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 Western Songs: The World's Recommended Cry-Inducing Tracks (41–50)
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.”
Breaking PointLogan Michael
A moving track that paints a whirlwind of intense emotions.
Carried by Logan Michael’s vocals, the anger and disappointment of a breakup moment are powerfully expressed.
Though newly released, it has the power to evoke deep empathy.
Released in October 2023, this song could be called a soul’s cry that transcends the boundaries of pop and rock.
It’s a piece that stands by those suffering from heartbreak or feeling drained by relationships.
Each listen may give you the courage to face yourself.
CancerMy Chemical Romance
A track sung from the perspective of a patient dying of cancer, leaving their loved ones behind.
It was released in 2006 by the American rock band My Chemical Romance, and was covered by Twenty One Pilots in 2016.
RoadsPortishead
A track by the British electronic band Portishead.
Released in 1994 and certified platinum in Europe, it is included on the album Dummy.
It was sampled in Tricky’s 2008 track Council Estate.
Exit Music (For A Film)Radiohead
A track used in the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
It is included on Radiohead’s 1997 album OK Computer.
The instrumental version was used in the 2002 film Unfaithful.
Katy SongRed House Painters
Red House Painters were a San Francisco rock band active from 1988 to 2001.
This track is included on their self-titled album released in 1993.
It was selected by Pitchfork Media for the “Top 200 Tracks of the ’90s.”