Tear-jerking Western songs: The world's recommended weep-inducing tracks
We’re introducing Western songs that will make you cry—full-on tearjerkers.
We’ve put together a playlist focused on Western tracks that really tug at the heartstrings: grand and beautiful pieces, movie theme songs, and songs with wonderful lyrics.
It’s packed with music that fits perfectly with moving, emotional scenes.
Let the tears flow and feel refreshed.
Especially recommended for fans of Western music.
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Crying songs in Western music: The world's recommended tearjerker songs (81–90)
Damn You For Breaking My HeartCaitlyn Smith
If you love grand, sweeping songs, I recommend “Damn You For Breaking My Heart.” The verses are relatively calm, but once the chorus hits, it bursts into a powerful, fast-paced, expansive melody.
The lyrics are quite dark and heavy, so have a handkerchief ready when you look them up…
HurtChristina Aguilera
This song makes you realize that it’s not easy to get back what you’ve lost.
What really mattered, what truly made you happy.
It conveys that unbearable, irreparable feeling of having hurt someone, and Christina’s powerful vocals resonate deep in your chest.
A Thousand YearsChristina Perri
It’s a song that sings about loving someone forever, expressing the promise to keep loving you for the next thousand years.
Its moving, beautiful sound and melody leave a strong impression, making it perfect for creating an emotional atmosphere at weddings and similar events.
Cry Me A RiverElla Fitzgerald
“Cry Me A River,” a classic of jazz and blues.
In Japanese, its meaning is rendered as “tears become a river.” As you might imagine from that, it tells the story of someone whose breakup has turned into a big mess.
The weighty melody adds depth.
Say You Won’t Let GoJames Arthur
James Arthur, whose tattoo-covered look is striking, is a maverick singer-songwriter with a tumultuous past: he rose to fame as a musician, was knocked to rock bottom by scandal, and then clawed his way back to success.
His 2016 release “Say You Won’t Let Go” became the song that put his career back on track—a folky ballad that topped the UK charts.
Its very simplicity gives it a universal appeal; it’s a straightforward love song that leaves listeners feeling bittersweet yet warm.
It isn’t exactly sad, but its heartfelt melody and vocals are sure to bring a tear to your eye.
