Classic Western songs about regret. Recommended popular tracks.
Here’s a list of classic Western songs about “regret.”
The genres vary—love, friendship, and regrets about the past.
As is often the case with Western music, the lyrics in each track feel disarmingly straightforward, almost awkwardly sincere.
There are some lesser-known hidden gems too, so don’t miss them.
Playlist
| Classic Western songs about regret. Recommended popular tracks. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | Singing of regret for a former lover and the pain in one’s heart |
| 2east | Your Wildest DreamsThe Moody Blues |  play_arrow | A classic song about someone who ran away from a relationship |
| 3east | SorryJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | A poignant love song that admits mistakes and pleads for forgiveness |
| 4east | Sorry For The Stupid ThingsBabyface |  play_arrow | Babyface’s love apology song, expressing feelings of remorse |
| 5east | Help Me Hold OnTravis Tritt |  play_arrow | A popular country song about the pain of heartbreak |
| 6east | What I’ve DoneLinkin Park |  play_arrow | A Linkin Park masterpiece that acknowledges the past and moves forward |
| 7east | SorryTyler Royale |  play_arrow | Tyler Royal’s wistful farewell song |
| 8east | I’m SorryBlake Shelton featuring Martina McBride |  play_arrow | Country duet song, No. 1 album |
| 9east | ApologizeTimbaland ft. OneRepublic |  play_arrow | A classic song about an apology that came too late |
| 10east | Who’s Sorry Now?Connie Francis |  play_arrow | An explanation of a famous song that portrays emotions after a divorce |
| 11east | IrresponsibleKiana Ledé |  play_arrow | Expressing the pain of unrequited love with a soulful voice |
| 12east | I’m SorryBrenda Lee |  play_arrow | A classic youth anthem that sings of blind love and regret |
| 13east | Apologize ft. OneRepublicTimbaland | play_arrow | A poignant ballad of regret and reconciliation, a worldwide hit |
| 14east | SorryBuckcherry |  play_arrow | A regretful love song about sacrificing a relationship |
| 15east | How to Save a LifeThe Fray |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that captures the anguish of adolescence |
| 16east | Better NowPost Malone |  play_arrow | A song about lingering feelings for an ex-lover that one can’t let go of, … |
| 17east | Somebody That I Used To KnowGotye |  play_arrow | I want to listen to breakup songs, but nothing too elaborate… |
| 18east | I ApologizeAnita Baker |  play_arrow | A classic of regret and apology by Anita Baker |
| 19east | 4:44Jay Z |  play_arrow | A song about Jay-Z’s issues with women and his apology to his wife |
| 20east | Story of My LifeSocial Distortion |  play_arrow | Love during my teenage years and my feelings toward it… |
| 21east | RegretNew Order |  play_arrow | International hit song reflecting the difficulties of life |
| 22east | Best I Ever HadGary Allan |  play_arrow | Gary Allan's song that put sorrow into a melody |
| 23east | Praying For TimeGeorge Michael |  play_arrow | An inspiring song about poverty and inequality |
| 24east | BlurryPuddle of Mudd |  play_arrow | In Japan, the shooting game “Ace Con... |
| 25east | Running BackTHIN LIZZY |  play_arrow | The Irish rock band, Thin… |
| 26east | Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis |  play_arrow | Oasis was said to be the second coming of the Beatles and was hugely popular... |
| 27east | SorryCiara |  play_arrow | Ciara’s R&B hit song about clearing up a misunderstanding |
| 28east | If I Could Turn Back TimeCher |  play_arrow | A classic love song about regret and atonement |
| 29east | BreakdownSeether |  play_arrow | A rock poem that sings of a sorrowful farewell |
| 30east | I Still Believe In YouVince Gill |  play_arrow | A song of self-reflection and an apology to love |
| 31east | Forgive MeEvanescence |  play_arrow | A song of regret and apology for a broken relationship |
| 32east | Please Forgive MeBryan Adams |  play_arrow | A song of sincere apology seeking forgiveness |
| 33east | Let’s Be Us AgainLonestar |  play_arrow | American country music gru... |
| 34east | Walking After YouFoo Fighters |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and a wish for renewal |
| 35east | Two GhostsHarry Styles |  play_arrow | Harry Styles's wistful heartbreak ballad |
| 36east | LostMichael Bublé |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal. |
| 37east | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A song of regret and reflection, where a man's kindness shines |
| 38east | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars | play_arrow | Listening to the emotional chorus, I couldn't help but get teary-eyed. |
| 39east | After The Love Has GoneEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | It’s a wonderful piece with depth and expansiveness... |
| 40east | After the FallJourney |  play_arrow | In 1983, the American rock band Ja... |
| 41east | PayphoneMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5 is a band that sings mature and refreshing breakup songs. |
| 42east | Bye Bye ByeNSYNC |  play_arrow | They're not really into elaborate expressions or metaphors... |
| 43east | A Whiter Shade Of PaleProcol Harum |  play_arrow | A track that evokes a deeply nostalgic atmosphere... |
| 44east | Back for GoodTake That |  play_arrow | The pain of heartbreak, the wish for a reunion, classic ballads |
| 45east | Come Back To MeVanessa Hudgens |  play_arrow | Lingering attachment to an ex and a wish to get back together |
| 46east | AlwaysBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Bon Jovi’s Reconciliation Ballad: A Vow of Love |
| 47east | ButterflyWeezer |  play_arrow | Acoustic songs from Weezer’s Pinkerton |
| 48east | I’m SorryAli Gatie |  play_arrow | A heartrending classic that sings of the agony of heartbreak and inner turmoil |
