Saddest Western Songs Ranking [2025]

So Far AwayAvenged Sevenfold43rank/position

Avenged Sevenfold – So Far Away [Official Music Video]

A song written by guitarist Synyster Gates to bid farewell to his friend after drummer Jimmy Sullivan died on December 28, 2009.

It was released as a single in 2011 from Avenged Sevenfold’s fifth album, Nightmare.

Back To DecemberTaylor Swift44rank/position

Taylor Swift – Back To December

A track from her third studio album, Speak Now.

In this song, Taylor Swift apologizes for ruining her relationship with her ex-boyfriend.

It is said that this “ex-boyfriend” refers to American actor Taylor Lautner.

Only Love Can Hurt Like ThisPaloma Faith45rank/position

Paloma Faith – Only Love Can Hurt Like This (Official Video)

British singer-songwriter Paloma Faith.

Let me introduce “Only Love Can Hurt Like This,” a track from her album A Perfect Contradiction.

It’s a somewhat mature break-up song, with lyrics told from a woman’s perspective, depicting the sorrow of a man leaving her.

The way the sadness is likened to pain is striking.

With Faith’s rich, resonant voice and the wistful melody, it’s a song that fits a farewell scene.

OneMetallica46rank/position

Metallica: One (Official Music Video)

A song about soldiers fighting in a war.

It was inspired by Dalton Trumbo’s World War I novel, Johnny Got His Gun.

The track won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.

Say GoodbyeChris Brown47rank/position

Chris Brown – Say Goodbye (Official HD Video)

A track released by Chris Brown in 2006.

It became a hit in countries like Brazil and reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

The track was used in the movie Step Up and was inspired by K-Ci & JoJo’s 1997 track All My Life.

Ciao AdiosAnne-Marie48rank/position

Anne-Marie – Ciao Adios [Official Video]

This song portrays the mindset of a strong woman who, upon discovering her lover’s betrayal, doesn’t just grieve but declares, “I won’t waste any more time on you,” and walks away.

Sung by British singer-songwriter Anne-Marie, the track stands out for its protagonist decisively cutting ties over a breezy, dancehall-inspired beat.

Released in February 2017, the song reached No.

9 on the UK charts and was included on the acclaimed album Speak Your Mind.

If you’re feeling down after being cheated on, listening to this track can blow away the sadness and give you the courage to move forward with strength.

It just might push you to stop dwelling on the past and take a step forward as a new version of yourself.

You Break Me FirstTate McRae49rank/position

Tate McRae – you broke me first (Official Video)

This is a heartbreak song by Canadian singer-songwriter Tate McRae that holds both strength and fragility.

It portrays the cold yet sorrowful feelings when an ex who once hurt you reaches out only when it’s convenient for them.

The line “You’re the one who broke me first” pushes them away, squeezing your chest as you hear it.

Behind those searing words, it feels as if there’s a deep sadness so intense that without saying them, her heart might fall apart.

For anyone who’s been through a painful love, it may resonate with that moment when you put on a brave face to protect yourself.

Her delicate vocals riding over a quiet beat gently wrap around that pain and bring you to tears.