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