Ranking of Tear-Jerking Western Songs [2025]

We’re introducing the latest top 100 ranking of tear-jerking Western songs, all at once, ordered by the highest number of plays!

Whether it’s a moving song or a sad one, why not let yourself be carried away by the music and have a good cry now and then?

Use it to relieve stress and as a push to move forward.

The playlist is updated weekly.

Playlist

Ranking of Tear-Jerking Western Songs [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	PhotographEd Sheeran		As the title “Photograph” suggests, the family…
2	The Heart Wants What It WantsSelena Gomez		At the beginning of this song, Selena Gomez…
3	One Last TimeAriana Grande		A sweet, heartrending singing voice resonates deep within the heart...
4	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		A moving ballad that sings of friendship and the hope of reunion
5	Tears In HeavenEric Clapton		Requiem for Eric Clapton’s Son
6	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		A poignant piano melody and a heart-stirring bo...
7	White horseTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift's classic song about heartbreak
8	HappierEd Sheeran		Bittersweetness in Ed Sheeran’s breakup song
9	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		Hit songs by the Backstreet Boys
10	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		A song of deep love and bonds, a connection that transcends time...
11	One Call AwayCharlie Puth		A masterpiece that sings of unconditional support for a loved one
12	Someone Like YouAdele		Adele’s poignant love songs: lingering attachment and letting go
13	When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne		A heart-touching ballad that sings of farewell and the pain of love
14	Viva La VidaColdplay		Coldplay's beautiful song is moving.
15	Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis		Oasis’s classic anthem, a message of hope and solidarity
16	It’ll Be OkayShawn Mendes		The pain of parting and the moving power of unchanging love
17	SomedayMariah Carey		The strength of a woman overcoming the pain of a broken heart
18	Need You NowLady Antebellum		A country [artist/person] from the state of Tennessee in the United States...
19	Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi		A poignant ballad that conveys the heart’s cry through song
20	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
21	Bad DayDaniel Powter		It was a big hit in Japan too, so you must have heard it at least once...
22	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A global hit song by a singer from the United Kingdom
23	HonestyBilly Joel		Billy Joel’s famous song that sings about honesty
24	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		An invigorating song that boosts a positive mindset
25	I’m YoursJason Mraz		A masterpiece whose acoustic guitar tones soothe the loneliness of summer
26	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		Titanic theme song, a famous masterpiece that sings of love
27	If I Were A BoyBeyoncé		A song of a betrayed woman's sorrow and resolve
28	Castle on the HillEd Sheeran		A moving song portraying love for one’s hometown and youthful days
29	You Break Me FirstTate McRae		Tate McRae’s heartbreak song
30	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		A moving ballad that pledges eternal love
31	BeautifulChristina Aguilera		I think it’s a song that everyone has heard at least once…
32	PayphoneMaroon 5		Even people who don’t listen to much Western music know the name Maroon 5…
33	CirclesPost Malone		Foreign song lyrics are difficult, but they have unexpected depth too.
34	ImagineJohn Lennon		Imagination has the power to change your life.
35	Love the way you lieEminem		Eminem’s shocking love song, featuring Rihanna
36	FireworkKaty Perry		In August 2010, Katy Perry...
37	Stay With MeSam Smith		A timeless song about loneliness and heartbreak reaches the world
38	Cry Me A RiverJustin Timberlake		I want to cry my heart out. At times like that, in a cool and styl—
39	fifteenTaylor Swift		The iconic song “Fifteen,” which depicts Taylor Swift’s youth
40	Count on meBruno Mars		The importance of friendship by Bruno Mars...
41	I’ll be there for youThe Rembrandts		A power-pop masterpiece that portrays friendship and love
42	Fix YouColdplay		A gemlike ballad filled with deep love and sorrow
43	Foolish GamesJewel		A poignant blend of memories of a wistful love and the pain of parting, a beau…
44	What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye		A soul classic depicting the impact of the Vietnam War
45	DesperadoThe Eagles		A song that gives me a push to regain my sense of self
