Tear-jerking Western songs: recommended classics and popular tracks
Here are some timeless and popular tear-jerking Western songs recommended by our studio staff.
Why not let yourself have a good cry once in a while and give your heart a detox?
Playlist
| Tear-jerking Western songs: recommended classics and popular tracks | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Adore YouHarry Styles |  play_arrow | Harry Styles' music filled with kindness and love |
| 2east | Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s timeless love classic, moving |
| 3east | Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna’s heart-stirring, heartrending ballad |
| 4east | Better DaysOneRepublic |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of hope amid the pandemic |
| 5east | Angels CryMariah Carey |  play_arrow | An earnest desire to repair a relationship on the verge of breaking |
| 6east | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | The soothing charm of nostalgic FM hit songs |
| 7east | When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A moving classic that sings of feelings for someone who has gone |
| 8east | Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A wistful longing for someone far away |
| 9east | The One That Got AwayKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katy Perry’s iconic song that portrays the regret and sense of loss in love |
| 10east | HallelujahJeff Buckley |  play_arrow | Leonard Cohen’s classic is carried on |
| 11east | In Your FeelingsMariah Carey |  play_arrow | An R&B song that portrays emotional fluctuations |
| 12east | Without YouMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A famous song sung by Mariah, a moving ballad |
| 13east | BADU2 |  play_arrow | Sing U2’s introspective classic with emotion. |
| 14east | Bohemian RhapsodyQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's classic song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is moving. |
| 15east | Lover, You Should’ve Come OverJeff Buckley |  play_arrow | A beautiful ballad of young Buckley’s regret and love |
| 16east | Alone AgainGilbert O’Sullivan |  play_arrow | A lively song by Gilbert O'Sullivan |
| 17east | InconsolableBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | Backstreet Boys power ballad |
| 18east | Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters |  play_arrow | Karen's classic song that reminisces about the radio era |
| 19east | No SurprisesRadiohead |  play_arrow | Radiohead’s musicality and deep emotions |
| 20east | At Last I Am FreeRobert Wyatt |  play_arrow | The Robert Wyatt version of the classic song is famous. |
| 21east | Bridge over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel |  play_arrow | Timeless masterpieces loved across generations, with vocals that resonate in the heart |
| 22east | Comfortably NumbPink Floyd |  play_arrow | An emotional, classic solo by Pink Floyd |
| 23east | It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to YesterdayBoyz II Men |  play_arrow | Parting with a loved one and the pain in the heart |
| 24east | Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | Lana Del Rey’s classic: the joy of summer and the beauty of loss |
| 25east | Only Love Can Break Your HeartNeil Young |  play_arrow | The pain of heartbreak, love shattering the heart |
| 26east | Tears In HeavenEric Clapton |  play_arrow | A moving song mourning the death of a son |
| 27east | LukaSuzanne Vega |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that portrays child abuse |
| 28east | HoppipollaSigur Rós |  play_arrow | A soothing piano melody calms the heart. |
| 29east | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | A love song, I don't want to miss a single moment. |
| 30east | QuicksandDavid Bowie |  play_arrow | The appeal of Bowie's introspective masterpiece 'Quicksand' |
| 31east | Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis |  play_arrow | Oasis’s classic anthem, a message of hope and solidarity |
| 32east | See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of friendship and the hope of reunion |
| 33east | One Call AwayCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of unconditional support for a loved one |
| 34east | Fix YouColdplay |  play_arrow | A gemlike ballad filled with deep love and sorrow |
| 35east | Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | Singing of the beauty and fragility of love that transcends time |
| 36east | Apologize ft. OneRepublicTimbaland |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad of regret and reconciliation, a worldwide hit |
| 37east | Not A Day Goes ByLonestar |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of deep loss and longing for love |
| 38east | I’m SorryAli Gatie |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song that seeps into the heart |
| 39east | Tears can be so softChristine&the Queens |  play_arrow | A moving piece about love and loss, the healing power of tears |
| 40east | Til I DieThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | The Solitude and Rebirth of a Tormented Musician |
| 41east | Don’t Say You Love MeFree |  play_arrow | The coexistence of youth and maturity: the allure of free music |
| 42east | ImagineJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | Imagination has the power to change your life. |
| 43east | Fingers CrossedLauren Spencer Smith |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 44east | Stairway To HeavenLed Zeppelin |  play_arrow | A legendary classic of 70s rock |
| 45east | Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the path to healing. |
| 46east | Last NightMorgan Wallen |  play_arrow | A heart-rending ballad that sings of a bittersweet love. |
| 47east | THE LONELIESTMåneskin |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring ballad that beautifully sings of lost love |
| 48east | When I Get ThereP!nk |  play_arrow | A moving song filled with P!NK’s feelings for her father |
