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)
It`s a wonderful lifeSparklehorse
Released in 2001, this song is by the American band Sparkhorse.
The lead singer, Mark, is also known for mastering several instruments.
Other songs they have written include Good Morning Spider.
BrickBen Folds Five
Ben Folds Five is distinguished by vocalist Ben’s jazz-tinged piano.
This three-member band left behind classics such as “Army.” The song “Brick” is a ballad and is included on their second album.
Classic Western songs to listen to when you feel like crying. The world's tearjerker songs: popular tearful tracks (31–40)
TroubleColdplay
Coldplay is a British band.
They’re known for their vocalist singing while playing the piano.
They began their activities in the late 1990s, and this song was written in 2000 and included on the album Parachutes.
Falling slowlyOnce
Released in 2006, this song became well-known for being used in the film “Once.” It is also famous for being covered by American singer Josh Groban in 2008.
The film gained additional recognition because the band members themselves appeared in it.
Whiter Shade of PaleProcol Harum
This song is the debut single by the British band Procol Harum, and it was the track that brought them fame.
The songs written by this band, active from the 1960s into the 1970s, feature a style that anticipates the progressive rock of the 1970s.
AngelsRobbie Williams
Sung by Robbie, who also performed with them as the lead vocalist of the British pop band Take That, this song was written during his solo career.
It later became famous as a song covered by many artists, and its beautiful melody resonates with the heart.
Jesus to a childGeorge Michel
This song, sung by George Michael—the vocalist of the band Wham! that was active in the UK in the 1980s—is from 1996 and is included on the album “Older.” It’s a track he performs as a solo artist, and one that highlights his beautiful voice.