[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.
Playlist
| [Sad BGM] Music You Want to Listen to When You Feel Like Crying | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Tears of TomorrowKoseki Mai | play_arrow | A heartbreak song that resonates with the soul, a healing melody |
| 2east | forget me notnoru | play_arrow | Healing Piano BGM to Listen to When Anxious |
| 3east | Anime tearjerker piano soundtrack | play_arrow | Work/study BGM to soothe the soul with a piano soundtrack |
| 4east | Heart Rainindigo la End | play_arrow | A ballad that quietly sings about a romantic breakup |
| 5east | I want to see you.yuzu | play_arrow | Yuzu releases a ballad dedicated to expressing gratitude to his father |
| 6east | Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke | play_arrow | A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup |
| 7east | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A song that gently embraces the uncertainties of youth |
| 8east | spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota | play_arrow | A song with a poignant atmosphere has YouTu… |
| 9east | Only a single voicerokudenashi | play_arrow | A poignant song that comforts heartbreak and loneliness |
| 10east | waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s movie theme song. A ballad depicting love and farewell. |
| 11east | The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | The emotional songs of SUPER BEAVER |
| 12east | gardenFuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s soul-stirring songs |
| 13east | I miss youBEGIN | play_arrow | I should’ve done this, I should’ve done that... |
| 14east | Best FriendKiroro | play_arrow | When I'm tired, Kirro's songs support me. |
| 15east | Endless JourneyMr.Children | play_arrow | A moving song to refresh yourself through tear therapy |
| 16east | Until the day I can no longer rememberback number | play_arrow | A poignant singing voice that lingers in the heart, even if forgotten |
| 17east | NautilusYorushika | play_arrow | A story of loss and love of a girl chasing her dreams |
| 18east | YOKAZEHentai Shinshi Kurabu | play_arrow | Music gives us the courage to overcome hardships. |
| 19east | lovesicknessAimer | play_arrow | ‘Koiwazurai,’ a song about complex emotions |
| 20east | Memories from todayAimer | play_arrow | Aimer’s sad farewell song resonates with the heart |
| 21east | glowing madder-redAimer | play_arrow | Aimer’s famous song that sings of the poignant loneliness of being alone |
| 22east | Mikan HeartC&K | play_arrow | C&K’s bittersweet unrequited-love cheer song |
| 23east | far; distant; by farGReeeeN | play_arrow | A moving graduation song by GReeeeN, “Haruka” |
| 24east | The Sound of SnowGReeeeN | play_arrow | GReeeeN’s poignant winter classic |
| 25east | 366 daysHY | play_arrow | A song that conveys the importance of releasing emotions and shedding tears |
| 26east | NAOHY | play_arrow | HY’s heartbreak song “NAO” resonates with the heart. |
| 27east | the scent of flowersMr.Children | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece filled with feelings for my late father |
| 28east | SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Hold onto hope, believe in yourself, and never give up. |
| 29east | Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE feat. Inoue Sonoko | play_arrow | Blue and summer, a beautiful story woven by a duet |
| 30east | trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright | play_arrow | Novelbright’s heartbreak ballad song |
| 31east | I miss youRADWIMPS | play_arrow | In 2021, marking ten years since the Great East Japan Earthquake... |
| 32east | Sad storySEASIDE STUDIO | play_arrow | Providing music for film/video works and composing songs for artists… |
| 33east | RAINSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | RAIN, a heart-healing main theme that warms the soul |
| 34east | twilightTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | The Blue Hearts’ vocals that resonate with the heart |
| 35east | From here on, you’re on your own.Ucchii Zero – ucchii zero – | play_arrow | Composer U, who handles numerous free background music tracks... |
| 36east | PrologueUru | play_arrow | A gentle-voiced song that sings of a heart-wrenching unrequited love. |
| 37east | Ending themeamazarashi | play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays a man's final message in the face of death |
| 38east | HikariAndrop | play_arrow | A heartwarming theme song that leads us toward a radiant future |
| 39east | The Song of Good Workaoiro | play_arrow | When I'm tired, that's exactly when aoiro's songs heal me. |
| 40east | Happy Endingback number | play_arrow | Depicting the bittersweet pain and tenderness of a broken heart |
| 41east | Happinessback number | play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited love, a pure heart that wishes for others’ happiness |
| 42east | horizonback number | play_arrow | A high schooler's dream that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 43east | Summer Snowkrage | play_arrow | A heartrending song yearning for the light, transcending a harsh fate |
| 44east | seems like (just) my imaginationmajiko | play_arrow | Among majiko’s works, this one especially brings tears… |
| 45east | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci | play_arrow | Popular songs by wacci: wistful lyrics and tones |
| 46east | Oz.yama | play_arrow | A warm musical tale that portrays loneliness and friendship |
| 47east | Because I fell in loveaimyon | play_arrow | A heart-touching song by Aimyon that sings about the pain of heartbreak |
| 48east | I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo | play_arrow | A heartwarming song by Atarayo, whose poignant lyrics resonate with the heart. |
| 49east | You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn | play_arrow | A popular unrequited love song on TikTok resonates with listeners |
| 50east | Sad memorieskoorogi | play_arrow | DOV, which distributes copyright-free BGM... |
