Ranking of Western farewell songs [2025]

How many classic Western songs about parting do you know?

It’s wonderful to be able to sing them at occasions celebrating a send-off.

The fact that they’re in English is key, too—the lyrics aren’t too on-the-nose, so they can subtly set the mood without drawing too much attention.

It’s one of those “if you know, you know” things!

This time, I’ve picked out tracks that have been popular on YouTube so far, so be sure to check them out.

Playlist

Ranking of Western farewell songs [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		Established the genre known as stoner rap…
2	Someone Like YouAdele		Adele’s masterpiece “Someone Lik…
3	Never Say GoodbyeBon Jovi		An American flagship hard rock band, …
4	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		A singer-songwriter from Scotland…
5	GhostJustin Bieber		Justin Bieber from Canada...
6	Don’t Think Twice It’s All RightBob Dylan		Don't dwell on it; either way, there's nothing you can do about it...
7	Beautiful GoodbyeMaroon 5		Maroon 5’s “Beautiful Goo…
8	Candle In The WindElton John		Goodbye, Norma Jean. Sitting in the 22nd row...
9	It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to YesterdayBoyz II Men		A timeless, heart-touching masterpiece that sings of the pain of parting.
10	StitchesShawn Mendes		A sweet vocal tone with catchy lyrics and melody...
11	HallelujahPentatonix		Leonard Cohen’s classic song, “Hall…”
12	Say GoodbyeChris Brown		They were highly active from the 2000s through the 2010s...
13	Goodbye My LoverJames Blunt		With “You’re Beautiful”, to the world…
14	Consequences (Orchestra)Camila Cabello		Camila’s gentle song expresses a poignant emotion.
15	Last GoodbyeJeff Buckley		Between the two of us, I can tell that love is dying...
16	goodbyeKelly Clarkson		American pop star Kelly Cla...
17	HelloAdele		I was moved by Adele’s hit song “Hello.”
18	Save Your TearsThe Weeknd		Artists known for 80s-style music
19	Just Give Me A Reason ft. Nate RuessP!nk		A heartwarming song that wishes for the repair of a broken relationship
20	Lost On YouLP		LP's 'Lost On You' is a masterpiece about heartbreak.
21	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		The musicality of Bruno Mars and the appeal of his masterpieces
22	Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars		A moving classic that sings of the depth of love
23	Stay With MeSam Smith		Sam Smith's mega-hit song, 'Sta…'
24	Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna		Barbadian songstress Rihanna’s co...
25	A Sky Full Of StarsColdplay		You’re shining in the sky like a star-filled night. C…
26	We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s breakup song is exhilarating!
27	i hate u, i love u ft. olivia o’briengnash		Nash’s poignant hit song popular on social media
28	Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera		Christina and the band's moving song
29	Because Of YouKelly Clarkson		Introduce Kelly Clarkson’s signature songs
30	drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo		A classic song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and youth
31	IrreplaceableBeyoncé		Beyoncé captivates with her powerful vocals.
32	good 4 uOlivia Rodrigo		An emotional song that expresses the pain of heartbreak
33	Lose You to Love MeSelena Gomez		Introduce Selena Gomez's signature songs
34	Big Girls Don’t CryFergie		A pop masterpiece imbued with the bittersweet pain of heartbreak
35	Happier Than EverBillie Eilish		A poignant song about Billie Eilish’s aching emotions
36	Easy On MeAdele		Adele’s breakup song portrays a mother’s love.
37	BurnUsher		Gained popularity as an R&B singer in the 2000s…
38	Only Love Can Hurt Like ThisPaloma Faith		A soul-stirring song by Paloma that sings of the pain of a broken heart
39	Ciao AdiosAnne-Marie		The strength to face forward after overcoming betrayal
40	we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Ariana Grande		A masterpiece that portrays love through synth-pop and EDM
41	HurtChristina Aguilera		With powerful vocals, since the 1990s, 20…
42	Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon		A timeless, soul-stirring masterpiece that portrays the pain of heartbreak
43	Leave Out All The RestLinkin Park		Linkin Park’s dramatic classic “L…”
44	Let Me Go ft. Chad KroegerAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne’s classic, “Let…“
45	Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day		Woven by Green Day, imbued with feelings for a father...
46	Die YoungKe$ha		Kesha’s signature song that celebrates youth
47	Bam Bam (ft. Ed Sheeran)Camila Cabello		Sing about heartbreak in a duet song by Camila
