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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Tearjerker Songs in Western Music: The World's Recommended Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Tracks (31–40)
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.
ChinaTori Amos
A track that sings the lament of heartbreak.
It was released as a single in 1992 by the American singer-songwriter Tori Amos.
It is considered one of her most classic ballads.
It reached No.
51 on the UK charts.
HelloAdele
It’s a hit tune that used to play on FM radio all the time, with a deeply reverberant vocal that leaves an impression like it keeps resonating deep in your ears.
When you listen to it at times of extreme fatigue, when your emotions feel drained, it seems to soothe you and revive your spirit.