Most Moving Western Songs Ranking [2025]

We’re excited to present the latest Top 100 ranking of moving Western songs, all at once, ordered by highest view counts!

While the emotional impact of Western music often comes through clearly in the performance, taking time to delve into the lyrics can bring a slower, lingering wave of emotion that hits you over time.

Why not experience those waves of emotion for yourself?

The playlist is updated weekly.

Playlist

Most Moving Western Songs Ranking [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	PhotographEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s long-distance love anthem resonates with the heart.
2	Just The Way You AreBruno Mars		Introducing Bruno Mars’s classic love songs!
3	Tears in HeavenEric Clapton		Elegy for Eric Clapton’s son
4	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		A moving ballad that sings of friendship and the hope of reunion
5	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		Backstreet Boys’ classic hit moves people around the world
6	HelloAdele		Adele’s iconic song “Hello,” imbued with the pain of heartbreak
7	Viva La VidaColdplay		The grand kingly sorrow of Coldplay
8	Someone Like YouAdele		Adele’s poignant love songs: lingering attachment and letting go
9	My ImmortalEvanescence		A moving ballad of poignancy and power
10	Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran's masterpiece that sings of eternal love
11	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		A moving ballad that conveys love
12	I Hate Everything About YouThree Days Grace		A rock band from Canada unleashes their emotions
13	B.Y.O.BSystem Of A Down		Anger at the Iraq War and a Wish for Peace
14	When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne		A heart-touching ballad that sings of farewell and the pain of love
15	Heal The WorldMichael Jackson		A song to make the world a better place
16	My Father’s EyesEric Clapton		High-level guitar technique and catchy musicality...
17	Stay With MeSam Smith		A timeless song about loneliness and heartbreak reaches the world
18	Easy On MeAdele		A heart-stirring masterpiece filled with Adele’s emotions
19	Bad DayDaniel Powter		The intro that starts with piano is striking. What song is it...
20	Masters of WarBob Dylan		An anti-war song criticizing war, a prayer for peace
21	More Than WordsExtreme		A moving love song by Extreme
22	Take a bowRihanna		The singing voice of Rihanna, the queen of R&B, heals the heart.
23	Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis		Oasis classic “Wonderwall” inspires people
24	HallelujahJeff Buckley		Buckley’s soul-stirring masterpiece
25	What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong		A timeless classic that resonates with the heart, imbued with a wish for peace
26	shape of youEd Sheeran		We asked an elementary school child about their favorite Western music, and th…
27	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
28	Sign of the TimesHarry Styles		Harry Styles’ signature songs and his feelings for his mother
29	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		A love song, I don't want to miss a single moment.
30	Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez		Sánchez, a next-generation artist popular on TikTok
31	What’s going onMarvin Gaye		A shocking jazz number that candidly sings about social issues
32	Shape Of My HeartSting		Film music by Sting and Dominic
33	Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi		Bon Jovi’s hit song, a masterpiece that paints hope.
34	OneMetallica		Portraying anti-war themes in Metallica’s classic song “One”
35	ImagineJohn Lennon		A song of hope that imagines peace and eliminates conflict
36	Cruel SummerTaylor Swift		Depicting the fervor and anguish of a secret love
37	Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day		A masterpiece depicting love and loss for a father
38	BeautifulChristina Aguilera		My heart is gripped by that fleeting yet beautiful singing voice…
39	Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder		Also well known by its Japanese title “Cute Aisha,”…
40	Hero Of WarRise Against		A song depicting the PTSD of returning soldiers
41	Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters		A song of love and nostalgia for old-time music
42	BrickBen Folds Five		American alternative rock grou…
43	ChandelierSia		Sia's distinctive music and visuals
44	November RainGuns N’ Roses		A classic song by Guns N' Roses
45	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A poignant song about unrequited love becomes a global hit
46	I’m YoursJason Mraz		A masterpiece whose acoustic guitar tones soothe the loneliness of summer
47	drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo		The debut single “drivers license” became a huge hit.
48	No SurprisesRadiohead		Something you’d never imagine from the gentle sound and vocals…