| 49east | Song for the DumpedBen Folds Five |  play_arrow | Ben Folds Five are from the United States… |
| 50east | Best Thing I Never HadBeyoncé |  play_arrow | I don’t think it’s a song a Japanese person could write. We broke up… |
| 51east | Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordBlue |  play_arrow | It is a British dance vocal group. Da... |
| 52east | Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WorldBlue Featuring Elton John | play_arrow | The original is by Elton John, and the Japanese title is “Sad…” |
| 53east | Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO |  play_arrow | I listened to a cover version by a Japanese artist... |
| 54east | Careless WhisperGeorge Michael |  play_arrow | I cheated, but I don’t want to give up on my girlfriend… |
| 55east | The One That Got AwayKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Rather than a heartbreak song, it's more of a memory song, and then… |
| 56east | GoodbyeNight Ranger |  play_arrow | Night Ranger is a hard rock band from the United States... |
| 57east | Let Her GoPassenger |  play_arrow | The feelings for that person that you realize only after breaking up and losing them… |
| 58east | In Your LetterREO Speed Wagon |  play_arrow | REO Speedwagon, which was released in 1981... |
| 59east | What Hurts The MostRascal Flatts |  play_arrow | Originally by Mark Wills, 20... |
| 60east | I Remember YouSkid Row |  play_arrow | A rock song that sings about a relationship coming to an end... |
| 61east | Give You HellThe All-American Rejects |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song about relieving the stress of a broken heart |
| 62east | Gives You HellThe All-American Rejects | play_arrow | The All-American Rejects are an American... |
| 63east | You Won’t See MeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | Have you noticed that I’m no longer reflected in your eyes...? |
| 64east | YesterdayThe Beatles |  play_arrow | Among all Beatles songs, it is the most cross-genre… |
| 65east | Pictures Of YouThe Cure |  play_arrow | A song about an unforgettable lover, and the fe… |
| 66east | Midnight ConfessionsThe Grass Roots |  play_arrow | The G... is an American rock band. |
| 67east | Walk On ByThe Stranglers |  play_arrow | A gritty, heavily distorted, hard-hitting sound that just... |
| 68east | I’m Not in Love10cc |  play_arrow | 10cc is a band from the United Kingdom. They... |
| 69east | The Man I Want To BeChris Young |  play_arrow | American country music ar... |
| 70east | Whatever It TakesLifehouse |  play_arrow | Sincere, filled with regret over mistakes in the relationship… |
| 71east | Could’ve BeenTiffany |  play_arrow | A love song woven amid regret upon regret |
| 72east | WreckedImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | Breakup song by Imagine Dragons |
| 73east | Caroline, NoThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of a woman with a tragic life |
| 74east | Love HurtsNazareth |  play_arrow | Originally, The Everly Broth… |
| 75east | EverytimeBritney Spears |  play_arrow | Britney S... released in 2003 |
| 76east | Too Little Too LateJoJo |  play_arrow | The heartbreak of the American pop singer JoJo... |
| 77east | Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordBlue ft. Elton John | play_arrow | The four-member British R&B group, Blue, ... |
| 78east | Bad DayDaniel Powter |  play_arrow | It was a big hit in Japan too, so you must have heard it at least once... |
| 79east | You can’t hurry loveSupreme |  play_arrow | I want to rush love, but there's no point in rushing it! So... |
| 80east | remind mePATRICE RUSHEN |  play_arrow | pa, a genuine funk artist… |
| 81east | You Give Love A Bad NameBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Japanese title: “Forbidden Love.” A 1986 Albanian... |
| 82east | Baby Come BackPlayer |  play_arrow | The choral work is wonderful. Especially the first... |
| 83east | Maggie MayRod Stewart |  play_arrow | Rod Stewart, whose husky voice is so cool… |
| 84east | Bitter Sweet SymphonyThe Verve |  play_arrow | My love life isn't going well, and I'm feeling kind of down... |
| 85east | Go AwayWeezer |  play_arrow | There are times when you feel sad from heartbreak, and oth… |
| 86east | Better Than MeHinder |  play_arrow | Hinde, an American rock band… |
| 87east | BandagesHot Hot Heat |  play_arrow | H..., a Canadian indie rock band, |
| 88east | How Could YouMario |  play_arrow | The heartache of a man betrayed by his girlfriend… |
| 89east | AftermathR.E.M. |  play_arrow | An American alternative rock band... |
| 90east | Ain’t Too Proud To BegThe Temptations |  play_arrow | Begging my girlfriend for one last chance... |
| 91east | YesterdayThe Beatles |  play_arrow | When I think about yesterday, today feels hard. It's just... |
| 92east | The ReasonHoobastank |  play_arrow | A moving song about admitting mistakes and hoping to mend a relationship |
| 93east | Love MeNational Product |  play_arrow | National Product is a band from Hawaii... |
| 94east | Walk Away ReneeThe Left Banke |  play_arrow | This piece, with its striking violin tone. Ame… |
| 95east | GhostZoe Wees |  play_arrow | The subtleties of a life swayed by emotions and filled with regret |
| 96east | ColdCrossfade |  play_arrow | A song about self-reflection and apologizing in relationships |
| 97east | The UnforgivenMetallica |  play_arrow | A metal ballad depicting loneliness and regret |
| 98east | SuedeheadMorrissey |  play_arrow | A song from Morrissey that brings back memories of youth |
| 99east | Pretty NooseSoundgarden |  play_arrow | Soundgarden’s classic song that sings about regret |
| 100east | Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordBlue Featuring Elton John | play_arrow | Elton John’s song, “The One” (Song for Reconciliation) |