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Top Sad Songs by Western Female Singers: Popular Ranking [2026]

There are moments in everyday life when people suddenly find themselves alone and feel lonely, or when relationships don’t go well and they feel lonely.

At times like these, I recommend this ranking.

I’ve put together a list of lonely songs by female Western artists.

Playlist

Top Sad Songs by Western Female Singers: Popular Ranking [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Day DreamingAretha Franklin
Day DreamingAretha Franklinplay_arrow
A soul-soothing classic sung by the Queen of Soul
2You’ve Got a FriendCarole King
You've Got a FriendCarole Kingplay_arrow
A classic that sings of friendship, music that soothes the soul
3The LonelyChristina Perri
The LonelyChristina Perriplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of loneliness and pain
4Without YouMariah Carey
Without YouMariah Careyplay_arrow
A famous song sung by Mariah, a moving ballad