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 feel like crying. The world’s sob-inducing songs and popular tearjerkers (1–10)
ChandelirSia
A song written by the Australian singer-songwriter Sia.
Included on her 2014 album “1000 Forms of Fear,” the track became a worldwide hit.
It is also famous for its promotional video featuring a performance by the young American dancer Maddie.
Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne
Is there any other song that so candidly sings about the loneliness of being without someone you love? It’s a track by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne.
She breaks out of her tough shell to lay bare the earnest feelings of longing for someone far away.
Released as a single in September 2011, it appears on the album Goodbye Lullaby, which portrays a more personal world.
The music video drew attention for scenes of her setting a red flower on fire and singing through real tears.
Just watching those raw expressions is enough to stir your emotions and bring you to tears.
We all have times when we put on a brave face but deep down just want to cry and reach out for someone, don’t we? For nights like those, this song might be just what you need.
Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran
Let me introduce a timeless ballad by Ed Sheeran, the world-renowned singer-songwriter representing the UK.
Featured on his acclaimed 2014 album ‘x,’ this piece captivates with its gentle guitar tones and soulful vocals.
The lyrics, which vow eternal love—growing old together and loving each other just the same even in their seventies—are sure to move listeners to tears.
It’s also known for achieving a historic feat: remaining in the UK Top 40 for 52 consecutive weeks.
Perfect for moments when you quietly want to cry while thinking of someone dear, or when you want to immerse yourself in a heartwarming love song.
The dance in the music video is deeply moving as well, so be sure to check it out!
The One That Got AwayKaty Perry
A deep regret over past love tightly grips the heart with a poignant ache.
It’s a song by American singer-songwriter Katy Perry.
Included on the classic 2010 album Teenage Dream, it became the sixth single from the record and started hitting big around October 2011, peaking at No.
3 in the U.S.
Looking back on the passionate days of youth, it sings of the sorrowful what-ifs—“What if I had made a different choice back then?” The tie-in video with the popular game The Sims 3: Showtime also drew attention.
Its story, where joyful memories intersect with a present sense of loss, will deeply resonate with anyone bearing the pain of heartbreak.
It’s recommended for nights when you want to quietly shed a tear alone.
Talking To The MoonBruno Mars
The wistful piano melody and powerful vocals deeply stir the emotions buried in your heart.
It’s a song by Bruno Mars, a Hawaii-born singer-songwriter with worldwide acclaim.
It’s included on the classic 2010 album Doo-Wops & Hooligans.
In 2011, it was featured in the Brazilian TV drama Insensato Coração and set an astonishing record by holding the country’s top chart position for 22 consecutive weeks.
The lyrics convey a lonely, urgent longing—speaking to the moon about feelings that cannot reach a loved one far away.
Its melancholy melody and sincere vocals are the kind that gently stay with you on a night when you want to quietly shed tears alone.