Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: world classics and popular hits

There are songs that give you courage when you feel lonely, songs that help ease your solitude—so many different styles.

This time, we’re introducing classic Western tracks to listen to when you’re feeling alone.

Surely there are people around you who care about you.

Don’t overthink it—anyone is fine! Try listening while thinking of someone who’s always by your side.

Playlist

Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: world classics and popular hits
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Like a StoneAudioslave		A supergroup of RATM and Soundgarden
2	Love YourselfJustin Bieber		A gentle singing voice conceals a heartrending longing
3	HelloAdele		Adele’s poignant masterpiece that pierces the heart
4	Stay With MeSam Smith		A classic song that sings of the loneliness of a one-night parting
5	So LonelyThe Police		A rock song with reggae elements that sings about heartbreak
6	Mr. LonelyBobby Vinton		Vietnam War: A classic song that sings of a soldier's loneliness
7	Stay AliveJosé González		Jose Gonzalez's heartwarming signature song
8	Space OddityDavid Bowie		David Bowie's iconic masterpiece
9	When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne		A moving classic that sings of feelings for someone who has gone
10	Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers		A melancholic masterpiece that portrays loneliness and sorrow
11	Marlene on the WallSuzanne Vega		A female singer-songwriter with introspective lyrics
12	Day DreamingAretha Franklin		A soul-soothing classic sung by the Queen of Soul
13	Solitary ManNeil Diamond		A solitary musician who produced hit songs
14	Without YouMariah Carey		A famous song sung by Mariah, a moving ballad
15	Hold MeWeezer		The wistful vocals and melancholic guitar solo resonate in the heart.
16	Lonely PeopleAmerica		Warm music that comforts a lonely heart
17	Fix YouColdplay		A hopeful song that heals sorrow, gently staying close to the heart
18	THE LONELIESTMåneskin		An elegy of love lost, singing the pain of heartbreak.
19	My Door BellThe White Stripes		A garage band classic where loneliness and brightness coexist
20	There’ll Be Sad SongsBilly Ocean		Billy Ocean’s famous ballad
21	I want you to be here (Now You’re Not Here)Swing Out Sister		A shadowed melody that thinks of you
22	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		Sing about a broken heart to a sad piano tune
23	How Soon Is NowThe Smiths		A moving song by the 80s band The Smiths
24	SorryTyler Royale		Tyler Royal’s wistful farewell song
25	Killing LonelinessHiM		A classic song by the gothic rock band HIM
26	ChandelierSia		A song that explosively sings about anxiety and emotions for tomorrow
27	Tea for OneLed Zeppelin		A wistful longing for someone far away
28	You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s soul-stirring masterpiece
29	Englishman In New YorkSting		A signature song by Sting, a wistful autumn tune
30	Eleanor RigbyThe Beatles		The Beatles’ tragic narrative song, classical
31	DriveThe Cars		A masterpiece that sings of the loneliness and heartache after a breakup
32	Alone I BreakKorn		An emotional ballad about cones
33	Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved MeThe Smiths		The appeal of the British new wave band, The Smiths
34	When your goneAvril Lavigne		A song of sorrow and resolve for a cherished person
35	Stranger in MoscowMichael Jackson		A song about Michael Jackson’s lonely feelings
36	Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordBlue		Apology theme song for a dance-vocal group
37	CryJamestown Story		The soothing effect of music that stays close to the heart
38	Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi		A moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the path to healing.
39	The LonelyChristina Perri		A moving song that sings of loneliness and pain
40	Leave Your LoverSam Smith		Soothed by the sound of an acoustic guitar…
41	d’you know what i meanOasis		I don’t want to bear the sorrow about my partner alone. And th…
42	You can’t hurry loveSupreme		I want to rush love, but there's no point in rushing it! So...
43	WE’RE ALL ALONEBoz Scaggs		It’s a quintessential song for heart-wrenching ballads. Silky…
44	Need You NowLady Antebellum		A love song by a co-ed unit. “...
45	The One That Got AwayKaty Perry		Memories of youthful love and the sorrow of parting
46	Fade Into YouMazzy Star		Discussing the characteristics and appeal of Magistar’s signature songs
47	I’ll Be ThereJess Glynne		Music that stays by your side through song and lights a spark in the heart
48	Without YouNilson		A heartrending farewell song, emotions that resonate in the heart