| 49east | FAMILY SNAPSHOTPeter Gabriel |  play_arrow | A song depicting a sniper’s solitude and crime |
| 50east | OceansSeafret |  play_arrow | A bittersweet sea song of a long-distance romance |
| 51east | Golden LadyStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | The World of Stevie Wonder’s Masterpieces |
| 52east | I Shall Be ReleasedThe Band |  play_arrow | The Band’s version of a Bob Dylan classic |
| 53east | Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved MeThe Smiths |  play_arrow | The appeal of the British new wave band, The Smiths |
| 54east | Wild HorsesThe Sundays |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of catastrophic love, a wistful soul |
| 55east | The Good LifeWeezer |  play_arrow | A song that expresses Weezer’s awkward sensibility |
| 56east | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that pledges eternal love |
| 57east | As Tears Go By (1987)Marianne Faithfull |  play_arrow | Re-recording songs from her idol days with a more mature singing voice |
| 58east | Exogenesis Symphony Part3Muse |  play_arrow | Grand music weaves emotion and story. |
| 59east | Someone Like YouAdele |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking breakup song shakes my heart |
| 60east | Cryin’Aerosmith |  play_arrow | An emotional rock ballad about a couple who chose to part ways |
| 61east | alwaysBon Jovi |  play_arrow | A poignant love song by Bon Jovi, a vow to the woman he parted with. |
| 62east | Sometimes I CryEric Benét |  play_arrow | Poignant lyrics of a sexy heartbreak song |
| 63east | Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 64east | the reasonHoobastank |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song for reconciliation |
| 65east | Happiest YearJaymes Young |  play_arrow | A Grateful Ballad for Overcoming Heartbreak |
| 66east | Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | A piano-and-vocals breakup song becomes a big hit |
| 67east | SadMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | A poignant portrayal of lost love and regret that touches the heart... |
| 68east | To Be With YouMr. BIG |  play_arrow | A gentle pop song that encourages a heartbroken girl |
| 69east | so sickNe-Yo |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song that sings of the pain of a broken heart |
| 70east | sailingRod Stewart |  play_arrow | The power of music to transcend the sorrow of war |
| 71east | Chasing CarsSnow Patrol |  play_arrow | Resonates in the heart with universal music that weaves love |
| 72east | I’ll Be Over YouTOTO |  play_arrow | Determination to overcome the sorrow of parting |
| 73east | Hello, It’s MeTodd Rundgren |  play_arrow | Todd Rundgren's tear-jerking ballad |
| 74east | Easy On MeAdele |  play_arrow | Adele’s emotional ballad depicts life |
| 75east | Make You Feel My LoveAdele |  play_arrow | Moved by intuition and singing at the moment of meeting |
| 76east | How Do I Say GoodbyeDean Lewis |  play_arrow | A song depicting the loss of love and thoughts toward family |
| 77east | Cry Me A RiverElla Fitzgerald |  play_arrow | The story of a classic song that sings of a sad farewell. |
| 78east | Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadElton John |  play_arrow | Yearning for the city and nostalgia for one’s hometown among those from the provinces |
| 79east | You & IJohn Legend |  play_arrow | A moving, heart-touching classic of Western music |
| 80east | Let her goPassenger |  play_arrow | Lessons from Heartbreak: Gratitude and Awareness for Happiness |
| 81east | CirclesPost Malone |  play_arrow | Foreign song lyrics are difficult, but they have unexpected depth too. |
| 82east | American Morning (Just When I Needed You Most)Randy Vanwarmer |  play_arrow | Randy VanWarmer’s heartbreak song |
| 83east | Stay With MeSam Smith |  play_arrow | Sam Smith's hit song 'Stay With Me' |
| 84east | Crying My Eyes OutStephen Puth |  play_arrow | A song with sad lyrics and an upbeat melody |
| 85east | I’ll Be Over YouTOTO |  play_arrow | A slow-tempo, moving ballad with a sunset backdrop |
| 86east | White horseTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift's classic song about heartbreak |
| 87east | Whole Lot Of Leavin’Bon Jovi |  play_arrow | It brings to mind a clear autumn blue sky… |
| 88east | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A sad heartbreak song about lingering feelings for an ex-lover... |
| 89east | Lost On YouLP |  play_arrow | A sound that feels like a mysterious space unfolding reaches my ears... |
| 90east | IncompleteBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | "If only I hadn't done that then... If only I had back then..." |
| 91east | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Not only overseas, but also in Japan, it is very popular... |
| 92east | honestyBilly Joel |  play_arrow | A fierce Billy Joel who sang of pure, unaffected love… |
| 93east | me & those dreamin’ eyes of mineD’Angelo |  play_arrow | As a male vocalist, spanning many octaves… |
| 94east | open armsJourney |  play_arrow | Some people are moved to tears by the piano phrase in the intro... |
| 95east | remind mePATRICE RUSHEN |  play_arrow | pa, a genuine funk artist… |
| 96east | make me happycooly’s hot box |  play_arrow | A beautiful R&B landscape that's moody and dreamy… |
| 97east | do for youThe Heavy |  play_arrow | In acoustic neo-soul, Pi... |
| 98east | True ColorsCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Cyndi Lauper’s music shines with individuality. |
| 99east | The Killing MoonEcho & the Bunnymen |  play_arrow | An ’80s British neo-psych band that left behind a classic |
| 100east | Candle In The WindElton John |  play_arrow | The appeal of Elton John’s tribute songs |
| 101east | Everybody HurtsR.E.M. |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that embraces sorrow |
| 102east | Pale Blue EyesThe Velvet Underground |  play_arrow | A sad love song, The Velvet Underground |