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.
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Tearjerker Songs in Western Music: The World's Recommended Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Tracks (31–40)
Guess I’m Doing FineBeck
A track by Beck, an American singer-songwriter and producer active since 1985.
It was released in 2002.
It is said to have been inspired by his long-term girlfriend and their broken relationship.
The music video was directed by Spike Jonze.
I Can’t Make You Love MeBonnie Raitt
A track written by Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin.
It was released in 1991 by American singer Bonnie Raitt and reached No.
6 on the U.S.
charts.
It was sampled in Giraffage’s 2016 track “Make You Love Me.”
Go Your Own WayFleetwood Mac
A track written by Lindsey Buckingham as a message to Stevie Nicks.
It was released by Fleetwood Mac in 1976.
It was used in a National Car Rental commercial and was sampled in Real Dom’s 2017 track “All Night.”
HurtJohnny Cash
A track that sings about consequences and regret.
Originally by Nine Inch Nails, released in 1995.
This version by Johnny Cash was released in 2003.
It was sampled in Kontroll’s 2013 track “Mindennek ára van.”
Ex-FactorLauryn Hill
A track released in 1998 by American artist Lauryn Hill.
It was a hit in the United States and across Europe, reaching No.
1 on the UK charts.
It samples Wu-Tang Clan’s 1993 track “Can It Be All So Simple.”