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.

Playlist

Top Sad Western Songs [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	The One That Got AwayKaty Perry		Memories of youthful love and the sorrow of parting
2	Counting StarsOneRepublic		A song that reexamines the anxieties of life
3	Let her goPassenger		Lessons from Heartbreak: Gratitude and Awareness for Happiness
4	HelloAdele		Adele’s poignant masterpiece that pierces the heart
5	Somebody That I Used To KnowGotye		A poignant song that sings of the sorrow after a breakup
6	Someone Like YouAdele		Adele’s heartbreak ballad, a soul-stirring masterpiece
7	Just Give Me A Reason ft. Nate RuessP!nk		Light of hope, a gemlike song that illuminates life
8	Love YourselfJustin Bieber		A gentle singing voice conceals a heartrending longing
9	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		Sing about a broken heart to a sad piano tune
10	Like a StoneAudioslave		A supergroup of RATM and Soundgarden
11	The ScientistColdplay		A classic Coldplay song filled with melancholy
12	Stay With MeSam Smith		A classic song that sings of the loneliness of a one-night parting
13	Bitter Sweet SymphonyThe Verve		My love life isn't going well, and I'm feeling kind of down...
14	AlwaysBon Jovi		Even a handsome guy like Jon Bon Jovi, and yet...
15	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A poignant song about unrequited love becomes a global hit
16	Fix YouColdplay		A hopeful song that heals sorrow, gently staying close to the heart
17	Need You NowLady Antebellum		A love song by a co-ed unit. “...
18	Lost On YouLP		A sound that feels like a mysterious space unfolding reaches my ears...
19	Stand By MeBen E. King		A sense of security that comes with compassionate closeness
20	When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne		A heart-touching ballad that sings of farewell and the pain of love
21	Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne		A song by Avril Lavigne that resonates with the heart
22	So SickNe-Yo		In the lyrics of outstanding Western songs, the “telephone” often...
23	Lonely DaySystem Of A Down		A heart-touching ballad that portrays loneliness
24	You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s soul-stirring masterpiece
25	Englishman In New YorkSting		A signature song by Sting, a wistful autumn tune
26	Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis		Oasis’s classic anthem, a message of hope and solidarity
27	Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers		A melancholic masterpiece that portrays loneliness and sorrow
28	No SurprisesRadiohead		Something you’d never imagine from the gentle sound and vocals…
29	DriveThe Cars		A masterpiece that sings of the loneliness and heartache after a breakup
30	The Sounds of SilenceSimon&Garfunkel		A classic song by Simon & Garfunkel
31	Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordBlue		It is a British dance vocal group. Da...