46	Sing For The MomentEminem		Eminem shakes the soul with rap infused with pain
47	the way things gobeabadoobee		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
48	Don’t Stop Believin’Journey		The band Journey, which was hugely successful in 1980...
49	F**kin’ PerfectP!nk		A powerful, big-sisterly message song in pink
50	Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO		The classic song “Hard to Say,” which sings of the pain of heartbreak.
51	Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)Green Day		As a leading figure in melodic punk, long...
52	Graduationbenny blanco, Juice WRLD		A poignant, moving portrayal of memories and growth in high school life.
53	Consequences (Orchestra)Camila Cabello		A Latin artist sings about heartbreak
54	Stay GoldStevie Wonder		A rare masterpiece by Stevie Wonder
55	Counting StarsOneRepublic		A five-piece rock band gaining support in the English-speaking world...
56	Just The Way You AreBruno Mars		The captivating singing voice of Bruno Mars
57	I’m Not The Only OneSam Smith		A husband who is having an affair, and as I begin to realize it...
58	Story of My LifeOne Direction		One Direction’s smash hit, a masterpiece that makes you feel life
59	Easy On MeAdele		A heart-stirring masterpiece filled with Adele’s emotions
60	You And MeLifehouse		A power ballad that sings of tender love. A...
61	Who KnewP!nk		P!nk’s thoughts for a departed friend…
62	PhotographNickelback		Reached No. 2 on the US Billboard singles chart...
63	Tonight I’m Getting Over YouCarly Rae Jepsen		A pop and cute teenage girl’s…
64	Forget MeLewis Capaldi		Luis Ki... vividly depicts the pain of a broken heart.
65	loving youMinnie Riperton		A masterpiece that moves you with its beautiful melody
66	Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters		A classic Carpenters song that brings back memories
67	Golden LadyStevie Wonder		The World of Stevie Wonder’s Masterpieces
68	kiss my love goodbyebettye swann		A soulful classic of heartbreak steeped in melancholy, sure to bring tears.
69	RoarKaty Perry		Jack Harlow’s ‘Lovin O…’
70	HaloBeyoncé		Speaking of Beyoncé, I think of Naomi Watanabe dancing...
71	the reasonHoobastank		A heartfelt song for reconciliation
72	FlowersMiley Cyrus		Overcoming heartbreak, singing of self-love and independence
73	Because Of YouKelly Clarkson		By Kelly Clarkson, a woman...
74	MapsMaroon 5		A Maroon 5 classic with a captivating singing voice
75	Lose You to Love MeSelena Gomez		I'm moved by Selena's heartbreak song.
76	Thank YouDido		Dido’s hit song “Thank You” became a huge hit.
77	So SickNe-Yo		Ne-Yo’s classic ballad depicting a heartrending romance
78	Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon		It tenderly portrays the aching emotions of heartbreak, seeping into the heart...
79	Best Day Of My LifeAmerican Authors		A hopeful, positive message and captivating…
80	No SurprisesRadiohead		To a sweet melody, the nihilism of modern society...
81	I Want You To Know ft. Selena GomezZedd		Since the lyrics are sung from a woman's point of view, the woman…
82	UntitledSimple Plan		Simple Plan’s smash hit “Un…”
83	Come Back To MeJanet Jackson		An earnest longing that cannot give up on love
84	These Are Days10,000 Maniacs		10,000 Maniacs' 'These...'
85	Only When I SleepThe Corrs		A song of bittersweet longing for someone I can’t meet
86	Thank YouEstelle		The power of painful experiences to help you grow
87	Could’ve BeenTiffany		A love song woven amid regret upon regret
88	lesson learnedMatt Hansen		A heart-stirring song that beautifully portrays the pain and lessons of heartbreak
89	FriendsThe Beach Boys		The melody is very mysterious. For many years...
90	We are the WorldUSA For Africa		Iconic songs by stars wishing for world peace
91	AngieThe Rolling Stones		An emotional masterpiece by The Rolling Stones
92	shape of youEd Sheeran		Backed by the fact that it became a massive hit worldwide…
93	SugarMaroon 5		A sweet love song that moves hearts at a wedding
94	PerfectEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran's love song, heart-stirring
95	SorryJustin Bieber		The feeling of wanting to apologize to my ex...
96	Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran		A masterpiece whose heartfelt lyrics move you
97	Let Her GoPassenger		We take things for granted and lose something, and only then, for the first time...
98	FadedAlan Walker		Somehow happy, yet tinged with a bittersweet feeling…
99	Blank SpaceTaylor Swift		Taylor’s self-deprecating song that laughs off heartbreak
100	HelloAdele		The British singer Adele, in 2015...
101	How Can I Love You (Without Breaking Your Heart)The Struts		“How …,” released in February 2024