49	I’m Not In Love10cc		A classy nighttime staple, tinged with melancholy.
50	So SickNe-Yo		Ne-Yo expresses heartbreak over the phone
51	You’ve Got a FriendCarole King		A classic that sings of friendship, music that soothes the soul
52	We’re All AloneRITA COOLIDGE		Cry when you feel lonely, and when your tears have dried up, stand up strong.
53	Alone AgainDokken		An American heavy metal band active since 1979…
54	Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis		Oasis’s classic anthem, a message of hope and solidarity
55	Lonely DaySystem Of A Down		A heart-touching ballad that portrays loneliness
56	Somebody That I Used To KnowGotye		A poignant song that sings of the sorrow after a breakup
57	Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne		A song by Avril Lavigne that resonates with the heart
58	Miss MiseryEliott Smith		An emotional film score that expresses loneliness
59	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A poignant song about unrequited love becomes a global hit
60	The Rain – 10 Years OnOh Wonder		A re-recorded version whose poignant melody resonates with the heart
61	Counting StarsOneRepublic		A song that reexamines the anxieties of life
62	Just Give Me A Reason ft. Nate RuessP!nk		Light of hope, a gemlike song that illuminates life
63	Wish You Were HerePink Floyd		A poignant song that portrays loss and loneliness
64	Back for GoodTake That		The pain of heartbreak, the wish for a reunion, classic ballads
65	Ain’t No SunshineBill Withers		It is one of Bill Withers’ signature songs.
66	AlwaysBon Jovi		I feel a sense of affinity with John's song of lingering attachment.
67	You’re beautifulJames Blunt		A beautiful-melody breakup song
68	To Be With YouMr. BIG		A gentle pop song that encourages a heartbroken girl
69	A Whiter Shade Of PaleProcol Harum		A track that evokes a deeply nostalgic atmosphere...
70	You Could Be HappySnow Patrol		A Poetic Monologue in the Deep Winter Snow
71	You Won’t See MeThe Beatles		A masterpiece that depicts the pain of heartbreak
72	Hello, It’s MeTodd Rundgren		Todd Rundgren's tear-jerking ballad
73	Another Lonely NightAdam Lambert		A bittersweet song that expresses the pain and loneliness of a broken heart
74	Someone Like YouAdele		Adele’s heartbreak ballad, a soul-stirring masterpiece
75	Lonely BoyAndrew Gold		A child's loneliness felt upon the birth of a younger sister
76	Stand By MeBen E. King		A sense of security that comes with compassionate closeness
77	Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles		I can’t get enough of that 70s-style wistful loneliness…
78	Are You Lonesome TonightElvis Presley		The classic hit song by Elvis that became a big success in 1960
79	All By MySelfEric Carmen		A famous piece inspired by Rachmaninoff that portrays the emotions of life
80	Alone AgainGilbert O’Sullivan		A sad classic by an Irish singer
81	I’M SO LONESOME I COULD CRYHank Williams		Signature songs that resonate with Williams’s heart
82	Let her goPassenger		Lessons from Heartbreak: Gratitude and Awareness for Happiness
83	No More Lonely NightsPaul McCartney		A wistful love song that keeps you company on lonely nights
84	CirclesPost Malone		Foreign song lyrics are difficult, but they have unexpected depth too.
85	Lonely AvenueRay Charles		Western music cover songs, early Beatles practice pieces
86	Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)Roy Orbison		Roy Orbison’s classic song about loneliness
87	All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles		A gentle, heartwarming masterpiece by The Beatles
88	Only The LonelyThe Motels		Hit song by the LA band The Motels
89	Owner of a Lonely HeartYES		A hit song that portrays the paradox of loneliness
90	Tears In HeavenEric Clapton		Eric C…, a guitarist active on the global stage
91	I Am A RockSimon&Garfunkel		A famous song about a lonely person
92	Whole Lot Of Leavin’Bon Jovi		It brings to mind a clear autumn blue sky…
93	Lost On YouLP		A sound that feels like a mysterious space unfolding reaches my ears...
94	No SurprisesRadiohead		Something you’d never imagine from the gentle sound and vocals…
95	Bitter Sweet SymphonyThe Verve		My love life isn't going well, and I'm feeling kind of down...
96	Why Does It Always Rain On Me?Travis		Why does life keep bringing only hardships...
97	YesterdayThe Beatles		When I think about yesterday, today feels hard. It's just...
98	Your SongElton John		Be soothed by the timeless songs of Elton John
99	Karma PoliceRadiohead		The deep sin song of Radiohead’s “OK Computer”
100	Alone Again (Naturally)Gilbert O’Sullivan		Masterpieces that sing of heartbreak and loneliness, works that resonate with the heart