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.

Playlist

Top Cry-Inducing Western Songs Ranking [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	My ImmortalEvanescence		A moving ballad of poignancy and power
2	Someone Like YouAdele		Adele’s famous song about heartbreak. Youth was fun...
3	CreepRadiohead		Even among the hugely popular band Radiohead, particu...
4	Tears In HeavenEric Clapton		It's so mellow that if I don't listen to this song, I—
5	BrickBen Folds Five		American alternative rock grou…
6	Something In The WayNirvana		Released in 1991 by Nirvana...
7	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		A moving ballad that sings of friendship and the hope of reunion
8	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A poignant song about unrequited love becomes a global hit
9	More than wordsExtreme		An inspiring ballad by Extreme
10	so sickNe-Yo		A heartrending love song that sings of the pain of a broken heart
11	Who KnewP!nk		P!nk’s thoughts for a departed friend…
12	Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers		Red Hot Chili Pepper…
13	SugarMaroon 5		Not only overseas, but also in Japan, it is very popular...
14	Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran		The British-born singer-so...
15	Let her goPassenger		Lessons from Heartbreak: Gratitude and Awareness for Happiness
16	HelloAdele		The soothing charm of nostalgic FM hit songs
17	ChandelirSia		Sia’s smash hit “Ceiling”
18	Rolling in the DeepAdele		A heartbreak song filled with anger and sorrow
19	A Thousand YearsChristina Perri		A moving song that sings of eternal love
20	NumbLinkin Park		It’s said to be a song that was sung for his own mother, and…
21	Bohemian RhapsodyQueen		Queen's classic song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is moving.
22	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		A moving ballad that pledges eternal love
23	Love YourselfJustin Bieber		You can feel the autumn air in the relaxed rhythm...
24	Say You Won’t Let GoJames Arthur		An inspiring comeback song by a tattooed singer
25	I’m Not The Only OneSam Smith		A husband who is having an affair, and as I begin to realize it...
26	Too Good At GoodbyesSam Smith		Autumn often makes me feel kind of wistful, and...
27	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
28	MockingbirdEminem		American rapper Eminem...
29	Stay With MeSam Smith		Sam Smith's hit song 'Stay With Me'
30	the reasonHoobastank		A heartfelt song for reconciliation
31	Lucid DreamsJuice WRLD		Juice WRLD’s masterpiece that depicts the pain of heartbreak
32	alwaysBon Jovi		A poignant love song by Bon Jovi, a vow to the woman he parted with.
33	When I’m GoneEminem		One of Eminem’s popular songs, “When I…
34	It Will RainBruno Mars		A bittersweet breakup song by a Michael-style singer
35	The Heart Wants What It WantsSelena Gomez		Trouble in my relationship with my boyfriend...
36	I’m YoursJason Mraz		A heartwarming love story wrapped in kindness and warmth...
37	I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas		The Black Eyed Peas's...
38	One Call AwayCharlie Puth		A masterpiece that sings of unconditional support for a loved one
39	Apologize ft. OneRepublicTimbaland		A heartrending love song, a timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart
40	ComplicatedAvril Lavigne		Among Avril’s songs, this one is especially famous for making people cry...
41	HalleluijahPentatonix		The evolution of the famous classic “Hallelujah”
42	Take a bowRihanna		Rihanna’s breakup classic, a beautiful melody
43	Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera		A song about the last conversation before the relationship fell apart…
44	Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey		A sad masterpiece that sings of the sense of loss in summer
45	Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey		Lana Del Rey’s wistful vocals and aesthetics
46	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		A love song, I don't want to miss a single moment.