| 51east | fall, sink (with a nuance of moral decline or degradation)moppī saundo | play_arrow | The piano’s quiet melody seeps into my heart… moppy… |
| 52east | balladKetsumeishi | play_arrow | A straight-to-the-heart ballad that moves you to tears |
| 53east | single bedSha ran Q | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by Sharan Q, a track that resonates with the heart |
| 54east | indigoSukima Suichi | play_arrow | A masterpiece that deeply portrays Sukima Switch’s emotions |
| 55east | Goodbye, LipsHarureo | play_arrow | A heartbreak song: Haru Leo sing a bittersweet farewell |
| 56east | atonementKasamura Tōta | play_arrow | The courage to accept yourself and move forward |
| 57east | shutterYuuri | play_arrow | A heart-touching song by Yuuri that sings of the sorrow of a broken heart |
| 58east | When Someone’s Wish Comes TrueUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | Utada Hikaru sings about the heartbreak of a broken romance. |
| 59east | #302Hirai Ken | play_arrow | A song whose gentle tones and vocals steal your heart. |
| 60east | Even if I’m not there.Hirai Dai | play_arrow | Hirai Dai, filled with deep love and thoughts for his future family… |
| 61east | harf of meHirai Ken | play_arrow | Ken Hirai's 'half of me' is about the pain of a broken heart. |
| 62east | I miss you. I want to see you.Tezuka Shota | play_arrow | An introduction to moving musical pieces from TV dramas |
| 63east | I’m home.Teshima Aoi | play_arrow | Aoi Teshima’s singing voice resonates in the heart as a movie theme song. |
| 64east | setting sunToukyou Jihen | play_arrow | Ringo Sheena’s “Rakujitsu” is a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart. |
| 65east | homesicknessAmacha no Ongaku Koubou | play_arrow | Amazake’s Music, which provides free music materials... |
| 66east | periodIshizaki Hyuui | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak: “Period” |
| 67east | Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai | play_arrow | A poignant love song for the night that echoes in the heart, ‘Yoru-Naga Uta’ (‘Eternal Night Song’) |
| 68east | Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | Be soothed at heart by Mariya Takeuchi’s “Genki wo Dashite” |
| 69east | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | The allure of Kenshi Yonezu’s poetic and fantastical songs |
| 70east | crescent moonayaka | play_arrow | Ayaka’s song that eases the loneliness of a long-distance relationship |
| 71east | Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana | play_arrow | A heartfelt song that sings of the sorrow of a bittersweet farewell. |
| 72east | Every dayAbe Mao | play_arrow | Mao Abe’s heartrending love song expresses deep emotions. |
| 73east | An empty kitchenTakahashi Yuu | play_arrow | Depicting the sorrow of parting and the memories of a lost love |
| 74east | TikTok Piano Medley | play_arrow | A collection of emotional piano pieces that originated on TikTok |
| 75east | A little bittersweet, sometimes sad background music for working | play_arrow | Piano BGM Collection for Reliving Nostalgic Memories |
| 76east | Touhou Arrangement Medley | play_arrow | A fantastical BGM video based on Touhou Project music |
| 77east | A cover of songs to listen to when you can’t sleep or want to calm down | play_arrow | Relaxing guitar-and-vocal song |
| 78east | Beautiful and sad piano music | play_arrow | Nostalgic and soothing piano music |
| 79east | A gentle music box for the heartBGM maker | play_arrow | Support sleep with music box music |
| 80east | Beautiful and heartrending, fantasy-style musicBGM maker | play_arrow | Soothe your fatigue with fantasy-style music |
| 81east | Inspiration to youKyaai | play_arrow | Kyaai’s moving free BGM track |
| 82east | PV_EmotionalPeriTune | play_arrow | An inspiring sound of piano and strings |
| 83east | Summer Piano MusicRelaxing Music Pro | play_arrow | Piano BGM that brings back summer memories |
| 84east | A soothing Japanese-style music medleyxxxJunaJunaxxx | play_arrow | Introducing a BGM video with soothing Japanese-style music |
| 85east | shooting starmoppī saundo | play_arrow | Nagareboshi is a dramatic, grandiose song |
| 86east | The dream from that daySakuramochi Runa | play_arrow | Piano and violin pieces that suit memorable scenes |
| 87east | Shine brighterSakuramochi Runa | play_arrow | A Vocaloid producer’s song with a heartrendingly beautiful melody |
| 88east | Piano 19Morita Koichi | play_arrow | A nostalgic, gentle piano piece that soothes the heart |
| 89east | A poignantly beautiful BGM that accompanies sorrowAkiyama Hirokazu | play_arrow | A Collection of Tear-Jerking BGM by Hirokazu Akiyama |
| 90east | Cheer upTakeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | Gently staying by the side of a heartbroken female friend and encouraging her... |
| 91east | Closest to meHY | play_arrow | A warmth toward people that’s so characteristic of HY from Okinawa... |
| 92east | me me sheRADWIMPS | play_arrow | Sang the theme songs for Your Name and Weathering With You… |
| 93east | Never Grow Upchanmina | play_arrow | In breakup songs, they vent the feelings of having their heart broken... |
| 94east | GREEN DAYSMakihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | Masaharu Makihara, famous as a singer-songwriter... |
| 95east | Starting lineBaba Toshihide | play_arrow | Precisely because it’s hard to voice our vulnerabilities in today’s world… |
| 96east | Treasures of the IslandersBEGIN | play_arrow | An acoustic group composed of members from Okinawa Prefecture… |
| 97east | budKobukuro | play_arrow | When I’m feeling energetic, I often listen to Kobukuro, but… |
| 98east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro | play_arrow | Motohiro Hata, who is active as a musician, ... |
| 99east | Karakuri PierrotHatsune Miku | play_arrow | In the end, it felt kind of heartbreakingly like I’d gotten a bit mentally worn down… |
| 100east | AitaiKato Miria | play_arrow | Miliyah Kato’s poignant feelings of love resonate with many women… |


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