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.

Playlist

Tear-jerking Western songs: The world's recommended weep-inducing tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s timeless love classic, moving
2	The One That Got AwayKaty Perry		Katy Perry’s iconic song that portrays the regret and sense of loss in love
3	Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna		Rihanna’s heart-stirring, heartrending ballad
4	Talking To The MoonBruno Mars		A bittersweet love song by Bruno Mars
5	Adore YouHarry Styles		Harry Styles' music filled with kindness and love
6	To Build A HomeThe Cinematic Orchestra		Cinematic masterpiece: Patrick’s piece
7	Angels CryMariah Carey		An earnest desire to repair a relationship on the verge of breaking
8	In Your FeelingsMariah Carey		An R&B song that portrays emotional fluctuations
9	The RiverPJ Harvey		PJ Harvey, a masterpiece by a poetic artist
10	About TodayThe National		The National, a U.S. band rich in rock sensibility
11	SlipElliot Moss		The songs of the versatile musician Elliott Moss
12	Lover, You Should’ve Come OverJeff Buckley		A beautiful ballad of young Buckley’s regret and love
13	Mad WorldGary Jules & Michael Andrews		A classic song that sings of the loneliness and despair of youth
14	TroubleCat Stevens		The influence of the classic song “Wild World”
15	I Will Always Love YouDolly Parton		A heartwarming classic that sings of friendship and love
16	If I Were To DieWinona Oak		A heartrending song that sings of the fragility of romance and the resolve of love.
17	Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey		Lana Del Rey’s classic: the joy of summer and the beauty of loss
18	Famous Blue RaincoatLeonard Cohen		A classic song about a love triangle
19	DaggerSlowdive		A British shoegaze rock band
20	Casimir Pulaski DaySufjan Stevens		Sufjan Stevens’s masterpiece
21	Hold On To The NightsRichard Marx		Richard Marx's heart-capturing songs
22	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A poignant song about unrequited love becomes a global hit
23	It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to YesterdayBoyz II Men		Parting with a loved one and the pain in the heart
24	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		Just by listening to the dramatic sound…
25	One Call AwayCharlie Puth		A masterpiece that sings of unconditional support for a loved one
26	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		A moving ballad that sings of friendship and the hope of reunion
27	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		A love song, I don't want to miss a single moment.
28	Fix YouColdplay		A gemlike ballad filled with deep love and sorrow
29	MamasAnne Wilson, Hillary Scott		A heartwarming song that sings of love and gratitude for one’s mother
30	Siren SongBat For Lashes		Piano-based singer, popular in the UK
31	Guess I’m Doing FineBeck		Beck, a poignant song born from heartbreak
32	I Can’t Make You Love MeBonnie Raitt		Bonnie Raitt’s classic became a big hit on the charts.
33	Go Your Own WayFleetwood Mac		Masterpiece works by Fleetwood Mac
34	HurtJohnny Cash		A track that depicts anguish and regret
35	Ex-FactorLauryn Hill		Lauryn Hill’s classic hit tops the charts at number one.
36	CancerMy Chemical Romance		A sad song of people dying of cancer
37	RoadsPortishead		A trippy classic by Portishead
38	Exit Music (For A Film)Radiohead		Music track from the Romeo & Juliet movie
39	ChinaTori Amos		A classic track that sings of the sorrow of a broken heart
40	HelloAdele		The soothing charm of nostalgic FM hit songs
41	I’m SorryAli Gatie		A heartrending love song that seeps into the heart
42	Apologize ft. OneRepublicTimbaland		A heartrending love song, a timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart
43	BrickBen Folds Five		An abortion song born from a high school student's experience
44	HolocaustBig Star		A collection of classic songs by the power-pop band Big Star
45	Breaking PointLogan Michael		A powerful, heart-stirring song that portrays the pain of parting
46	Katy SongRed House Painters		The classic song by the rock band Red House Painters
47	Tears can be so softChristine&the Queens		A moving piece about love and loss, the healing power of tears
48	Tears In HeavenEric Clapton		A moving song mourning the death of a son
49	Fingers CrossedLauren Spencer Smith		A heartfelt ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak
50	Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi		A moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the path to healing.
