Sad Songs by Foreign Female Singers: Popular Song Rankings [2026]
What do you do when you feel sad?
Some people talk to friends or cry, but I think it’s also good to listen to sad songs and immerse yourself in the world of music.
Here, we’re introducing a ranking of sad songs by female Western artists.
Playlist
| Sad Songs by Foreign Female Singers: Popular Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | goodbyeKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | A powerful song about overcoming heartbreak |
| 2 | Time to Say GoodbyeAndrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman |  play_arrow | Sarah and Bocelli’s masterpiece becomes a big hit |
| 3 | we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Ariana Grande |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays love through synth-pop and EDM |
| 4 | yes, and?Ariana Grande |  play_arrow | Ariana’s new song expresses self-affirmation and a pushback against criticism |
| 5 | IrreplaceableBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé captivates with her powerful vocals. |
| 6 | Strange FruitBillie Holiday |  play_arrow | Legendary American jazz singer, Billie … |
| 7 | Bam Bam (ft. Ed Sheeran)Camila Cabello |  play_arrow | Sing about heartbreak in a duet song by Camila |
| 8 | Consequences (Orchestra)Camila Cabello |  play_arrow | Camila’s gentle song expresses a poignant emotion. |
| 9 | See You AgainCarrie Underwood |  play_arrow | Carrie Underwood’s breakup song |
| 10 | Starts with GoodbyeCarrie Underwood |  play_arrow | Carrie Underwood's hit songs |
| 11 | BeautifulChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | A Christina Aguilera song beloved by the LGBTQ community |
| 12 | Time After TimeCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Cyndi Lauper's smash hit song |
| 13 | Across The UniverseFIONA APPLE |  play_arrow | Beatles classic, Fiona Apple’s divine cover |
| 14 | sad dayFKA Twigs |  play_arrow | FKA twigs’ second album sings of hardship and loss |
| 15 | Big Girls Don’t CryFergie |  play_arrow | A pop masterpiece imbued with the bittersweet pain of heartbreak |
| 16 | Wrong DirectionHailee Steinfeld |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song that sings of the sorrow of a broken heart |
| 17 | Because Of YouKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | Introduce Kelly Clarkson’s signature songs |
| 18 | RunLeona Lewis |  play_arrow | Rediscovering the appeal of universally beloved masterpieces |
| 19 | This Used To Be My PlaygroundMadonna |  play_arrow | The unreleased theme song of the film “League of One” |
| 20 | How Can I Help You Say GoodbyePatty Loveless |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of a mother’s parting wisdom |
| 21 | FarewellRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna’s ballad that sings of the agony of parting |
| 22 | Lift Me UpRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna’s moving song dedicated to the late Boseman |
| 23 | Lose You to Love MeSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | Introduce Selena Gomez's signature songs |
| 24 | Back To DecemberTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor apologizes to Taylor Lautner in a song |
| 25 | Cruel SummerTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | An American singer-songwriter, Te... |
| 26 | FifteenTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | An American artist popular among young women |
| 27 | Is It Over Now?Taylor Swift |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of Taylor’s feelings after a breakup |
| 28 | MaroonTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift’s brilliant musical universe |
| 29 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift’s breakup song is exhilarating! |
| 30 | White HorseTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift's sad classic song |
| 31 | Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton |  play_arrow | An emotional masterpiece that sings of the pain for a former lover |