[Sad BGM] Music You Want to Listen to When You Feel Like Crying
When you’re feeling down, some of you might try to lift your spirits by listening to upbeat music.
On the other hand, perhaps some of you are looking for music that lets you fully immerse yourself in sadness.
In this article, we introduce sad BGM recommendations for those very moments.
If you listen when something sad has happened, you’ll likely find tears welling up—but once the music ends, you might feel a little lighter.
When you’re going through something painful or sorrowful, don’t force a smile.
Let BGM quietly soothe your heart.
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[Sad BGM] Music to Listen to When You Want to Cry (71–80)
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
It’s a song with a wonderfully beautiful piano tone and lyrics.
Even though they can’t forget the person they said goodbye to and end up blaming themselves, they still choose to part ways—an incredibly painful song.
Anyone who’s had a similar experience will surely relate and be moved to tears.
The inner struggle is heartbreakingly sad and so tender.
Every dayAbe Mao
Mao Abe’s love ballad “Itsu no Hi mo.” She wrote the song when she had the chance to part ways with her then-partner, and those feelings seep into the lyrics.
The comments section on YouTube shows many people resonating with the words.
The melancholic atmosphere and the bittersweetness within its darker tone create a finely tuned emotional impact.
Although she doesn’t appear in the media often, her vocal ability ranks at the top among female singers.
Be sure to listen to her richly expressive voice.
An empty kitchenTakahashi Yuu
It’s a story about the sorrow of being separated from someone you love and recalling the trace of a precious person.
Their paths will never cross again.
The song vividly portrays the struggle of living with such a harsh reality.
The person is so dear that you’d give up on the dreams you once held.
It carries a message of wanting to return to those moments when the two of you laughed together.
If you listen to it after losing someone or something important, tears will surely fall.
TikTok Piano Medley
A BGM video featuring a medley of piano pieces popular on TikTok, a platform hugely supported by young people.
It compiles songs often used in emotional scenes.
One hallmark of TikTok is its short format where videos switch rapidly, so many people may have only heard snippets of these tracks within the app.
Since it’s composed of pieces with beautiful piano tones, it’s perfect as background music for work.
It’s a BGM video that gently keeps you company on sleepless nights.
Please give it a listen when you’re feeling anxious or lonely.
A little bittersweet, sometimes sad background music for working
When you want to take your time and soak in nostalgic memories of the past, listen to “A Slightly Bittersweet, Sometimes Sad BGM for Work.” It’s an omnibus-style video composed of piano-centered pieces.
Beautiful, fleeting melodies resonate, evoking cherished memories and the fond days of childhood.
Let these tracks soothe you as they capture both the beauty of memories and the poignant ache of knowing you can’t return to those days.
Though wordless, this BGM video overflows with the expressive charm of the piano, revealing many shades of emotion.
Touhou Arrangement Medley
A BGM video produced based on music used in the Touhou Project, which spans various media such as games, books, and music CDs.
It unfolds with grand melodies that evoke a fantastical world.
Many of the tracks are rooted in “wa” (traditional Japanese aesthetics), so some listeners may feel a sense of nostalgia.
The ambient sounds, which pair beautifully with natural scenery, are soothing to the soul.
This BGM video is also recommended for those looking for music to relax to during leisurely downtime or to use as nighttime sleep BGM.
A cover of songs to listen to when you can’t sleep or want to calm down
A collection of popular J-POP and Vocaloid songs covered as guitar-and-vocal performances, titled “Songs to Listen to When You Can’t Sleep or Want to Relax.” These BGM videos feature original tracks—normally built with lush, polished production—reinterpreted with only an acoustic guitar.
The warm guitar tone, paired with a sweet and gentle vocal, creates a soothing effect.
With added arrangements to the melodies and rhythms, it’s perfect for unwinding at night.
This cover medley gently wraps your sleepless hours.
Give it a listen as background music for your cozy time at home, too.