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 (41–50)
Bohemian RhapsodyQueen
This is a track that resonates like a grand, roughly six-minute tale, as if you’re watching a single film.
Created by Queen, the song’s structure is breathtaking as it whirls from a beautiful ballad to opera and then into fierce rock.
Yet behind its dramatic sound lies the anguished cry of a protagonist who regrets his sins and struggles against fate, tightening your chest with sorrow.
Released ahead of the landmark album A Night at the Opera in October 1975, it’s also known for its memorable use in the film Wayne’s World.
When you’re crushed by inescapable loneliness or despair, surrendering yourself to this vast sonic world will let emotions well up from the depths of your heart.
You lost meChristina Aguilera
It’s a beautiful song by Christina featured on her 2010 album, Bionic.
Both the music and the lyrics convey a sense of sadness.
It’s an appealing track that showcases Christina’s powerful vocals, for which she is also known from “Beautiful.”
Still got the bluesGary Moore
This is a track included on the album of the same title written by guitarist Gary.
It’s a song notable for its jazz fusion and rock styles.
Recorded in 1989, it became a hit that made it onto the Billboard charts.
Mad worldMichael Andrews
Mad World was released in 2001.
Mike, an American musician, became famous through this song, which he wrote for the soundtrack of the science fiction film Donnie Darko.
The song was originally performed in the 1980s by the British band Tears for Fears.
BookendsSimon&Garfunkel
A duo active in the United States during the 1960s.
They are also famous for being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
This song, released in 1965, reached number one on the Billboard charts, and like their other songs, it features the duo’s captivating harmonies.