Western love songs about long-distance relationships. Long-distance love songs from around the world dedicated to couples.

“I wonder if they still love me… Can we keep making this work from now on…?” When you can’t see the one you love, it’s natural to be wrapped in anxiety.

Long-distance relationships come with the loneliness of being apart—and also the joy and trust that can only be felt because of the distance.

This time, we’ve gathered English-language songs about long-distance love that capture those complex emotions unique to being far apart.

In English-speaking countries, people often refer to long distance simply as “distance,” and a long-distance relationship is called a “long-distance relationship.”

These songs will resonate with anyone who’s experienced a long-distance relationship, or who’s in one right now.

Please give them a listen.

Playlist

Western love songs about long-distance relationships. Long-distance love songs from around the world dedicated to couples.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	All Of The StarsEd Sheeran		Introducing the appeal of Ed Sheeran’s ballads
2	When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne long-distance love song
3	Jet LagSimple Plan ft. Natasha Bedingfield		Simple Plan and Natasha sing about a long-distance relationship
4	Nothing Like UsJustin Bieber		Hidden Hope in Bieber’s Breakup Song
5	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		Introduce Vanessa Carlton’s classic songs
6	Far AwayNickelback		A man's feelings as he overcomes a long-distance relationship
7	Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne Love Rock
8	Half A HeartOne Direction		One Direction's long-distance love song
9	Here Without You3 Doors Down		A hit song about the struggles of a long-distance relationship
10	See you soonColdplay		Coldplay’s 1999 hit song
11	For NowLauv		Depicting the loneliness and love of a long-distance relationship
12	Be AlrightJustin Bieber		Justin Bieber’s long-distance love song
13	When I Come AroundGreen Day		Green Day’s classic song that depicts a long-distance relationship
14	Keep Holding OnAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne’s power ballad of hope and bonds
15	Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding		Ellie Goulding affection-expression song
16	If the World Was EndingJP Saxe & Julia Michaels		A love ballad by Canadian and American singers
17	Come Back… Be HereTaylor Swift		A song portraying the heartfelt feelings of a long-distance relationship
18	New York CityThe Chainsmokers		An electronic song expressing The Chainsmokers’ feelings for the city
19	Vanilla TwilightOwl City		A wistful love-ballad by Owl City
20	Distance And TimeAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys' long-distance love ballad
21	One Call AwayCharlie Puth		A song by Charlie Puth with a long-distance romance theme
22	Long DistanceBruno Mars		Depicting the pain of a long-distance relationship
23	Trouble I’m InTwinbed		A soothing song from a film that portrays emotions that transcend distance
24	One More DayDiamond Rio		Diamond Rio's hit song(s)
25	Kiss Me Thru The PhoneSoulja Boy Tell’em ft. Sammie		Soulja Boy’s 2008 romantic rap song
26	I Still Miss You…A Little BitBryan Adams		Brian Adams's steady, reliable songs
27	Seven Whole DaysToni Braxton		Toni Braxton U.S. No. 1 song
28	There IsBox Car Racer		Long-distance love song by Box Car Racer
29	I Drove All NightCéline Dion		A famous song sung by Celine Dion
30	The Heart of LifeJohn Mayer		John Mayer's 2006 No. 1 hit song
31	LighthouseCalum Scott		A love song that sings of the bittersweetness of a long-distance relationship and the bonds of love
32	Never ThereCake		A song expressing frustrations about a long-distance relationship
33	Car’s OutsideJames Arthur		A ballad that portrays the heartache of a long-distance relationship
34	Little WandererDeath Cab for Cutie		A melancholic song about a long-distance relationship
35	Miles AwayMadonna		A song by Madonna themed around a long-distance relationship
36	200,000The Rocket Summer		Bryce Avery's solo project
