Top Cry-Inducing Western Songs Ranking [2025]
Don’t you ever feel like crying?
I do.
I think it’s good to just forget everything and cry once in a while.
I’ve put together a list of Western songs that make you want to bawl your eyes out at times like that.
If you feel like crying, these are a must-listen.
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Top 10 Western Tearjerker Songs [2025] (1–10)
You’re BeautifulJames Blunt8rank/position
This is a moving song about unrequited love by British singer-songwriter James Blunt.
Released in May 2005, it was inspired by his experience of unexpectedly seeing a former lover on the subway with a new partner.
Featured on the album “Back to Bedlam,” it became a major hit, reaching number one in 13 countries worldwide.
In Japan, it was used as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “Kobayakawa Nobuki no Koi” and as a commercial song for the Toyota Vitz.
Although it may sound romantic at first, it actually conveys bittersweet feelings and complex emotions, resonating deeply with those who have experienced heartbreak or parting.
More than wordsExtreme9rank/position
A softly sung ballad by Extreme, the rock band active in the U.
S.
in 1990.
Its a cappella-like harmonies are especially appealing.
The song is included on the 1990 album Pornograffitti.
so sickNe-Yo10rank/position
The Japanese title is “Feeling Terrible.” It’s a song about heartbreak, and Ne-Yo’s wistful vocals really pierce the heart.
Even when listening to love songs is painful, you still end up listening to them… we’ve all been there.
It’s a number you’ll want to sing gently at karaoke.
Top 20 Western Tearjerker Songs [2025] (11–20)
Who KnewP!nk11rank/position
A song by P!nk filled with thoughts for a departed friend.
It’s a track that could move you to tears with P!nk’s pure, gentle feelings for her friend.
With its bright melody, it’s a song that makes you want to see a cherished friend.
Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers12rank/position
When it comes to tear-jerking masterpieces by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, this is the song! Its melancholic melody and lyrics will soothe a weary heart.
Our younger days aren’t filled with fun all the time—there are moments when we can’t help but feel exhausted.
In those times, I hope you’ll listen to this song and let it heal your heart.
SugarMaroon 513rank/position
It’s a song by Maroon 5, an artist who’s very popular not only overseas but also in Japan.
The upbeat, catchy melody and the wedding scenes in the music video make it really fun to listen to, but it’s actually a ballad.
Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran14rank/position
This is a song by Ed Sheeran, a singer-songwriter from the UK who is active worldwide.
It was released as a single in 2014.
It’s a pure love song that is straightforward to the core.
His warm vocals gently wrap around your heart.
Be sure to check out the music video too, which features lovely dancing.