32	All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles		A gentle, heartwarming masterpiece by The Beatles
33	I’ll Be ThereJess Glynne		Music that stays by your side through song and lights a spark in the heart
34	Back for GoodTake That		The pain of heartbreak, the wish for a reunion, classic ballads
35	Space OddityDavid Bowie		David Bowie's iconic masterpiece
36	A Whiter Shade Of PaleProcol Harum		A track that evokes a deeply nostalgic atmosphere...
37	Karma PoliceRadiohead		The deep sin song of Radiohead’s “OK Computer”
38	Wish You Were HerePink Floyd		A poignant song that portrays loss and loneliness
39	Tears In HeavenEric Clapton		Eric C…, a guitarist active on the global stage
40	THE LONELIESTMåneskin		An elegy of love lost, singing the pain of heartbreak.
41	Fade Into YouMazzy Star		Mazzy Star’s classic infused with longing and love
42	Alone AgainGilbert O’Sullivan		A sad classic by an Irish singer
43	Stranger in MoscowMichael Jackson		A song about Michael Jackson’s lonely feelings
44	Eleanor RigbyThe Beatles		The Beatles’ tragic narrative song, classical
45	Leave Your LoverSam Smith		Soothed by the sound of an acoustic guitar…
46	Owner of a Lonely HeartYES		A hit song that portrays the paradox of loneliness
47	Hello, It’s MeTodd Rundgren		It’s not very well-known in Japan, but it’s a tear-jerking love st—
48	How Soon Is NowThe Smiths		A moving song by the 80s band The Smiths
49	So LonelyThe Police		A rock song with reggae elements that sings about heartbreak
50	Are You Lonesome TonightElvis Presley		The classic hit song by Elvis that became a big success in 1960
51	There’ll Be Sad SongsBilly Ocean		Billy Ocean is a British soul and R&B...
52	Stay AliveJosé González		Jose Gonzalez's heartwarming signature song
53	I’M SO LONESOME I COULD CRYHank Williams		Signature songs that resonate with Williams’s heart
54	Why Does It Always Rain On Me?Travis		Why does life keep bringing only hardships...
55	Mr. LonelyBobby Vinton		Vietnam War: A classic song that sings of a soldier's loneliness
56	Alone I BreakKorn		A cry from the heart portraying the loneliness of corn
57	Alone AgainDokken		An American heavy metal band active since 1979…
58	d’you know what i meanOasis		I don’t want to bear the sorrow about my partner alone. And th…
59	You can’t hurry loveSupreme		I want to rush love, but there's no point in rushing it! So...
60	Killing LonelinessHiM		A classic song by the gothic rock band HIM
61	We’re All AloneRITA COOLIDGE		When you feel unbearably lonely, this…
62	Only The LonelyThe Motels		Hit song by the LA band The Motels
63	Another Lonely NightAdam Lambert		A bittersweet song that expresses the pain and loneliness of a broken heart
64	You Could Be HappySnow Patrol		Whether you take this song as effeminate or as bittersweet and beau…
65	You’ve Got a FriendCarole King		A classic that sings of friendship, music that soothes the soul
66	I Am A RockSimon&Garfunkel		A solitary song of someone drifting away from the world
67	I’m Not In Love10cc		A classy nighttime staple, tinged with melancholy.
68	Lonely BoyAndrew Gold		A child's loneliness felt upon the birth of a younger sister
69	Solitary ManNeil Diamond		A solitary musician who produced hit songs
70	All By MySelfEric Carmen		A famous piece inspired by Rachmaninoff that portrays the emotions of life
71	Miss MiseryEliott Smith		An emotional film score that expresses loneliness
72	Right Where You Want MeJesse McCartney		Long-distance love song, my heart is always by your side
73	WE’RE ALL ALONEBoz Scaggs		It’s a quintessential song for heart-wrenching ballads. Silky…
74	Day DreamingAretha Franklin		A soul-soothing classic sung by the Queen of Soul
75	ChandelierSia		A song that explosively sings about anxiety and emotions for tomorrow
76	Alone Again (Naturally)Gilbert O’Sullivan		Masterpieces that sing of heartbreak and loneliness, works that resonate with the heart
77	Your SongElton John		Be soothed by the timeless songs of Elton John
78	Lonely PeopleAmerica		Warm music that comforts a lonely heart
79	You Won’t See MeThe Beatles		Have you noticed that I’m no longer reflected in your eyes...?
80	I want you to be here (Now You’re Not Here)Swing Out Sister		"I Want You to Be Here" is a 1996 relea...
81	Whole Lot Of Leavin’Bon Jovi		It brings to mind a clear autumn blue sky…
82	My Door BellThe White Stripes		A garage band classic where loneliness and brightness coexist
83	Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved MeThe Smiths		The appeal of the British new wave band, The Smiths
84	The LonelyChristina Perri		A moving song that sings of loneliness and pain
85	Marlene on the WallSuzanne Vega		A female singer-songwriter with introspective lyrics
86	Hold MeWeezer		The wistful vocals and melancholic guitar solo resonate in the heart.
87	Lonely AvenueRay Charles		Western music cover songs, early Beatles practice pieces
88	SadMaroon 5		A refreshing and heartfelt Maroon 5 song
89	Without YouNilson		A heartrending farewell song, emotions that resonate in the heart
90	CryJamestown Story		The soothing effect of music that stays close to the heart
91	To Be With YouMr. BIG		A gentle pop song that encourages a heartbroken girl
92	Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)Roy Orbison		Roy Orbison’s classic song about loneliness
93	The Rain – 10 Years OnOh Wonder		A re-recorded version whose poignant melody resonates with the heart
94	SorryTyler Royale		Tyler Royal’s wistful farewell song
95	Tea for OneLed Zeppelin		A wistful longing for someone far away
96	Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles		I can’t get enough of that 70s-style wistful loneliness…
97	No More Lonely NightsPaul McCartney		A wistful love song that keeps you company on lonely nights
98	YesterdayThe Beatles		When I think about yesterday, today feels hard. It's just...