Western songs about saying “goodbye” — perfect for bereavement or a departed lover
Suddenly, have you ever felt that there are surprisingly few Western songs themed around “goodbye” that you can truly relate to?
In life, there are many kinds of farewells—breakups, bereavement, and more, even though they all fall under the same word: goodbye.
It’s the same with music.
Even when a song shares the theme of bereavement, it can be surprisingly hard to find lyrics that resonate with your own experience.
So this time, we’ve picked out a variety of Western songs themed around “goodbye,” focusing especially on tracks about loss and departed lovers.
From brand-new releases to timeless classics, we’ve selected from a wide range of eras—so you’re sure to find something that fits you perfectly!
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Playlist
| Western songs about saying “goodbye” — perfect for bereavement or a departed lover | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa | play_arrow | Established the genre known as stoner rap… |
| 2east | Someone Like YouAdele | play_arrow | Adele’s masterpiece “Someone Lik… |
| 3east | Goodbye To YouMichelle Branch | play_arrow | Country, pop, pop-rock, and so on,… |
| 4east | Tears in HeavenEric Clapton | play_arrow | Eric Clapton’s classic song, “Tea…“ |
| 5east | Goodbye My LoverJames Blunt | play_arrow | With “You’re Beautiful”, to the world… |
| 6east | Never Say GoodbyeBon Jovi | play_arrow | An American flagship hard rock band, … |
| 7east | Stay With MeSam Smith | play_arrow | Sam Smith's mega-hit song, 'Sta…' |
| 8east | Beautiful GoodbyeMaroon 5 | play_arrow | Maroon 5’s “Beautiful Goo… |
| 9east | Time To Say GoodbyeAndrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman | play_arrow | A collab by two leading singers representing Italy and the UK… |
| 10east | GhostJustin Bieber | play_arrow | Justin Bieber from Canada... |
| 11east | Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day | play_arrow | Woven by Green Day, imbued with feelings for a father... |
| 12east | Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi | play_arrow | A singer-songwriter from Scotland… |
| 13east | StitchesShawn Mendes | play_arrow | A sweet vocal tone with catchy lyrics and melody... |
| 14east | Good RiddanceGreen Day | play_arrow | Known as one of the quintessential punk rock bands… |
| 15east | HallelujahPentatonix | play_arrow | Leonard Cohen’s classic song, “Hall…” |
| 16east | You’re Somebody Elseflora cash | play_arrow | A melancholic portrayal of a dialogue with oneself… |
| 17east | Slipped AwayAvril Lavigne | play_arrow | The moving ballad will be etched in my heart. Canada... |
| 18east | Let Me Go ft. Chad KroegerAvril Lavigne | play_arrow | Avril Lavigne’s classic, “Let…“ |
| 19east | Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna | play_arrow | Barbadian songstress Rihanna’s co... |
| 20east | Closing TimeSemisonic | play_arrow | Alternative ro... gaining popularity in the United States |
| 21east | If You Could See Me NowThe Script | play_arrow | The three-piece band from Ireland, The… |
| 22east | Don’t Go AwayOasis | play_arrow | So please don't go. Stay there with me... |
| 23east | A Sky Full Of StarsColdplay | play_arrow | You’re shining in the sky like a star-filled night. C… |
| 24east | Adam’s Songblink-182 | play_arrow | I never thought I would die alone. And then bli... |
| 25east | Lounge ActNirvana | play_arrow | There’s no such thing as the truth anywhere. Nir… |
| 26east | Let it beThe Beatles | play_arrow | The Beatles’ classic song “Let It Be.”… |
| 27east | HurtChristina Aguilera | play_arrow | With powerful vocals, since the 1990s, 20… |
| 28east | Leave Out All The RestLinkin Park | play_arrow | Linkin Park’s dramatic classic “L…” |
| 29east | Say GoodbyeChris Brown | play_arrow | They were highly active from the 2000s through the 2010s... |
| 30east | One Day Goodbye Will Be FarewellMorrissey | play_arrow | A song that sings about the dangers of dependence on a loved one and resonated with young people. |
| 31east | Don’t Think Twice It’s All RightBob Dylan | play_arrow | Don't dwell on it; either way, there's nothing you can do about it... |
| 32east | Exit MusicRadiohead | play_arrow | It’s too cold here, smiling, an eternal, unending peace… |
| 33east | San TropezPink Floyd | play_arrow | Dreams and hopes that slipped from my love. Pink… |
| 34east | GoodbyeSpice Girls | play_arrow | I can still feel you here. Sp… |
| 35east | MotherJohn Lennon | play_arrow | Mom. I was yours, but... ah... |
| 36east | Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers | play_arrow | I never want to feel like I did that day again... |
| 37east | Candle In The WindElton John | play_arrow | Goodbye, Norma Jean. Sitting in the 22nd row... |
| 38east | Sad VacationJohnny Thunders | play_arrow | Sorry I can’t say anything more… it’s so sad. |
| 39east | Last GoodbyeJeff Buckley | play_arrow | Between the two of us, I can tell that love is dying... |
| 40east | Leave Me in the DarkAlexander Stewart | play_arrow | An emotional slow ballad themed around heartbreak |
| 41east | SAYONARAMary MacGregor | play_arrow | Mary MacGregor's Galaxy Express 999 ending theme |
| 42east | Under Cover of DarknessThe Strokes | play_arrow | Don't go over there, I've been waiti... |
| 43east | BurnUsher | play_arrow | Gained popularity as an R&B singer in the 2000s… |
| 44east | Only Love Can Break Your HeartNeil Young | play_arrow | Love has a way of brilliantly showing us both the pain of loneliness and the value of being alone. |
| 45east | Instead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKT | play_arrow | A moving collaborative ballad by TUBE and GACKT |
| 46east | The EndDoors | play_arrow | Ride the snake; its length is seven miles. Door… |
| 47east | How Do I Say GoodbyeDean Lewis | play_arrow | For those looking for a moving farewell song… |
| 48east | goodbyeKelly Clarkson | play_arrow | American pop star Kelly Cla... |
| 49east | Maplesupittsu | play_arrow | A classic Spitz song that portrays autumn memories and parting |
| 50east | Thnks fr th MmrsFall Out Boy | play_arrow | One more night, just once more—let’s be grateful for the memories… |
| 51east | ONE RAY OF SUNLIGHTPhantom Planet | play_arrow | An anthem of encouragement that delivers hope to young people who feel uncertain about the future. |
| 52east | LostMichael Bublé | play_arrow | A heart-stirring ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal. |
| 53east | All My FriendsLCD Soundsystem | play_arrow | When we met, everyone was ridiculous. LC… |
| 54east | Separate WaysJourney | play_arrow | Just when I thought it was over, it was already your world… |


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