Ranking of Tear-Jerking Western Songs [2025]

shape of youEd Sheeran92rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)

It’s a love song of such high quality that it brings tears to your eyes, its perfection underscored by its massive worldwide hit status.

The vocals, which vividly conjure beautiful scenes and propelled Ed Sheeran to fame, are a defining feature, and combined with a track reminiscent of folk instruments, the result is a grand and sweeping impression.

SugarMaroon 593rank/position

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)

Although it’s up-tempo, the lyrics are really sweet.

The music video is memorable—it’s the one where Maroon 5 surprises people at weddings by performing this song.

It’s quite difficult to sing at karaoke, but singing it to your partner would be very moving.

PerfectEd Sheeran94rank/position

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.

S.

charts.

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

SorryJustin Bieber95rank/position

Justin Bieber – Sorry (PURPOSE : The Movement)

A song that conveys a desire to apologize to an ex-lover and a message asking for a second chance.

It is said to be about Justin Bieber’s former girlfriend Selena Gomez, and he himself did not deny it.

Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran96rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud (Official Music Video)

This song, which sings about the wish to be taken to the one you love, naturally draws a lot of attention for its moving lyrics.

It’s also famous as a classic love song and is well known for being used in wedding productions.

Many people have surely been moved by its message.

Let Her GoPassenger97rank/position

Passenger | Let Her Go (Official Video)

I think there are times when we take something for granted, lose it, and only then realize how precious it is.

This song is about that kind of feeling that anyone can have.

The warm sun, a lover by your side, the feeling of happy times.

It makes us recognize the importance of these everyday things we take for granted.

FadedAlan Walker98rank/position

Alan Walker – Faded

It’s a song that feels happy in a way, yet leaves you with a bittersweet ache.

It’s about continuing to search for something that’s been lost.

One of its hallmarks is that people interpret the lyrics differently.

It’s a mysterious track you’ll want to listen to when you’ve lost sight of yourself.