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Tear-jerking friendship songs in Western music: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Friends who stay by your side when times are tough and when times are happy—when you need them most—are truly invaluable and irreplaceable.

In this article, we’re featuring a rich selection of “tear-jerking friendship songs in Western music” you’ll want to dedicate to your dear friends, as well as songs that celebrate friendships you hope will last forever—from timeless classics to recent hits.

Along with masterpieces that gently sing of the wonders of friendship, we’ll also bring you a refreshing lineup of encouraging songs you’ll want a struggling friend to hear, plus a few tracks with a slightly different flavor, offering plenty of variety.

Since the lyrics are key, be sure to listen while checking the Japanese translations.

Tear-jerking friendship songs in Western music: recommended classics and popular tracks (41–50)

Old FriendEverything But The Girl

Everything But the Girl – Old Friends 1991 (Official Music Video) Remastered

Old FriendEverything But The Girl

A tear-jerking friendship song by Everything But The Girl, a group widely acclaimed for their cynical sound design and distinctive musical identity.

With its moody sound and deep lyrics, this work asserts a powerful, unmistakable presence.

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A Friend Of MineGilbert O’Sullivan

A Friend Of Mine (Live)

A Friend Of MineGilbert O'Sullivan

It’s a tear-jerking friendship song by Gilbert O’Sullivan that creates a soothing comfort, thanks to its wistful acoustic tones and a vocal suffused with gentleness.

The song’s gently permeating atmosphere conveys a noble sentiment toward a cherished friend.

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My FriendGroove Armada

Groove Armada – My Friend (Official Video)

My FriendGroove Armada

Known for their danceable tracks and cherished across many club scenes, Groove Armada deliver a tear-jerking friendship anthem.

It’s a piece that channels feelings for a friend through the distinctive rhythm of a dance track, resulting in a production that resonates deeply.

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Best FriendB.o.B

Best Friend – B.o.B

Best FriendB.o.B

Known as the prince of R&B, B.o.B delivers a tear-jerking friendship song that’s a staple for many club DJs and radio stations.

It’s a fine piece where his deep, husky vocals blend with a beautiful melody, resulting in a track whose very texture evokes tears.

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Fri-End?Kate Nash

Kate Nash – Fri-End?

Fri-End?Kate Nash

This is a moving friendship song by Kate Nash that expresses music from a fresh angle through her unique worldview, offering tracks that are both fun and profound.

It’s a thought-provoking piece that questions what friendship really is, and it’s a song you can’t help but get drawn into.

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In conclusion

Even among listeners of Western music, few can understand lyrics right away, so with an article like this where lyrics are central, I imagine many of you discovered something new by reading it.

If you’ve been listening without knowing what the lyrics say, try revisiting the classic songs we introduced this time while thinking of your dear friends.