37	From Where You AreLifehouse		Requiem for Young People Who Died in Traffic Accidents
38	Many The MilesSara Bareilles		Sarah Bareilles's jazz-pop song
39	Your CallSecondhand Serenade		Hit songs by Secondhand Serenade
40	Set The Fire To The Third BarSnow Patrol and Martha Wainwright		Depicting the loneliness and pain of a long-distance relationship
41	Making Memories Of UsKeith Urban		Keith Urban hit No. 1 in 2005
42	ManhattanSara Bareilles		A piano ballad about the end of a long-distance relationship
43	I Want CrazyHunter Hayes		A country song about a long-distance relationship
44	StreetcarFuneral for a Friend		A song themed around a long-distance relationship
45	HelloAdele		Adele’s classic hit. The natural fading of a long-distance relationship and the regret that follows.
46	I Still Miss YouKeith Anderson		Keith Anderson 2008 single
47	Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell		Marvin and Tammi's duet song
48	Cars and TelephonesArcade Fire		The perfect song for a love far away
49	Save TonightEagle-Eye Cherry		Signature songs of Eagle-Eye Cherry
50	FaithfullyJourney		Journey’s romantic power ballad
51	Whenever You CallMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's upbeat long-distance love song
52	Long DistanceBrandy		Brandy’s 2008 song about the difficulties of a long-distance relationship
53	Hearts Without ChainsEllie Goulding		A piano ballad about a long-distance romance
54	Talking To The MoonBruno Mars		Confiding the bittersweet feelings of a long-distance love to the moon
55	Lucky (feat. Colbie Caillat)Jason Mraz		Mraz’s classic that portrays the bond of a long-distance relationship
56	Right Where You Want MeJesse McCartney		A moving song that sings of the bittersweetness and hope of a long-distance romance
57	ValentineKina Grannis		A song that sings of tender yet aching feelings for a lover
58	Come HomeOneRepublic		A poignant ballad by OneRepublic
59	Paper PlanePeder Elias		Introduction to a love song by a singer from Norway
60	You Can’t Rush Your HealingTrevor Hall		Gently cheering on a long-distance relationship with a soothing reggae-style song
61	Train SongFeist & Ben Gibbard		A love song that soothes the anxieties of a long-distance relationship
62	Hello, I’m in DelawareDallas Green		A song of Dallas Green's sorrow and longing
63	North StarFuture Islands		Long-distance love inspired by Future Islands
64	Louisiana Woman Mississippi ManLoretta Lynn & Conway Twitty		Loretta and Conway's 1973 smash hit
65	Pacific LoveShelby Earl		Long-distance relationships and fragile human connections
66	Goodnight StarlightThe Juliana Theory		The Juliana Theory’s song of hope
67	SomedayBryan Greenberg		The value of precious time in a long-distance relationship
68	West CoastCoconut Records		Indie pop unit from Los Angeles
69	Love RemembersCraig Morgan		A song that sings about memories of a long-distance relationship
70	AeroplanesFutures		Futures: a rock band from 2009 to 2012
71	Last TrainKing The Kid		King The Kid is a long-distance breakup
72	Get HereOleta Adams		Oleta Adams's 1990 hit song
73	Two Towns From MeBlind Pilot		The fact that distance separates people
74	TransatlanticismDeath Cab for Cutie		A song themed around a long-distance relationship
75	DisconnectKristinia DeBarge		A romantic song about a long-distance relationship
76	Long DistanceMegan and Liz		Megan and Liz’s long-distance love song
77	Hey There DelilahPLAIN WHITE T’S		A long-distance love song by Plain White T’s
78	I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)The Proclaimers		Walk 500 miles for the one I love
79	PassionfruitDrake		A house track that sings about the struggles of a man in a long-distance relationship
80	Leaving On A Jet PlaneChantal Kreviazuk		A film adaptation of a classic long-distance love song
81	Bleeding LoveLeona Lewis		Leona Lewis's 2007 track
82	Missing You NowMichael Bolton		Michael Bolton 1991 Canada No. 1
83	I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)ZAYN, Taylor Swift		A duet song by Zayn and Taylor
84	Stay With YouGoo Goo Dolls		2006 hit song originating from Buffalo