47	Fix YouColdplay		A gemlike ballad filled with deep love and sorrow
48	IrisGoo Goo Dolls		American rock band, Goo Goo …
49	It Ain’t MeKygo, Selena Gomez		Norwegian-born songwriter and music pro...
50	Because Of YouKelly Clarkson		By Kelly Clarkson, a woman...
51	Lost On YouLP		A sound that feels like a mysterious space unfolding reaches my ears...
52	Cry Me A RiverJustin Timberlake		Super popular artist “Justin Tim…”
53	ClocksColdplay		On the importance of time in building a strong romantic relationship...
54	Without YouMariah Carey		A 1970s classic covered by Mariah Carey
55	All The Things She Saidt.A.T.u.		The Russian duo t.A.T.u. …
56	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		Just by listening to the dramatic sound…
57	Big Girls Don’t CryFergie		A disconnect with my partner's feelings—I don't know what to do…
58	Easy On MeAdele		A heart-stirring masterpiece filled with Adele’s emotions
59	Chasing CarsSnow Patrol		Resonates in the heart with universal music that weaves love
60	How Do You Sleep?Sam Smith		A sad song lamenting a lover's betrayal
61	You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson's masterpiece
62	The A TeamEd Sheeran		I remember it being used in commercials and such...
63	Stick with youThe Pussycat Dolls		Consecutive entries on the Billboard Hot 100…
64	With or Without YouU2		If there’s one U2 classic everyone knows, it’s this song...
65	Show Me The Meaning Of Being LonelyBackstreet Boys		A heartbreaking ballad about lost love, a timeless song that resonates with the heart
66	Whiskey LullabyBrad Paisley ft. Alison Krauss		While I was away at war, my wife was taken by another man...
67	HurtChristina Aguilera		A masterpiece that makes you deeply feel the importance of what was lost
68	Heal The WorldMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s masterpiece, a song about life
69	Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
70	The Only ExceptionParamore		A soulful song about heartfelt love...
71	No SurprisesRadiohead		Something you’d never imagine from the gentle sound and vocals…
72	Bad DayDaniel Powter		The intro that starts with piano is striking. What song is it...
73	If I Die YoungThe Band Perry		An American country [group/act] made up of brothers...
74	RedTaylor Swift		The world-renowned songstress, who also thrives as an actress, Tayl...
75	PhotographNickelback		When it comes to tear-jerking Western songs that high schoolers should listen to, definitely...
76	Stop crying your heartOasis		Oasis, a representative band of Britpop
77	BookendsSimon&Garfunkel		Billboard number-one songs by 1960s duos
78	Bleeding LoveLeona Lewis		A poignant song expressing the joy of love
79	XoBeyoncé		Extremely well-known in Japan for her dance impersonations of Naomi Watanabe…
80	You And MeLifehouse		A power ballad that sings of tender love. A...
81	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		A profound sense of loss and sorrow for a love that was lost
82	I Won’t Give UpJason Mraz		A heartwarming classic that sings of love and hope
83	Make You Feel My LoveAdele		Moved by intuition and singing at the moment of meeting
84	SnuffSlipknot		Slipk… is an American metal band
85	HumanThe Killers		A refreshing piece by The Killers…
86	Last NightMorgan Wallen		A heart-rending ballad that sings of a bittersweet love.
87	Just Like A PillP!nk		By the American singer P!nk...
88	EverytimeBritney Spears		A poignant ballad that showcases Britney’s vocal prowess.
89	Ex-FactorLauryn Hill		Lauryn, an American artist...
90	Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis		If you’re talking about an Oasis song that makes you cry, it’s this one.
91	Everybody hurtsR.E.M.		A heart-touching ballad by R.E.M.
92	Say It Ain’t SoWeezer		A full-on Weezer vibe with a somewhat lonely melody...
93	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		Titanic theme song, a masterpiece by a Canadian singer
94	Adam’s Songblink-182		Blink is an American rock band…
95	TroubleColdplay		Moved by Coldplay's piano and vocals
96	All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles		A gentle, heartwarming masterpiece by The Beatles
97	I Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie Wonder		The singe… loved by music fans around the world
98	Thinking Of YouKaty Perry		An American singer-songwriter...
99	BeautifulChristina Aguilera		My heart is gripped by that fleeting yet beautiful singing voice…
100	To Build A HomeThe Cinematic Orchestra		British electronic music…