Most Moving Western Songs Ranking [2026]

You And MeLifehouse71rank/position

Lifehouse – You And Me (Official Music Video)

This is a gemlike love ballad by Lifehouse, one of America’s defining rock bands.

It gently sings of the exhilaration of falling in love and the pure feeling that makes everything else fade away in the world of two.

With a simple arrangement centered on acoustic guitar, Jason Wade’s warm vocals resonate deeply.

Included on the album “Lifehouse,” released in March 2005, it became a major hit, reaching No.

5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It was also featured in the TV dramas Smallville and Grey’s Anatomy, earning support from a broad audience.

This song is perfect for moments when you want to be wrapped in the warmth of someone special or to express your honest feelings of love.

Everybody HurtsR.E.M.72rank/position

R.E.M. – Everybody Hurts (Official HD Music Video)

It’s a work that quietly stays by your side when you’re carrying everything alone and feel like your heart is about to break.

It’s a gospel-like ballad by the American rock band R.E.M.—named among Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time—that stirs the soul.

The song appears on the 1992 masterpiece Automatic for the People and was released as a single in April 1993.

Its deep, universal message has touched many, influencing society as well—for example, it was used in a UK suicide-prevention charity’s ad campaign and as part of a charity single supporting relief efforts after the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

When you’re exhausted by life, listening to it will surely give you the strength to start walking again.

Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones73rank/position

Norah Jones – Don’t Know Why

A classic ballad where a warm piano tone—like a late-night cityscape—blends with a whispery, husky voice.

This song gently captures the ache of waiting without knowing why, rendered with a calm, delicate touch, and its unique sound naturally fuses jazz and pop.

Included on the 2002 debut album Come Away with Me, it went on to achieve the remarkable feat of sweeping the three major Grammy categories the following year.

With the album selling over 27 million copies worldwide, it catapulted Norah Jones to global fame.

It’s a tender track that keeps you company on a leisurely evening at a café or bar, or in quiet moments alone with your thoughts.

You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman74rank/position

Celtic Woman – You Raise Me Up (Live)

Celtic Woman is a female vocal group from Ireland.

“You Raise Me Up” is a track included on their 2005 album Celtic Woman.

In Japan, it became very well-known after figure skater Shizuka Arakawa used it in her Olympic program.

It’s a delicate yet powerful song that lifts the listener’s spirits.

Your SongElton John75rank/position

Your Song

A song whose unadorned piano tone and sincere vocals resonate with the heart.

Its lyrics, which candidly express pure feelings for a loved one, have captured many listeners.

This work, which paved Elton John’s way to stardom, has been beloved across generations since its 1970 release.

Numerous covers by renowned artists—such as Rod Stewart and Lady Gaga—attest to its timeless appeal.

In Japan, it is frequently used in TV programs and commercials, so many people will have heard it.

It’s a perfect pick when you want to convey gratitude to someone special or savor a heartwarming mood.

AngieThe Rolling Stones76rank/position

The Rolling Stones – Angie – OFFICIAL PROMO (Version 1)

Included on the 1973 album Goats Head Soup.

A four-piece rock band from London formed in 1962.

The lyrical acoustic guitar and gently played piano are striking, giving it a fragile, ephemeral atmosphere.

Carried by that sound, Mick’s emotionally charged vocals are truly moving to the point of tears.

Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus77rank/position

Miley Cyrus – Used To Be Young (Official Video)

When you look back at your younger self, there are times you feel both embarrassment and affection, aren’t there? That’s exactly when I want you to listen to “Used To Be Young.” It’s a moving ballad by singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus, who, after her Disney Channel days, has established her own unique style.

Released in August 2023, the song was added to the digital edition of the album Endless Summer Vacation.

Rather than rejecting the reckless behavior of youth, the lyrics gently accept it as an important part of what makes you who you are today.

Coming out at the ten-year mark since a period when she caused a stir in the public eye, the song is deeply touching in the way it shows her making peace with her own history.

On nights when you want to affirm your past and move forward, it’s a track worth savoring.