Top Sad Western Songs [2025]
I think everyone feels lonely sometimes.
There are times when you want to see someone or lean on someone.
But when you can’t tell anyone, try relying on music.
I’ve put together a selection of Western songs that gently keep you company when you’re feeling lonely.
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Sad Western Songs Ranking [2025] (81–90)
Marlene on the WallSuzanne Vega85rank/position
Suzanne Vega is an American female singer-songwriter who has been active since the 1980s.
Her music is generally known for its introspective tone, and among those songs, this is one you might especially want to listen to when you’re feeling lonely.
In Japan, it’s also well known because Tomoyo Harada covered it.
Hold MeWeezer86rank/position
A track from the 2005 studio album Make Believe.
Over gentle arpeggios, frontman Rivers Cuomo’s wistful vocals are deeply moving.
This song, which feels like a cry of sheer loneliness, brings you to tears with its guitar solo in the interlude.
Lonely AvenueRay Charles87rank/position
A song written by Doc Pomus.
It was released as a single in 1956.
It is said to have been one of the first songs The Beatles rehearsed when they started as a group.
The song has been covered by many artists, including the Everly Brothers and Los Lobos.
SadMaroon 588rank/position
With Maroon 5’s pleasing high-register vocals and a lightly effected bright piano, this is a very easy-to-listen-to ballad.
It’s a unique track that, while refreshing, somehow evokes a touch of sadness, leaving you with a complex mix of emotions.
Without YouNilson89rank/position
It’s a song that expresses deep regret over a breakup.
The lyrics are very straightforward, making it an incredibly, incredibly heartbreaking piece.
Please try translating it into Japanese once—you’ll feel a profound sadness.
And Nilsson’s gentle singing voice will make it all the more poignant.
CryJamestown Story90rank/position
It touches the heart not only when you’re heartbroken, but also when something unpleasant has happened.
When someone asks “What’s wrong?” in such a gentle way, you feel like opening up, and it helps heal the hurt.
If you listen when you feel like crying, I think the tears will come easily.
Sad Western Songs Ranking [2025] (91–100)
To Be With YouMr. BIG91rank/position
A song to encourage a heartbroken girl.
Even among Mr.
BIG’s British hard rock repertoire, this one is a rare pop tune.
I imagine many girls would love to be comforted like this.
Sing it to a girl who’s feeling down.