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