51	Last NightMorgan Wallen		A heart-rending ballad that sings of a bittersweet love.
52	THE LONELIESTMåneskin		A heart-stirring ballad that beautifully sings of lost love
53	When I Get ThereP!nk		A moving song filled with P!NK’s feelings for her father
54	Everybody HurtsR.E.M.		A heartwarming classic that embraces sorrow
55	OceansSeafret		A bittersweet sea song of a long-distance romance
56	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		A moving ballad that pledges eternal love
57	Someone Like YouAdele		A heartbreaking breakup song shakes my heart
58	Cryin’Aerosmith		An emotional rock ballad about a couple who chose to part ways
59	Show Me The Meaning Of Being LonelyBackstreet Boys		A heartbreaking ballad about lost love, a timeless song that resonates with the heart
60	I SurrenderCéline Dion		Celine Dion’s love songs, heart-stirring ballads
61	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		Titanic theme song, a masterpiece by a Canadian singer
62	Bad DayDaniel Powter		The power of music to heal the heart on a sad day
63	Sometimes I CryEric Benét		Poignant lyrics of a sexy heartbreak song
64	Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
65	Because of youKelly Clarkson		A wistful tone, anger toward Kelly’s father
66	Without YouMariah Carey		A 1970s classic covered by Mariah Carey
67	Heal The WorldMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s masterpiece, a song about life
68	To Be With YouMr. BIG		A gentle pop song that encourages a heartbroken girl
69	Exogenesis Symphony Part3Muse		Grand music weaves emotion and story.
70	so sickNe-Yo		A heartrending love song that sings of the pain of a broken heart
71	Chasing CarsSnow Patrol		Resonates in the heart with universal music that weaves love
72	Woman In ChainsTears for Fears		A moving classic that brings tears to your eyes: Tears for Fears
73	Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers		A moving song known from the movie 'Ghost'
74	Fall On MeA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera		An emotional R&B collaboration track
75	Say SomethingA Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera		A heartrending masterpiece, a moving movie insert song
76	Easy On MeAdele		A heart-stirring masterpiece filled with Adele’s emotions
77	Make You Feel My LoveAdele		Moved by intuition and singing at the moment of meeting
78	honestyBilly Joel		A masterpiece that captivates many fans with its moving singing voice
79	EverytimeBritney Spears		A poignant ballad that showcases Britney’s vocal prowess.
80	It Will RainBruno Mars		A bittersweet breakup song by a Michael-style singer
81	Damn You For Breaking My HeartCaitlyn Smith		An epic song with a chorus full of speed and drive.
82	HurtChristina Aguilera		A masterpiece that makes you deeply feel the importance of what was lost
83	A Thousand YearsChristina Perri		A moving song that sings of eternal love
84	Cry Me A RiverElla Fitzgerald		The story of a classic song that sings of a sad farewell.
85	Say You Won’t Let GoJames Arthur		An inspiring comeback song by a tattooed singer
86	You & IJohn Legend		A moving, heart-touching classic of Western music
87	Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey		Lana Del Rey’s wistful vocals and aesthetics
88	Bleeding LoveLeona Lewis		A poignant song expressing the joy of love
89	Through the RainMariah Carey		A ballad singer’s heartrending, clear, translucent voice
90	EmotionsMariah Carey		The moving singing voice of Mariah Carey
91	You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson's masterpiece
92	Let her goPassenger		Lessons from Heartbreak: Gratitude and Awareness for Happiness
93	How Do You Sleep?Sam Smith		A sad song lamenting a lover's betrayal
94	Crying My Eyes OutStephen Puth		A song with sad lyrics and an upbeat melody
95	I’ll Be Over YouTOTO		A slow-tempo, moving ballad with a sunset backdrop
96	Rolling in the DeepAdele		A heartbreak song filled with anger and sorrow
97	Lucid DreamsJuice WRLD		Juice WRLD’s masterpiece that depicts the pain of heartbreak
98	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		A profound sense of loss and sorrow for a love that was lost
99	Whole Lot Of Leavin’Bon Jovi		It brings to mind a clear autumn blue sky…
100	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A sad heartbreak song about lingering feelings for an ex-lover...
101	BeautifulChristina Aguilera		My heart is gripped by that fleeting yet beautiful singing voice…
102	Not Today from ME BEFORE YOUImagine Dragons		An alternative rock band from the United States…
103	Lost On YouLP		A sound that feels like a mysterious space unfolding reaches my ears...
104	open armsJourney		Some people are moved to tears by the piano phrase in the intro...
105	Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera		An emotional ballad that sang the final conversation
106	Something vagueBright Eyes		The masterpiece by the indie rock band Bright Eyes
107	Keep Yourself WarmFrightened Rabbit		An emotional song by a Scottish indie band
108	Life Is Worth LivingJustin Bieber		The representative song from Bieber’s album “Purpose”
109	I LivedOneRepublic		OneRepublic's heartwarming classic moves the world
110	Here Comes A RegularThe Replacements		Classic song by the rock band The Replacements
111	King’s CrossingElliott Smith		A Song of Elliott Smith’s Agony
112	MotherMichael Bublé		A ballad in which Michael Bublé sings gratitude to his mother