Heart-wrenching Western songs recommended for middle schoolers: world-class masterpieces and popular hits
I’ve put together a selection of tear-jerker Western songs recommended for junior high school students.
Junior high is arguably the most emotionally sensitive time in life.
In such a period, songs that make you cry can quietly stay by your side, resonate with your feelings, and sometimes hold a very important place.
Why not translate the English lyrics and try to grasp the songwriter’s intentions?
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Heart-wrenching Western songs recommended for junior high school students: World-famous classics and popular tracks (61–70)
My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion
I love this song even after just hearing the intro.
When I listen to it, I remember the movie and tears start to flow naturally.
It’s a song rich in emotion, achingly beautiful, and it makes my heart swell.
The movie’s influence is big, but it’s still a perfect and moving Western song even for middle school students.
Tears In HeavenEric Clapton
It’s a mellow, famously iconic song—so much so that you can’t talk about Eric Clapton without mentioning it.
Since it’s slow, it’s easy to sing and simple enough for middle schoolers to learn.
The song itself has somewhat bittersweet lyrics, and I really grew to love it.
ViennaBilly Joel
It’s a beautiful song featuring Billy Joel’s supple, far-reaching vocals and a wistful, emotional melody.
The accordion that comes in partway through is great, too! I’d also highly recommend the lyrics to middle school students—they’re the kind of words that can give you the courage to take on a challenge.
Falling ShortLåpsley
It’s a song that stands out for its minimal sounds and an irresistibly captivating voice you won’t forget after a single listen.
As you enter junior high and your circle of friends grows, you’ll likely encounter new music as well.
This song is exactly the kind of encounter that feels right for that moment.
Experiences like these can have a lasting impact afterward.
Too Good At GoodbyesSam Smith
Autumn often makes us feel a little melancholic, so let’s listen to some wistful ballads.
Among recent ballads, this song by Sam Smith is especially recommended.
Just listening to it will make your heart ache.
His wonderful voice is a perfect match for long autumn nights.
Remembering SundayAll Time Low ft. Juliet Simms
A collaboration between the American rock band All Time Low and singer-songwriter Juliet Simms.
The song is about breaking up with a girlfriend he was thinking of marrying.
It’s a track included on the 2007 album “So Wrong, It’s Right.”
AfterlifeArcade Fire
A philosophical track that sings about things that can happen in life and in the world.
It was released in 2013 by the Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire.
The music video, directed by Emily Kai Bock, won the Prism Prize.