48	Thnks fr th MmrsFall Out Boy		A cool rock song about a one-night love
49	HomeMichael Bublé		A ballad by Michael Bublé that sings about farewell
50	Last NightMorgan Wallen		Morgan Wallen’s breakup song
51	You should be sadHalsey		Halsey’s emotionally charged breakup song
52	FallingHarry Styles		Harry Styles, a popular solo artist
53	Lift Me UpRihanna		Rihanna’s moving song dedicated to the late Boseman
54	Romantic Homicided4vd		A song about the agony of parting with a loved one
55	Adam’s Songblink-182		I never thought I would die alone. And then bli...
56	Gone, Gone, GonePhillip Phillips		A refreshing classic that conveys the love of farewell
57	Let GoCentral Cee		Central Cee's melodious song
58	Separate WaysJourney		Just when I thought it was over, it was already your world…
59	vampireOlivia Rodrigo		A masterpiece that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the many forms of love
60	DeucesChris Brown ft. Tyga, Kevin McCall		A smooth R&B ballad, a song about a relationship
61	Out of TimeThe Weeknd		The Weeknd’s timeless breakup classic “Out of Time”
62	One Right NowPost Malone, The Weeknd		Hit song(s) by Post Malone and The Weeknd
63	Closing TimeSemisonic		Alternative ro... gaining popularity in the United States
64	Kill BillSZA		SZA’s hit song “Kill Bill” lyrically expresses emotions.
65	Hold Me While You WaitLewis Capaldi		Lewis Capaldi, the moving singer from Scotland
66	If You Could See Me NowThe Script		The three-piece band from Ireland, The…
67	How Do I Say GoodbyeDean Lewis		For those looking for a moving farewell song…
68	THE LONELIESTMåneskin		Måneskin’s heartbreaking masterpiece, ‘THE LONELIEST’
69	Time To Say GoodbyeAndrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman		A collab by two leading singers representing Italy and the UK…
70	Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan		Chappell Roan’s emotionally charged new song is making waves
71	Good RiddanceGreen Day		Known as one of the quintessential punk rock bands…
72	Moral of the StoryAshe		Ash's signature song, a jazz-style love song
73	Happiest YearJaymes Young		A heartwarming song infused with the pain of heartbreak and gratitude
74	BruisesLewis Capaldi		An emotionally rich singing voice: a masterpiece by Lewis Capaldi
75	Eyes ClosedEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s new song, a tribute to a friend
76	Overpass GraffitiEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s bittersweet heartbreak song
77	Under Cover of DarknessThe Strokes		Don't go over there, I've been waiti...
78	Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers		I never want to feel like I did that day again...
79	MapleSpitz		A classic Spitz song that portrays autumn memories and parting
80	It’ll Be OkayShawn Mendes		Mendes’s heartbreak song heals the heart.
81	Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi		A heartrending ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope that follows
82	Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus		Miley Cyrus’s song about self-growth
83	Don’t Go AwayOasis		So please don't go. Stay there with me...
84	This CitySam Fischer		Sam Fisher’s signature song “This City”
85	50 Ways to Say GoodbyeTrain		The story of a Train classic that sings about a broken love
86	Forget MeLewis Capaldi		The pain of heartbreak, caught between memory and the future
87	Creepin’Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage		A collaborative song depicting the sorrow of heartbreak
88	TOO MUCHThe Kid LAROI, Jung Kook, Central Cee		A moving song where bittersweet music heals the heart
89	Car’s OutsideJames Arthur		A song that resonates in the heart, about the pain of a long-distance love
90	See You AgainCarrie Underwood		Carrie Underwood’s breakup song
91	LostMichael Bublé		A heart-stirring ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal.
92	That’s HilariousCharlie Puth		The truth behind Charlie Puth’s emotionally charged songs
93	Hey JoeThe Jimi Hendrix Experience		Jimi Hendrix’s classic song “Hey Joe”
94	You’ll Think Of MeKeith Urban		Signature songs by country singer Keith Urban
95	Fuck It (I Don’t Want You Back)Eamon		A song of anger and farewell to an unfaithful ex-girlfriend
96	I Don’t Think That I Like HerCharlie Puth		A song that depicts the pain of heartbreak and complex emotions
97	MaroonTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s brilliant musical universe
98	Knockin’ On Heaven’s DoorBob Dylan		The melancholy and emotions of a cowboy facing death
99	Fingers CrossedLauren Spencer Smith		Spencer Smith’s emotionally charged masterpiece
100	Goodbye To YouSCANDAL		Rock band Scandal's classic song from 1982