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 (21–30)
My ImmortalEvanescence
Released in 2003, this song is included on Evanescence’s debut album, Fallen.
As an American rock band, their songwriting is original, and this track features beautiful lyrics and captivating vocals.
As you areTravis
Travis is a 90s alternative band from Scotland.
This song, with its dramatic melody, is included on The Man Who, which also features hits like Turn and Writing to Reach You.
CreepRadiohead
Creep, sung by Radiohead, a band active in the UK since the 1990s.
This song, delivered with emotional vocals, was released in 1993 and is included on the album Pablo Honey.
As an alternative band, Radiohead captivates with their distinctive lyrics and melodies.
More than wordsExtreme
A softly sung ballad by Extreme, the rock band active in the U.S.
in 1990.
Its a cappella-like harmonies are especially appealing.
The song is included on the 1990 album Pornograffitti.
Tears in heavenEric Clapton
Eric Clapton, a musician from the United Kingdom who is also famous as a guitarist.
Released in 1992, this song is about reuniting with someone who has passed away in heaven.
While Clapton is known for many blues- and rock-style melodies, this is one of his beautiful ballads.
HalleluijahPentatonix
This song titled “Hallelujah” was originally sung by Leonard Cohen in 1975.
Many singers have covered it since, and in 2016 the American a cappella group Pentatonix performed a cover of the song.
Shape of my heartSting
Released in 1993, this song is one of Sting’s classics.
Sting was also the lead vocalist of the British 1970s band The Police.
After the band stopped performing, he flourished as a solo artist.
He holds a wide range of titles, including singer-songwriter, producer, and actor.