Classic Western songs to listen to when you want to cry: the world’s tearjerker songs and popular tracks for shedding tears
Have you ever had times when you’re carrying sadness and just want to cry your heart out? In those moments, rather than forcing yourself to cheer up, letting your emotions flow out with your tears can sometimes ease your heart.
In this article, we’re sharing plenty of Western songs that will stay by your side when you feel like crying.
Tender, beautiful melodies and voices that resonate will gently hold your feelings.
When you want to let your emotions go, or quietly let the tears fall, give these a listen.
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Classic Western songs to listen to when you want to cry: The world’s tearjerker songs and popular tearful tracks (11–20)
Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande
Released in May 2020, this masterpiece quickly swept charts around the world.
Created by two leaders of the modern pop scene—Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande—this collaboration is a dance-pop track that likens pouring rain to tears and trials, powerfully declaring, “I’ll keep living anyway.” Issued as a single from the album Chromatica, it debuted at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
It marked a historic first for a female-female collaboration and went on to win Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 63rd Grammy Awards.
When something sad happens and you feel like crying, it’s the perfect song for a night when, instead of simply feeling down, you want to release your emotions with your tears and dance the night away.
Stop crying your heartOasis
Oasis, from Manchester, England.
As a band representing Britpop and rock, they became popular in the 1990s.
This song, released in 2002, is a ballad included on the album Heathen Chemistry.
Better DaysOneRepublic
This is a song by OneRepublic, a pop-rock band formed in Colorado, USA, known for captivating the world with their catchy melodies.
It was created in March 2020, right after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, while the band members were actually living in isolation.
Featured on the album “Human,” the track conveys a warm message of hope: no matter how hard things are now, better days will surely come.
It was also used as a campaign song by the car manufacturers Jeep and Fiat, offering support to many people.
It’s recommended for those weary of uncertain days who want someone to gently be by their side.
Let yourself cry it all out—you’ll likely find the strength to face tomorrow.
Something in the wayNirvana
The album containing this song, Nevermind, is Nirvana’s major-label debut.
The vocalist, Kurt Cobain, has a uniquely captivating voice, and I also recommend the song Heart-Shaped Box.
Take a bowRihanna
This song, included on the 2007 album Good Girl Gone Bad, is a breakup track sung by Rihanna, the Barbadian singer-songwriter and model, and is notable for its beautiful melody.