Classic Western songs to listen to when you want to cry: the world’s tearjerker songs and popular tracks for shedding tears

See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack

Wiz Khalifa’s classic “See You Again ft.

Charlie Puth,” known as the theme song of the global hit film Furious 7, is a single released in March 2015.

The guest vocalist Charlie Puth’s beautiful yet heartrending voice leaves a lasting impression.

The song was created as a tribute to actor Paul Walker, who passed away in a car accident during the film’s production.

Its lyrics, which convey not only the sorrow of losing a friend but also the brilliance of the days shared and the hope of meeting again, are truly tear-jerking.

When you want to remember someone precious and have a good cry, this song will gently stay by your side.

It’s a warm track that lets you reaffirm the bonds of friendship and family.

Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna

Rihanna – Stay ft. Mikky Ekko

How about a heart-shaking ballad in which Rihanna, the songstress from Barbados, lays bare her vulnerability? Featured on her 2012 album Unapologetic and released as a single the following year, it pairs her with American artist Mikky Ekko to sing of aching emotions over a simple arrangement of piano and sparse strings.

The song conveys the turmoil of wanting someone even while knowing the relationship may be falling apart, and the desperate wish for them to stay by your side.

Many will be moved to tears by her trembling vocals, so different from her usual strong persona.

The understated performance she delivered at the 2013 Grammy Awards in February also became a talking point.

It’s the perfect song to listen to on a night when you don’t want to see anyone—soak in the bath and let the quiet tears fall.

YesterdayThe Beatles

The Beatles – Yesterday (Live With Spoken Word Intro, New York) [Remastered 2015]

The Beatles, a four-member rock band from the United Kingdom, are famous for releasing numerous classic songs.

Among them, the song Yesterday, released in 1965, has become a timeless masterpiece known by people around the world to this day.

It expresses a poignant longing for memories of the past.

Adore YouHarry Styles

Harry Styles – Adore You (Official Video)

Harry Styles, a member of One Direction who also enjoys worldwide popularity as a solo artist.

This track, included on his December 2019 album Fine Line, perfectly blends a ’70s-style groove with a contemporary pop sensibility.

The lyrics, which express deep love and devotion for another, gently stay close to a lonely heart and wrap it in warmth.

The song has been widely embraced in many contexts, including its inclusion in the game Just Dance 2021.

The music video—like a film set on a fictional island—is also a must-see.

Give it a listen on nights when you want someone to affirm you, or when you’d like to quietly let your emotions out and have a good cry.

When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – When You’re Gone (Official Video)

It powerfully sings of the unbearable loneliness after a loved one leaves and the growing heartache when you see the clothes left behind in the room.

This is a signature ballad by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne.

Included on her 2007 album “The Best Damn Thing,” it begins with a piano melody and gradually builds as strings layer in, creating a sweeping progression that brings tears to your eyes.

In Japan, it drew attention as the song used in Toyota’s Alphard commercial, and overseas it was featured on MTV’s “The Hills.” With over 500 million views on YouTube, this track is one to listen to when you’re grieving a breakup or on nights when you want to let all your emotions out.

Her straightforward vocals truly resonate with the heart.