49	Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter		A moving song that depicts Sabrina’s love life
50	We Are The WorldUSA For Africa		Artists join forces to sing for peace
51	I Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie Wonder		The singe… loved by music fans around the world
52	Harvest MoonNeil Young		A moving masterpiece that plays the melody of love and healing
53	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		Titanic theme song, a famous masterpiece that sings of love
54	Let It GoIdina Menzel		It sparked a huge craze around the world in 2013...
55	If We Hold On TogetherDiana Ross		I even performed this in my middle school days in the brass band, so it’s quite fa…
56	That GirlSarah Elisabeth,Carlisio Keys		Sarah and Callicio's R&B song
57	Let Her GoPassenger		We take things for granted and lose something, and only then, for the first time...
58	ZombieThe Cranberries		The Cranberries’ classic song that sings of anger against violence
59	You Belong With MeTaylor Swift		A timeless song that sings of the bittersweet love of youth.
60	Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars		A moving ballad singing of love on the eve of the world’s end, winning support across generations
61	Fix YouColdplay		A gemlike ballad filled with deep love and sorrow
62	Lose You To Love MeSelena Gomez		A timeless song that heals the emotions of high school life, Selena Gomez
63	WonderwallOasis		A heart seeking salvation, a wish upon the Wall of Miracles
64	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		Pop/rock singer Vanessa Car…
65	GhostJustin Bieber		A song that sings of longing for someone who has passed away
66	Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers		A masterpiece by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
67	Favorite SongToosii		Toosii’s popular rap ballad song
68	Everybody HurtsR.E.M.		The essence of timeless songs that heal loneliness and support the heart
69	You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman		A classic hit by an Irish girl group
70	AngieThe Rolling Stones		An emotional masterpiece by The Rolling Stones
71	Your SongElton John		A pure love song, a timeless classic cherished across generations
72	Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus		A touching, bittersweet ballad that looks back on youth
73	Glimpse of UsJoji		Joji’s classic “Glimpse of Us”: a heart that longs for his ex-girlfriend
74	Stay (I Missed You)Lisa Loeb		It opens with delicate guitar arpeggios, an Ame...
75	Stairway to HeavenLed Zeppelin		Legendary rock song, covered by many artists
76	CarefulSYML		Simil’s heart-stirring song depicting the conflicts of love
77	SugarMaroon 5		Maroon 5's romantic hit song resonates with the heart
78	All of MeJohn Legend		A moving song that sings of unconditional love
79	Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana		The legendary rock band, Nirvana. Their...
80	CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake		Radiance like the sun, music of jubilation
81	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		The ultimate love song about stepping aside for the one you love
82	SummerCalvin Harris		Scott's DJ Calvin's summer song
83	Lucid DreamsJuice WRLD		Juice WRLD’s masterpiece that depicts the pain of heartbreak
84	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		A talented singer-songwriter from Scotland
85	Leave the Door OpenBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic		A heartwarming R&B song by Silk Sonic
86	No OneAlicia Keys		Became familiar with music from the age of 7 and achieved great success in R&B.
87	One Call AwayCharlie Puth		A masterpiece that sings of unconditional support for a loved one
88	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		An anthem of encouragement that gives you the courage to chase your dreams.
89	If I Were A BoyBeyoncé		Gaining worldwide popularity with a powerful vocal quality...
90	Happier Than EverBillie Eilish		A song whose poignant vocals and emotional shifts are captivating.
91	So SickNe-Yo		Ne-Yo unveils a masterpiece that sings of heartbreak’s pain
92	Hey JudeThe Beatles		Recommended gentle masterpieces by The Beatles
93	Chasing CarsSnow Patrol		A pure love song by Snow Patrol
94	If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys		A soul-stirring R&B ballad that sings of the preciousness of love
95	I’m With YouAvril Lavigne		A poignant winter song that sings of the loneliness of being alone
96	Writing’s On The WallSam Smith		It was chosen as a theme for a James Bond (007) film, and those who have heard it...
97	Talking to the MoonBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s classic heartbreak ballad
98	You And MeLifehouse		A heartwarming classic that gently sings of the feelings of love.
99	Your PowerBillie Eilish		Accusing abuse of power in 'Your Power'
100	Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones		Nora Jones's heartwarming music