Saddest Western Songs Ranking [2026]

When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne15rank/position

Avril Lavigne – When You’re Gone (Official Video)

It is sung by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne.

It was released as a single from her third album, The Best Damn Thing.

The song portrays the painful situation of having to say goodbye to someone dear.

Known for her energetic image, Avril delivers a mature, womanly ballad that showcased her growth.

So Far AwayAvenged Sevenfold16rank/position

Avenged Sevenfold – So Far Away [Official Music Video]

A song written by guitarist Synyster Gates to bid farewell to his friend after drummer Jimmy Sullivan died on December 28, 2009.

It was released as a single in 2011 from Avenged Sevenfold’s fifth album, Nightmare.

BrokenSeether ft. Amy Lee17rank/position

Seether – Broken ft. Amy Lee

A song written by lead singer Shaun Morgan about the pain of leaving someone behind.

It features his girlfriend, Amy Lee, who is also known as the vocalist of Evanescence.

The track was used in the 2004 film The Punisher.

Back To DecemberTaylor Swift18rank/position

Taylor Swift – Back To December

A track from her third studio album, Speak Now.

In this song, Taylor Swift apologizes for ruining her relationship with her ex-boyfriend.

It is said that this “ex-boyfriend” refers to American actor Taylor Lautner.

OneMetallica19rank/position

Metallica: One (Official Music Video)

A song about soldiers fighting in a war.

It was inspired by Dalton Trumbo’s World War I novel, Johnny Got His Gun.

The track won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.

You Break Me FirstTate McRae20rank/position

Tate McRae – you broke me first (Official Video)

This is a heartbreak song by Canadian singer-songwriter Tate McRae that holds both strength and fragility.

It portrays the cold yet sorrowful feelings when an ex who once hurt you reaches out only when it’s convenient for them.

The line “You’re the one who broke me first” pushes them away, squeezing your chest as you hear it.

Behind those searing words, it feels as if there’s a deep sadness so intense that without saying them, her heart might fall apart.

For anyone who’s been through a painful love, it may resonate with that moment when you put on a brave face to protect yourself.

Her delicate vocals riding over a quiet beat gently wrap around that pain and bring you to tears.

I’m With YouAvril Lavigne21rank/position

Avril Lavigne – I’m With You (Official Video)

If you like girls’ rock, Avril Lavigne is hugely popular and well-known in Japan.

She’s known for her energetic style, but this sorrowful ballad is highly recommended.

You can also see a new side of her, so be sure to give it a listen.