Hidden gems of tear-jerking Western songs. Recommended popular tracks.

Even when we say “songs that make you cry,” there’s a rich variety—story-driven tracks, message-oriented ones, and more.

This time, I’ve gathered tear-jerking songs from Western music, so first pick the ones whose melodies you like, and then look up the meaning of the lyrics.

You might discover music you’d usually feel too shy to approach in Japanese.