartOasis |  play_arrow | Oasis, a representative band of Britpop |
| 71 | How Am I Supposed To Live Without YouMichael Bolton |  play_arrow | Soul music that sings the sorrow of heartbreak |
| 72 | BookendsSimon&Garfunkel |  play_arrow | Billboard number-one songs by 1960s duos |
| 73 | Talking To The MoonBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by Bruno Mars |
| 74 | XoBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s powerful ballad |
| 75 | Bleeding LoveLeona Lewis |  play_arrow | A poignant song expressing the joy of love |
| 76 | You And MeLifehouse |  play_arrow | A power ballad that sings of tender love. A... |
| 77 | Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | A profound sense of loss and sorrow for a love that was lost |
| 78 | Angels CryMariah Carey |  play_arrow | An earnest desire to repair a relationship on the verge of breaking |
| 79 | SnuffSlipknot |  play_arrow | Slipk… is an American metal band |
| 80 | Last NightMorgan Wallen |  play_arrow | A heart-rending ballad that sings of a bittersweet love. |
| 81 | Make You Feel My LoveAdele |  play_arrow | Moved by intuition and singing at the moment of meeting |
| 82 | Just Like A PillP!nk |  play_arrow | By the American singer P!nk... |
| 83 | You should be sadHalsey |  play_arrow | A tear-jerking song that stirs the emotions, with a melody that resonates in the heart. |
| 84 | Ex-FactorLauryn Hill |  play_arrow | Lauryn Hill’s classic hit tops the charts at number one. |
| 85 | EverytimeBritney Spears |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that showcases Britney’s vocal prowess. |
| 86 | Everybody hurtsR.E.M. |  play_arrow | A heart-touching ballad by R.E.M. |
| 87 | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | Titanic theme song, a masterpiece by a Canadian singer |
| 88 | Adam’s Songblink-182 |  play_arrow | Blink is an American rock band… |
| 89 | TroubleColdplay |  play_arrow | Moved by Coldplay's piano and vocals |
| 90 | All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A gentle, heartwarming masterpiece by The Beatles |
| 91 | To Build A HomeThe Cinematic Orchestra |  play_arrow | Cinematic masterpiece: Patrick’s piece |
| 92 | I Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | The singe… loved by music fans around the world |
| 93 | Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO |  play_arrow | The classic song “Hard to Say,” which sings of the pain of heartbreak. |
| 94 | Thinking Of YouKaty Perry |  play_arrow | An American singer-songwriter... |
| 95 | BeautifulChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | My heart is gripped by that fleeting yet beautiful singing voice… |
| 96 | Go Your Own WayFleetwood Mac |  play_arrow | Masterpiece works by Fleetwood Mac |
| 97 | Remember EverythingFive Finger Death Punch |  play_arrow | Fi… is an American heavy metal band. |
| 98 | How Do I Say GoodbyeDean Lewis |  play_arrow | Dean Lewis's song about his father's illness experience |
| 99 | Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan |  play_arrow | A poignant message song to a lover who hides their true feelings |
| 100 | THE LONELIESTMåneskin |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring ballad that beautifully sings of lost love |