[Masterpiece] Tear-jerking Western songs. The tears won’t stop… truly sad songs [2026]
Music has a mysterious power to heal the heart and, at times, move us to tears.
In this article, we introduce timeless Western songs that transcend language barriers and resonate deeply with the soul—sad and heartrending masterpieces.
The bittersweetness of love, the sorrows of life, the pain of parting…
We present a selection of exquisite melodies and lyrics that have touched hearts around the world, across genres and eras.
If you’re carrying something heavy in your heart right now, these songs will surely stay close to your feelings.
Please enjoy these treasured classics in the playlist here.
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[Masterpiece] Tear-jerking Western songs. The tears won’t stop… truly sad songs [2026] (31–40)
22 (OVER S∞∞N)Bon Iver
Bon Iver, formed around what originally began as Justin Vernon’s solo project.
This song is both the title track and the opening number of their third album, 22, A Million.
Recognized as one of the most important bands in the U.S.
indie scene since the late 2000s, their distinctive folk-rock sound has been highly acclaimed, though it’s also true they struggled with the sudden fame that followed.
The sound world, which attempts something different from their past works, channels those feelings yet is transfigured into something like a divine hymn.
Spanish SaharaFoals
A song from Total Life Forever, the second album by the British indie rock band Foals.
It premiered on BBC Radio 1 on March 1, 2010.
The track was selected by NME as the best track of 2010.
All Things Must PassGeorge Harrison
A song that was not officially recorded by The Beatles and became the title track of George Harrison’s triple album released in 1970.
Paul McCartney performed this song at the 2002 tribute concert after Harrison’s passing.
OneMetallica
A song about soldiers fighting in a war.
It was inspired by Dalton Trumbo’s World War I novel, Johnny Got His Gun.
The track won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.
So Far AwayAvenged Sevenfold
A song written by guitarist Synyster Gates to bid farewell to his friend after drummer Jimmy Sullivan died on December 28, 2009.
It was released as a single in 2011 from Avenged Sevenfold’s fifth album, Nightmare.
[Masterpiece] Tear-Jerking Western Songs. Tears Won’t Stop… Truly Sad Songs [2026] (41–50)
BeautifulChristina Aguilera
A song written by Linda Perry.
It is also known as a track embraced by the gay community.
Released as a single by Christina Aguilera in 2002, the song won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance.
ImagineJohn Lennon
This is a song released after John Lennon went solo.
It’s also the title of the album.
As a song that extols love for humanity and the preciousness of peace, it continues to be widely sung today.
In a 2002 poll by Guinness asking “What is the greatest song in British history?”, it ranked second.