[Tearjerker] From ballads that will make you sob to timeless classics—moving songs that touch the heart

It’ll Be OkayShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – It’ll Be Okay

A gem of a ballad that portrays someone pledging unwavering love even while carrying the pain of parting.

Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes released it in December 2021.

Opening with quiet piano tones, the song resonates with a heartfelt question that hints at the end of a relationship, paired with a tender vow to keep loving the other person.

Whisper-soft, delicate vocals intertwine with strings that swell emotionally toward the climax, drawing you in until you might even find yourself in tears.

It’s a warm, comforting track that gently says, “It’s going to be okay,” on nights when a painful breakup leaves your heart feeling like it might shatter.

I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith

Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

This is a song by Aerosmith, a band that built its sound on blues-based hard rock and is hailed as “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.” Created as the theme song for the 1998 film Armageddon, it became the first in the band’s history to spend four consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.

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singles chart.

The sound, woven from a grand orchestra and soul-stirring vocals, is truly overwhelming.

Its earnest expression of love—wanting to cherish every moment with a loved one so much that even sleep feels like a waste—tugs at the listener’s heartstrings.

It’s the perfect rock ballad for the nights when you want to fully immerse yourself in emotion and be reminded of how precious that special someone is.

Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters

Yesterday Once More

There are times when you listen to music, suddenly recall the past, and feel your eyes well up.

This song by the Carpenters is a gem made precisely for such moments.

Released in May 1973, it weaves a nostalgic story that overlays the shining days of youth onto the familiar melodies drifting from the radio.

The joy and poignancy of the protagonist’s reunion with cherished memories seem to reach straight into the listener’s heart through Karen’s rich, warm voice.

Included on the album “Now & Then,” this piece is said to be Richard’s personal favorite.

It’s an enduring ballad that gently embraces your longing for the past—one that’s hard to hear without tears.

PerfectEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Perfect (Official Music Video)

It’s a love song that conveys the feeling of loving someone just as they are as directly as possible.

Created by the globally popular British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, it sings of his unwavering, pure love for his wife.

Carried by the warm tones of an acoustic guitar, it gently soaks into the heart with an affection for everyday moments and a deep sentiment that finds beauty in someone’s true, unadorned self.

Released in September 2017, the song is included on the acclaimed album ÷ (Divide).

A later version featuring Beyoncé reached No.

1 on the U.

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charts.

It’s a gem of a ballad that stirs the emotions and overflows with gratitude for someone dear.

Candle in the windElton John

Lady Diana – Candle in the wind (Goodbye Englands rose) – Elton John – Lyrics in text

Elton John is a British singer-songwriter who holds world records for singles and albums.

His body of work includes many timeless ballads that resonate deeply.

This piece is a requiem dedicated to stars who shone brightly in their youth only to fade too soon.

It likens their lives to flames flickering in the wind, portraying the loneliness and sorrow behind the glamorous world alongside a beautiful piano melody.

Originally included on the classic 1974 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, it was rewritten in 1997 to honor the late Princess Diana, achieving historic sales of over 33 million copies worldwide.

All proceeds were donated to charity.

When you think of someone dear or feel a sadness beyond words, its gentle melody will surely stay close to your heart.

Bohemian RhapsodyQueen

Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (Official Video Remastered)

This is a track that resonates like a grand, roughly six-minute tale, as if you’re watching a single film.

Created by Queen, the song’s structure is breathtaking as it whirls from a beautiful ballad to opera and then into fierce rock.

Yet behind its dramatic sound lies the anguished cry of a protagonist who regrets his sins and struggles against fate, tightening your chest with sorrow.

Released ahead of the landmark album A Night at the Opera in October 1975, it’s also known for its memorable use in the film Wayne’s World.

When you’re crushed by inescapable loneliness or despair, surrendering yourself to this vast sonic world will let emotions well up from the depths of your heart.

Tears In HeavenEric Clapton

Eric Clapton – Tears In Heaven (Official Video)

This is a ballad born out of an unfathomable sense of loss, like a requiem.

It’s a song by the legendary British guitarist Eric Clapton.

He asks his child, who passed away so young, whether they would recognize him if they were to meet again in heaven—an utterly pure sentiment that tightens the chest.

The quiet strains of the acoustic guitar feel like a small light of hope shining within sorrow.

Released in January 1992 as the theme song for the film “Rush,” the track, along with the live album “Unplugged,” has sold over 26 million copies worldwide.

On nights when you’re overcome by unbearable grief, why not give it a listen?